Magnificent Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (637 reviews)
Kadırga Limanı Cad., No:139, Küçükayasofya, Sultanahmet , Istanbul , TR

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Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Limited food options
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
6.7
The cleaning of the bathroom was very bad. Some mentions of sewage smell.
Service
8.7
Nice staff, available 24 hours, and generally helpful.
Location
8.7
Perfect location for solo travellers, close to rail transport network.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms were clean and had a fridge, but some amenities in rooms were not working.
Amenities
7.2
Free breakfast was very simple and some amenities needed upgrades.
Value for Money
8.2
Fair price but could do with improvements in service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
6.7
Breakfast was misleading with no hot buffet; only toast and jam.
Overall Experience
7.7
Decent overall experience but marred by cleanliness and some service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 15:41

Property Description

Stunning Views and Modern Comforts
Experience affordable luxury in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet area at Hotel Magnificent. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and breathtaking rooftop vistas of the Bosphorus.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Unwind in our contemporary, noise-free rooms featuring flatscreen TVs with satellite channels and private balconies. Each room includes a modern bathroom with a hairdryer.

Delicious Breakfast and Prime Location
Start your day with a generous buffet breakfast on the roof terrace. Explore nearby cafes, restaurants, and the iconic Grand Bazaar just a short stroll away. Visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace within walking distance. Secure free car parking nearby for added convenience.

Ready to indulge in a memorable stay at Hotel Magnificent? Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

The airport shuttle service will incur an additional charge of €50. The service must be arranged at least 2 days in advance.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 637 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.7
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 6.7
Overall Experience: 7.7
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Ahtasham • extended_group • it
6
Pros:

The location is good

Cons:

The rooms and the equipment of the rooms ( Ac, fridge etc) was not quite good

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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IGOR • solo_traveller • br
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Elena • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Chyngyz • solo_traveller • kg
8
Pros:

the place is quiet with close distances to main attractions, the hotel staff is just great and friendly.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Ana • extended_group • es
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Ana • extended_group • es
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Javi • extended_group • cl
10
Pros:

Excelente ubicación, a pasos de la mezquita azul. Excelente atención del personal, todo muy limpio. Está rodeado de restaurantes abiertos hasta muy tarde.

Cons:

La habitación es pequeña para 3 personas, como muy encerrado pero llegamos solo a dormir así que no fue problema.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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zaham • solo_traveller • iq
3
جيد
Pros:

لا يوجد مصعد كما ان مساحة الغرفه جدا صغيرة ولا تصلح للسكن

Cons:

الغرفه غير مريحه الماء احيانه ينقطع كما ان التكيف لا يعمل بشكل جدا

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Kaan • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Araceli • solo_traveller • mx
10
Highly recommending this exceptional place!
Pros:

I am immensely grateful for the quality, absolute cleanliness, and honesty of the Magnificent Hotel. The rooms are spotless and fully equipped. It includes a great breakfast, with complimentary water and tea available all day long. The location is perfect, situated right behind the Blue Mosque, making it incredibly well-located to explore the city. The staff is extremely kind and helpful. Most importantly, their honesty is unmatched: I accidentally left two pieces of clothing behind, and when I returned the next day, they handed them over to me immediately. Without a doubt, the best place to stay in Istanbul."

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jochen • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lesli • solo_traveller • at
10
Very nice price and simple but worth it
Pros:

The property is very well located. Restaurants in front and by the sides. Store also in front. ATM right there. The staff like Omar are very nice

Cons:

Just bear in mind that it doesn’t have an elevator so in case of big luggage or mobility issues might impact. The staff was very helpful with my luggage

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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shameel • solo_traveller • qa
3
Terrible stay overall
Pros:

Only the location is good

Cons:

Terrible stay overall. The bed cot was broken and squeaked loudly with every move. The toilet was so badly designed that you had to sit sideways just to use it — extremely uncomfortable. The breakfast staff refused to serve me the full set and gave it to others instead, showing clear bias. The receptionist kept pestering me to give a 10‑star rating even before I had checked in. The next day, I found a hostel that was far cleaner, friendlier, and cheaper than this so‑called hotel. Honestly, the only redeeming factor here is the location — everything else was a disaster.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Aicha • solo_traveller • ma
10
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at magnificent, Mr. Omar welcomed us warmly and ensured our comfort. The entire staff was kind and friendly, and the hotel was clean and comfortable, i appreciate the free drinks at the reception. I highly recommend it, if I could give them a score of 20 , I would do so with great pleasure. Thank you to the whole team, and especially to Mr. Omar.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Dent • couple • us
10
Truly Magnificent!
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay! The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the hotel was clean and well maintained. The beds and pillows were comfortable, and the bathroom was surprisingly spacious. We especially loved the beautiful rooftop terrace—it was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the evening. This place goes the extra mile and even includes different recycling bins! We would happily stay here again!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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smile • solo_traveller • eg
6
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Michał • couple • pl
1
Nie polecam, jeden wielki oszust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pros:

Nic, jedno wielkie oszustwo

Cons:

Wszystko. Właściciel arogancki. Dali nam pokój w piwnicy - śmierdzący i stęchniały. Miał być pokój z tarasem, dwuosobowy, chceili dać 5-osobowy - bez tarasu z maleńkimi okienkami wychodzącymi na nogi przechodniów. W pokoju straszny smród (od mopów i innych przyrządów do czyszczenia w składziku bez drzwi) i stęchlizna z powodu położenia pokoju. Właściciel nie chciał zamienić nam pokoju na inny, bo twierdził, że zamówiliśmy w piwnicy, a w rezerwacji miał być pokój z tarasem a nie w piwnicy (nie wiem jak on to wymyślił, że taras jest w pokoju jak pokój jest w piwnicy). Widziałem jakie oferuje śniadania i nie warto ich brać - taniej i lepiej można zjeść w restauracji tuż obok tego pseudo hotelu.
Właściciel nie chciał oddać pieniędzy, straszył policją.
Jedno wielkie oszustwo!!!
Podsumowując: NIE POLECAM!!!! Sprzedaje pokoje w piwnicy i wciska kit, że taki rezerwowałem, a nie ma o tym informacji.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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saqr • couple • sa
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Rustem • couple • ru
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • solo_traveller • ro
9
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee