Darussaade Hotel Old City - Sultanahmet

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9.1 (807 reviews)
Akbiyik Cad. No: 90 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , TR

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Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor breakfast quality
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.59
Rooms were described as clean, but there was a mention of wear and tear.
Service
9.56
Staff was consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.8
Hotel's position is great for exploring main attractions.
Room Quality
8.55
Some reviews mentioned small rooms and wear.
Amenities
9.58
The breakfast and overall offerings were praised.
Value for Money
9.04
Standard quality for this hotel tier, considering location.
Food and Beverage
8.09
Mixed reviews with one mention of terrible breakfast experience.
Overall Experience
9.56
Overall positive experiences shared by most reviewers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 13:36

Property Description

Charming Traditional Setting:
Located in a quaint wooden house in Istanbul's Old City, Darussaade Istanbul Hotel offers elegantly decorated rooms, each with its own unique design featuring patterned wallpaper and custom-made curtains.

Convenient Amenities:
Guests can enjoy modern comforts such as free WiFi and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV in every room. The hotel also provides an extensive traditional breakfast with freshly baked goods and operates a 24-hour reception desk for convenience.

Prime Location for Exploration:
Just a stone's throw away from the Blue Mosque and a short walk to the Marmara Sea, guests can easily immerse themselves in the city's rich history and picturesque surroundings. Don't miss the chance to visit iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia Mosque, all within walking distance from the hotel.

Experience the charm and convenience of Darussaade Istanbul Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

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: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 807 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.59
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 9.58
Value for Money: 9.04
Food and Beverage: 8.09
Overall Experience: 9.56
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Ergün • family_with_children • de
10
Die Verkörperung Türkischer gastfreunichkeit.
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal, perfektes Frühstück und beste Cafe aller Zeiten…!!!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Hilda Miriam • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

La atención del personal y la ubicación

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Mª de los Reyes • family_with_children • es
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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rosina • solo_traveller • gb
10
Happy Customer Definitely Book This place
Pros:

Ismail manager of hotel was very accomodating, attentive and helpful. My mobile was accidently forgotten in the taxi and he went extra mile to get this back.
The manager provided us with plenty of information re. tourist hotspots and shopping areas that were easy to get to and constantly made sure our stay was comfortable...my family were impressed...
Overall the bed was comfortable i could sleep there all day and Shower n toilets were clean....they give you plenty of tea coffee and a fridge where you can put your drinks.
A Safe to store your passport and cash...
a nice comfortable chair looked vintage. Each room has a AC and t.v as well
Shops and Eating places are walking distance..
You'l receive a breathtaking View of The Presidents Home and Of course The blue mosque...
You can enjoy cold beverage on order and sit in the terrace....
At breakfast time you can made to order juicy omelette nice n fresh...
Before coming to turkey download digital sim via simify and an app to translate languages as not all ppl in surrounding areas are fluent in english....
The staff exceeded our expectations so would definitely come back again....
The sea is walking distance....so loads to see
The Hotel is well carpeted and overall kept clean and tidy at all times...
They have more than one light that can be turned on in the room...including extra lamps

Cons:

I would like to see more English breakfast selections such as:
Hash browne,mushrooms,grilled tomatoe,sausages etc...
Inside the hotel is fine but outside cobbly streets are challenging if you are not wearing strong trainers....
I wish All drinks in the fridge were free 😂, including the laundry service...
The system of sensor lights in the corridoor...if u move light goes on after few seconds it goes off...it should be programmed to stay on for atleast a minute....
The hotel should provide ladies Sanitery towels/pads and spare universal plugs or change all wall sockets to suit Universal plug type cables if possible....
The room windows are heavy and not Easy to open and close...As guests we should be able to open atleast 4-6inches for fresh air if possible....

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alessandro • extended_group • it
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
10
Fabulous hotel. When we come back to Istanbul we will stay here.
Pros:

We could not have been happier with the hotel. Everything was exceptional - staff, location and breakfast. It is only a 5 minute walk to the Blue and Hagia Sophia mosques, 15 minutes walk to Topkapi Palace, 5 minutes walk to the Bosphorus and 20 minutes walk to the Grand Bazaar. The roof terrace restaurant has a view of the Blue Mosque and some guests from other hotels took breakfast here because their own hotels had relatively poor offerings. The staff were all very friendly and super helpful.

Highly recommended.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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David Neuwen • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Staff were super helpful. Location was excellent yet quiet.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • au
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Paola • solo_traveller • it
10
Hotel con terrazza fantastica nel cuore di Sultanahmet
Pros:

Abbiamo adorato questo piccolo hotel. La location è comodissima, lo staff è gentile e accogliente. Ci hanno fornito tutte le indicazioni che ci servivano, hanno accettato i nostri bagagli anche se siamo arrivati prima del check-in e, visto che era possibile, ci hanno fatto anche fare il check-in leggermente prima. Poi in ultimo hanno una terrazza bellissima dove fare colazione la mattina e la colazione stessa ci è piaciuta tantissimo. Un po' turca un po' continentale, variava leggermente ogni giorno, così abbiamo avuto la possibilità di provare varie cose senza stufarci mai. Se tornassi a İstanbul sicuramente tornerei qui!

Cons:

È andato tutto benissimo

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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CARLOS ROMERA • couple • es
8
Hotel acogedor, cerquísima del centro histórico
Pros:

El personal ha sido muy atento y amable durante toda la estancia. Han intentado ayudar en todo lo posible.
Ubicación excelente.

Cons:

Nada reseñable.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Lerida • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

You can't beat the location and the hotel itself is very pretty.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Denis • solo_traveller • hr
10
Pros:

Fantastic location, and the staff were incredibly helpful and attentive.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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XIAOHONG • family_with_children • cn
10
Pros:

Although it has been open for a long time, all the facilities are well maintained. We live here when we come to Istanbul every year. The staff here is very friendly and the location is very good. In the breakfast restaurant and some rooms, you can see the Blue Mosque

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Norma • couple • us
10
Memorable
Pros:

Everything was wonderful !! But mostly the staff!! So helpful and friendly

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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XIAOHONG • couple • cn
10
太好了
Pros:

虽然开业了很久，但所有设施维护得很好。我们每年來伊斯坦布尔都住在这里。这里的员工很友善，位置也非常好，早餐厅和一些房间看到蓝色清真寺，大海鸥在房顶每天飞来飞去。

Cons:

沒有

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Esther • extended_group • es
7
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Arno • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Personnage serviable, chambres très propres, petit déjeuné qui change tous les jours et emplacement excellent.

Cons:

Les prix du service pressing sont un peu cher.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Hanifa • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Kanami • solo_traveller • jp
9
A charming, retro hotel with delicious breakfast
Pros:

⚫︎The staff were very kind and helpful.
⚫︎I could see a little bit of the sea from my room, which was lovely.
⚫︎The building is not new, but it was very well maintained and impeccably clean.
⚫︎The breakfast was delicious. I stayed for two nights, and the menu changed slightly each day. The rice pudding for dessert was also absolutely delicious.
⚫︎I could see the Blue Mosque from the breakfast area, which was a wonderful bonus.

Cons:

⚫︎ It was summer and very hot, so I understand that it may have been difficult to keep the room cool, but the air conditioning was slightly less effective than I expected.
⚫︎The water pressure in the shower was a little weak.

Other than that, I had a very comfortable stay.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
璇 • family_with_children • cn
9
Pros:

位置比较好，去所有的地方都很方便。走路就可以。

Cons:

由于位置太中心了，所以有点吵。楼下就是饭店，超市。

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee