Garden House Hotel - Special Class

Hotels
9.2 (5765 reviews)
Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Sehit Mehmet Pasa Sok. No:11/13 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast options
Great value for money
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Bathroom mold issue
Lack of lift

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
The bathroom had no ventilation and was infested with mold, room under the kitchen was noisy.
Service
9.99
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly, with a focus on customer needs.
Location
9.59
Excellent location for sightseeing in Istanbul, close to major tourist attractions.
Room Quality
8.54
Most rooms are comfortable, but some reports of noise from the kitchen.
Amenities
9.07
The hotel features a nice restaurant and free buffet breakfast.
Value for Money
9.53
Excellent value for money based on location and service quality.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Buffet breakfast reported as very good with plenty of options.
Overall Experience
9.75
Most guests had a positive experience, with many stating they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 07:26

Property Description

Luxurious 19th-Century Ottoman Mansion in Sultanhamet

Elegant Rooms and Garden Terrace: Indulge in the charm of 19th-century Ottoman architecture with airy rooms adorned in rich fabrics and original wooden furniture. Relax in the garden terrace surrounded by walnut trees.

Culinary Delights and Convenience: Start your day with breakfast in the garden and savor traditional Turkish meals at the open-air restaurant. Unwind at the bar with coffee and light refreshments.

Concierge Services and Proximity to Attractions: Benefit from 24-hour reception services for car rentals, babysitting, and airport shuttles. Explore nearby landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar just a short walk away.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Garden House Hotel.

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

Property Policies

  • 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.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 15 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 5765 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.53
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Mark D. solo_traveller us
9
I would happily go back.
Pros:

Exceptionally good little hotel in a stupendous location within the old city. No elevator so beware if you have an issue with stairs.

All 4 of us loved it. The staff is welcoming, friendly and always helpful. The restaurant on site has a beautiful patio garden, indoor tables and a sunny glassed in porch. We ate a number of meals there and enjoyed all.

The hotel is in a series of connected small buildings and you can have a balcony overlooking the patio garden or other directions.

The breakfast buffet is included in the room charge, simple but fresh and satisfying. Coffee is always available in the lobby free of charge.

Cons:

No blackout curtains in my room which got light from the street.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Nassima couple fr
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Mehmet couple ie
7
I will recommend my family or friends
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Same music tune

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Xandra couple us
8
Nice hotel, but beware of noisy rooms.
Pros:

Room was very nice and bed very comfortable. The staff were so friendly and helpful, and the breakfast buffet was very good. The location could not be beat. It was walking distance to all that Sultanahmet has to offer.

Cons:

Though our room was large and very comfortable, it overlooked the garden restaurant which was open until late with live music until 11:00 PM! I am an early sleeper, so I could not fall asleep until all the clinking of silverware and crooning stopped (way past my bedtime)!
One of the staff was kind enough to offer us a different room, as we were there for only one night, but we just didn’t feel like repacking our bags.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Hristov couple bg
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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horatiu family_with_children ro
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Heather couple ca
1
Checked in and immediately checked out
Cons:

Room was right next to outside dining area on ground floor. You look out the window and there are people sitting there looking back at you. It is also right around the corner from the reception area. Very loud. Ended up immediately checking out. This room should be advertised as such so the person can make the decision if lack of privacy and loud noise is a deciding factor in choosing this hotel room. Male guest service manager on duty was very nice and allowed me to be refunded. I do not recommend this hotel if you are located on the ground floor.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Yu couple cn
10
我真的很喜欢这里
Pros:

实物很好吃,服务很好,特别是服务员小帅哥和前台

Cons:

没有我觉得一切都很适合我

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Sergey couple kz
8
Pros:

Расположение отеля классное.
Персонал очень хороший, спасибо им всем, всегда гостеприимные и улыбчивые, большие молодцы!!!
Завтраки очень хорошие и сытные, с классным видом на внутренний дворик с зеленью.
Отличный ресторан на территории отеля, хотя цены высокие.

Cons:

Отель очень хороший, но не советую брать Бюджетный двухместный номер, так как наш номер находился в полуподвале, было холодно, кондиционер на тепло не работал, так же первый день пахло сильно табаком, так что в следующий раз если и брать то номер с балконом и на 2-3 этаже.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Powell couple au
10
Pros:

Great location; friendly, efficient staff; excellent restaurant; spacious comfortable room

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Pier Paola family_with_children it
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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ci.gi. couple de
4
Never coming back here
Pros:

The hotel is charming, well furnished and decorated. There's a very nice restaurant next to it. Breakfast is quite alright: it would have been great if this was a 3 star hotel but since this is classified a 4 star hotel and the restaurant's kitchen is literally in the same room it is just "quite alright".

Cons:

The room was cleaned the first two days, then neglected: same dust and hair remained on the floor the entire time.
Anyway that's no big deal, what really got me furious was the whole taxi mess. I asked the hotel to reserve a taxi for us on our arrival. Apparently they only accept cash payment for this service. Fine. We get to the hotel, the staff is quite busy, we are tired from the journey so we quickly make it to our room. Shortly after that, before going to dinner, I summon a member of the staff and settle my payment for the taxi handing them cash. I get no receipt of payment (yes that's suspicious but I think hey, maybe this is customary in turkey I'm not really familiar with the culture and customs, I'll trust these people). At the end of our stay, before leaving (surprise surprise) a member of the staff accuses me of not having payed the taxi that got me there on the first day. I confirm to them that yes, I did indeed pay after my arrival. After some back and forth the staff say they will check. After a while they get back at me pointing fingers, saying I did not pay and showing me A SECURITY CAMERA RECORDING of the moment of my arrival at the hotel, which as I said before did not coincide with the moment I made the payment since I went to my room straight after the arrival and only they payed cash, approximately 30 minutes after the arrival. The audacity of the staff showing me camera recordings just got me furious. Is it even legal? Whipping out camera recordings regardless of GDPR norms when you provide a service for which you only accept cash payments and do not even provide a handwritten receipt of payment? I have been travelling and staying on hotels for the past 25 years of my life and this was the first time I snapped at hotel staff. They said they would check the recordings again and when I went back to them they said everything was ok and offered a quick apology. No compensation of sort was offered for the serious accusations.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
romeyer solo_traveller fr
5
Tres moyen
Pros:

Chambre 302 a eviter.

Cons:

La ch 302

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
小島 solo_traveller jp
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Jocelyn solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Megan solo_traveller za
10
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Dāvis couple lv
8
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Irina family_with_children ru
9
Отлично
Pros:

Понравилось отличное месторасположение отеля, красивый вид на внутренний дворик. доброжелательный и отзывчивый персонал, очень удобная огромная кровать.

Cons:

В целом все хорошо, есть только пожелание улучшить уборку, так как не всегда она была идеальной.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Viktor couple de
10
einfach sehr gut
Pros:

Das Hotel überzeugt durch seine hervorragende Lage nahe dem Zentrum und gleichzeitig durch eine angenehme Ruhe, da es im Hinterhof gelegen ist. Besonders positiv hervorzuheben sind das kostenlose Wasser sowie das ausgezeichnete Frühstück.

Der Empfang war äußerst freundlich und herzlich. Das gesamte Personal zeigte sich sehr hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Ein besonderes Dankeschön gilt Herrn Murat aus Turkmenistan, der mehrere Sprachen spricht und uns mit seinen wertvollen Empfehlungen – insbesondere zum Thema Taxi – sehr weitergeholfen hat.

Die Zimmer sind sauber, gemütlich und laden zum Wohlfühlen ein. Insgesamt ein rundum gelungener Aufenthalt – sehr empfehlenswert!

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Simonetta solo_traveller it
10
Ottima
Pros:

Gentilezza di tutto lo staff e la posizione delle struttura.

Cons:

Nulla da segnalare

2026-05-04 via Nuitee