Hotel Acar

Hotels
8.3 (22 reviews)
Uzun Hafız Sokak , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness and maintenance
Need for renovation

Categories

Cleanliness
7.06
Numerous comments indicate poor cleanliness and maintenance of rooms and bathrooms.
Service
9.53
Guests mention the staff were friendly and accommodating despite language barriers.
Location
9.57
The location is repeatedly praised for its convenience and proximity to transport links.
Room Quality
6.52
Rooms are described as old and in need of renovation, with maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.05
Amenities are not explicitly mentioned, but issues with cleanliness and maintenance detract.
Value for Money
8.01
Based on the price, expectations were met but quality is lacking; location compensates somewhat.
Food and Beverage
8.86
Not specifically mentioned, defaulting to target overall rating.
Overall Experience
8.83
Despite the issues, the positive service and location leave guests feeling reasonably satisfied.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 14:33

Property Description

Prime Location
Discover Istanbul's attractions located just a short distance away from Acar OTEL - Maiden's Tower, Spice Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, and more.

Comfortable Rooms
Relax in our air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, shower, free toiletries, and beautiful sea views. All rooms come with wardrobe, bed linen, and towels.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy our 24-hour front desk service and stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Ready to experience the best of Istanbul? Book your stay at Acar OTEL now.

Important information:

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

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 22 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.06
Service: 9.53
Location: 9.57
Room Quality: 6.52
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 8.86
Overall Experience: 8.83
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Iskander couple ru
4
Pros:

The rooms are old. The beds are not very comfortable. There is a strong smell of cigarettes in the rooms.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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moon solo_traveller kz
7
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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martina family_with_children it
8
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
Николай family_with_children ru
10
2026-01-08 via Nuitee
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fadhil couple iq
2
Pros:

The location was very close to the things we wanted to visit

Cons:

The place was very dirty, the receptionist was very mean she mistook counting the dollar to tl and she took way more than the booking price, she yelled at us and kept talking Turkish when we wanted her to explain why and showing her the maths and left the desk

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Sonja family_with_children de
9
2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Petr family_with_children cz
1
odporná katastrofa bez teplé vody
Pros:

dobrá lokalita

Cons:

úplná katastrola, starý, prokouřený kuřácký pokoj bez teplé vody..ze čtyřech recepčních, kteří se během pobytu vystřídali na recepci uměl alespoň základně anglicky jen jeden, kterému se dal zaplatit pobyt kartou, jinému recepčnímu jsem asi 2minuty vysvětlovat, že by se mi hodil mít v koupelně (od nich nepřipravený) toaletní papír, než pochopil, co po něm chci..

2025-11-26 via Nuitee
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Shahnaz solo_traveller az
5
Tatil için geldim.
Pros:

Personeli çok iyi,konumu mükemmel.

Cons:

Çok eski otel,duş kabini yok,su çok sıcak değil,klima baya uğraştırıyor,koridordaki sesler içeride.

2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Rakhima extended_group kz
6
В целом за такую цену это было предсказуемо, но очень прям уставший дряхленький отель
Pros:

Расположение супер. Отличный вид из нашего номера на Хайдарпаша, пролив. До остановки Хаваист и Хавабас 1 минута через дорогу, автобусы в любое направление, станция метро, паромы, базарчик, хорошие кафе и ресторанчики, куча магазинчиков, аптек, обменники.

Cons:

Нужен грамотный ремонт отелю, хорошие вложения, выигрывает только за счёт местоположения.
Сантехника ужасная, в ванной на стенах наклеена плёнка с имитацией кафеля, душевая просто углубление в полу 40*40см, шторки нет. Постельное бельё видавшее не один десяток посетителей не лучшего качества, полотенца серого цвета, такой же тюль на окнах, мебель середины прошлого века. Дверь как картонка, ночью слышно все, что происходит в коридоре, благо соседи были одни, это наши друзья, на нашем этаже мужской санузел общий, ночью там кто-то громко мылся, это был просто трэш. Спасла усталость и желание спать. Вайфай очень слабый, только на этаже.

2025-11-10 via Nuitee
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sara couple us
10
2025-11-09 via Nuitee
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Jakub couple pl
6
An okay place for a few nights but desperately needs renovation
Pros:

The location is perfect - in the center od Kadikoy, near the seaside. It's close to the bus and ferry stations. It's easy to get everywhere from here. The service was really nice. The staff did not know English that well, but it was not the biggest problem. They were very nice, they offered to do cleanings drequently, they let us to leave our bags for a few hours after we moved out, they chatted with us. Also, their little black kitten was so cute!

Cons:

With a heavy heart (I really liked the staff) I have to say, that room they offered was in a desperate need of a deep cleaning and (even more) of renovation. The bathroom was small, it did not have any ventilation, which made the room take on all the moisture that was created during the showers. The tiles were not that clean and the shower base had a set of strange, yellowish stains. The room itselfalso had a few problems. Some cables were not properly isolated and worn out, which caused the fridge to stop working. Two of three windows were blocked by a strange cardboard, the view from the third one was marvelous tho. The wooden floor boards were also pretty worn out, which caused them to look really dirty.

2025-11-08 via Nuitee
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Bagrikara family_with_children cy
7
2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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Arturs solo_traveller lv
7
Good for short stay and good for this price. But of course there will be no luxury.
Pros:

I especially liked the hospitality of the hotel owner. He was so kind and was offering me tea at the evenings, which was very lovely.
The location is also very good because close to this place there is ferry that frequently goes to the European side of the Istanbul.

Cons:

There was no curtains in shower so water was everywhere in bathroom after showering.

2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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Kati extended_group fi
8
Täällä voisin majoittua uudelleenkin.
Pros:

Asiat hoituvat todella kivasti. Henkilökunta oli ystävällistä. Tunsimme olevamme tervetulleita. Hotelli oli sellainen kun oletimmekin kuvauksen perusteella.

Cons:

Äänieristys oli heikko, mutta se sijainti oli hyvä eikä ulkoa liiemmin mitään kuulunut.

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Anton family_with_children ru
4
Pros:

Ничего не понравилось, кроме относительно низкой цены и расположения, но за эти же деньги много раз останавливался в этом районе и ни разу такого кошмаа не видел. Вспомнил, еще отличный вид из окна на Босфор, если повезет с номером и этажом.

Cons:

Все разваливается, ничего не работает.
Унитаз подтекает, не душ, а поддон даже без шторки.
Вай-фай раз в несколько часов отваливается, кондиционер не включается
В первые же полчаса сын пошел в туалет и закрыл за собой дверь, после этого в течении часа вместе с персоналом отеля пытались его вызвалить, так как ручка развалилась и дверь заклинило.
Ни извинений, ни предложений компенсации от персонала отеля не последовало. Не приближайтесь к этому месту

2025-10-16 via Nuitee
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Rahadyan solo_traveller id
8
Pros:

Good location. Near with all transportation station (Bus, Mini Bus, Metro) also near central entertainment (bar, restaurant, market, etc). It's good choice if you want to travel with fair price!

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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afanasyeva family_with_children ru
5
2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Gonzalo family_with_children es
6
Pros:

The room was big

Cons:

The bathroom was not clean.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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pirrocco couple it
10
2025-09-06 via Nuitee
A
Aitegin extended_group kg
10
Очень уютный и комфортный отель, номера чистые, сотрудники понимающие, 24/7 готовы помочь
Pros:

Гостеприимные сотрудники, чистые номера, все работает как по часам

Cons:

Не было такого

2025-09-06 via Nuitee