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Reviews of Avicenna Hotel Sultanahmet

Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad. Amiral Tafdil Sokak Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34400 Istanbul, Turkey

#1659 of 2,366 hotels in Istanbul

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Review score

Based on 141 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    We stayed for a week in this very nice hotel near the Sultan Ahmet and Aya Sophia mosque. The location is so perfect. The tramway, metro and bus stations are very near. The hotel was clean and the staff was always kind and very happy to help, give recommendations etc😊 we will definetly come back to this place! Thanks for making our first stay in Istanbul very nice!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    9.0
    For me & my beloved this was a very special & spiritual trip for us , it was great to be I. Such a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I really appreciated the staff at the hotel they were amazing especially Hamza Cengiz Kazım Muhammed Elif Dilek ( general manager) They were all so warm & inviting & most helpful !

    The breakfast was a Mediterranean breakfast it was nice , the location of the hotel was perfect for me , which was very close to all the main mosque 🙏🏿

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very old hotel, needs renovation

    Good location, nice staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    7.0
    Loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    it needs decorating it is getting a bit tiered

    location staff were excelent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    9.0
    Charming well situated hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wouldn't reccomend if you have mobility issues as steep marble spiral steps to second and third floors so if this is an issue be sure to book ground floor courtyard area room.

    Traditional style building with character and charm. Ideally located within yards of Ag Sophia and Blue Mosque making it very convenient to visit main sites.. Clean and comfortable beds. Breakfast served in lovely basement restaurant with courtyard garden seating area Staff helpful friendly and polite. Good value for money, worthwhile upgrading to superior room if staying more than a night.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant base of operations for a week in Sulthanahmet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Room was clean but details were run down. The full-sized mattress was not very comfortable. Ductless AC turns off every time we left the room, meaning it had to cool off again every night when we returned.

    Great location and very helpful staff. The included breakfast was convenient but not exceptional.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    7.0
    Perfect location and lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air conditioning kept going!

    The attentive, helpful and friendly staff - especially Ahmed and Mohammed at the front desk. The location is excellent - easy to get to the best locations in Istanbul.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    7.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Did not have good experience with staff, smoking in the restaurant, mixed up reservations.

    Easy walk to Blue Mosque, Basilica cistern, Haga Sophia and tram to Grand Bazaar

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Interior and some equipment need to be renovated coz already too old

    Location, good food, good breakfast, comfortable bed

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    Goid location & staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little bit small but manageable

    Great location Staff good Restaurant good

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location was pretty good and convenient

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    8.0
    Great staff and location. Hotel in need of a lick of paint
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is old and in need of renovation. The room was clean but shabby with paint flaking off the walls and electrical sockets hanging off their fastenings. The restaurant is inexpensive with a wonderful view of the sea, however, most guests smoked and the cigarette fumes were very off putting.

    Great location, surrounded by bars and restaurants, a short walk to the tourist attractions (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi palace) or to the Bosphorus where you can enjoy a stroll along the shore away from most of the intense traffic. The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, especially Cengiz and Dilik who went above the expected level of service. Also, specials praise to Jan in the restaurant, a real credit to the hotel due to his charm and professionalism.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    9.0
    Very nice second stay, would go there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't find my booking at the beginning so we got different room but after they found and we were moved to our actual room

    The room was very nice, with view to sea, it was clean and staff was very welcoming and nice.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    6.0
    About what I expected for the price, but I would have expected the bathroom to be cleaner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was extensive mold in the grout in the shower that made it feel unsanitary and hazardous to health.

    Staff were accommodating and very professional.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the rooms smells like cat.

    We really like the restaurant at the top. The food was very delicious, the price was cheap, there was live music and belly dancer❤It was a wonderful night. We really enjoyed the staff at the hotel, especially the bellboy Bilal and the receptionist Muhammed🔝❤They were sooo supportive, smiling and kindly. They helped us for every question we had. They really deserve a bonus from the boss🙂

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    9.0
    If on a budget, Avicenna is the place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Elegance rooms were a bit on the small side despite being more expensive than the standard rooms. The breakfast variety was a bit stale.

    Nicely renovated rooms. Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent location in Sultanahmet. Good variety of restaurants within walking distance.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    They use to have breakfast on the rooftop with panoramic view which we preferred.

    Location is fantastic, superb breakfast and very hospitable staff. It was our third stay at this hotel and it won't be our last.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    7.0
    Please update bed situation
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were not large enough to accommodate my group list. Double beds, means two beds. They wanted my male quest to share one bed!

    location was fantastic, close to many significant tourist attractions, shops and restaurants,

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2022

    9.0
    lovely hotel, good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    very nice personell

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    8.0
    Had a great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location. The hotel and staff were great. Great Bosphorus view from the restaurant.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2022

    7.0
    It was ok, nice place to stay, but not very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The first room we were given (standard double with twin beds) was extremely tiny, could probably serve only one guest. The bathrooms are very small. Sockets and appliances are very old.

    Breakfast was very nice and staff really helpful.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    6.0
    This hotel could be so much more!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The night reception staff where wholly inappropriate.

    The location was the best part of the hotel.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waiter from the restaurant he was very rude

    Location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2022

    8.0
    Very very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Value for money

    Location and staff

    Stayed in July 2022

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