The City Hotel

Hotels
6.1 (38 reviews)
Aksaray Mah. Namikkemal Cad. Manastirli Rifat Sok. No:33 , Istanbul , tr

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Proximity to other hotels
Cons:
Misleading imagery
Poor room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
4.1
The cleanliness was below expectations as the hotel's actual condition differed from what was shown in the photos.
Service
7.6
The staff attempted to be friendly, but their ability to assist with issues was limited.
Location
6.6
The location seems to have potential but was not highlighted as a strong positive.
Room Quality
5.1
The room quality did not match the images presented online.
Amenities
6.6
Standard amenities were available, but not particularly noteworthy.
Value for Money
5.6
Felt misled regarding pricing as the advance payment created dissatisfaction.
Food and Beverage
7.1
No specific mention, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
6.1
General experience was disappointing due to false advertising and issues with the reservation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:12

Property Description

Luxury Spa with Turkish Hammam
Indulge in relaxation at our luxury spa, complete with a traditional Turkish hammam and massage facilities. Unwind and rejuvenate during your stay at The City Hotel.

Stunning Marmara Sea Views
Enjoy a culinary experience like no other at our Marmara Restaurant's spacious terrace, offering breathtaking views of the Marmara Sea. Immerse yourself in traditional Turkish cuisine while taking in the picturesque scenery.

Convenient Location
Explore Istanbul's Old Town with ease as The City Hotel is a short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. With a metro stop just 10 minutes away, discovering the city's historic sites and reaching Taksim Square is a breeze.

Experience luxury, breathtaking views, and convenience at The City Hotel. Book your stay now!

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for € 15 per person per stay when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 24 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

6.1
Based on 38 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.1
Service: 7.6
Location: 6.6
Room Quality: 5.1
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 5.6
Food and Beverage: 7.1
Overall Experience: 6.1
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Ionuț Catalin solo_traveller ro
8
2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Francisco couple es
1
De lo más pésimo que he podido encontrar
Pros:

El personal intentó ser amable, porque intenté anular desde el primer día, tal y como pero no pudo ser posible

Cons:

Nada que ver con las fotos, en la misma recepción, no parábamos de mirar las fotos del Hotel de la aplicación booking con la realidad que nos encontrábamos, nos dieron ganas de anular al momento pero como desgraciadamente para poder reservar, tienes que hacer el pago por adelantado ahí nos dimos cuenta del error. Ahora estamos en otro Hotel donde sin recurrir a la aplicación y comprobando primero el precio previamente entramos a preguntar y aún nos ofrecía más barato y la imagen que nos dió el Hotel nada que ver con el anterior. Por lo cual recomiendo que se venga sin reservar y me sabe muy mal por la aplicación, pero así debí hacerlo desde el primer día, y luego si me interesa reservar en la misma puerta o en la misma recepción del Hotel, así no doy lugar más a engaños, pues no es la primera vez que me pasa aquí en Turquía pagar por adelantado a través de la aplicación y que luego no te acepten el precio de la aplicación y no te dejan hacer el check-in, que esto mismo ya me pasó aquí hace cuatro años y hasta que Booking.com me devolvió me tuve que buscar la vida para reservar otro Hotel, habían otros chicos en la recepción que les había pasado exactamente lo mismo que a mí, pues se ve que el recepcionista hablaba con el dueño o el encargado y no aceptaban la reservas de Booking.com.

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
F
Farshid couple nl
5
2025-07-17 via Nuitee
A
Abdikarim family with young children gb
8
Very good
2025-04-07 via Nuitee
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Lola family with young children gb
1
Didn’t like it at all
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The staff
The property smelt like cigarettes
Towels were dirty.
The staff were not friendly. The male night receptionist came to my room and banged on my door and told me and my daughter to leave the hotel. The room was very cold. The elevator broke down with us in there.
The only staff which was friendly was the cleaning staff.

2024-10-23 via Nuitee
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Suraj young couple gb
8
Very good
2024-10-14 via Nuitee
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Rashid young couple gb
4
Breakfast was extremely poor, definitely below the mark, no where close to Turkish breakfast, entire hotel have only one
Pros:

Good location with poor service and horrible breakfast

Cons:

Breakfast was extremely poor, definitely below the mark, no where close to Turkish breakfast, entire hotel have only one broken iron which was difficult to get ! Good location, need to improve their services and communication. No doubt it’s a great location to live, don’t go with pictures it’s not actually look like a 4 star hotel. Istanbul is great place to visit but these hotel’s need to improve their services and breakfast to attract more tourists.

2024-10-11 via Nuitee
K
Khalif solo traveller ca
10
Exceptional
2024-10-01 via Nuitee
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Ayan review category business travellers au
10
Exceptional
2024-07-14 via Nuitee
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Navigate68711471258 Family
2
Not a 4 stars!
Pros:

It was really one of the worst hotels me and my girl stayed in. We usually stay in hotels 4+ stars and this hotel is definitely not even 3 stars! I flew to Bucharest and bought this 4 days trip from Bucharest to Istanbul (at the end of May) with a stay at City hotel. The rooms and bathroom are small, run down, dirty and stinking of cigarette smoke and the maids are smoking on the hallways with the exit door open. Incredible!

2024-07-03 via Tripadvisor
B
Bijo young couple ae
5
Average confort stay..
Pros:

Of course not a 4 star facilitate hotel. Fitness center is mentioned but it’s not there. I have booked because of gym.. disappointed.

Plus point is only location
Other all are below average

Cons:

Not up to the mark as it’s mentioned 4 star
We can rate for 2 or 3 star hotel
Do not tell your customers with false information (eg: gym , etc)

2024-04-10 via Nuitee
A
Atef young couple au
9
Complement to Melek and Roushdia
Pros:

I liked the hotel location, close to everything.
Close to tram, metro and bus stop.
The hotel is in the centre of everything.
However breakfast was very poor.

Cons:

The receptionist Melek was very friendly and helpful. Our room was looking on a noisy street due to construction. She straight away changed the room to a a quieter room with sea view from the side. She done all her possiblity to make our holiday comfortable. She is the best, she speaks English very well and it was easy to communicate with her
On the the other hand the cleaning lady Roushdia that was looking after our floor, was lovely , cleaning our room every day, changing bed sheets, covers, pillow cases , and towels. Always smiling and helpful. She made our holiday stay very comfortable as well.
Thank you Melek and Roushdia for everything you have done for us.

2023-07-21 via Nuitee
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Michael young couple gb
8
Very good
2023-06-11 via Nuitee
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Zaid young couple ly
10
Special thanks to the whole city hotel staff
Pros:

All people's at the hotel were friendly and helpful especially Malak (good morning).

Cons:

Nothing

2023-06-08 via Nuitee
A
Ali solo traveller gb
8
Very good
2023-05-26 via Nuitee
A
Alex young couple ro
8
Very good
Pros:

* very close to metro, about 5 minutes;
* everyday the cleaning staff came in;
* mirrors everywhere in the room;

Cons:

* the breakfast was poor;

2023-05-07 via Nuitee
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Irfan young couple pk
7
Good
Pros:

Facilities

Cons:

Room sizes and bath size

2023-03-04 via Nuitee
F
Fotios group gr
7
Good
Pros:

It is located close to the sighseeing

Cons:

Several stuff:
1) The rooms could have been cleaner
2) The staff were not that helpful
3) breakfast was horrible !!!

2022-12-18 via Nuitee
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AndraB04 Friends getaway
2
Very dirty
Pros:

We were a group of friends that stayed at this hotel and the rooms were not clean at all, the sheets were stained and one of us got skin rashes from bed bugs. The cleanliness conditions were very bad!

2022-10-09 via Tripadvisor
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Nuna young couple il
5
Passable
2022-09-21 via Nuitee