Mays Otel

Hotels
8 (316 reviews)
8 Küçük Langa Arkası Caddesi , Istanbul , TR

Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Repetitive food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
Several mentions of poor conditions, particularly in showers and spa.
Service
9.11
Consistently praised, especially Yusuf and Mohamed for being helpful and friendly.
Location
8.65
Good location, convenient for public transport and walking around.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms reported as clean but issues with noise and comfort.
Amenities
8.13
Hammam and sauna included; however, some amenities were not well maintained.
Value for Money
8.59
Overall value perceived as satisfactory for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
6.64
Criticism for repetitive breakfast and lack of fruit options.
Overall Experience
8.11
Despite some issues, the experience was largely positive due to the service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 12:25

Property Description

Prime Location in Istanbul's Historic District
Located in the heart of Istanbul's Fatih district, Mays Royal Hotel offers easy access to iconic landmarks such as the Spice Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern, making it the perfect choice for travelers interested in exploring the city's rich history and culture.

Luxurious Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Indulge in the hotel's garden, hammam, and on-site restaurant, providing a serene retreat after a day of sightseeing. The air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and modern facilities like flat-screen TVs and safety deposit boxes ensure a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests.

Exceptional Service and Multilingual Staff
Experience top-notch hospitality with staff fluent in German, English, and Turkish, ready to assist with any inquiries and provide valuable tips for making the most of your visit. Enjoy a buffet or halal breakfast to start your day on a delicious note.

Book your stay at Mays Royal Hotel for a memorable and hassle-free Istanbul getaway.

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: SAW

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 316 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 6.64
Overall Experience: 8.11
L
Lakis • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

We enjoyed stay in this hotel

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
İbrahim • solo_traveller • ro
9
Pros:

Personel was friendly and owner did his best to satisfy my needs.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
V
valerie • couple • fr
5
Mauvais
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

Ne mérite pas du tout 4*. La literie est de mauvaise qualité, le ménage laisse à désiré, salle de bain vétuste, petit déjeuné médiocre

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
R
Rasoul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

First of all hotel stuf is fine everything was perfect daily room services, buffet breakfast and sauna also hotel area near to touristic places like sultanahmet last of all I want to say thank you Yusuf and Chouruk from reception they are rally best at this job :)

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
T
Taha Amine • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Emplacement / Accueil du personnel

Cons:

Rien

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
M
mamoun • couple • ps
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
B
Bremer • couple • de
9
günstiges Hotel
Pros:

Preis/Leistung war super und tolles Frühstück.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
D
Dentist • solo_traveller • iq
5
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
M
mohamed • couple • ca
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
K
Krisztina • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
L
Liudmyla • couple • us
4
Overrated and outdated hotel. I would give a solid 1 star hotel just to the stuff.
Pros:

The only good thing about this property was the stuff. They were kind and friendly. Everything else was just below mediocre. This hotel is definitely not even close to 4 star hotel.

Cons:

The room was outdated. The lamp fell off and nobody came to fix it. The mirror light wasn’t working and AC didn’t a have a middle mode: it was either super cold and loud or was just blowing hot air. The hot water was off for few times and WiFi didn’t work one night completely. Breakfast was very average and the same every day. We stayed there for 8 nights and coming at 9 am for breakfast, the food was gone already and they barely refilled anything. The area of Fatih is very sketchy and I don’t recommend anyone to stay there. Area next to the sauna smelled like cigarettes and just didn’t go there after all.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
I
Ildikó • extended_group • hu
3
Pros:

Először jónak tűnt, de többet nem mennék vissza.

Cons:

A reggeli nagyon gyenge: nincs választék, műanyag pohár a kávénak, 3 nap nem volt üdítő, mert elfogyott, cappucino rossz. Omlettet, tojást ha kérsz pluszban fizetni kell. Koszos volt a reggeliző. A szobát 4 nap alatt egyszer sem takarították, de mèg a szemetet sem vitték el. Nem jó a szálloda környéke.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
K
Klaudia • couple • pl
9
Pros:

Dzięki lokalizacji mogliśmy duża część miasta zwiedzić na piechotę.
Personel spisał się świetnie w problematycznej sytuacji. Dziękujemy
Pokoje wyposażone we wszystko czego potrzeba.

Cons:

Trochę monotonne śniadania z niewielkim wyborem.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
M
Marcin • couple • no
5
Ok, jako baza wypadowa - blisko metro.
Pros:

Hotel pomiedzy 2-3 europejskie gwiazdki, ale najladniejszy w okolicy :-) Cena wydawala sie atrakcyjna jak na 4 gwiazdki, ale ile placisz- tyle dostajesz ;-)

Cons:

Hotel chyba sam wystawia sobie opinie, wiec booking moglby to zweryfikowac. Nam narzucano, by wypelnic na miejscu przy nich. Odnosnie czystosci w pokoju- mielismy pelen smietnik po poprzednich gosciach-na samej gorze zuzyte podpaski-dla mnie bez wiekszego problemu, ale dla kobiety srednio przyjemnie. Widok z okna na slumsy, wiec caly czas zasloniete okna. Slabo wyciszone pokoje. Klimatyzacja z racji malego i szybko nagrzewajacego sie pokoju musi chodzic cala noc i jest glosna (dostajemy tylko jedna karte, wiec po wyjsciu z pokoju pradu nie ma i nic oczywiscie nie dziala) Okolica bardzo odstajaca standardem od hotelu- brzydko.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
M
Mohamad Ramadan • solo_traveller • lb
10
Pros:

Best place

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jorge Miguel • family_with_children • lu
1
Critical Review of Stay: Manifest Category Incompatibility and Severe Service Failure
Pros:

Rien ne va

Cons:

We stayed at this establishment for a period of 15 days with the legitimate expectation of enjoying infrastructure and service levels consistent with the 4-star rating advertised on Booking.com. Based on the historical reviews consulted prior to booking, a rigorous standard of quality was anticipated. However, the actual experience proved to be a complete deception, falling manifestly below the performance of several lower-category establishments (3 stars) regarding hygiene, management, and catering. This resulted in clear financial harm, as a premium rate was paid for services that were effectively non-existent.
Front Desk and Reception: The only area of the hotel operating at high professional standards. The reception team demonstrated an impeccable, courteous, and welcoming attitude throughout the entire stay — a 5-star service that contrasts sharply with the operational breakdown of the other departments.
Housekeeping and Room Hygiene: Although the room itself is comfortable, the housekeeping performance is unacceptable for 4-star hospitality. Over a prolonged 15-day period, bed sheets were replaced on merely 2 occasions, and solely upon our explicit request. Otherwise, staff limited themselves to making the bed superficially, with no vacuuming or floor washing ever performed. In the bathroom, besides towels being rationed to once every 3 days, there was a severe lack of sanitation, featuring visible dirt build-up and ingrained mold in the shower corners.
Catering and Breakfast Service: The breakfast service constitutes misleading advertising, completely diverging from the photographic records promoted by the hotel. The designated schedule ran from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. However, upon arriving in the dining room at a perfectly reasonable hour (between 8:15 AM and 8:30 AM), food replenishment was practically non-existent. Offerings were reduced to scarce leftovers of bread, boiled eggs, and watermelon, with multiple days where the only available option was tea.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
محمد • solo_traveller • jo
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
Y
Younes • solo_traveller • ma
10
Pros:

Hotel is fine breakfast normal yusuf from yusuf he is my firend and he is really good at this job next time ill visit here again because of Yusuf 10star 😌

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
O
Olha • couple • dk
5
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
A
Araar • solo_traveller • dz
6
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee