Recital Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (581 reviews)
Binbirdirek Mahallesi Piyerloti Caddesi No:21 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness
Limited breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.45
The room cleanliness was described positively, though some mixed reviews affect the overall score.
Service
9.95
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful, providing excellent service.
Location
9.45
Numerous comments on the perfect location for sightseeing, close to major attractions.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms are reported to be comfortable with good decor and adequate size.
Amenities
8.95
Amenities like breakfast received positive mentions, particularly regarding variety.
Value for Money
8.95
General sentiment reflects good value considering the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Breakfast was highlighted positively; overall quality aligns with hotel standards.
Overall Experience
9.95
Most reviews reflect a very positive experience with great overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 06:32

Property Description

Panoramic Rooftop Terrace with Stunning Views
Experience breathtaking views of Istanbul and the Marmara Sea from our rooftop terrace, the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the city.

Luxurious Rooms and Personalized Service
Indulge in our bright rooms featuring classic-style furniture, pinewood floors, and custom-made curtains. Enjoy the convenience of room service, free WiFi, and in-room hot and cold drinks for a comfortable stay.

Convenient Location and Exceptional Dining
Located just a 3-minute walk from the Çemberlitaş Tram Stop, our hotel offers easy access to Istanbul's top attractions. Treat yourself to a delicious à la carte breakfast and a variety of local and international dishes at our restaurant.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Hotel Recital.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 30 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

9.2
Based on 581 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.45
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 9.95
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Gimmy21 solo_traveller ro
7
Pros:

Personalul, terasa si locatia

Cons:

Baia, mirosea a umezeala, probabil din cauza ventilatorului care nu functiona. Iar salteaua patului era cam lăsată pe margini.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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toneme007 Couples London, England
10
Best Budget Hotel In Istanbul Old City
Pros:

My stay at the **Recital Hotel** in Istanbul's Old City was absolutely wonderful, and I couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. The hotel's location is perfect—within easy walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, and many other historic attractions. It made exploring this beautiful city incredibly convenient.

What truly made my stay exceptional, however, was the outstanding hospitality from the staff. A special thanks  to **Fatma** and **Meryem** at the reception, who were always welcoming, professional, and genuinely caring. From the moment I arrived until the day I left, they went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Their warm smiles, helpful recommendations, and willingness to assist with any request made me feel like a valued guest rather than just another visitor.

I would also like to recognize **Bilal** and **Tolga** from the restaurant. Their friendly service, attentiveness, and positive attitude made every breakfast a pleasure. They were always courteous, ensuring guests were well looked after and creating a welcoming atmosphere to start each day.

The hotel itself was spotless, comfortable, and peaceful, with excellent facilities and a delicious breakfast. Every member of the team contributed to making my stay memorable, and their genuine hospitality reflects the very best of Turkish culture.

I highly recommend the Recital Hotel to anyone visiting Istanbul. If you're looking for an excellent location, comfortable accommodation, and exceptional service from people who truly care about their guests, this is the place to stay. I look forward to returning on my next visit to Istanbul.

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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Elena solo_traveller ro
10
Pros:

Foarte aproape de centru și de principalele obiective de vizitat. Multe alimentare și restaurante in proximitate.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
참치와돌고래 solo_traveller kr
10
Pros:

친절한 응대, 멋진 경치. 구시가지에서 관광다니기에 위치가 좋아서 다 걸어다녔습니다.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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gusngazesdad Couples West Lothian, Scotland
10
Budget friendly and as close as you could expect to the main historic sites.
Pros:

This really is a very nice, small, boutique hotel, right in the middle of the tourist area of Sultanahmet.
On arrival you can expect a warm welcome from the very pleasant staff.
The room was a decent size with a good ensuite bathroom.
Plenty of choice at breakfast with a little bit of variation every day.
While on the listing it shows a bar and there are bottles of shelves I don't think it actually opens fof alcohol any more.
The rooftop terrace is a nice place to take a drink and a sandwich or other snacks to enjoy the sunset over the city.
If you want to be close to the main attractions in the tourist side of Istanbul then I would definitely recommend the Recital Hotel.

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
Мария solo_traveller ru
7
Проживание хорошо, но персонал оставляет желать лучшего.
Pros:

Отличное расположение, две минуты до трамвая, все достопримечательности в пешей доступности.
Хороший завтрак, голодным точно не останешься.
Шикарный балкон, и номер в мансарде.

Cons:

У меня был день рождения на который отель предложил варианты поздравления. Я выбрала, что мне нравится. И...отель просто забыл про него. При заселении была видна дата в паспорте+ была переписка и наверное как-то можно было пометить себе этот момент. В итоге в первый день не поздравили. Решила напомнить утром следующего дня. Напомнила. И ...опять ничего. Максимально не приятно, если честно.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Nahor Henrique solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

Todos os funcionários foram muito educados.
Quarto confortável e com todos os acessórios necessários.
Café da manhã com muitas opções e ingredientes de qualidade.
A localização do hotel é espetacular, dá para fazer tudo a pé, bairro seguro para andar a qualquer hora.

Cons:

Nada a reclamar.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Alyson couple gb
10
Would highly recommend
Pros:

Everything, great location, hotel lovely and quiet. Staff were very helpful, nothing was too much.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Zineta couple it
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Salvatore couple it
9
Una città magica
Pros:

La gentilezza del personale

Cons:

Non ho nulla da segnalare

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Audrey solo_traveller us
8
Loved the location!
Pros:

Absolutely GREAT location! Very basic room with hot water kettle, fridge and coffee and tea. Breakfast was very nice, and included fruits, cereal, sweets, hot eggs and salads. Front desk staff was nice. Very touristy area, about 5-8 minutes walk to Blue Mosque.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Fernando couple es
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Fumie solo_traveller jp
9
満足!
Pros:

ロケーションが最高!トラムの駅が近く、また主要な観光地にも徒歩で行ける!
ホテルの女性スタッフも、朝、参加するツアーガイドが時間を過ぎても現れなかった時にツアー会社にコンタクトを取ってくれようとするなど親身に対応してくれた!
朝食でヨーグルトが欲しいと言うと直ぐに出してくれた!
夜もスタッフが常駐しているので、朝早い出発にも対応してくれる。

Cons:

気になる程ではないが、周囲が多少坂道になっているので足の悪い方は気をつけて!

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
Бойка solo_traveller bg
10
Just splendid and amazing
Pros:

Perfect

Cons:

Everything was perfect I like it very much!

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Irmgard family_with_children at
9
Jederzeit sehr gerne wieder.
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist sensationell. Die Straßenbahnlinie T1 ist in wenigen Minuten erreichbar und mit dieser Linie gelangt man zu sehr vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten (sofern sie nicht sowieso fußläufig erreichbar sind) oder Fährverbindungen. Das Hotel selbst ist sauber und ansprechend. In manchen Bereichen etwas veraltet, was aber nicht stört und zum Charme des Hauses beiträgt. Das Personal ist außergewöhnlich, sehr höflich und hilfsbereit in allen Belangen. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut und vielfältig, etwas mehr Abwechslung wäre jedoch wünschenswert. In der Nähe befinden sich einige Restaurants und auch ein Supermarkt, was ein zusätzlicher Pluspunkt ist. Außerdem ist die Dachterrasse sehr schön und angenehm um den Tag ausklingen zu lassen.

Cons:

Leider hatten wir ein Zimmer im fünften Stock, welches sich direkt unterhalb der Terrasse befand. Einige Gäste wussten sich da leider nicht zu benehmen. (Lärm, Sesselrücken...)

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple uz
5
Сотрудникам абсолютно безразличны проживающие , им легче кивнуть и сказать извините не знаю , даже не попытавшись помочь
Pros:

Ничего

Cons:

1. Комнаты на фото выглядят фэйковыми, ожидания не оправдались
2. Грязно, в туалете повесили наклейку о том что почистили , а там вообще не выглядит как будто уборку делали, ободок был сломан с одной стороны, треснут , в душевой до меня посетитель воспользовался гелем для душа ,2 бутылки , они стояли . Понятно что не убирались
Внутри холодильника лежали банки пива в черном пакете , видимо гость дл меня оставил
Полы были грязные . Не хотелось притрагиваться

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Rosalie couple au
8
The place is well located, staff are helpful and breakfast was perfect to start our day.
Pros:

Location is close to everything, cafe, restaurant and walking distance to Grand Bazaar

Cons:

The front of the hotel can be noisy at times.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Lee family_with_children gb
9
We’ve been twice in 4 months, I hope we’ll return one day!
Pros:

A second stay here in just four months. The first for the trip to Fenerbahce, and the second for the Europa League final. It was great to meet Unal again and have a chat with him. He gave us some good advice about which tram to take to Taksim and he was also right about how we’d win the final easily! I’ve attached a photo that we talked about from the previous trip with the giant Turkish flag. I hope one day we’ll return!

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Adriano extended_group it
8
Pros:

Posizione ottima per visitare Istanbul e tutti i luoghi turistici fermata del tram comodissa colazione molto buona con ottimo servizio e personale disponibile e cortese qualità prezzo ottimo servizio transfer da e per aeroporto efficiente e comodo consigliato.stanza comoda con buona pulizia con una bottiglia di acqua disponibile al giorno bollitore e caffè . bellissima terrazza con vista sul corno d'oro

Cons:

La vista dalla camera

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Wes couple au
9
Pros:

Staff were excellent all around and very helpful

Cons:

Had a bath tub in 1 room during our 5 nights there, on three different visits and we didn’t have a plug for the bath , I fashioned one out of al foil but wasn’t great .

2026-05-23 via Nuitee