Cronton Design Hotel

Nice rooms and excellent location. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Although, they open the room door on multiple occasions which we found extremely odd. Rooftop restaurant had nice views, but food was okay at best.

Very nice property overall

Set in a beautifully restored late-Ottoman Empire building constructed in 1912, the Cronton Design Hotel is a great base for exploring the city. The rooms, while a little on the small side, are luxuriously appointed. I had a balcony room on the 5th floor from which I had a nice view of the Rustem Pasha Mosque. The room was spotlessly clean and the housekeeping excellent. Stepping outside the hotel, you’re straight into the hustle and bustle of the historic streets of Istanbul and most tourist sites are within walking distance. However, both the Eminonu and Sirkechi tram stops are only a 5 minute walk away should you prefer to use public transport to get around. It seems that taxis sometimes struggle to get directly outside the hotel and may drop you off a 3-5 minute walk away but if you call the front desk they will send a porter to carry your luggage to the lobby. Likewise, on departure, the front desk insisted the porter accompanied me to the nearby tram stop. There is also a rooftop restaurant and bar [Cronton Roof] which has a really nice view over the Golden Horn to the Galata Tower and Karakoy. The streets around the hotel are littered with numerous eateries and my personal favourite for breakfast was the small café on the corner to the right of the hotel’s entrance.

Absolutely gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of sultanahmet in the old town within walking distance to all the sights and both bazaars. The rooms are beautifully decorated and every details is taken care of. The staff are lovely and so helpful with recommendations. Without doubt, if we come back to istanbul, we will stay here. Thoroughly recommend.