Reviews of May Hotel Istanbul
Mimar Hayrettin Mahallesi Bali Pasa Yokusu No:86 Kumkapi, Fatih, 34490 Istanbul, Turkey
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Reviewed: June 3, 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: May 26, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location is good– just a short walk from Sultanahmet, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and many other attractions. Although the hotel is situated on a hill, it is reachable on foot, though it may not be ideal for elderly guests or those with limited mobility. The staff is very kind.
The room was very small, with an unpleasant smell from the drains and a cramped shower cabin. During the stay, there was no water for one full day and no electricity the next day. The walls are thin, so noise from neighboring rooms can be heard. There was a lot of dust, the curtains were dirty, and the balcony was not clean either. The hairdryer didn’t work, although a replacement was provided. There were visible damages to the walls, indicating that the hotel is in need of serious renovation. The food lacked variety, and the bread seemed to be from the previous day.
Reviewed: May 12, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewConvenient transportation near Tram T1 / Metro M2 , near food street ,market local , Bayazit Square , Sultan Muhammad. Grand Bazza
The way up is a steep hill. Breakfast is too local.
Reviewed: April 12, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: November 7, 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: September 28, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewEverything was great, stuff and service and terrace with amazing wiew.
You need to add traditional Turkish coffee in menu. Everything else was great.
Reviewed: August 28, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: June 27, 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: February 16, 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
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Nothing
Reviewed: January 5, 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: November 12, 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewNothing
Location was bad
Reviewed: October 30, 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: October 29, 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewLocation very good, staff helpful.
Breakfast fairly basic.
Reviewed: October 25, 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: October 5, 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: September 25, 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: September 24, 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: September 4, 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewthe location is a plus
Reviewed: August 12, 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: August 12, 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: July 14, 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: May 29, 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: March 18, 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewBreakfast was very good.The person who looked after the breakfast was just exellent
We were placed in a room with a double bed between 2 walls so there was no space to walk . We literally had to get on to the bed from the bottom of the bed.When I booked my reservation I told them for 2 twin beds I was not happy with what they gave us.I should get a refund for it. The second night at 3:00am there was a drill noise avery ten or fifteen minutes.So we could not sleep soundly. We did complain about the noise they told they were sorry.
Reviewed: March 17, 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewBreakfast was delicious and nice. Room also was good.
Reviewed: March 9, 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewThe manager was quite helpful and that's about it really
Nothing about the hotel was good at all or as expected as per the descriptions and photos The room is very small and not very clean with a lot of issues with the bathroom ceiling The area is extremely noisy all day and windows don't isolate much Wifi was so slow and not working properly We had to book another hotel and move out from first day couldn't even stay there for one day Booking.com doesn't work in Turkey for some stupid reason so we couldn't request cancellation online but discussed it with the manager and he agreed