Bender Hotel - Old City

Hotels
9.1 (1334 reviews)
84 Akbıyık Caddesi , Istanbul , tr

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast choices
No elevator
Some maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
Some concerns about unpleasant smells and poor ventilation in bathrooms, but overall cleanliness was mentioned positively.
Service
9.83
Many reviews praised the staff for being friendly, attentive, and helpful.
Location
9.87
Consistently highlighted as excellent, convenient to major attractions.
Room Quality
9.32
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable, though minor fixes are needed.
Amenities
8.85
No major complaints noted, but some rooms lack elevators.
Value for Money
8.81
Guests generally found the prices fair for the level of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Breakfast received mixed reviews; some enjoyed it while others found it lacking.
Overall Experience
9.43
Many guests enjoyed their stays and would recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 12:19

Property Description

Conveniently Located Oasis

Luxurious Amenities: Bender Hotel offers a buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and air-conditioned units with modern amenities such as a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom. Some units even boast garden views for a serene stay.

Exceptional Services: Enjoy the inner courtyard and quiet street views, along with a 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, and currency exchange services. The hotel also provides sightseeing tours and a car rental service for your convenience.

Prime Location: Situated just 600 meters from the Blue Mosque, Bender Hotel is near iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. With a paid airport shuttle service, your journey to and from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is made effortless.

Book your stay at Bender Hotel now for a memorable experience in Istanbul!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1334 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.87
Room Quality: 9.32
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.81
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Simeon • couple • bg
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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zhen • extended_group • cn
10
完美的体验 值得推荐
Pros:

位置绝佳 两百米就是蓝色清真寺 窗外就是大海 博斯普鲁斯海峡的清晨与暮色尽收眼底！去景点游玩完全可以步行 中间还可以回来洗澡休息！老板伙计们都很出色 很用心 虽然老房子没有电梯 但是他们都能帮忙取送行李 太贴心了.楼下全是酒店和餐厅 氛围满分。

Cons:

他们应该提供到M11机场巴士的接驳服务就完美了 因为实在是太近了 但是老城区上上下下的走过来蛮辛苦.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Peng • solo_traveller • cn
9
Pros:

酒店位置非常好，离主要景点都是步行能到，离海边也不远。房间虽然有点老，但是设施是翻新过的。工作人员也都很友好。

The hotel boasts an excellent location, with all major attractions within walking distance and the beach just a short stroll away. Though the room is a little dated, all the facilities have been renovated. The staff are also incredibly friendly.

Cons:

老建筑，没有电梯。虽然工作人员能帮忙提行李，但是行李太多的话还是有点不方便。

Historic building without a lift. Staff offer luggage assistance, yet travelling with plenty of suitcases can be troublesome.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Javier • family_with_children • es
8
Ubicación y personal de 10
Pros:

Ubicación fantástica, al lado de Santa Sofía y Mezquita Azul.
Personal muy amable.

Cons:

Nuestras habitaciones ubicadas en un cuarto sin ascensor.
Las duchas necesitan una revisión, las mamparas se atascan y no cierran bien, el desagüe no traga, el plato de ducha se llena de agua en 2 minutos.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • au
10
Thank you to all staff for making our first trip to Türkiye a most enjoyable and memorable one.
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing and substantial to sustain you until lunch time and even beyond. The variety of foods catered for those who preferred a hot and/or cold breakfast. Delicious! The location was perfect and accessible to all major attractions (by walking) and trams were easy to travel to other parts of Istanbul. All, from management (a family owned and run business) to hospitality and housekeeping staff were welcoming, friendly, humble, polite and accommodating - went over and above to make our stay a comfortable, relaxing, and pleasant one. We appreciated their advice and help when needed.

Cons:

There was nothing we could fault with this accommodation.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Sergei • couple • am
10
Отличное место за такие деньги
Pros:

Очень симпатичные номера по обстановке, работают приятнейшие люди, завтраки простые, но вкусные и питательные. Находится в центре исторического района, до основных достопримечательностей буквально 200-300м.
В конце сделали небольшой подарок, было приятно)

Cons:

Улица хоть и не оживленная, но на ней есть несколько ресторанов и кафе, у каждого из которых стоит человек и активно зазывает в свое заведение, это может быть некомфортно для некоторых людей, надо иметь в виду. По этой же причине обилия ресторанов в выходные дни было немного шумно под окнами до 2 часов ночи, но не прям ужасно, спали все равно, как убитые.
Слышимость между номерами тоже довольно сильная, но нам не мешало и мы тоже никому не мешали вроде бы)

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Amir • family_with_children • ba
10
Alles in Ordnung
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • family_with_children • ru
10
Невероятно!
Pros:

Великолепный номер!
Огромный по площади, красивая старинная мебель, при этом нет никаких потертостей или следов использования.
Супер комфортная большая кровать!

Сотрудники помогли со всеми вопросами, разрешили оставить вещи в холле после чекаута (наш рейс был вечером). Один из сотрудников русскоговорящий, что тоже было приятно.

Ежедневная уборка.
Завтрак стандартный, но достаточно хороший!

Cons:

Немного шумновато на улице по утрам, так как окна выходят прямо на туристическую улочку с ресторанами и магазинами.
Но после 22 громкой музыки или сильного шума не заметили.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Ayana • solo_traveller • kz
10
Excellent location in the heart of Sultanahmet, spacious and well-equipped rooms with beautiful sea views, and genuinely
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at Bender Hotel. Its location is simply outstanding, right in the heart of Sultanahmet. I’ve got a spacious room with a sea view. The room was comfortable and fully equipped. I also appreciated the complimentary bottles of water waiting in the minibar upon arrival.
Genuinely friendly and welcoming staff.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Viktoriia • family_with_children • kz
10
Pros:

Шикарное месторасположение

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Smarandache • couple • ro
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • family_with_children • hn
9
recomendable
Pros:

ubicacion y servicio

Cons:

subir las gradas entre tanto piso

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Vladbooking • solo_traveller • il
8
Pros:

Хорошие, большие и чистые номера. Примерно 15 минут пешком, с подъемом до Ипподрома - наверное главной исторической площади Стамбула, с Голубой мечетью и Ая-Софией. Доброжелательный персонал.

Cons:

Не стоит ждать условий 5*, с паркингом, бассейнами и ресторанами, тем более за такие деньги в старом квартале Фатих.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Omirzan • couple • de
10
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Klasse

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Krasimir • solo_traveller • bg
10
Pros:

Локацията беше топ, персоналът на хотела много любезен и отзивчив във всеки един момент. Атмосферата по време на престоя ни бе отлична!

Cons:

Нямам забележки!

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Erfan • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Gelu S • solo_traveller • ro
10
Super deal
Pros:

Locația excelentă,restaurante alaturi ,pat confortabil,parcarea in fata hotelului(trebuie să anunțați înainte).Nu am stat decăt o seară fiind în tranzit din Grecia.Am avut camera la parter langa recepție.A c ul a mers foarte bine.Seara deși l am oprit camera a fost foarte răcoroasă.Pretul a fost super 51Euro cu mic dejun și parcare in Istanbul.Deci raport calitate super.

Cons:

Camera nu era izolată prea bine fonic pentru cei pretențioși,dar chiar și așa după o zi prin Istambul dormi buștean.Micul dejun ar trebui mai variat.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Big • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Центр, все рядом. Отличные завтраки, убрали по просьбе без проблем. Кондей работает. Телек не включался, но нам и не нужен был.

Cons:

Немного шумно если номер на 1 этаже, двери со щелями, сильная слышимость от лобби.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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samed • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijke en flexibele personeel.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • family_with_children • ru
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee