Seres Hotel Old City

Hotels
8.5 (2513 reviews)
Hudavendigar Cad No:25 Sirkeci , Istanbul , tr

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location with terrace/bay views
Friendly, helpful staff (several named and repeatedly praised)
Outstanding rooftop breakfast and restaurant
Good amenities (rooftop terrace, lifts, welcome basket)
Cons:
Rooms frequently described as small/tiny and sometimes not matching photos
Occasional sewage-like smell and at least one report of staff entering rooms unannounced

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Daily cleaning reported positively, but some guests mentioned tired rooms and at least one report of a sewage-like smell, lowering the cleanliness impression.
Service
9.4
Repeated praise for staff — specifically named (Mohammed, Ali) and reception/restaurant teams — described as very friendly, helpful and respectful throughout guests' stays.
Location
9.6
Consistently highlighted as excellent and central: walking distance to attractions, next to a park, with attractive terrace/bay views and a great rooftop location.
Room Quality
6.5
Multiple comments about rooms being small/tiny, some rooms not matching photos, generally 'tired' condition and at least one instance of an unpleasant odor or security/entry issue — overall room quality viewed as below the hotel's other strengths.
Amenities
9
Rooftop terrace and restaurant, lifts (two elevators), welcome fruit basket and generally good hospitality highlighted as strong amenities.
Value for Money
7.5
Good breakfasts and strong location add value, but small room sizes, photo/room mismatches and lack of available alternatives on request reduced perceived value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfasts on the terrace and the rooftop restaurant were repeatedly described as excellent and a highlight of the stay.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall experience is very positive due to excellent location, helpful staff and standout breakfasts/terrace; negatives (small/tired rooms, occasional odor/room-entry incidents) were present but did not dominate most guests' impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 18:49

Property Description

Recently-Renovated Rooms
Indulge in our clean and comfortable rooms, each equipped with air conditioning and en suite bathrooms for your convenience.

Rooftop Terrace with Panoramic Views
Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast on our lovely rooftop terrace while soaking in breathtaking views of Istanbul and the Marmara Sea.

Prime Location and Easy Access
Benefit from our prime location just steps away from Topkapi Palace and Gülhane Park, with convenient access to major attractions and transportation hubs like the tram station and Sirkeci Marmaray metro station.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Seres Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Istanbul!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2513 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Alan • couple • gb
10
Thank you will definitely be back 👍
Pros:

Clean and friendly people

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Ferrario • solo_traveller • it
9
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Sergio • couple • it
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Sejfo • solo_traveller • ba
10
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Gengiz • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Staff and location

Cons:

Everything was excellent

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
K
karzan • couple • us
10
Great place for the price good service good food
Pros:

It’s very clean hotel beautiful view near the center
Great place to relax

Cons:

No swimming pool

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
V
veselin • solo_traveller • nl
7
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Robat • extended_group • be
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
B
Bakhromjon • couple • uz
10
Pros:

Хороший вариант

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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ibane • family_with_children • es
8
Pros:

ubicacion

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Marilia • couple • br
7
Ótima localização, pessoal atencioso. Cheiro forte de esgoto no banheiro do quarto.
Pros:

Roupas de cama limpas

Cons:

Cheiro de esgoto no banheiro

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
D
Davit • couple • am
10
Хорошое обслуживание
Pros:

Хорошое место ,

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Leila • couple • it
9
Pros:

Collazione buona, le stanze pulite. Vicino ai siti turistici.

Cons:

Le stanze piccole

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
N
nasser • solo_traveller • sa
7
Pros:

Location and staff especially MR Mohammed and Ali they were helpful and respectful and on time when you need any help.

Cons:

Size of the rooms was small, so make sure you check the size before you book.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
S
said • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • solo_traveller • se
10
Pros:

Utmärkt område med gångavstånd till det mesta. Personalen var supervänliga och hjälpsamma. Terassen var enastående på kvällarna.

Cons:

Lite mindre rum men absolut inget att klaga på.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
Примакова • solo_traveller • ru
7
Pros:

Расположение прям возле парка. Вид с террасы красивый

Cons:

Было очень странно, что постоянно кто-то заходил в номер, 1 раз постучат и тут же заходят, открыв своим ключом, со словами "румконтроль" 🙄 это было неприятно и небезопасно. Номер крошечный. И очень уставший. Снова в этот же отель я бы не хотела

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Murat • solo_traveller • de
8
Wir hatten eine schönen Aufenthalt, tolle zentrale Lage, alles war in der Nähe
Pros:

Die Lage, Dachterrasse zum Frühstück

Cons:

Zimmer war leider etwas klein

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
Евгений • solo_traveller • ru
6
Pros:

Отличный персонал

Cons:

Запах в номере от канализации

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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RUTH B. • family_with_children • us
9
fantastic
Pros:

lovely hotel, great location, good breakfast

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee