Aprilis Gold Hotel - Special Category

Hotels
9.6 (1623 reviews)
Emin Sinan Mah. Emin Sinan Hamamı Sok. No.5 Çemberlitas Sultanahmet , Istanbul , TR

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location near attractions and tram
Very helpful and attentive staff (strong customer service)
Clean rooms with regular housekeeping
Excellent and varied breakfast
Good value for money
Cons:
Some rooms are small or have deteriorated/old furniture
Noise issues for rooms next to reception/entrances
Small/slow lift and no real lounge area
Occasional weak air conditioning

Categories

Cleanliness
9.8
Multiple reviews explicitly praise cleanliness (rooms cleaned daily, 'curățenia', 'clean and had everything we needed'); overall very positive.
Service
10
Consistently excellent and attentive staff noted (helpful reception, moved guests to better rooms, named staff praised); outstanding customer service.
Location
10
Repeatedly described as excellent and very central (walking distance to major attractions, tram access, near shops and restaurants).
Room Quality
8
Mixed feedback: some rooms described as spacious and nicely furnished, but several mentions of small rooms, worn/deteriorated furniture and noisy rooms near reception.
Amenities
9
Basic amenities generally fine but some negatives noted (small/slow lift, no real lounge area, one report of weak AC).
Value for Money
10
At least one explicit comment on excellent price-quality ratio and several positive stays indicating good value.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast repeatedly described as excellent, varied and tasty across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive guest experiences: recommendations to return, family-friendly stays, excellent staff and location balance occasional room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 07:48

Property Description

Prime Location in the Heart of Istanbul
Aprilis Gold Hotel - Special Category offers a prime location in the Old City of Istanbul, just a short walk away from iconic cultural landmarks like the Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia.

Charming Accommodations with Modern Amenities
Experience a stay surrounded by authentic oil paintings in our rooms, each equipped with a 32-inch LED TV, a kettle, and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries. Enjoy additional comforts such as slippers and a hairdryer, along with the convenience of free WiFi.

Relaxation and Wellness Facilities
Unwind after a day of exploring at our sauna or stay active at the fitness center. Whether you seek relaxation or rejuvenation, our facilities cater to your needs.

Plan your stay at Aprilis Gold Hotel - Special Category for an unforgettable experience in Istanbul!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 1623 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.8
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Guillem • couple • es
10
Pros:

Hotel muy bien situado, muy limpio y personal muy agradable. Sobretodo Murat y Alattin. Totalmente recomendable.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Dmitrii • family_with_children • ru
10
Был организован трансфер ип п с сек
Pros:

Персонал очень змботливый

Cons:

Все хорошо

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Darlene • solo_traveller • ca
9
Staff welcomed us warmly to this space, a central one for exploring Old Istanbul
Pros:

In Sultanamet, near the Square
Room was set up well, clean, quite quiet
Staff were helpful
Beautiful gym

Cons:

Difficult to access by taxi/ car with street closures

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Violeta • extended_group • gb
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Saurav • couple • gb
9
Convenient stay in a great location in Istanbul!
Pros:

Fantastic location in Sultanahmet, walking distance to metro, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Danila • couple • ru
10
big thanks for Aladdin and Murat. all was really good
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Raul • solo_traveller • pr
10
Pros:

Amabilidad

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • de
8
Alles in Allem ein toller Aufenthalt
Pros:

Fußläufig vom Hotel ist die Altstadt von Istanbul perfekt zu erkunden.

Cons:

Es ist recht laut auf den Straßen und die Zimmer sind sehr hellhörig. Wer damit Probleme hat, sollte sich Ohropax einpacken.
Die Beleuchtung im Bad könnte besser sein

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Davide • couple • it
10
Pros:

Molti gentili e disponibili . Posizione ottimale per spostarsi ovunque

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Sian • couple • nz
4
Good location and staff
Pros:

The staff were amazing!
Very very helpful and friendly
Location was also great

Cons:

The place its self was a bit cluttered and run down

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Ivett • family_with_children • hu
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jorende-Erden • family_with_children • de
9
Fantastisch! Von A bis Z
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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PAOLA • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Pablo • couple • co
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Joel • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • nl
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Flávio Cesar • extended_group • br
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Amaia • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Zina • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee