Retrol Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (43 reviews)
Leblebici Sokak No: 22 , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Ignorant owner
No on-site restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
The property was very clean, but had minor issues with maintenance.
Service
8.5
Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.04
The location is exceptional, right in the center close to everything.
Room Quality
8.49
Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Amenities
7.52
Limited amenities noticed; no reception or breakfast provided.
Value for Money
8.48
Great value considering the location and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
7.03
No food options on site; had to find breakfast outside.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall a good experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 15:27

Property Description

Central Location
Retrol Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Istanbul's historic Fatih district, making it an ideal choice for travelers interested in exploring the city's iconic landmarks and attractions.

Modern Amenities
Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with amenities such as a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service, and complimentary high-speed WiFi available throughout the property.

Nearby Attractions
With popular sites like Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Galata Tower just a short distance away, Retrol Hotel offers easy access to some of Istanbul's most famous cultural and historical landmarks.

Book your stay at Retrol Hotel today and experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort during your Istanbul getaway!

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 43 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 8.49
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 7.03
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Anonymous family with young children gb
9
Superb
2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Ngadhnjim family with young children ca
9
Superb
Pros:

Staff is very friendly. Very clean rooms.
Great value. Good location.
Worth it

Cons:

There was only one slight issue with the LED strip lights which we couldn't find a switch or remote to turn them off.
We turned the breaker off because we wanted dark room during the night

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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Sajah family with young children us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The location is exceptional, right in the center close to everything. Many sites within walking distance. The staff was also great, very friendly and helpful. 10/10

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
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Nik.lö family with young children gb
7
Would stay here again...
Pros:

Property was very clean, it was comfortable and was in the centre of everything, using the tram was more helpful to get to where we needed to go...

Cons:

The owner was very ignorant and not helpful when needed something... There's no reception and no restaurant for breakfast so you have to walk out of the building to find a place to eat...
Also there's no sign on the door to find the hotel so was tricky when getting a transport to and from the hotel to the airport or when ordering food...

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth young couple za
7
Good
2025-07-04 via Nuitee
C
Claudia family with young children us
5
Passable
2025-06-05 via Nuitee
A
Abdulhafeez solo traveller sa
9
Superb
2025-05-25 via Nuitee
I
Ivan group rs
7
Good
Pros:

Good: pleasant stuff; perfect location
Bad: toilet needs renovation (there is hole in the sealing above the shower; it’s hard to find (there is no house number, some sign); there was no slippers or any carpets so floors are really cold; there was no soap; really bad lighting (you have two choices: absolute bright light or non).

2025-03-27 via Nuitee
S
Sadia young couple gb
1
Bad
2025-03-08 via Nuitee
A
Alexander young couple sk
9
Superb
2025-01-27 via Nuitee
B
Brandon family with young children ae
9
Good Value for money, Good Responsiveness. As advertised.
Pros:

Good value for the money. Not fancy, but fine as expected.
Easy to use. Owner was responsive and helpful
Room was clean and furnished as advertised.
Easy to walk to sites. Metro decently close.

2024-12-04 via Nuitee
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İrem young couple tr
10
Exceptional
Pros:

One of the best places to stay in Istanbul!

A few minutes walk from many transportation networks and in the city center. Very close to everywhere to see in the city.

The price-benefit ratio is amazing.

If you need anything, the staff is very helpful and takes care of it immediately.

The rooms are very spacious and have all the basic amenities you need during your accomadition.

Staying here will definitely be the best choice for your trip to Istanbul.

We will be back for sure.

Thanks for everything! 😊

2024-11-27 via Nuitee
D
Diana young couple pa
9
Superb
2024-11-10 via Nuitee
Z
Zoubair young couple ma
10
Exceptional
2024-10-17 via Nuitee
H
Haris with friends mk
10
Exceptional
2024-10-12 via Nuitee
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Agnieszka with friends cz
7
Good price, interesting neighbourhood
Pros:

We liked to be near the historical centre and near the Galata bridge. The neighbourhood is poor but we felt safe there and people were very nice. There were many soaps and shampoos in the bathroom.

Cons:

A mosquito net in the window would be great. The bathroom needs repainting. Blankets in the wardrobe and armchairs need deep cleaning.

2024-10-11 via Nuitee
J
Jaıma solo traveller de
10
amazing
Pros:

One of the nicest and cleanest hotels I have visited in Istanbul. I recommend it.

2024-10-08 via Nuitee
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Abdul family with young children sa
3
Poor
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I stayed there for two nights in a ground-floor room that appeared to be converted from a café. The room had a large window covered by just a single curtain, and the mattress quality was quite poor. Additionally, the bathroom had inadequate drainage, which was quite inconvenient.

2024-10-07 via Nuitee
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Diana young couple pa
10
Perfect stay for your Istanbul adventures
Pros:

spacious room, very clean, facilities are well taken care of, comfortable beds, fridge and electric kettle in the room. The rooms are as in the pictures shown! Staff is friendly and helps however they can. WiFi is not strong, but enough for personal usage.
The area is quiet. Just a few minutes walk away there is a big bus station to go anywhere, also a street with many local food options that are suitable for the small budget.

Cons:

You can hear people in the hallway outside the room

2024-09-25 via Nuitee
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Rashda review category business travellers gb
8
Very good
2024-09-09 via Nuitee