Grand Ararat Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (596 reviews)
33 Çakmaktaşı Sokak , Istanbul , tr

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Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location near attractions
Cons:
Black mold in the room
Old furniture
Poor mattress quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.31
Room was filled with black mold, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
9.28
Staff were helpful and friendly, providing good service.
Location
8.82
Good location near attractions, but requires descent to tram stop.
Room Quality
6.77
Infiltration issues reported and old furniture.
Amenities
8.3
Breakfast acceptable and some amenities available.
Value for Money
8.26
Decent quality/price ratio for a weekend stay.
Food and Beverage
8.31
Breakfast is decent but repetitive.
Overall Experience
8.78
Positive experience with some drawbacks regarding cleanliness and room condition.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 04:14

Property Description

Convenient Location
Grand Ararat Hotel is situated in the heart of Istanbul's Fatih district, just a short distance from major attractions such as Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and city views. Each room is equipped with a fridge, minibar, and flat-screen TV for your comfort.

Diverse Breakfast Options
Start your day with a delicious breakfast offering buffet, vegetarian, and halal options to suit every palate.

To experience comfort and convenience in Istanbul, book your stay at Grand Ararat Hotel today.

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

8.1
Based on 596 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.31
Service: 9.28
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 6.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 8.31
Overall Experience: 8.78
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Mykola • couple • ua
9
Im general it was good.
Pros:

The girl at reception was really nice and always kind. And the cleaning ladies were fast.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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KIRYL • solo_traveller • by
10
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrzej • couple • pl
8
Pros:

Wszystko

Cons:

Nic

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Tejeddine • solo_traveller • tn
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
Кенесова • solo_traveller • kz
10
Pros:

Персонал отличный, приветливый

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • ro
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Celia • couple • es
8
Agradable
Cons:

El desayuno podría mejorar la variedad para personas extranjeras que venimos de viaje y no estamos adaptados a su comida

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Martine lou • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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jackie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Location was great. Staff very friendly and helpful. Price for room very reasonable

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Yuriy • couple • cz
9
Pros:

Завтрак понравился очень, все было вкусно.

Cons:

Очень было шумно, рядом была парковка.
Остальное супер.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Florea • solo_traveller • ro
7
Decent pentru cine merge sa descopere orasul
Pros:

Nu prea am stat cine stie ce in hotel. Am venit in istambul sa descopar orasul dar voi spune ce am sesizat in orele in care am dormit la hotel. Ce mi-a placut aici a fost salteaua moale, confortabila si AC functional in camera. Micul dejun inclus a fost binevenit iar presiunea la apa la dus a fost perfecta pentru o balaceala faina. La receptie au spus ca prosoapele se schimba o data la 2 zile dar ni le-au schimbat zilnic. Mi-a mai placut ca am avut vedere la parcare si puteam sa mai arunc din cand in cand un ochi la masina sa vad daca e ok situatia in parcare.

Cons:

Curatenia a fost precara, au lipsit cam multe chestii. Parcarea nu este a hotelului, este o parcare cu plata municipala. Pe 3 zile am dat 1650 lire. Telecomanda la tv a lipsit initial, a trebuit sa o cer de la lobby. Am zis de micul dejun ca a fost binevenit, dar nu a fost atat de diversificat iar unele produse pareau mai vechi. Legat de dus, lipseau componente si se scurgea peste tot mai ales ca scurgerea era infundata

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Elena • couple • ru
10
Все отлично
Pros:

Мы жили в номере на 3 этаже (1 этаж - цоколь, 2 этаж - первый, 3 этаж - это второй). Горничная Садака очень чисто убирается в номерах, всегда было свежее постельное белье, заправлена постель, убрана ванная комната. Очень чистоплотная и вежливая. В комнате и коридоре не пахло сигаретами.
В ванной комнате шторки, было бы замечательно установить створки.
Рядом есть ресторанная улица, поэтому ночью не страшно возвращаться, ресепшен круглосуточный.
Завтрак вкусный, все всегда свежее. Разнообразный сыр, яйца, овощи, картошка фри и наггетсы. Не хватило фруктов только

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
C
Cernikov • extended_group • de
10
Pros:

Завтрак понравился и расположение хорошее. В пешей доступности от площади Султанахмет и близлежащих достопримечательностей.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Amanzhan • couple • kz
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel with polite personal and cool service

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
Жанасбаева • solo_traveller • kz
10
Pros:

Персонал очень вежливый и внимательный.,особенно Мансур. Ихлас ,Айнур

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • solo_traveller • pl
9
Pros:

Dobra lokalizacja, miły pomocny personel
Śniadanie ok choć mogłoby być urozmaicone każdego dnia. Pokój ok klimatyzacja działa kawa herbata i codziennie świeże wody to miły gest.

Cons:

Łazienka do delikatnego remontu..prysznic był rozwalony a zasłona prysznicowa podarta.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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MELISA VALERIA • extended_group • ar
7
Cumplió mis expectativas
Pros:

Habitaciones cómodas
Que te reciben con agua embotellada

Cons:

El baño se moja todo cuando te bañas

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
Остапчук • solo_traveller • ua
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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IPPOLYTOS • couple • gr
10
Pros:

Персонал всегда был готов прийти на помощь.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Qurbanova • solo_traveller • az
7
Pros:

Temizdi kahvalti guzeldi
Alt katda kaliyorduk. Pencere olmamasi kotuydu.
Onun disinda sessiz sakin oteldi
Tesekkurler

Cons:

Sultanahmede ayaqkla gidiyorduk ama yollar cok dik oldugu ucun baya yoruyordu
Ama guzel deneyimdi

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee