There was nothing I didn’t like.

The staff were amazing and proactive about checking all was well which made me feel really welcome. Nima on the front desk was always so helpful and welcoming and Gürhan in the top floor breakfast room so kind and attentive - I really enjoyed the daily coffees he prepared! Ilhan too saw me off to my taxi with a cheerful wave. I had a sea view room with comfortable bed and good quality bed linen. It was a relaxing space and I enjoyed coming back to rest and read for a couple of hours after a day of sightseeing before heading out for dinner. The room had good lighting including overhead reading lights and such a lovely view. The breakfasts were delicious and quite varied - the salads were great, also scrambled eggs (menemen one morning), fresh bread, a variety of jams (including rose and cherry). Lovely food with a great view!

Stayed in April 2024

Windows quite thin so can be noisy but not that bad!

The kind employees, clean rooms, quaint and charming house

Stayed in February 2024

Everything was great.

It’s a great little hotel. The location is perfect. All the staff is amazing. They are very helpful and welcoming. And their breakfast is delicious! I highly recommend this hotel.

Stayed in January 2024

The rooms are a little small. But there's a very sweet lounge in the reception area.

A lavish selection of items available for breakfast. The location was incredible. Just a 10 minute walk to a street with several great restaurants rated highly be Michelin and Gault et Millau, and Fine Dine, a grand hotel top floor restaurant with a spectacular view of the mosques and palaces of the city. It is an easy walk to almost all of Trip Advisors top 10 attractions in Istanbul.

Stayed in December 2023

everything was very good

location close to main attractions and restaurants. tram was located nearby - breakfast was very good - all staff were excellent and helpful - we contacted the hotel in advance and they provided excellent recommendation for private guide.

Stayed in October 2023

Location,staff

Stayed in October 2023

The staff was welcoming, allowed us to check in early, guided us to the nearby famous locations and gave us good food suggestions. Breakfast was served in a rooftop bar and was delicious as well as in a beautiful setting. The room was comfortable and had a large Turkish bath area.

Stayed in October 2023

The street where the hotel is could have been cleaner.

Breakfast room very nice. Could eat inside or on the terrace. Good selection. I found the fruit salad poor. Also as a yoghurt lover there was only a large dish of not very appetising plain yoghurt. There was bread and cakes and a couple of hot dishes so with me it was just a personal thing.

Stayed in October 2023

Charming old style hotel. Loved our room. The rooftop breakfast room had fabulous view of Bosphorus and Blue Mosque. We went back in afternoon and evening to enjoy a quiet break. Near to several nice restauants and a small mall. Staff were great. We will go back. You do need to go up about 10 steps from 3rd floor elevator to get to rooftop breakfast.

Stayed in September 2023

No dislikes

Excellent Hotel and Staff especially friendly.Good location.Hotel organises airport transfers efficiently.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing to dislike

Proximity to all attractions, view to Bosporus from the room , great staff, clean hotel everything was perfect

Stayed in September 2023

excellent breakfast. I especially liked the local dishes. also we enjoyed all of the staff and appreciated their helpful advice

Stayed in August 2023

The Wi-Fi was a bit dodgy

Location

Stayed in September 2023

We felt at home. The hotel staff members were very kind and helpful. Breakfast as at the balcony overlooking the bay. It was a place to spend time resting and visiting.

Stayed in August 2023

The decor is suppose to be vintage but the wallpaper was coming off the wall which didn't bother me. Other than that it was perfect.

The staff is amazing and very polite and attentive. The location was perfect. It was a a pretty quiet neighborhood but very close to most points of interest. The blue mosque and Hagia Sophia were within a 10 minute walk, the Grand Bazaar was about 15-17 minute walk and the Spice Bazaar is about 20-25 minute walk. Breakfast is very good and has a great view. I travel alone and the hotel made sure that I felt safe and there is always someone at the front desk and they check each visitor by calling your room to make sure you were expecting a visitor. Definitely felt safe.

Stayed in August 2023

could not find anything I did not like

Great location, and staff could not have been more helpful. Very comfortable room, and a really nice quiet roof top area to have a drink, eat breakfast or just look at the lovely view over the Bosphurus. would definately come back again.

Stayed in August 2023

Penthouse Suite: * When entering the room, all the curtains are closed. Why? The best feature of the room is the view! * Overall the room feels dark. The ceiling is beautiful, but the wall color looks sad. * Furnishing: somehow tacky, dark, and outdated: could be updated. * Lighting: overhead ceiling lights do not convey a warm atmosphere. A few more sconces, table lamps, or floor lamps need to be added for a cozy ambiance. * Bed: Queen size. Why? The room could easily accommodate a King size. * Bedding: outdated bed cover. Only 2 pillows. No blanket. They then provided extra pillows and a blanket. * Balcony: - Feels bare, could be arranged with plants and flowers. - In the evening, it is very hot and sunny. An awning would definitely help. * Missing in room: - Tissue box - Bottle of water - Instruction for TV remote controls: we could not get the TV to work. We don't know which remote is for what. Also, the TV settings need to be in English. - Netflix account: the hotel should provide their own account. It takes too long to enter our personal password, and then remember to logout before we check out. * WiFi: we had to re-enter the password each end every time! Really annoying. The password is your passport number. Way too complicated! * Bathroom: - Window rolling shade next to the tub full of mold. Needs to be replaced. - Not enough shelves to put our stuff - Bathtub does not drain properly * Breakfast: overall bad. The lady in the breakfast room is on her cell phone and does not pay attention to what is going on. Systematically out of coffee and scrambled eggs: I got the last half cup of coffee and half a scoop of eggs, every morning! Really frustrating. Nothing else was worth eating (except for yogurt). The orange juice is made out of Tang juice powder. The industrial croissants are served in their plastic cellophane.

Best about the hotel: excellent LOCATION for first time visitors. Excellent reception staff. The Penthouse Suite is a great value: cozy and comfortable with unbeatable views and a small balcony. It feels like an apartment studio, but a few improvements could be made. Side note: the handbag store next door has the best price of Istanbul.

Stayed in July 2023

Only difficulty was sometimes getting lost finding my way back, especially after dark.

Breakfast was a daily delight. Quality tops, great selection, lots of options for varying the meal from day to day. The scrambled eggs were especially good, not overcooked. Wish I had the recipe for that spicy Georgian-Abkhazian garnish.

Stayed in July 2023

Paying for eggs and omelets.

We loved the hotel. It was small and quaint with an exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. The room was comfortable with a sea view when you come in. The location was ideal for touring and we loved the breakfasts on the balcony overlooking the sea and the Blue Mosque.

Stayed in July 2023

Sewage smell in first room, which I changed from.

Nice rooms, rooftop terrace, staff and location.

Stayed in May 2023

Furnitures were quite old

Staff extremely supportive. Location was amazing and having breakfast on the terrace was a nice experience.

Stayed in June 2023

Nice

Nice

Stayed in June 2023

Loved everything. I have no negative experience to share

We had a very pleasant and enjoyable stay at the hotel. The staff had been exceptionally considerate and very helpful in every aspect. Great place to spend time with family

Stayed in May 2023

My only suggestions are that for many Western travelers the rooms may feel a little “old fashioned” compared to many American hotel rooms - but this is part of the experience of staying in such an historic property.

Although the Dersaadet property is beautiful (with antique and vintage elements very well maintained, an excellent location just 5 minutes walk from the Blue Mosque et al, and a scenic rooftop overlooking the sea where you have breakfast) - it’s the staff at the hotel who really stand out. Every person there is SO helpful and kind, and truly go out of their way to guarantee that you have a positive and comfortable experience. Also, the breakfast is great, and the hot water/water pressure are also great. I cannot imagine a better place to stay in Istanbul. Just as a side note, having free coffees and beers available on the rooftop terrace at night is such a nice touch.

Stayed in May 2023