Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci

I loved everything about this hotel. The location was perfect, the room was beautiful and comfortable, and the view from the balcony was absolutely breathtaking. The staff were welcoming and everything was wonderful.

Honestly, there was nothing I didn’t like. Everything exceeded my expectations.

Amazing location, friendly and helpful staff. Gorgeous rooms with lovely views! Highly recommend

I would particularly like to highlight the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of the entire staff. Both the reception team and the ladies working in the breakfast area were extremely welcoming, attentive, and kind. A very special thank you goes to the housekeeping team, who arranged a wonderful surprise for my birthday. My room was beautifully decorated with balloons and birthday decorations, and I was also treated to a delicious sweet surprise. This thoughtful and personal gesture truly touched me and made my birthday an unforgettable experience. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks once again! Another major highlight is, of course, the hotel’s fantastic location, offering breathtaking views of the New Mosque. Enjoying breakfast on the rooftop terrace with such a beautiful view is truly something special. The coffee was good, and the cakes in particular were exceptionally delicious. For the outstanding friendliness, attentiveness, and helpfulness of the staff, I am more than happy to give a perfect score of 10 out of 10!

Unfortunately, in my opinion, the hotel does not offer good value for money. We paid over €3,000 for two rooms — a family room and a standard room — for three people, including breakfast. At this premium price level, I would expect significantly higher standards of comfort, facilities, and attention to detail. I was particularly disappointed with the bathrooms. They were very small, lacked comfort, and felt rather outdated. There was no hairdryer available or visible in our bathroom, nor was there a magnifying makeup mirror. The harsh overhead lighting was particularly unsuitable for applying makeup. Even a simple soap dish was missing, leaving the bar of soap without a proper place to rest. High-quality soap and shower gel dispensers, along with additional toiletries, would have made a considerable difference. These are relatively small investments that could significantly improve the guest experience. Our family room was reasonably spacious. However, the bed in the upper mezzanine area could only be accessed via an extremely steep, almost vertical ladder. Even my adult son found climbing up and down rather uncomfortable. I consider this construction particularly unsuitable for children or guests with limited mobility due to the potential risk of falling. A proper staircase with a handrail would be much safer and more comfortable. We also had to request additional pillows. The breakfast, which has received so much praise in other reviews, did not live up to my expectations. It was a decent, standard hotel breakfast, offering the usual selection of cheeses, cold cuts, bread, pastries, coffee, and tea, but nothing particularly exceptional. I have experienced comparable, and sometimes even better, breakfast buffets in two- and three-star hotels. Freshly prepared egg dishes or an omelette station would have considerably enhanced the experience. One notable exception was the cake selection, which was genuinely outstanding.

Very crowded location, small rooms and limited breakfast options.