Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Issues with late check-in
No clear communication from management

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Room was clean and tidied daily, met standard cleanliness expectations.
Service
9.5
Staff were friendly and helpful, providing a positive service experience.
Location
9
Location was generally acceptable, close to attractions but in a quieter area.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were small and older than expected but comfortable.
Amenities
9
Basic amenities available, including a small kitchen area.
Value for Money
9.5
Very economical hotel with good price-quality ratio.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast available nearby, satisfactory experience.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall stay was pleasant despite some logistical issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 09:29

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Istanbul

Nestled in the heart of Istanbul, April Hotel offers a serene escape with its lush garden, cozy shared lounge, and convenient BBQ facilities.

Modern Comforts and Convenience

Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and complimentary WiFi. The well-equipped rooms feature a blend of comfort and style, with amenities like a desk, plush bed linen, and a charming patio overlooking the garden.

Exploration and Adventure

Explore the city's iconic landmarks such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, all within easy reach from April Hotel. For outdoor enthusiasts, the hotel offers bicycle rentals for leisurely rides around the vibrant neighborhood.

Indulge in a memorable stay at April Hotel and immerse yourself in the beauty of Istanbul.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 2 and older are allowed.
    Children from 2 years old to 10 years old stay for € 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 89 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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CHEN • family_with_children • cn
8
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Grigori • solo_traveller • ee
10
Amazing experience for this price.
Pros:

Amazing location — just a 3-minute walk to streets full of cafés, restaurants, shops, and more. The room was cozy and clean, with a comfortable bed and a small desk suitable for working on a laptop. The housekeeper was very kind and helpful. Considering the price, this room was an excellent choice.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Kirill • couple • rs
8
Pros:

A nice old hotel. The oldness could be considered a selling point, but some things were simply broken (like a leaky shower or holes in the bed linens). Overall, the staff was very friendly, it was fairly clean, close to the main attractions, and there were plenty of cafes nearby. It's perfectly fine for a few days' stay :)

Cons:

It's worth repairing the plumbing, updating the bed linen, towels, and other consumables, and leaving new soap or toilet paper in the room without reminders.

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Dmitry • solo_traveller • at
10
Pros:

Very good value for money👍. The communication with owner was OK, he tried his best to help me in my request 🙏

2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • gr
10
Pros:

Πολύ όμορφο παραδοσιακό ξενοδοχείο με όμορφο δωμάτιο και πολύ οικονομικό, ο οικοδεσπότης ήταν εξαιρετικός, πολύ βοηθητικός και φιλικός.

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Ivan Komarov • extended_group • ru
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shower

2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • it
1
Cons:

Our flight was delayed and we still had two hours of travel before reaching the hotel. We had confirmed that we would be arriving in the evening.
When we arrived in Turkey, our mobile data didn’t work: we couldn’t connect to the internet or reply to messages immediately. So we hurried to get there as quickly as possible.

We arrived in front of the property at 10:26 p.m., which was 26 minutes after the end of the check-in time: the door was locked, and there was no answer to the doorbell, phone calls, or messages. We stayed 45 minutes in front of the door, helped by two locals who even shared their mobile internet data with us and tried calling the hotel themselves, without success.
Yet we had already paid for the three nights.

It was only thanks to the internet connection shared by the locals that we discovered the property had sent us a message at 9:30 p.m. (30 minutes before check-in ended), and then nothing after that.
So we were left on the street late at night with no solution. We had to book another hotel urgently.

The next morning, still no response from April Hotel, neither by phone nor by message. We even went personally to the hotel, and nobody was there. Even Booking couldn’t reach them.
We also found out that the hotel had cancelled our reservation without informing us beforehand — which normally does not comply with Booking’s rules.

When we finally met the manager in the afternoon, he gave several contradictory explanations, refused any responsibility, and claimed he couldn’t approve the refund, even though Booking had confirmed to us that it depended solely on him. The discussion became tense, and he ended up calling the police.

The Istanbul tourism police themselves told us that the manager’s behaviour was not normal and that he was “not a good person”. After several interventions from Booking and a lot of pressure, the hotel finally agreed to the refund — on the condition that we did not file a complaint with the police.

2025-11-18 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • extended_group • us
8
April Hotel is a respectable well priced hotel.
Pros:

This was a basic, small hotel. The beds were comfortable and it was in a quiet location. The staff was friendly but we only saw them on check in/out. There was a small kitchen like area in the room with a kettle. You couldn’t cook there but it was convenient to have. We had breakfast each morning at the Costera Hotel rooftop restaurant, just around the corner from the April. (See picture)

Cons:

Location was just ok. We never felt unsafe and we came back several evenings after dark. The small bath was a wet bath/ no enclosed shower and everything was wet after use!

2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Carla • extended_group • es
7
Pros:

Los caseros muy amables y cercanos.

Cons:

Era más viejo de lo que parecía en las fotos; la habitación bastante pequeña, a unos 20 min caminando del centro de Estambul. Se escuchaba a otras habitaciones por las noches. La zona algo aislada y vieja, aunque no se sentía insegura.

2025-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Samira • solo_traveller • ua
10
Pros:

Номер чистый, убирали каждый день. Кровать и подушки удобные, постель чистая. На ресепшене приветливые менеджеры. Есть позднее заселение. Местоположение отеля близко ко всем достопримечательностям. Через дорогу море и недалеко рыбный рынок где можно покушать свежеприготовленые морепродукты и рыбу.

Cons:

Единственный минус это деревянный пол, когда в номере сверху ходят то очень сильно слышно. Это мешает спать.

2025-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ablay • solo_traveller • kz
9
Pros:

Property management was exceptional, super polite and attentive staff! Cok tesekkurler 🙏

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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syrine • extended_group • tn
9
2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Alessio • couple • it
9
Great value for money in the centre location
Pros:

Great value for money, great location and great staff.

Cons:

Tiny bathroom.
Many mosquitoes enter the room if you sleep with windows open to let fresh air in.
The AC was not working, but since it was October, it was not a big issue.

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura83_ • solo_traveller • it
8
Perfect base for exploring Istanbul
Pros:

The hotel is centrally located yet tucked away on a quiet side road, so there’s virtually no street noise. My room was charming and tastefully decorated. The staff were friendly and always happy to answer questions or offer helpful tips. Aside from the downside mentioned below, I definitely recommend this hotel and would gladly stay here again if I return to Istanbul.

Cons:

The only downside is that, since the building is mostly made of wood, noise from the room above can be quite noticeable and might bother light sleepers. I personally use earplugs, which helped a lot. I was also lucky that the guests upstairs went to sleep earlier and woke up later than I did, so their movements didn’t disturb me much. If you’re sensitive to noise, I’d recommend trying to book a room on the top floor.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Marco • family_with_children • it
9
Consigliato
Pros:

Struttura in stile ottomano, zona silenziosa, camera pulita e Ali fantastico ci ha aiutato sempre. Vicino a tutte le attrazioni.

Cons:

Unico appunto il bagno un po’ piccolo

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Azeem • couple • gb
7
2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • cn
9
Pros:

离景点很近，走十几分钟可以到索菲亚教堂和老皇宫还有蓝色清真寺，离海边也很近，老板很有耐心，还给了我们一份地图，房间非常干净，而且很大，有家的感觉

Cons:

隔音不太好，有很多海鸥晚上会一直叫

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
G
Gian Paolo • family_with_children • it
9
2025-07-16 • via Nuitee
A
Anis • couple • fr
10
2025-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Irena • family with young children • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

A perfect little hotel close to everything. The staff was super polite and helpful. We really liked staying here

2025-06-22 • via Nuitee