Ring Stone Hotels Old City - Special Class

Hotels
9.5 (1349 reviews)
Alemdar Mahallesi, Prof. Dr. Kazım İsmail Gürkan Caddesi, No:12/1 Sultanahmet / Fatih - İstanbul , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Exceptional service
Comfortable rooms
Beautiful ambiance
Cons:
Breakfast quality
Inconvenient access for heavy luggage

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Positive sentiment regarding cleanliness from multiple reviews; however, one review mentioned food quality affecting the overall stay.
Service
10
Excellent feedback about the staff being kind, helpful, and putting love into their hospitality.
Location
10
Consistently highlighted as exceptional, close to major attractions.
Room Quality
9.6
Rooms were generally described as comfortable, albeit some variation in experiences between room types.
Amenities
9.6
Amenities noted as satisfactory, though some concerns about the accessibility of facilities.
Value for Money
9.6
Perceived as good value for the experience provided, especially given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.6
There were criticisms regarding the breakfast options, which were seen as lacking.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive experience highlighted across reviews, despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 13:16

Property Description

Convenient Location: Situated in the heart of Istanbul, our hotel is just a short walk away from iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even offer stunning city views from their balconies.

Delicious Breakfast Options: Start your day off right with a variety of breakfast choices including buffet, continental, and vegetarian options.

Experience the beauty and convenience of Ring Stone Hotels Old City - Special Class. Book your stay with us now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 1349 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 7.6
Overall Experience: 10
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Madalina family_with_children ro
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Wang family_with_children hu
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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panteleev couple ru
10
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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Panagiotis couple gr
10
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Björn solo_traveller de
8
Pros:

Die Lage war super, alle waren dort sehr Kinder freundlich gewesen.
Wir würden das Hotel auf jeden Fall weiter empfehlen und wiederkommen.

Cons:

Draußen gab es leider nur eine Treppe, keine Rampe oder ähnliches, mit einem Kinderwagen ist das etwas anstrengender gewesen.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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JUAN MANUEL solo_traveller es
8
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Petrescu couple ro
10
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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MARTA extended_group es
9
Maravilloso
Pros:

La ubicación y la amplitud de las habitaciones. El personal era encantador y súper atento

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Felicia solo_traveller ro
10
Sejur de vis
Pros:

Un hotel drăguț, aproape de obiective turistice și bazar, cu un personal profesionist (receptionerul mai in vârstă extrem de amabil ne-a pus la curent cu toate dotările hotelului, ne-a oferit harta împrejurimile și ne-a dat indicații) și doamna manager Tatiana este o doamnă foarte amabilă și promptă (ne-a schimbat camera după prima noapte cu alta la etaj); într-un cuvânt recomandat cu căldură acest hotel și le mulțumim pentru un sejur de vis!

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Arthur solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

It is a beautiful hotel in a perfect location for the main sites of Istanbul. It feels like staying in a palace for a very reasonable price. Breakfast is varied and plentiful.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Vanessa family_with_children fr
10
Une expérience formidable au coeur de la vieille ville dans un décor ottoman authentique.
Pros:

Petit déjeuner excellent! Le personnel est aux petits soins, même s'il ne ne communique pas en anglais, les clients sont choyés. Omelettes, poivrons, sont cuisinés en temps réel et tout est vraiment bon. La responsable est très à l'écoute de ses hôtes : elle parle parfaitement français, est polyglotte (grec, turc, anglais, italien...) et très sympathique. La vue des chambres sur le Bosphore est fantastique, la situation exceptionnelle.

Cons:

Manque de place pour la salle du petit déjeuner, surtout pour les familles ou groupes. La responsable a assuré que l'hôtel est en pleine restructuration, cela devrait s'améliorer rapidement. La situation centrale de l'hôtel, dans une rue calme, constitue vraiment un plus : la contrepartie est le réveil très matinal par les appels à la prière très proches.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Stoyan couple bg
10
Pros:

Perfect location, right next to the Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sofia. Lots of places around to grab a bite or a drink, supermarkets, gift shops, public transport. The hotel has its own parking lot. We had a room upgrade upon our arrival and it was very spacious, clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly, helpful and supportive (especially the general manager Tatyana). The breakfast was absolutely perfect - it had everything that you could think of. We are definitely going back!

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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María del Carmen couple es
9
Muy agradable y cómoda
Pros:

El alojamiento se encontraba en una ubicación cerca a las mezquitas y con buena conexión. El personal fue muy amable, ya que tuvimos que cambiar de hotel por problemas. Nos ayudaron en todo momento y se ofrecieron a ayudarnos tanto para visitar la ciudad como para los transportes al aeropuerto.

Cons:

Como aspecto de mejora, el desayuno era poco variado. Además, me gustaría comentar que los baños tenían olor a humedad (alcantarilla) que si recomendaría revisar.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Christian couple dk
10
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Alex_Florin family_with_children ro
10
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at Ring Stone Hotel. The staff is very friendly and eager to give advice, tips, and recommendations for visiting Istanbul. The airport transfer service was very smooth, and the driver was very friendly. The location of the hotel is a big plus, within easy walking distance of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. The breakfast was also very good!

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Veronika couple pl
8
Nice hotel in amazing location
Pros:

This is a historic building, the hotel is quite new (opened in 2024, before it was a bank, and earlier a palace). The location is extremely convenient to all main destinations in Sultanahmet (Gran Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Agia Sophia) and a tram stop connecting it to Galata Tower, Taksim area and Pier for ferry trip. We took an ordinary room, which was on ground floor in the back of the hotel, it was clean, the bed was comfortable. Water bottles are provided daily. Breakfast room is small, The breakfast choice was adequate with some local food options (both salty and sweet). Really liked the turkish version of shakshuka (eggs with tomatoes), cooked by very nice lady cook. The staff was helpful with organising transfer from airport and choosing the options for tours, we enjoyed a Bosphorus 3-hour tour with lunch, good value for money.

Cons:

We had a small problem with toilet flush, but it solved in 15 min. I would recomend to change the tables in the breakfast room as they were too low compared to the chairs and seating was a bit uncomfortable.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Hans family_with_children de
9
We can recommend the Ring Stone Old City Hotel.
Pros:

The staff is very friendly and helpful and always approachable.
The hotel is top located in the centre of the Old City. Many places can be easily reached by walking.

Cons:

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2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Pietro couple it
9
Istanbul, una piacevole sorpresa
Pros:

La posizione è molto centrale e strategica , a 10min da Hagia Sofia, Moschea Blu, Gran Bazar, Palazzo Topkapi. Stanza comoda e pulita. Colazione abbastanza varia, con buon scelta di dolce e salato

Cons:

Il bagno mancava di termosifone dedicato

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Ali couple gb
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Polina extended_group ca
6
Great location, but everything else fell short of expectations
Pros:

The location was great and very convenient for exploring the Old City.

Cons:

Unfortunately, almost everything else was disappointing. The service was poor, the room was not properly cleaned, and basic supplies were not consistently replenished. The breakfast was below expectations in both quality and variety. The mattress was also very uncomfortable, which made it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee