Elite Marmara Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet

Hotels
8.5 (612 reviews)
Mimar Hayrettin Mah. Gedikpaşa fırını sok. no:26/A , Istanbul , TR

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Noise from outside
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
Multiple reviews indicated poor cleanliness, including hair on linens and dirty towels.
Service
9.75
Staff were consistently described as helpful and friendly, with specific mentions of individuals providing excellent service.
Location
8.25
Location was appreciated by many, but some highlighted issues with noise and crime.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms were generally described as comfortable, though with some complaints about soundproofing.
Amenities
8.25
Amenities were decent, but there were limited options, especially for food and beverages.
Value for Money
9.25
Many reviews praised the reasonable rates for the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
7.75
No restaurant on-site, but good nearby options available.
Overall Experience
9.25
Overall, guests had a positive experience with a mix of enjoyment and notable complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 12:09

Property Description

Central Location in Fatih District
Elite Marmara Old City is conveniently located near major attractions such as Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Column of Constantine, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore Istanbul.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even boast stunning sea views, ensuring a relaxing stay for guests.

Activities and Attractions
Guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant city life by enjoying activities like fishing and cycling in Istanbul. With popular landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Spice Bazaar nearby, there's no shortage of things to see and do.

Experience the best of Istanbul at Elite Marmara Old City - book your stay now for a memorable trip!

Important information:

Please note that the following units are located in the basement:
- Economy Triple Room
- Economy Double RoomGuests 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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.
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 612 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 7.75
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Isabela • solo_traveller • br
6
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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aleksandra • solo_traveller • nl
10
Great staff
Pros:

Mehdi was very helpful and extremely friendly. He is a legend!
His colleague was also nice.
Good place, great vibes

Cons:

The furniture in bathroom is placed a bit funny but it was not a problem

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

El personal fue muy amigable y se ofrecieron a ayudar con lo que necesitáramos, sobre todo Mehdi, que nos recibió y nos dió muchos tips para nuestra estancia

Cons:

Él hotel está ubicado en un barrio bastante derruido y desolado, lo que hacía incomoda la vuelta por las noches además de sentirse un poco inseguro, aunque nunca pasó nada malo.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Muhammad Najeeb Husain • solo_traveller • mu
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mouaz • family_with_children • tn
7
A clean, low-cost hotel near the tram with good value—if you have a higher budget, look elsewhere.
Pros:

Excellent location, very close to the tram stop.
Clean room and friendly, helpful staff.
Good overall value for money.
Our room was on floor -1, but because the building is on a steep slope, it doesn't feel like a proper basement at all (unlike what some reviews suggest). It actually has a large window opening onto a small courtyard.

Cons:

Facilities and equipment are only moderately maintained.
The street is very old, and the exterior photos on Booking only show the top part of the building, which doesn't give a complete picture of the surroundings.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Fahim • solo_traveller • gb
1
Terrible experience, dont go
Pros:

Nothing it was poor clean. They changed rooms from standard 4th floor to the basement where toilet was leaking and there was stains under the sheet. Terrible service.

Cons:

Not clean, dirty rooms, toilets were leaking and not working. It was terrible service and they pushed us and kept wanting us to leave to a good room to a room in the basement. Disgusting. Dont recommend at all!!!

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Natanael • solo_traveller • ch
7
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr freundlich!

Cons:

Zimmer war eher klein und nicht ganz sauber.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Cyril • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Emplacement

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Gyongyi • solo_traveller • hu
8
The staff were exceptionally kind; Mehdi, in particular, deserves special mention for being helpful
Pros:

The location is perfect for a short time tourist trip.

Cons:

The room's window faced an inner courtyard and was noisy.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Dlačić • family_with_children • hr
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Zoltán • couple • hu
6
pár napra ár -érték alapján ajálható
Pros:

közel volt a villamos és a metro megálló, naponta takarítottak, feltöltötték az ivóvizet, volt klíma, bár zajos volt.

Cons:

nem tetszett a kilátás, ami katasztrófa volt, mint egy szeméttep, az , hogy alul, felül, oldalt ...mindenhol táskagyártó műhelyek üzemeltek reggel 7-este 9-ig és zajosak voltak. A hotelben amúgy is mindne áthallatszott. Az utolsó éjszaka előtt nem volt takarítás, a wc papírral sakkozni kellett.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Jesica • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

La atención del personal fue muy buena, todos fueron muy amables, especialmente Mehdi, que nos ayudó en todo momento

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Niko • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Aniek • couple • nl
7
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

Badkamer

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Hewadmal • family_with_children • ca
8
I liked my stay.
Pros:

The staff are very professional very friendly, helpful

Cons:

Its clean but not what we really expect

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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RMC church • couple • ie
9
They made us forget the passed bad experience we had in istanbul in other hotels,
Pros:

We had a wonderful experience at this hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly, warm, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. They went above and beyond our expectations to ensure we felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout our stay.
Their kindness, professionalism, and exceptional hospitality made our experience truly memorable. We highly recommend this hotel and would happily stay here again.
Their breakfast was simple appetising and well presented

Cons:

For, me I was so happy with everything,

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ana • extended_group • es
10
Pros:

Estaba bien situado , las habitaciones limpias , y el baño nuevo ,nos atendió mehdi , super atento con nosotros nos explicó dónde ir a comer , comprar …
Sin duda volveríamos a alojarnos allí

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Samer • solo_traveller • se
5
Clean room, but uncomfortable bed, poor view, disappointing breakfast and a location I did not like.
Pros:

The room was clean.

Cons:

The bed was uncomfortable. I was given a room two floors below, and the view from the window was just a large white wall. I also did not like the location, and the breakfast was disappointing.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Popa Marghidan • couple • be
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee