Hotel Tashkonak Istanbul

Hotels
8.6 (1303 reviews)
Sultanahmet Mah. Tomurcuk Sk. No:5, Sultanahmet 34122, Fatih/İstanbul, Turkiye , Istanbul , TR

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Very friendly/helpful staff
Excellent central location (Sultanahmet, near Blue Mosque/Hagia Sophia)
Consistently clean rooms and daily housekeeping
Good breakfast (Turkish/buffet)
Fast WiFi and free coffee
Good value/quality-price
Cons:
Some rooms dated / noisy due to thin walls
Occasional fridge or AC issues
Breakfast not tailored to French preferences (minor)
Orange juice / beverage offering mentioned as lacking
Minor maintenance issues (e.g., toilet without key, need for blackout curtains)

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviewers praised exceptional cleanliness; rooms cleaned daily and linens/towels changed each day.
Service
9.2
Staff repeatedly described as very friendly, helpful and welcoming; several mentions of specific reception staff and good local recommendations.
Location
9.3
Excellent central location in Sultanahmet, walking distance to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and close to public transport and shops.
Room Quality
7.6
Generally comfortable and sometimes spacious, but some guests reported dated rooms, thin walls/noise between rooms, a non-locking toilet door and issues with fridge/AC.
Amenities
7.6
Fast WiFi and free coffee all day appreciated, but isolated complaints about the refrigerator not cooling and air-conditioning functioning issues.
Value for Money
8.5
Several comments explicitly noted good quality/price and recommended the hotel as good value.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast/Turkish buffet frequently praised as delicious, though a few guests noted it wasn't tailored to French tastes and minor issues like orange juice.
Overall Experience
9
Strongly positive overall — many guests said they'd return or recommend; friendly atmosphere and helpful staff contributed to a very good stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 21:57

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Hotel Tashkonak Istanbul, a 19th century special class hotel located minutes away from the Blue Mosque, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comforts. The air-conditioned rooms, adorned with classic Ottoman-style furniture, offer free WiFi, cable TV, and a minibar.

Scenic Roof Terrace and Charming Outdoor Garden
Guests can unwind on the roof terrace with breathtaking views of the Bosphorus or enjoy a cup of Turkish tea in the outdoor garden. The covered garden is the perfect spot to savor a delightful Turkish breakfast each morning.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
With a 24-hour reception, laundry facilities, and car rental services, Hotel Tashkonak ensures a convenient stay. Explore Istanbul's main attractions like the Hagia Sophia Museum and the Grand Bazaar, all within walking distance. Free private parking adds to the ease of your stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at Hotel Tashkonak Istanbul.

Important information:

The property has no elevator.

The hotel provides airport transfer service with at a surcharge. Please contact the property for further details. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: IST

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1303 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9
L
Luís • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
A
andrew • solo_traveller • bg
9
Pros:

Awesome location and cheap.

Cons:

Don’t drive in peak times.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
R
Radu • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
P
Pál • couple • hu
8
Jó elhelyezkedéssel, kiváló személyzettel és finom reggelivel rendelkező hotel.
Pros:

Kiváló elhelyezkedés, rendkívül segítőkész személyzet.

Cons:

Sajnos csak egy vékony takarót adtak és egy pár kb. Papír papucsot, de szóltunk és cserélték.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
D
Dawid • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
W
Waqar Mehboob • family_with_children • ie
7
One of night staff wasn’t helping he was skinny guy who working on 30th night and 31st early morning i rang him 5 times
Pros:

Its central

Cons:

No Elevator and was staying at 5th floor with one year old baby

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
P
Pál • solo_traveller • hu
9
Pros:

Kiváló elhelyezkedés az óvárosban. Jó reggeli, klimatizált szobák, napi takarítás. Nagyon jó ár-érték arány!

Cons:

Az ágy nekem rövid volt, lelógott a lábam. Az egyik foglalt szobában nagyon kicsi volt a fürdőszoba és a zuhanyzó. Nehézkes parkolás az utcán.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
M
MAŁGORZATA • extended_group • pl
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
M
Manuela • couple • it
7
Ottima posizione a pochi minuti dalla moschea blu, super centrale
Pros:

La posizione centrale e lo staff super accogliente

Cons:

La pulizia andrebbe fatta meglio e mancano lenzuola

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
D
Di Vita • family_with_children • it
7
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
B
Bogi • family_with_children • hu
10
Perfect value for its price, recommended!
Pros:

The staff is utterly friendly, they were so nice! The location is perfect, not far from the Hippodrome. I think the breakfast options were good, although I haven't tried most of them due to food intolerance.

Cons:

Mosquito nets could be added on the windows, this was our only issue during our stay.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos • solo_traveller • cr
9
Pros:

Todo es muy acogedor y el personal es excelente

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
D
Daniela • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

L'emplacement est très proche de tous les objectifs tutistiques.

Cons:

Il reste de choses à amélioré en général (peinture) et pour un penthouse un particulier.
Il fait très chaud.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
C
Corina • solo_traveller • ro
6
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
P
PeterZelenskyy • family_with_children • ua
6
Location is the only benefit
Pros:

The hotel is conveniently located close to the attractions we were interested in visiting.
The staff were very polite and courteous.

Cons:

The parking space provided by the hotel is a couple of blocks away.
I booked two double rooms. Upon check-in, they first offered to replace them with a single room with two beds in the same room. Naturally, I declined. Then they offered a unit with two separate rooms, and I agreed. In the end, I think I understand why they were so eager to offer us this particular room.
The bathroom smelled VERY strongly of urine. VERY strongly. We had to buy cleaning products at a supermarket and get rid of the smell ourselves. The fact that guests have to do this instead of the hotel staff says a lot about the management’s attitude toward cleanliness and service.
The room itself has clearly been in need of renovation and repairs for a very long time. Judging by the condition of the air conditioners, the last proper renovation must have been at least 10 years ago.
Everything in Istanbul is very expensive, and staying at this hotel is no exception. In my opinion, the experience simply wasn’t worth the price.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
R
RUSLAN • couple • ru
10
Все отлично ! Номера чистые , комфортные ! Местоположение отличное. есть терраса на верху !!! обязательно вернемся ! Спа
Pros:

Все отлично ! Номера чистые , комфортные ! есть терраса на верху !!! Местоположение шикарное обязательно вернемся ! Спасибо персоналу!

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
A
Alexandr • extended_group • md
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
M
MIHAI • couple • ro
9
excelent !
Pros:

The breakfast was OK, Turkish style. The towels were changeddaily or by request. Every day the room was cleaned.The receptionists were very kind and opened to offer help.

Cons:

the noise of the kingfishers, early in the morning , arround 5:00-6:00 a.m.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
A
anara • couple • nl
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee