Grand Ararat Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (616 reviews)
33 Çakmaktaşı Sokak , Istanbul , tr

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Garden
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location near attractions
Cons:
Black mold in the room
Old furniture
Poor mattress quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.31
Room was filled with black mold, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
9.28
Staff were helpful and friendly, providing good service.
Location
8.82
Good location near attractions, but requires descent to tram stop.
Room Quality
6.77
Infiltration issues reported and old furniture.
Amenities
8.3
Breakfast acceptable and some amenities available.
Value for Money
8.26
Decent quality/price ratio for a weekend stay.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Breakfast is decent but repetitive.
Overall Experience
8.78
Positive experience with some drawbacks regarding cleanliness and room condition.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 04:14

Property Description

Convenient Location
Grand Ararat Hotel is situated in the heart of Istanbul's Fatih district, just a short distance from major attractions such as Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and city views. Each room is equipped with a fridge, minibar, and flat-screen TV for your comfort.

Diverse Breakfast Options
Start your day with a delicious breakfast offering buffet, vegetarian, and halal options to suit every palate.

To experience comfort and convenience in Istanbul, book your stay at Grand Ararat Hotel today.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 616 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.31
Service: 9.28
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 6.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Mircea • solo_traveller • ro
9
Placut. Poate am sa mai revin la acest hotel
Pros:

Micyl dejun ar trebui diversificat.

Cons:

Pe timpul sejurului lenjeria de pat nu a fost schimbata.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Ismahan • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Teodorescu • solo_traveller • it
4
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Ricardo • solo_traveller • br
7
Pros:

Localização ótima, recepção atenciosa, banheiro alaga ao tomar banho,, colchão e travesseiro razoável.

Cons:

Colchão e travesseiro
Box de banho

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Abdeen • solo_traveller • jo
1
Pros:

Nothing is good

Cons:

Everything is bad very bad nothing clean and the reality is very bad I never recommend this hotel it is the worst hotel you can stay in it is not a hotel it is like an animal barn I slept two nights and my body is scratching because of the lack of cleanliness and mattresses, everything is bad

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • extended_group • pl
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣ • couple • gr
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Illia • solo_traveller • by
8
Pros:

Хороший завтрак, приятный персонал, не далеко от остановки Шатле султанахмет

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Khalid • couple • se
10
Just lovely!
Pros:

My parents stayed here during their whole vacation and it was lovely, from the nice and helpful staff and location to the nearby beautiful sites and great restaurants; they had a 10/10 experience!

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Beatrice • solo_traveller • ie
4
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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ABEL • solo_traveller • bo
7
Pros:

Ubicación y la tranquilidad del ambiente así como la cercanía a un innumero de restaurantes típicos de Turquia

Cons:

Que el desayuno tenga más variedad incluyendo frutas

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Mykola • couple • ua
9
Im general it was good.
Pros:

The girl at reception was really nice and always kind. And the cleaning ladies were fast.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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KIRYL • solo_traveller • by
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrzej • couple • pl
8
Pros:

Wszystko

Cons:

Nic

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
Кенесова • solo_traveller • kz
10
Pros:

Персонал отличный, приветливый

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Tejeddine • solo_traveller • tn
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • ro
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Celia • couple • es
8
Agradable
Cons:

El desayuno podría mejorar la variedad para personas extranjeras que venimos de viaje y no estamos adaptados a su comida

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Martine lou • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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jackie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location was great. Staff very friendly and helpful. Price for room very reasonable

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee