Mara Oldcity Hotel

Hotels
9.8 (246 reviews)
Hocapasa Mah. Serdar Sok. No:1 D:888 Fatih , Istanbul , tr

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Electrical issues
Occasional cleanliness complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Generally clean, but some guests mentioned issues with room cleanliness.
Service
9.99
Highly praised for friendliness and helpfulness of the staff.
Location
10
Described as perfect for sightseeing and easily accessible.
Room Quality
9.47
Mostly rated positively, though some comments suggested room comfort issues.
Amenities
9.99
Basic amenities were provided, though some guests requested more.
Value for Money
9.97
Considered good value for the quality and location.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Food options were not explicitly reviewed.
Overall Experience
10
Overall a very enjoyable stay with high customer satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 19:04

Property Description

Central Location
Located in the heart of Istanbul, Old City Şamil Hotel offers easy access to major attractions such as Basilica Cistern and Spice Bazaar, making it the perfect base for exploring the city.

Comfortable Rooms
The air-conditioned rooms at our 3-star hotel are equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay for our guests.

Convenience and Service
With a terrace, room service, and a 24-hour front desk, we strive to provide convenience and excellent service to our guests throughout their stay.

Experience the best of Istanbul at Old City Şamil Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.8
Based on 246 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.47
Amenities: 9.99
Value for Money: 9.97
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 10
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francesco • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Hotel favoloso al centro di istanbul. Camere piccole ma confortevoli con tutto il necessario. I ragazzi della reception bravissimi, simpaticissimi e sempre disponibili nell aiutarci con gli spostamenti e con qualsiasi cosa noi avessimo bisogno e un ringraziamento speciale al sig. Ferhat per la sua gentilezza. Ci ritorneremo
Francesco&Francesca

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Md Aminul • extended_group • bd
10
Excellent. will come back again.
Pros:

Location could not be better. rooms were tidy and clean.
nice toilet. comfy bed. staffs were so nice and polite.

Cons:

Noisy area. But we enjoyed the vibe.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Rima • couple • qa
10
Great experience
Pros:

Very welcoming receptionist. Clean rooms. The hotel is near everything and metro.
If decided to go back I will book the same hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Umut • couple • de
10
Perfektes Hotel für einen guten Preis mit top Lage und sehr nettem Personal
Pros:

Top Lage, super nettes Personal, saubere Zimmer

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Imane • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

J'ai tout aimé.
Le personnel est très très gentil
L'hôtel est parfait. Les chambres très propres, très belle décoration. À proximité de tout ! Hôtel idéal pour visiter istanbul
Je reviendrais da's cet hôtel c'est sûr ?

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Tarek • couple • nl
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff, especially farhid

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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M • solo_traveller • us
10
Great location, clean rooms, and super helpful and friendly reception. Really enjoyed staying here and would do it again
Pros:

Everything was clean, so many things within walking distance, and the staff was very friendly. Aslan particularly was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

Cons:

It’s an older property, some of the spaces are tight, but this is something that is totally expected in the old town for an older building.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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M • solo_traveller • us
10
The staff was great. And I really enjoyed the expertise and knowledge of Aslan who was super helpful.
Pros:

Great location, clean, easy to find.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Tjakko • solo_traveller • nl
9
Good value for money.
Pros:

The location of the Hotel in the Old centre near all the important musea.
Also its on a short distance from the ferry boats.

Cons:

There is a lot of street noisy .

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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RAKAN • couple • sa
9
Pros:

الموقع ممتاز جدًا في منطقة سيركجي، وقريب من العديد من المعالم والخدمات. الغرفة جميلة ونظيفة، لكنها صغيرة نوعًا ما، وقد لا تكون مناسبة لمن يفضلون المساحات الواسعة. أما من ناحية الموقع، فبسبب قرب الفندق من منطقة مليئة بالفعاليات والحركة قد يكون هناك بعض الإزعاج أحيانًا، لكنه ليس مشكلة كبيرة بالنسبة لي. بشكل عام كانت الإقامة جيدة وأوصي به لمن يبحث عن موقع مميز وسهولة الوصول إلى الأماكن السياحية.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Mustafa • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Hôtel très propre et bien placé. Le personnel est très sympathique et serviable 👍

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Luteijn • solo_traveller • cl
10
Best value for money, clean and wonderful staff
Pros:

Excellent value for money, very friendly and helpful staff. Thanks Aslan for printing documents for me, arranging good tours and restaurant advise!

Cons:

A little street noisy, but what can you expect when you stay in the center?

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Emre • couple • de
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Fluffy34 • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Ilkay • couple • de
10
Preis/Leistungskracher in super Lage
Pros:

Top Lage, Mega Service und sauber.

Cons:

Die Wände sind relativ dünn. Wenn man etwas lautere Nachbarn bekommt man das mit.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Lautaro • couple • ar
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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christophe • family_with_children • fr
9
Hôtel très confortable et très bien situé
Pros:

Hotel confortable très bien situé au cœur des sites touristiques

Cons:

L’absence de petit déjeuner mais c’était mentionné

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Chynara • family_with_children • kg
10
Pros:

Расположение отеля отличное, все рядом, персонал очень вежливый и во всем помогал в течение всего периода пребывания. В номере уборку делали каждый день качественно и, я бы даже сказала, с любовью и уважением к гостям :-) - это видно в мелочах. В целом - все хорошо, благодарю!

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Nick • extended_group • de
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • extended_group • sa
9
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee