Best hotels in Istanbul Sultanahmet and Sirkeci area — recommendations from travelers
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A traveler recommends Four Sides Taksim Lion Hotel & Spa — just 2 minutes on foot to the Havaist bus stop, metro, buses, and Istiklal street, with no steep slopes.
Four Sides Taksim Lion Hotel & Spa
Three hotels near Sultanahmet Square received praise: Novano (a guest stayed there 3 times), Spectra (loved during a 5-day stay), and Erguvan.
Novano, Spectra, Erguvan hotels
One traveler's favorite is Khalkedon hotel. For more budget-friendly options, Marist and Deniz are recommended. All three are about a 5-minute walk from the pier and metro.
Khalkedon hotel, Marist, Deniz
Sogut Hotel Old City is worth searching in the Old City district, which generally has many decent options. However, The Camelot hotel — despite a surprisingly high rating online — had a bed bug problem reported by a guest who left after just one night. Book with caution.
Sogut Hotel Old City / The Camelot (avoid)
The Taksim area can be inconvenient due to frequent street closures and unpredictable situations. If staying there, it's worth having a backup accommodation option in mind.
Taksim district
Hotel Alp Guesthouse in Sultanahmet is a reliable choice just a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia — guests have returned there twice, which speaks to consistent quality. Glamour Sirkeci is also decent with better transport links, but the surrounding area is quite noisy.
Hotel Alp Guesthouse, Sultanahmet / Glamour Sirkeci