The Magnaura Palace Hotel

Location was perfect - within steps of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi palace. Yet, was on a quiet street so felt peaceful. Rooms were cozy, clean, and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and very vegetarian friendly. The views from breakfast room and rooftop terrace were gorgeous! Do not miss! Only wish the breakfast started earlier than 8am so we could eat breakfast and go beat the crowds at Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace. Definitely would recommend and would return here if we came back to Istanbul.

This hotel was wonderful, from arrival to departure. The Staff was friendly, prompt, polite and oh so helpful no matter how small the question or request. The Hotel is clean, well maintained and right in the middle of all the historical hot spots to visit in Old Istanbul. Traditional Turkish breakfast foods served daily from 8 to 10. Lunch and Dinner also available . Great place to meet for cocktails after a day on tours… great view of the water and the cooling breezes. The area is well supervised at night with Tourist police, we felt very safe in this area walking about at night. Shopping, starts next door and a small market is just steps away from the front door…but it is quiet in the evenings. Staff gave us wonderful suggestions and directions. Hotel booked all our tours and arranged all guides and collected fees at front desk. They use a luxury car service from airport or port. It was truly a fantastic place to stay was the rooftop restaurant, is convenient, clean, good food, and reasonable prices. There were 12 of us and they rearranged tables for us and took excellent care of us like family. Recommend it to anyone, wishing to walk about and connect to the culture of Istanbul… might be tight for families…rooms are single rooms and bathroom… like most short on space and storage of personal items… but not to distract from the quality given to this place.

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Excellent location with superb roof top views. Welcoming, courteous and helpful staff