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Reviews of Ethnica Hotel Old City

Nobethane Cad. No:18 Sirkeci, Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34420 Istanbul, Turkey

#868 of 2,390 hotels in Istanbul

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Review Score

Based on 651 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    8.0
    Good location.. but there are lots of location available at the same place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is nice but the facilities were not good. No regular cleaning of the room takes place. Only once in three days. Also the washrooms were not up to the mark

    Awesome location, right in the middle of the most watched and tourist place in Istanbul..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room facilities were not best.

    Excellent location. Sincere staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Overall great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The water in the bathroom was changing constantly between cold and hot on its own making the shower experience a bit unpleasant.

    The location, beds, staff and food were amazing!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    In was sorry that I chose this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They changed my parents bedroom from one double room to twin room with no explanation or information, and put us on different floors. The elevator was useless between floors and I had to carry the baby stroller and luggage up by stairs. There was an infernal noise from the restaurant and the kitchen sometimes until midnight. You can hear everything from the room. The restaurant has a 10% tip included in the bill and from the beginning they put us to pay more then we ordered and they forgot about our discount from booking. The lady in green did not pay many attention at our requests in the restaurant. Do not recommend this hotel for those who come with kids in vacation.

    It was close to all main turist attractions

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    8.0
    I did enjoy my stay, it was a budget hotel experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lift di not working properly

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The same breakfast every morning, without changing anything about it.

    The accommodation is close to most tourist attractions and the metro station.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room, especially the bathroom, would need renovation. The bathroom did not smell good.

    Super location, very good breakfast, excellent staff except for the cleaning staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom is worn out, needs renovation. The hotel is above the restaurant, you have to walk through the restaurant. The elevator is available, but old and narrow.

    Amazing Turkish breakfast. Drinking water was available in the room. Close to tourist attractions. Close to public transport.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Really good for that value
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs some renovation

    Best location, nice breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were a lot of broken things for example : the shower, the toilet, the mattress, the towels amd the trash can. The water pressure at the bathroom was very poor and the same breakfast every day.

    Location is perfect to travel in the city center and take a stroll around the shops

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too small room, but we are quite aware that is regular in that area

    Location, everything

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    9.0
    Cozy and beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is right on the center of the city, very close to everything you need to visit

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The receptionist on 1st day refuses to give us another key for the room. We used to get 2 keys in all our trips as we are 2 adults so we have to be stuck together or ask the receptionist to open in case. He told he has shortage in keys although the hotel was almost only half the capacity! 2ndly, we had to cancel the booking of the other room which I booked for my sister and I understand that it was unrefundable, he told he can't do that as my money is with booking.com! Booking asked them to make exception with partial refund but they answered No. Room telephone is not working. Last visit we used to get 10% discount in restaurant, but this time they charged us 10% service😀

    Restaurant staff, room service, view is lovely, location is great, multilanguage speaking staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything messing

    Nice Nice hôtels

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    7.0
    It was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room size

    Food, location, staff behavior, cleanliness

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    9.0
    Greater location hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The building is a bit old, it would need restoration..

    The location is the best

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    7.0
    Yummy breakfast 🍳
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom, while 100% useable and clean, was a bit tired (dripping taps, broken tiles, squeaky door)

    Friendly staff, fantastic location and a yummy breakfast 🍳

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Brilliant breakfast included everything. Very good location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    7.0
    Good value for money, provided you are ready to compromise room quality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The quality of the building/infrastructure is really poor. Missing inner door of elevator, leaking pipe in one of bathrooms, absence of shower door in the other bathroom, towel shelf falling down. Chances are we got unlucky with the rooms though.

    Great super helpful team; fantastic location; nice breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2023

    8.0
    Hotel in excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very small room. There is no place for luggage. Breakfast is nutritional with nice serving, but 100% same all days. They give jam and Nutella instead of some local sweets.

    Very good location next to Sirkeci Station and T1 tram line but on quiet street. The main attractions are easily accessible. Helpful stuff. They provide a bottle of water every day.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2023

    9.0
    Cozy, comfortable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is above a super cute restaurant /cafe. The decorations are very nice and the environment felt cozy. All of the staff were polite and welcoming. The room had everything I needed. Also, it is very close to all of the places to visit in the area.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    At night, it was much too noisy.

    The hotel is close to all the historical places worth visiting.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    9.0
    I had a good experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sink in my room was leaking. And I think it’s time to update the towels, they are no longer white and clean.

    The hotel is comfortable enough, the room was small, but also quite enough for a solo traveler. The bed is clean. I was satisfied with the breakfast, it was especially comfortable to sit at the table outside in the morning and drink turkish coffee, the street is quiet and cute even though the area is very busy. The location is great, marmaray just around the corner. Excellent staff, manager Anas helped me with printing tickets, ordering a taxi, he was very helpful and in general all the guys were very friendly. I will stay at this place for the second time. Thank you.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    9.0
    Very friendly and nice staff. I liked the food im the restaurant very much. The breakfast is served to your table to cut
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Triple Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small rooms; left maintenance from time to time.

    Very close to old markets. In a lively neighborhood.

    Stayed in October 2023

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