Bender Hotel - Old City

Hotels
9.1 (1327 reviews)
84 Akbıyık Caddesi , Istanbul , tr

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
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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 1327 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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Erfan • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Gelu S • solo_traveller • ro
10
Super deal
Pros:

Locația excelentă,restaurante alaturi ,pat confortabil,parcarea in fata hotelului(trebuie să anunțați înainte).Nu am stat decăt o seară fiind în tranzit din Grecia.Am avut camera la parter langa recepție.A c ul a mers foarte bine.Seara deși l am oprit camera a fost foarte răcoroasă.Pretul a fost super 51Euro cu mic dejun și parcare in Istanbul.Deci raport calitate super.

Cons:

Camera nu era izolată prea bine fonic pentru cei pretențioși,dar chiar și așa după o zi prin Istambul dormi buștean.Micul dejun ar trebui mai variat.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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samed • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Zeer vriendelijke en flexibele personeel.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Big • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Центр, все рядом. Отличные завтраки, убрали по просьбе без проблем. Кондей работает. Телек не включался, но нам и не нужен был.

Cons:

Немного шумно если номер на 1 этаже, двери со щелями, сильная слышимость от лобби.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Ekaterina • family_with_children • ru
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • us
9
Exceeded expectations; good value for money
Pros:

Location was very convenient and the breakfast was great, especially considering the food prices in the local restaurants. Very good value. The staff were polite and helpful.

Cons:

It was noisy at times, but I think that's probably true of most of the hotels in this area.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • es
9
Pros:

Personal muy atento, pendientes de que todo estuviera bien y estuvieras agusto

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ozlem • couple • au
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Madhat Ali • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The location and size of the room.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Daria • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Отличный персонал, прекрасное месторасположение)👍

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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KAZUKI • extended_group • jp
10
スタッフの人のよさ
Pros:

スマホをタクシーに忘れてしまうトラブルがあった時に受付の方が親身に対応してくれました。
スタッフの人の良さがとても素晴らしいホテルなので海外旅行に安心しておすすめできます。

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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CALITZ • family_with_children • za
9
Pros:

The gentleman who worked at the front desk was super accommodating and helped us transporting our luggage between hotels. He listened to us and made such an effort to assist us. He was the nicest person we met in Istanbul.

Cons:

The breakfast

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Konstantin • couple • it
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Hollie • solo_traveller • nz
10
Pros:

We stayed at Bender for 5 nights. The location was fantastic. Just around the corner from the Blue Mosque and other top attractions.
The staff were very kind and accommodating.

The bed was very comfortable and the rooms were clean and there was good coffee in the room. The breakfast was excellent and varied.

All up this hotel was excellent value and a great start to our Turkish holiday.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • es
10
Lovely stay!
Pros:

Really nice experience with this hotel! A brilliant customer service, with a great staff dtarting with the manager, comfortable room, good breakfast and a great location. Definitely we’ll be back next year!

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Hollie • solo_traveller • nz
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
Анна • family_with_children • ru
10
A very cozy, clean hotel in the heart of Istanbul. The staff are the kindest, most open, sincere people. Near the sea, m
Pros:

A very cozy, clean hotel in the heart of Istanbul. The staff are the kindest, most open, sincere people. Near the sea, mosques, and it is very quiet. The hotel is gorgeous - lots of wood, looks like royalty! I'll definitely be back.

Cons:

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2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Diego • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente, a un paso de las mezquita Azul y Santa Sofía. Rodeada de restaurantes y tiendas, y un bazar con bebidas justo en frente. Totalmente recomendable.

Cons:

Nada

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Bernardo • solo_traveller • ec
10
Pros:

I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The location is excellent, right next to the Blue Mosque and within walking distance of many of Istanbul's main attractions.
The hosts were very kind and welcoming, and the room was comfortable and well maintained. The hotel also includes a breakfast buffet, which was okay (not great) but, most importantly, very convenient for starting the day before heading out to explore.

Cons:

The only minor drawbacks were a slight smell around the property, although nothing serious, and the fact that if you rely on public transportation, there is a bit of a walk from the tram stop to the hotel. With the uneven streets and sidewalks, managing a carry-on suitcase can be a little challenging.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this hotel. The location, hospitality, and comfort made for a great stay in Istanbul.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

La posizione è fantastica, nel cuore della old city alle spalle della moschea blu. La stanza è spaziosa e luminosa, il personale gentilissimo, la colazione è ricca e varia. A due passi c'è la fermata del tram T1 che collega la zona con il resto della citta e con il molo. Lo consiglio vivamente!

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee