The Astra Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (176 reviews)
Demirtas mahallesi hayriye hanim sok. no:24 , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Renovation needed
Neighborhood concerns at night

Categories

Cleanliness
6.71
Mixed reviews; some concerns about cleanliness were raised, including issues with mould and ants.
Service
9.18
Positive feedback about staff being friendly and helpful throughout various reviews.
Location
8.72
Generally positive sentiments about the location being central, with some minor concerns about neighborhood safety at night.
Room Quality
8.17
Some reviews mention good room quality; however, a significant issue with double charges negatively impacted the experience.
Amenities
8.7
Good amenities were mentioned, but some reviews indicate the need for renovations.
Value for Money
8.66
The hotel provides decent value; however, several reviews suggest improvements are needed to enhance the experience.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Numerous positive mentions of the breakfast quality and service, particularly on the terrace.
Overall Experience
8.68
Overall satisfaction is reflected in positive comments, despite some issues experienced.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 13:50

Property Description

Central Location
Situated in Istanbul, near major landmarks like Spice Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, and Blue Mosque.

Modern Amenities
Air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and free WiFi.

Delicious Dining Options
Enjoy a continental or halal breakfast during your stay at The Astra Hotel.

Book now for a relaxing and convenient stay at The Astra Hotel, offering comfort and convenience at the heart of 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 176 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 8.72
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Marina couple ca
10
A charming hotel with amazing staff, a delicious breakfast, beautiful Bosphorus views, and an excellent location.
Pros:

Amazing staff, a cozy atmosphere, and a delicious breakfast. The property has a warm, welcoming charm that makes you feel like you’re staying with friends rather than at a hotel. The terrace offers a beautiful view of the Bosphorus, and the location is perfect, with easy access to public transit and all the main attractions.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Nicola solo_traveller au
5
Decent location it you’re physically able to walk up steep cobble but very basic and loud.
Pros:

Nice rooftop view and pretty good location

Cons:

Broken shelf and shower, silicone in the bathroom stained with mould. Very loud as there was a big gap under the door and no sound proofing so you could hear other guests the entire time as well as people hanging out on the street. Uncomfortable bed and no top sheet provided.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Veronika extended_group sk
10
Pros:

The accommodation is in an excellent location, with both tram and metro connections just a few minutes’ walk away. Many important and famous landmarks are also located only a few minutes from the hotel.

Although the hotel itself is small, it is cozy, clean, and provides everything you need for a comfortable stay. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The breakfast was excellent, and on the day of our early check-out, they even prepared a takeaway breakfast for us to enjoy on our journey.

We stayed here for a week and truly enjoyed our stay. We can highly recommend this accommodation.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Zain Mina solo_traveller be
10
Super
Pros:

Le personnel est au petit soin et très serviable. Spécialement madame Nour qui a été un ange avec moi.

Cons:

Rien j'adore cette hotel il est très familial

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Marjorie couple re
9
Localisation idéale, bel accueil et très bon petit déjeuner, avec en prime la vue sur Instanbul depuis la terasse
Pros:

Très bel accueuil, avec une localisation idéale pour explorer Istanbul.
La terrasse pour déjeuner offre une vue imprenable. Le petit déjeuner est d’ailleurs parfait.
Je recommande grandement !

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Sergent solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

J'ai adoré la terrasse de toit et sa vue.

Le personnel est agréable, attentif et prévenant.

Cons:

Dans ma chambre, le mobilier de la salle de bain commence a être usagé.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Jelise couple ca
9
Traditional Turkish Hotel within walking distance of transit and all attractions!
Pros:

The hotel was easy to find within walking distance of the Halic Metro Station and is located on the edge of the tourist district which was nice as it wasn't as crowded with people. It is a great central location to walk any direction to attractions. The staff were excellent through our stay and were helpful on advice throughout the city. The breakfast on the rooftop terrace so we could watch the city and it was the tradtitional turkish breakfast which is large portions and was excellent! We stayed at this hotel 2 different times during our trip to turkey (at the start and end of our trip) and the rooms were cozy, comfy and historical decorated with the turkish lanterns and bathrooms are completely re-done. Overall this was an excellent hotel and highly recommend staying here!

Cons:

The only downside is that it is an old building so it is not very sound proof. Be prepared to hear the seagulls, pigeons, cats, traffic, metro and daily prayers. If you are used to city noises then it is fine, but if you are not it would be best to take ear plugs for a good nights sleep.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Stina couple fr
10
Pros:

Personnel très sympathique et agréable. Hotel avec beaucoup de charme et terrasse cozy. Très bon petit déjeuner.

Cons:

La lumière de la rue dans la nuit.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Irina couple ru
10
Pros:

Очень уютный номер, вежливый персонал !!!
Нам очень понравилось , аутентично все было, завтрак вкусный, с прекрасным видом 😍

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
C
colette solo_traveller be
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Aleksi couple de
8
Pros:

The room was not like a typical standard Ibis hotel, but had a lot of atmosphere and character. With the wooden design, it was actually very beautiful. However, a lot of light came into the room and it could not be completely darkened — but that depends on personal preference. The bathroom was a bit small, but overall everything was fine. And the breakfast on the terrace was very nice.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Bence couple hu
7
Pros:

A hely lokációja

Cons:

Rossz a hangszigetelés

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Marianne Stieper solo_traveller dk
8
Hyggeligste sted i Istanbul
Pros:

Vidunderlig tagterrasse hvor man fik fin morgenmad.

Cons:

Det er ikke et sted for gangbesværede!

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Daniela couple pt
7
Good location and breakfast really nice
Pros:

Breakfast is really nice and staff is friendly. TV has streaming apps which is a plus for us!

Cons:

Mattress is not up to standards

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Alejandra solo_traveller fr
10
Excellent rapport qualité prix, hôtes tres sympa, très bonne localisation, chambre propre et confort
Pros:

Excellent accueil, les hôtes ont été super sympa, nous ont guidé pour prendre le meilleur métro.... excellente localisation ...proche des transports...des principaux sites touristiques dans une petite rue tranquille. Petit déjeuner excellent, la chambre très confortable et le séjour tranquille. Nous gardons un très bon souvenir !

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Anna extended_group cz
10
Отдых в этом отеле прошёл замечательно! Очень красивый и уютный отель с приятной атмосферой, в котором чувствуешь себя к
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Miltiadis couple gr
10
Amazing!
Pros:

Top location, extremely helpful hosts

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Filippo couple it
10
Il personale giovane è molto gentile e la posizione strategica per visitare tutte le principali mete dinibteresse della
Pros:

La terrazza panoramica, dove dove si fa colazione e prendere un tè al tramonto con una vista magnifica.

Cons:

Niente

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Ngoasheng couple gb
10
We had a lovely stay here and Lochan was a lovely host!
Pros:

This location was very central and walkable to the tourist sights we went to

Cons:

The bathroom is a little small and the rain shower didn’t work but it was still manageable

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
Еналдиева couple tr
10
Обязательно вернемся еще
Pros:

Прекрасное расположение, до Эминёню 10 минут, метро, трамвай - все рядом. Отель уютный, маленький, чистый, очень вкусные свежие завтраки, и невероятно приятный персонал, к таим людям хочется возвращаться снова и снова. Рекомендую это место, заселились сюда после одной ночи в отеле в Таксим, и это было лучшим решением за поездку!

2026-04-23 via Nuitee