Hotel Sari Konak

Hotels
8.8 (576 reviews)
Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad. No:42-46 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Good breakfast variety
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns
Outdated rooms
Breakfast improvements needed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.05
There were mentions of bathroom cleanliness issues and mould.
Service
9.55
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.55
Multiple reviews praised the central location near tourist attractions.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms were described as comfortable, but some were outdated or did not match booking images.
Amenities
8.55
General mention of good amenities like breakfast and terrace, but with some critiques.
Value for Money
9.05
Value was mentioned positively but with some caveats regarding the breakfast offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Food quality received mixed reviews, particularly for breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall positive experiences reported, with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 05:48

Property Description

Central Location in Historical District
Located only 150 meters from the Blue Mosque, Sari Konak Hotel in Sultanahmet offers a prime spot to explore Istanbul's rich history.

Charming Traditional Rooms and Terrace Views
Experience classical decor in uniquely designed rooms and enjoy breathtaking views of the Marmara Sea and the Blue Mosque from the terrace.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Indulge in modern comforts like LCD TV and free WiFi, savor breakfast at the open buffet, and explore iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern within walking distance.

Book your stay at Sari Konak Hotel for an unforgettable Istanbul experience!

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.

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

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 of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 3 years old and over stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 576 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.05
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Ute solo_traveller de
1
Massiv getäuscht - Vollrenovierung ohne Mitteilung
Cons:

Ich kann aktuell nur dringend davon abraten, dieses Hotel zu buchen.

Während meines Aufenthalts im April 2026 befand sich das gesamte Hotel praktisch in einer massiven Baustelle. Das Gebäude war vollständig mit Gerüsten und Bauplanen verhüllt, rund um das Hotel sowie direkt im Gebäude fanden umfangreiche Renovierungsarbeiten statt. Den ganzen Tag über gab es extremen Baulärm – Presslufthämmer, Bohren, Hämmern und permanente Baustellengeräusche, teilweise auch samstags. An Erholung oder Schlaf war kaum zu denken.

Besonders enttäuschend: Über diese massiven Einschränkungen wurde vor der Buchung in keiner Weise transparent informiert. Einer der Hauptgründe für meine Buchung war die beworbene Dachterrasse mit Blick auf die Hagia Sophia – diese Atmosphäre existierte aufgrund der Baustelle schlicht nicht.

Ich habe mich bereits während meines Aufenthalts direkt beim Hotel beschwert und auf meine Schlafprobleme hingewiesen. Trotzdem gab es weder eine ernsthafte Lösung noch ein Entgegenkommen. Auch nach mehreren Beschwerden im Nachhinein reagierte das Hotel letztlich mit völliger Ignoranz. Selbst Booking.com konnte trotz wiederholter Kontaktaufnahme keine angemessene Lösung erreichen.

Dass ein Hotel Gäste unter solchen Umständen empfängt, ohne sie vorab deutlich über die Situation zu informieren, halte ich für absolut unangemessen. Noch enttäuschender ist allerdings der Umgang mit berechtigter Kritik und Beschwerden.

Ich schreibe diese Bewertung vor allem, um andere Reisende darauf aufmerksam zu machen und davor zu bewahren, aktuell unter falschen Erwartungen zu buchen.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Jakimovski couple rs
10
A hidden gem in the heart of the city — traditional, charming, and flawless
Pros:

We were absolutely thrilled with this hotel — it truly exceeded our expectations. The property is stunning, designed in a beautiful traditional style with every detail thoughtfully considered. Our room was lovely, featuring incredibly comfortable beds that made for a perfect night's rest.

The food was excellent as well, with a good variety of options to choose from. The staff were exceptionally warm and always on hand to help with anything we needed — their hospitality made a real difference.

The location is ideal: just a few minutes' walk from the Blue Mosque and right by a tram line that connects easily to all the other key spots in the city. We would highly recommend this hotel and wouldn't hesitate to return!

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Toshinao solo_traveller jp
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Elena extended_group es
9
Hotel muy recomendable. Muy bien situado
Pros:

La ubicación es perfecta. Nosotras estuvimos en la habitación familiar y está muy bien. El trato en recepción es maravilloso. Siempre dispuestos a ayudar.

Cons:

El desayuno tenía muchos productos turcos y nosotros no estamos acostumbrados.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Olivier extended_group fr
9
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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DOMINGO solo_traveller es
8
Buen alojamiento, pero ...
Pros:

Buena ubicación y habitaciones amplias

Cons:

Habíamos reservado 2 habitaciones comunicadas, y nos dieron 2 habitaciones sin comunicar. Para compensar, las 2 habitaciones estaban muy bien, pero lo correcto es avisar antes (porque lo reservé con antelación), y no lo hicieron. Y un día estuvimos casi todo el día sin agua (por unas obras que estaban haciendo en el hotel), y las explicaciones fueron pobres y la única solución era que esperásemos a que se arreglara.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Jeanne solo_traveller it
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Douglas couple au
7
The hotel renovation tarnished an otherwise enjoyable experience
Pros:

Great staff - very helpful, excellent breakfast included, location close to all major attractions and transport

Cons:

