Bender Hotel - Old City

Hotels
9.1 (1285 reviews)
84 Akbıyık Caddesi , Istanbul , tr

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Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast choices
No elevator
Some maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.36
Some concerns about unpleasant smells and poor ventilation in bathrooms, but overall cleanliness was mentioned positively.
Service
9.83
Many reviews praised the staff for being friendly, attentive, and helpful.
Location
9.87
Consistently highlighted as excellent, convenient to major attractions.
Room Quality
9.32
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable, though minor fixes are needed.
Amenities
8.85
No major complaints noted, but some rooms lack elevators.
Value for Money
8.81
Guests generally found the prices fair for the level of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Breakfast received mixed reviews; some enjoyed it while others found it lacking.
Overall Experience
9.43
Many guests enjoyed their stays and would recommend the hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 12:19

Property Description

Conveniently Located Oasis

Luxurious Amenities: Bender Hotel offers a buffet breakfast, free WiFi, and air-conditioned units with modern amenities such as a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom. Some units even boast garden views for a serene stay.

Exceptional Services: Enjoy the inner courtyard and quiet street views, along with a 24-hour front desk, housekeeping, and currency exchange services. The hotel also provides sightseeing tours and a car rental service for your convenience.

Prime Location: Situated just 600 meters from the Blue Mosque, Bender Hotel is near iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. With a paid airport shuttle service, your journey to and from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is made effortless.

Book your stay at Bender Hotel now for a memorable experience in Istanbul!

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
Airport code: AIR

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1285 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.36
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.87
Room Quality: 9.32
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.81
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Geanina • couple • ro
10
A fost un sejur foarte placut intr-un hotel in care am reveni cu siguranta.
Pros:

Locatia, curatenia, atentia angajatilor la nevoile clientilor

Cons:

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2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • by
9
Номер и персонал отличные, завтраки - плохие
Pros:

Просторный номер , комфортный матрас и подушки, чисто, есть все необходимое (даже капсульная кофемашина) , даже воду в бутылках приносят каждый день. Уборка качественная. Очень отзывчивый персонал

Cons:

Завтраки - очень очень слабые. Но самое главное, что в этой столовой с завтраками (она на цокальном этаже) ужасно воняет (что-то типа хлорки). Воняет так, что есть просто невыносимо. Мы были 5 дней там и запах неизменен. Сама еда - слабая. Разнообразия нет, омлет всегда какой-то серый, сосиски сухие и неаппетитные . В общем, завтраки точно брать нет смысла

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Radmir • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Месторасположение

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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MARCIN • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Adriano • couple • br
10
Ótima estadia em Istambul
Pros:

Atendimento. Instalações. Café da manhã. Localização. Quarto grande.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Natalya Kuzmina • family_with_children • ru
7
Pros:

все хорошо, чисто. персонал приветливый, помогали во всем. расположение хорошее. тихо спокойно.

Cons:

очень примитивный завтрак. все по минимуму, голодными не оставались. но ожидали большего. если немного припозднится особо ничего и не оставалось. просили приготовить например омлет лично для нас.
ну и кровати были раздельные, и поэтому узковаты, но это дело привычки каждого. мне было не удобно. в остальном все ок

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Paula1972 • solo_traveller • pl
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Paula1972 • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Bardzo sympatyczny i pomocny personel. Super lokalizacja

Cons:

Na niższych piętrach trochę głośno w nocy od ulicy

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Cinthya Leonor • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pros:

El hotel es súper acogedor y cómodo. Ubicado estratégicamente cerca de todas las zonas más turísticas pero a su vez tranquilo. El personal súper amable, nos recibieron con un desayuno extra y nos permitieron tomar la habitación antes ya que estábamos muy cansadas del viaje. El desayuno espectacular. Sin duda recomendadísimo!

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Sergei • solo_traveller • id
7
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Miram • solo_traveller • kz
10
A memorable stay in the heart of historic Istanbul.
Pros:

I greatly enjoyed my stay at Bender Hotel during my two-week visit to Istanbul.

The location is excellent, within easy walking distance of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, and many other historic sites of Sultanahmet. For anyone interested in exploring the old city on foot, it is a very convenient base.

One aspect I particularly appreciated was the atmosphere of the neighborhood. The streets around the hotel are full of character, and there is often a cool marine freshness in the air from the nearby Bosphorus. The old peninsula still feels very much alive.

My room had a wonderful view overlooking one of Sultanahmet's narrow historic streets, with the Bosphorus visible beyond. I found myself often pausing to enjoy the view, which added greatly to the experience of staying in the heart of old Istanbul.

The staff were polite, professional, and helpful throughout my stay. My room was comfortable, and after long days of walking around the city, it was always pleasant to return to the hotel and rest.

Overall, I had a very positive experience and would gladly consider staying here again on a future visit to Istanbul.

Cons:

I experienced some minor Wi-Fi connectivity issues early in my stay, but the hotel staff responded promptly and helped resolve the matter.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Tetyana • solo_traveller • ua
8
Pros:

Гарний готель в серці міста, поряд з площею СултанАхмет, Айя Софія.
Зручні ліжка в номері, смачний сніданок, на вулиці є поряд гарні заклади, де можна смачно пообідати.
Зручне транспортне сполучення, можна в аеропорт замовити трансфер.
Вдячність за гостинність

Cons:

Шумний центральний блок від кондиціонера під вікном нашого номера

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Tommaso • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Perfect position to discover Istanbul on foot. Very quiet even if centrally located.
The staff was very nice and helpful. Great value for the money.

Cons:

Our room was on the ground floor just next to the reception. I would recommend to ask for a room on the above floors.
Our room was very clear however the air was very thick as we arrived. It helped just opening the windows and letting the air change a bit.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • ro
10
Excellent location and very good services.
Pros:

Very good location, staff was very helpful and always willing to make our stay the best possible. The room was very spacious and clean.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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martina • solo_traveller • it
9
Really nice location
Pros:

La posizione é perfetta, davvero vicina alla moschea blu e a santa sophia!
La camera era molto pulita e molto carina, forse uno stile un po retrò ma ci sta.

Cons:

Dovrebbero modernizzare un po e fare un pochino di manutenzione negli spazi comuni

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • extended_group • ru
10
В общем можем рекомендовать. Расположение удобное, персонал отличный, на завтраке всё необходимое есть, чтобы хорошо под
Pros:

внимательное отношение к гостям.
Очень стараются выполнить любую просьбу, чаще результат превосходит ожидания.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Nalyotka • extended_group • ua
9
Гарне разташування, великий номер, поруч з ресторанами, базарем та площею Султанахмед
Pros:

Гарний отель в центрі, 5 хв до площі Султанахмед, сніданок не дуже разноманітний, але його вистачає.

Cons:

Звукоізоляція на 0, дуже чутно сусідів, людей на вулиці та навіть чайок, але коли весь день гуляешь, то засинаешь за секунду)

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • fr
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Veerle • couple • be
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • extended_group • je
5
The reception staff at the hotel were simply, wonderful. The location excellent.
Pros:

Fabulous location. The reception staff were excellent and were more than helpful.

Cons:

The breakfast was terrible. The stairs were not cleaned well and laundry bundled were left in common areas. The shower had a blockage.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee