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BINBIRDIREK MAH. GEDIKPAŞA CAMI SK. NO 49 /888 AP - Fatih, Fatih, 34126 Istanbul, Turkey

#278 of 2,399 hotels in Istanbul

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 193 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great value for money! Clean amenities, friendly staff and nice breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location and excellent staff !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No window

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well. To avoid mistake

    All is well

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    10
    A good reservation covers all the faults of the hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good treatment of employees, cooperation of reception and proper breakfast, access to subway and public transportation lines

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was good

    We were 3 persons (my dad mom and me) for Ramadan holiday. Room and bed size were perfect for three persons. 1. Staff is very friendly. 2. Location is wonderful- restaurants, sultanahmet and other landmarks are walking distance. 180m from tram station. 3. Room was clean and fresh. 4. Breakfast was good for this budget. Omlete and fresh juice is provided for extra money. But it is understandable. 5. There is an elevator available.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great hotel if you’re on a budget. The budget room is as expected for the price, if not a little better than I initially imagined. Right in the heart of everything touristy, you’re a short walk from the tramway, and within walking distance of basically everything worth seeing in the Sultanahmet area. Would recommend if you just need a clean, private place to sleep and rest in between exploring the city.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    I love it definitely will visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Abit hard to find for me

    Clean Nice interior Good location Friendly staffs

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were amazing, kind, polite, helpful. Went out of their way to help s d support us. The service, comfort level and cleanliness was superb. We had fresh linen towels, slippers, everything we needed. The food was great and the service excellent. Thank you.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Best location, cleanliness, and value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one minor thing about the room: the flushing mechanism of the toilet was getting stuck too often, and water was running. The guy at the desk showed me how to fix it, but I think they should contact a good plumber because it was happening too often (and they knew about it already). Breakfast was great and delicious. However, by the end of March 2024, they were charging 3€ extra for fresh orange juice, but at least they let you know in advance, so you can decide if you want it or not (so different from several other businesses in Istanbul, were they tell you nothing and later on aggressively ask you to pay for things that you can't know they weren't included in the price).

    Best value for money, great location, close to all the main tourist sites, one block away from the tram, and yet quiet at all times. Very clean! The neighborhood looks a bit 'unsafe' for foreign eyes at first, but it's actually safe to walk around. Supermarket and several good restaurants/cafés by the corner. The staff is very helpful and courteous. It was a lovely stay!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked this hotel is very nice I recommend!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    friendly staff, good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    noise

    location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were excellent food was great and the hospitality was amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    10
    Great value, staff and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Staff, location, value for money, breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Insolation was a bit off.

    Value for money! Small but great location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room size a but crampy, if you are a solo traveler it maybe fine. Breakfast was included but lacked variety. Egg varieties and juices with different fruits should be introduced.

    Location is very good, though you may find other similar properties in vicinity. But everything is with in short walk. There is a small departmental store just a minute away. You can buy bread, eggs, fruit vegetables and general grocery at reasonable prices. Lots of street side eateries. Bombay Masala an Indian restaurant, another typical Turkish cuisine with coffee etc are nearby..

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent Stay, right in the heart of Instanbul old town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was a bit worn out, for example the flush wouldn’t work properly and the tap was moving around. No window with natural sunlight but they put a nature decoration outside the window to make up for it. Lights would go off when leaving room so could be immersed in complete darkness.

    Great location, very nice interior. Pleasant and friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very clean and comfort hotel in an excellent location. Hotel management and staff always there to help you.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from outside, but this is everywhere in Istanbul 24/7 :)

    Great value for money. Excellent choice for first time visit in Istanbul. Most popular locations and entertainment are close. Room has all required facilities. Cleaning every day. Water bottles in the room every day. Staff are professionals and very hospitable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    10
    Cozy hotel in old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel is in a bit weird looking side street. Our window was looking on a quite ugly inner yeard. But i was not bothered much about these.

    Great value for money. Close to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar. Good breakfast. Clean. There was a kettle + coffee and minifridge in the room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I would say is the breakfast options. There wasn’t much to choose from and there was fried food in the morning which isn’t always ideal. The eggs and juices come with extra charges which should be Included as part of normal breakfast in my opinion. Eggs are essentials for breakfast in the morning in turkey.

    Super clean and nicely decorated. The atmosphere is amazing and the staff are really really nice. Overall had a really good experience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    10
    Nice staff, convenient location, clean room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It is located in a very convenient place within walkable distance to major sightseeing in center downtown. hotel staffs are friendly and always willing to help. One of them Mr Ibrahim in particular who helped me on football match ID registration(which clearly is not their work scope) with great patience and efforts. He took his personal time and made a lot of phone calls for me. I really appreciate his help and grateful for it ! It's really a good experience to stay here.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast

    The breakfast was just fine, but needs improvement

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was nice ..from the staff to the rooms to location. Definately recommended.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was absolutely perfect

    Best location

    Stayed in February 2024

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