Hotel was under renovation all day - we hadn’t been advised of this happening - so it was extremely noisy till 7pm. Management of the hotel refused to acknowledge any complaints or try to assist guests
A rooftop bar was also advertised however it hasn’t been open for quite a while

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Robyn couple au
9
Lovely friendly staff who allowed us to check in early and looked after us with tourist advice. Room was comfortable an
Pros:

The friendly staff

Cons:

The renovations were a mild inconvenience, but this is a temporary situation so I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple gb
8
My sister and I had a great time at konak. It was a very good location, easy walk to mosques, cisterns, trams and fairly
Pros:

My sister and I loved sari konak hotel. The staff were absolutely amazing they couldn’t do enough for you. Nothing was too much trouble. 😊 The rooms were comfortable and nicely decorated, beds were a dream. The breakfast was so delicious and so much choice and kept beautifully clean. Thank you Nesia 😊

Cons:

Unfortunately we turned up to the hotel which was covered in a green building protected covering. There was a lot of building work going on. Although we were very disappointed the staff made us very comfortable and welcomed the situation was out of their hands as this was something that the government needed done and there was very little warning to the hotel! Unfortunately we were unable to use the roof terrace or garden 😢 which I will assure you that very soon when the work is completed will be amazing.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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CMichaelHoff couple us
10
Efficient room, comfortable, great breakfast, wonderful staff.
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent, with homemade food and something different every morning. The staff was super nice and welcoming and friendly and accommodating. The bathroom was roomy and efficient. Although the room was small, it was efficient and had plenty of table top surface areas to spread out and organize. The cafe was nice and multi-purpose. Good place to go hang out outside of the room. The location was excellent in a nice place of town. The windows were quiet and we slept well.

Cons:

Nothing really. I guess, the only thing is the building was undergoing some construction, so the front was covered in scaffolding and a large tarp, but besides ascetic appearance, the hotel experience was great. While we were there in the hotel, there was no noise or dust, so it mattered little to us.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller au
2
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Maria family_with_children pl
5
Dobre wrażenie całkowicie zniweczył trwający remont i towarzyszący temu ogromny hałas.
Pros:

Lokalizacja super.
Śniadanie bardzo dobre.
Obsuga hotelowa bez zarzutu.

Cons:

W hotelu trwa remont.Główne wejście do obiektu totalnie zaśmiecone.Na balkonie ogrom śmieci, elementy niedziałającej klimatyzacji. Do późnych godzin wieczornych (20-21.00 )hałas uniemożliwiający jakikolwiek wypoczynek.
Wydaje mi się,że goście o trwającym remoncie powinni zostać poinformowani przed przyjazdem.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Géraldine family_with_children fr
3
Décevant .
Pros:

L’emplacement est optimal pour visiter Sultanahmet.

Cons:

Il y avait des travaux très important : façades complètement recouverte et terrasse totalement inutilisable. Notre chambre avait vue sur les échafaudages et les jambes des ouvriers. Des travaux très sonores avaient lieu l’après midi et jusqu’au soir (fin à 20h).
La direction ne nous avait pas prévenu, ce que je trouve anormal car nous avions réservé un hôtel avec terrasse pour pouvoir en profiter .

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Ramnath couple au
6
Could have been more comfortable if the construction work was not there. Staff were extremely nice, friendly and helpful
Pros:

Property is conveniently located and walkable distance to major attractions, cafes, restaurants and shops. The room was cozy and nicely furnished. Breakfast was really tasty and grand. The room was serviced every day without fail. The reception staff were extremely helpful.

Cons:

There was renovations/constructions going on on the floor just above where our room was. There was loud banging and drilling from morning till late evening everyday including weekend. This was quite annoying and disturbing for us. We could not rest comfortably in the room during the day. The construction work was not mentioned in the booking.com website when we booked. Had we known that construction is going on and noise will be there, we would not have booked at the hotel.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Oana solo_traveller ro
8
Hotel ok.
Pros:

Locația a fost bună, personalul plăcut iar salteaua patului confortabilă. Cred ca nota 8 este o notă corectă pentru hotel, în general.

Cons:

Micul dejun a fost foarte puțin diversificat, de bază aș spune. Hotelul este in reabilitare, iar 2 motive pentru care l-am ales au fost curtea interioara si posibilitatea de a lua micul dejun pe terasa, la ultimul etaj. Din cauza reabilitarii nu am putut folosi niciuna dintre ele - am intrebat inainte de a ajunge si ni s-a transmis ca este de asteptat ca lucrarile sa fie finalizate pana ajungem.

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Andrei solo_traveller ro
8
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Robert couple pl
8
Bardzo udany pobyt po raz kolejny.
Pros:

świetna lokalizacja, super personel, dobre śniadania

Cons:

zbyt duże i "twarde" poduszki - nie byłem w stanie się do nich dopasować

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Very central location to all sites.
Very friendly welcome.

Cons:

Scaffolding outside room.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Stefania couple it
9
Pros:

Camera molto spaziosa e dotata di tutti i comfort. Silenziosa.
Pozione comoda per visitare Santa Sophia, Moschea blu e Basilica Cisterna.
Colazione con prodotti freschi e di buona qualità.

Cons:

L’albergo era in ristrutturazione (quasi terminata) ma non ha influito sul nostro soggiorno.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee