Mara Oldcity Hotel

Hotels
9.8 (260 reviews)
Hocapasa Mah. Serdar Sok. No:1 D:888 Fatih , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Electrical issues
Occasional cleanliness complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Generally clean, but some guests mentioned issues with room cleanliness.
Service
9.99
Highly praised for friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
10
Described as perfect for sightseeing and easily accessible.
Room Quality
9.47
Mostly rated positively, though some comments suggested room comfort issues.
Amenities
9.99
Basic amenities were provided, though some guests requested more.
Value for Money
9.97
Considered good value for the quality and location.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Food options were not explicitly reviewed.
Overall Experience
10
Overall a very enjoyable stay with high customer satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 19:04

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Istanbul, Old City Şamil Hotel offers easy access to major attractions such as Basilica Cistern and Spice Bazaar, making it the perfect base for exploring the city.

Comfortable Rooms
The air-conditioned rooms at our 3-star hotel are equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for our guests.

Convenience and Service
With a terrace, room service, and a 24-hour front desk, we strive to provide convenience and excellent service to our guests throughout their stay.

Experience the best of Istanbul at Old City Şamil Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 260 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 9.99
Value for Money: 9.97
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Roberto couple it
10
Amazing room and amazing staff!!
Pros:

The best place where to stay in Istanbul! The welcoming from the hosts was truly amazing, super friendly and welcoming. The room is very beautiful, very very clean and super comfortable. You can truly feel the care they put on every single detail, and it does make the difference. The location is amazing as it is in the city centre, walking distance from everything. Super recommend if you want an amazing place where to stay in Istanbul. Thank you to all the staff, you are the best guys!

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller fr
9
Parfait je vous conseille cet hôtel ☺️
Pros:

C'était parfait. Chambre propre bien équipée et nettoyée tous les jours avec changement de serviettes etc. Salle de bain impeccable. Espace de chambre et salle de bain suffisant. Les personnes à la réception très professionnelles, compétentes gentilles, un très bon accueil, toujours disponibles et souriantes. Merci pour le transfert vers aéroport, merci pour les bons conseils pour manger, pour des endroits typiques etc ☺️🙏🌷.
Je vous conseille vraiment cet hôtel. Catherine

Cons:

Un message au propriétaire : quel dommage que la réception soit un peu vieille. Ça manque d'un bon rafraîchissement avec des couleurs chaleureuses, des équipements plus modernes. Heureusement que vous avez le personnel superbe qui accueille les clients, et prenez en soin pour leur fournir de meilleures conditions de travail.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Tiplea couple ro
10
Great experience
Pros:

The staff was amazing, very clean rooms, all of the receptionists are able to talk a fluent English and of course they were always smiling

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Nicolas solo_traveller fr
7
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Alexandre couple fr
9
Super séjour ! Rapport qualité prix top !! Personnel top ! Je recommande pour ces budgets !
Pros:

Le personnel est réactif accueillant et à l’écoute ! Ils sont là pour faciliter votre séjour !

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Amelia couple no
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Kevin solo_traveller gb
10
Great hotel close to many tourist spots. Near to transport service to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
Pros:

Location and friendly staff. Clean hotel

Cons:

None

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

The location is good, close to the main tourist places, but not so loud.
The room was very clean, I had even a bathrobe.

Cons:

The only thing I didn't like is the sound of water running through the pipes. It was vivid in the evening but one night was awful. The water ran till 3 or 4 am just constantly! Next morning I asked at the reception if I could change my room. I moved to another floor.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
الشمري couple sa
10
Pros:

النظافة و الموقع لقربه من الترام و محطة سيركجي و الكثير

Cons:

لا شيء

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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sarenur couple ae
10
Pros:

Everything was amazing

Cons:

It was clean and nice

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller ie
10
Excellent location, great staff, comfortable bed.
Pros:

Location is excellent. Very close to major tourist attractions. Very friendly staff. Comfortable bed and great value for money. I will definitely return!

Cons:

Everything was excellent. No problems

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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RamP solo_traveller nl
9
Central location
Pros:

Great staff, very central location. The amenities you get match the price point. We stayed in a quadruple room, which is basically two rooms connected by a small hallway. So in practice it's quite similar to just getting two rooms. The rooms are new and modern.

Cons:

With a little bit more investment in amenities, the quality of the property can significantly improve. What we missed most was a stool/chair. Having glass cups instead of paper cups, but this is just a nice to have.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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francesco solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Hotel favoloso al centro di istanbul. Camere piccole ma confortevoli con tutto il necessario. I ragazzi della reception bravissimi, simpaticissimi e sempre disponibili nell aiutarci con gli spostamenti e con qualsiasi cosa noi avessimo bisogno e un ringraziamento speciale al sig. Ferhat per la sua gentilezza. Ci ritorneremo
Francesco&Francesca

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Md Aminul extended_group bd
10
Excellent. will come back again.
Pros:

Location could not be better. rooms were tidy and clean.
nice toilet. comfy bed. staffs were so nice and polite.

Cons:

Noisy area. But we enjoyed the vibe.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Rima couple qa
10
Great experience
Pros:

Very welcoming receptionist. Clean rooms. The hotel is near everything and metro.
If decided to go back I will book the same hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Umut couple de
10
Perfektes Hotel für einen guten Preis mit top Lage und sehr nettem Personal
Pros:

Top Lage, super nettes Personal, saubere Zimmer

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Tjakko solo_traveller nl
9
Good value for money.
Pros:

The location of the Hotel in the Old centre near all the important musea.
Also its on a short distance from the ferry boats.

Cons:

There is a lot of street noisy .

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Imane solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

J'ai tout aimé.
Le personnel est très très gentil
L'hôtel est parfait. Les chambres très propres, très belle décoration. À proximité de tout ! Hôtel idéal pour visiter istanbul
Je reviendrais da's cet hôtel c'est sûr ?

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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RAKAN couple sa
9
Pros:

الموقع ممتاز جدًا في منطقة سيركجي، وقريب من العديد من المعالم والخدمات. الغرفة جميلة ونظيفة، لكنها صغيرة نوعًا ما، وقد لا تكون مناسبة لمن يفضلون المساحات الواسعة. أما من ناحية الموقع، فبسبب قرب الفندق من منطقة مليئة بالفعاليات والحركة قد يكون هناك بعض الإزعاج أحيانًا، لكنه ليس مشكلة كبيرة بالنسبة لي. بشكل عام كانت الإقامة جيدة وأوصي به لمن يبحث عن موقع مميز وسهولة الوصول إلى الأماكن السياحية.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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M solo_traveller us
10
Great location, clean rooms, and super helpful and friendly reception. Really enjoyed staying here and would do it again
Pros:

Everything was clean, so many things within walking distance, and the staff was very friendly. Aslan particularly was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

Cons:

It’s an older property, some of the spaces are tight, but this is something that is totally expected in the old town for an older building.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee