Valdivia Hotel Sultanahmet

Everything was perfect

Everything was perfect

very good location, within 4 min walk to Hagia sophia and the blue mosque, about 10 min walk to main public transport stations, and 20 min walk to the grand bazaar. the street where the hotel is located is full of life at night, and very good restaurants! the staying is indeed amazing, very clean and cosy. we got the 4 people room, which had a nice view to the sea! the staff is a handful of great, kind and welcoming people! thanks a lot for everything 🫶

Excellent location, nice clean and big room with balcony, and amazing staff and special thanks to dear Yadin for the hospitality and quick response to help or clarify any issues. Amazing sea view from the roof available all the time

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The hotel's location is convenient. Within a 10-minute walk, you can reach the Sultanahmet tram station, from where you can easily get to Sirkeci or Eminönü, and continue to other destinations. If you are visiting Istanbul for the first time, this is a good location as all the major historical landmarks are nearby. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful, and their service was definitely the highlight of our stay. There are many restaurants and three small grocery stores located on the same street.

The hotel rooms are in need of renovation. The hairdryer appeared damaged, and we were hesitant to use it. The rooms were warm — we stayed in April and did not experience any issues with heating. Cleanliness was satisfactory. However, we often had to request toilet paper, as housekeeping did not regularly restock it. We booked a room for three people, but upon check-in, we had to ask for additional bedding, towels, and slippers. There was a persistent unpleasant smell coming from the bathroom. Sound insulation was poor; we were frequently disturbed during the night by other guests, as we could clearly hear them using the stairs and entering their rooms. The room we stayed in did not have a nice view and was located on the third floor without an elevator. The staircase was very narrow and steep, similar to those found in a mosque minaret. Fortunately, the receptionist kindly assisted us with our large suitcase. The rooftop terrace for breakfast, which is shown in the photos on Booking.com, was not in use and should be updated. Breakfast was served in the ground-floor restaurant, with the same menu offered each day. The restaurant was cold and lacked any background music, resulting in an uninspiring atmosphere to start the day. However, for a future visit, I would likely choose a different hotel.