Star Holiday Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1862 reviews)
Divanyolu Caddesi, No. 10 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , TR

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location near attractions and tram station
Rooftop with Blue Mosque views for breakfast
Friendly, helpful staff
Daily room cleaning reported by many guests
Good and varied breakfast
Cons:
Very small/cramped rooms (issues for tall guests)
Inconsistent cleanliness for some rooms
Occasional power outages and lack of alternatives
Missing small conveniences (slippers, bin); limited direct car access
Isolated reports of misleading photos / refund disputes affecting perceived value

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Mostly reported as clean with daily housekeeping by several guests, but there are complaints about rooms not being cleaned every day and at least one report of a dirty room.
Service
9.6
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and kind; multiple guests praised the team. A few service-related issues (handling of a refund and response to power outages) were reported but are outweighed by positive mentions.
Location
9.9
Consistently praised as excellent — central, near attractions and the tram station, with rooftop/Blue Mosque views highlighted as a major plus.
Room Quality
6.6
Rooms are often described as very small or cramped, with complaints about tiny layouts, low bed length for tall guests, fake windows and some broken furniture — overall a clear weak point.
Amenities
8
Basic amenities present (air conditioning, fridge, daily cleaning, rooftop terrace). Some missing or limited items noted (no slippers, lack of small bin, limited accessibility by car).
Value for Money
7.6
Mixed impressions: many feel the location and view justify the price, but serious complaints (photos not matching reality, refund dispute) reduce perceived value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Breakfast frequently described as good and varied, with special praise for the rooftop breakfast with Blue Mosque views; minor complaints about items running out and limited fresh fruit.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall positive guest experience driven by location, views and helpful staff, tempered by small rooms and occasional operational problems (power outages, cleanliness inconsistencies and isolated serious complaints).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 21:58

Property Description

Rooftop Breakfast with a View
Enjoy a delightful start to your day overlooking the Marmara Sea and the Blue Mosque from our rooftop breakfast room.

Charming Rooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in rooms adorned with white and turquoise colors, equipped with air conditioning, minibar, and private bathrooms for your comfort.

Convenient Services and Prime Location
Benefit from our 24-hour reception, laundry facilities, and assistance in arranging trips to Istanbul's main attractions. With Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar just a short walk away, Star Holiday Hotel is your perfect choice in Sultanahmet.

Book now to experience the best of Istanbul at Star Holiday Hotel!

Important information:

Especially for guests booking through this website, Star Holiday Hotel offers free internet use, free city map and a welcome drink.

There is a pick-up service from the airport to hotel. Please contact the hotel for details and costs.
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

8.4
Based on 1862 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.7
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Nitisha • solo_traveller • mu
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

The staffs were very nice and the hotel is in a very good location. Breakfast was good.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Abdul • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, value for money!

Cons:

Bed sizes too small - mattresses to soft and need to be rotated every month or so!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Zulhaimi • couple • sa
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Yamile • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Ubicacion

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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LYES • solo_traveller • dz
10
On s'y retrouve bien et profitons de notre séjour en plus de notre visite à d'autres villes loin d'I
Pros:

Idéalement bien placé, nous sommes près de tout, le personnel s'est habitué à nous , c'est pas notre première visite, et comptais y revenir

Cons:

Surtout la situation et la gentillesse du personnel.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Kenza • couple • ma
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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martinez • extended_group • co
9
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente, no me gustó mucho los desayunos, muy poca variedad, la vista, la cama cómoda, precio calidad, personal excelente muy dispuestos ayudar, me gustó mucho

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Toufeeq • solo_traveller • in
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kristan • solo_traveller • si
8
Pros:

The location of the hotel was very good, you can walk to every big attraction. The staff is very kind and helpful. The breakfast is served in a beautiful terrace with very nice view.

Cons:

The room is not very soundproof.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
S
Silvia • couple • it
6
Pros:

Posizione
Vista a colazione

Cons:

Wi-Fi non funzionante
Camere molto piccole
Condizionatore che perdeva acqua

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Cosmin • solo_traveller • ro
10
Pros:

Locația este superbă, exact în centrul istoric. Camerele sunt foarte curate, personalul amabil, ne-a ajutat cu absolut tot ce am avut nevoie.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Nuraini • extended_group • my
9
Nice view
Pros:

In front of Sultanahmet Camii

Cons:

Taxi or any car can’t drop to the hotel. Need to walk little bit and need to bring the luggages by ourselves

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Baert • family_with_children • be
8
hotel voldeed aan de verwachting
Pros:

Perfecte locatie, personeel vriendelijk, ontbijt basisch.

Cons:

Wifi is aan en uit

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Tahmina • solo_traveller • az
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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MUHAMMAD • family_with_children • gb
1
We booked 6 beds but they give 5 beds then we have to find another way
Pros:

Very small

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • family_with_children • es
7
Pros:

La ubicación y la terraza desayuno

Cons:

Habitaciones pequeñas

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Tina • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Sehr zentral gelegen.
Sehr freundliche Rezeption, die immer sofort weitergeholfen hat.

Cons:

Aus Nachbarzimmern und von der Straße hört man den Lärm im Zimmer.
Alles sehr klein und eng.
Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse mit super Ausblick, allerdings war es dort oben schon sehr heiß und auch hier sehr wenige Tische. Wir mussten einmal "anstehen" bis ein Tisch frei geworden ist..

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Marius • family_with_children • ro
10
Foarte frumos, locație excelentă
Pros:

Totul, curățenie în fiecare zi, locație absolut totul

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jousy • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

The team is amazing, they are very supportive and kind.

Cons:

The room is small and the AC was placed in front one of the beds, no good for people with rinite.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee