87%Sur Hotel Sultanahmet

location was good.but to relax in ,it won't be the case. the hostel is right above the rail tracks which you don't see mentioned on the hotel website. the train passes each 6 minutes from 6 am in the morning till 1:00 am,so you can imagine the sound. the breakfast was poor. Though, we... more location was good.but to relax in ,it won't be the case. the hostel is right above the rail tracks which you don't see mentioned on the hotel website. the train passes each 6 minutes from 6 am in the morning till 1:00 am,so you can imagine the sound. the breakfast was poor. Though, we booked a private ensuite the bathroom was extremely small:no seperation between toilet and shower and sink. i won't recommand it at alclose

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by schas – posted on Oct 6, 2008

1

The House and the room were normal clean the bathroom was less clean.Special the showercorner could use a clean up. Not now but after good cleaning teh showercorner I would recommand this little hotel to all my friends.

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by dicken – posted on Sep 29, 2008

1

excellent, excellent, excellent. Nothing more, nothing less.

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by tiborman6422 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

2

very nice and quiet place very helpful staff Yasin and Korban are great guys. we really felt like our own home. thank you all :)

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by sh-zarghami – posted on Jul 27, 2008

1

If I ever come back to Istanbul, I would look to stay here first.

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by seanalexander007920 – posted on Dec 25, 2007

2

The staff was very gently. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The only problem was the train, which went in front of the the double rooms windows. But soon you get used to this little "earthquakes".

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by heinarbernt971 – posted on Dec 22, 2007

1

This people doesn't have word. They say one thing and do another. They say to us that the transfer was free and the last day they stole the euros of the transfer. They are not confident! If they can steal you, they will do. Don't go there! And you can't sleep, it's very noisy!

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by francescbach2950 – posted on Apr 9, 2007

2

The location is ideal: it is almost in the ruins of Constantine's palace, and the view of the sea of Marmara one way and the floodlit Blue Mosque the other is unforgettable. Excellent breakfast.

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by bradbyjc2943 – posted on Apr 1, 2007

4

We zijn een week in dit hotel geweest, met 2 volwasenen en 3 kinderen. De kamers waren schoon,het personeel vriendelijk en behulpzaam en het onbijt uitstekend.Een nadeel is de spoorlijn naast het hotel, maar er reden niet veel treinen en binnenkort wordt deze gesloten.Een rustige buurt en vlakbij...

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by jvrie – posted on Oct 29, 2006

2

It is a nice place to stay. The staff is very friendly and you feel at home.There is a marvelous vieuw over the bosphorus while you eating your breakfast. And not the most inportant thing: the beds are good !! We will come back ! Hessel and Ina Bron from the Netherlands

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by hessel – posted on Oct 9, 2006

2

This hostel delivers all that it presents and more. Its location is terrific and the included breakfast is great. The hotel is spotless and the staff is young, attentive and fun. We stayed there for two weeks and found it hard to leave. Highly recommended!

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by louisedignard – posted on May 19, 2006

4

Great place and the staff is very-very friendly. Great view of Bosphorus from the terrace (breakfast room). We were all over-satisfied of our accommodation.

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by Kovi – posted on May 12, 2006

3

This is the second time we have stayed at the Sur and it has been amazing both times. The rooms are clean, warm and well cared for with ensuite bathrooms. Breakfast is served on the top floor (buffet style, great food) and has spectacular views out over the Marama Sea. It is really close to... more This is the second time we have stayed at the Sur and it has been amazing both times. The rooms are clean, warm and well cared for with ensuite bathrooms. Breakfast is served on the top floor (buffet style, great food) and has spectacular views out over the Marama Sea. It is really close to all of the main attractions about a 5 min walk. They offer free internet and you can also arrange transfers to the airport. The staff where very very helpful and friendly, nothing was a problem for them :-) We have stayed in many hotels, hostels and B&B's this is one of the best, great value for money.close

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by darrylan5432 – posted on May 10, 2006

1

I spent a lovely day in Istanbul at the Sur Hotel. It's a small hotel (9 rooms) located in the historical district of Sultanahmet. It was an excellent choice in the Sultanahmet (Old City) area of Ýstanbul. The breakfast was adequate --cheeses, meats, tomatoes, cucumbers, excellent bread and... more I spent a lovely day in Istanbul at the Sur Hotel. It's a small hotel (9 rooms) located in the historical district of Sultanahmet. It was an excellent choice in the Sultanahmet (Old City) area of Ýstanbul. The breakfast was adequate --cheeses, meats, tomatoes, cucumbers, excellent bread and roles, and tea or coffee. The Barbeque at teras was lovely. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the owners are utterly marvellous people. ***HIGHLY RECOMMENDED***close

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by simondan – posted on May 8, 2006

1

Very close to the center of Sultanahmet. A little hard to find - Even our taxi had trouble! The hotel shoud scan in the map they have on their business cards - it is much better than the one on this website. Great breakfast with a fantastic view. Slight mix-up with the room, but it worked out.

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by jemsh – posted on Oct 30, 2005

9

Thýs ýs a great place to stay. The people are the nýcest you could hope to meet - the locatýon ýs excellent and the standard of cleanlýness ýs hýgh. 100% recommend!

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by stephen7985 – posted on Aug 19, 2005

24

You can never see, that the location is directly at a railway. Also we did miss an watch after our stay. Probably it was stolen by someone of the employees.

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by daniel8891 – posted on May 18, 2005

1

Nice/helpfull staf. Our bathroom was ok but had no real shower: no curtain and IN the bathroom.

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by martijnd214 – posted on May 13, 2005

2

I would not recommend for anyone to stay at this hotel. The staff were rude, unhelpful and did not provide the services they offered. ie. we booked four twin beds and they tried to put four of us in the same bed ie. a double bed with four pillows. We asked for our money back and the manager tried... more I would not recommend for anyone to stay at this hotel. The staff were rude, unhelpful and did not provide the services they offered. ie. we booked four twin beds and they tried to put four of us in the same bed ie. a double bed with four pillows. We asked for our money back and the manager tried to pay back in mixed currency with ridiculous exchange rates - even though we paid in YTL. DO NOT STAY HERE - YOU WILL NOT ENJOYclose

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by jessica4594 – posted on May 11, 2005

5

They confirmed a four bed room and when we arrived it was a double with a single beside it. Needless to say one of the couples had a terrible sleep. After arguing with us about what a 4 bed room means they gave us a very small discount and agreed to place us in 2 double rooms the next night. This... more They confirmed a four bed room and when we arrived it was a double with a single beside it. Needless to say one of the couples had a terrible sleep. After arguing with us about what a 4 bed room means they gave us a very small discount and agreed to place us in 2 double rooms the next night. This was then changed to a suite with a double bed and lounge bed, which was adequate. Istanbul is fantastic but we were not happy with the service we received from Sur Hotel at all.close

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by Nivpov7620 – posted on May 10, 2005

1

This hotel seemed overpriced to me since most places in this area can offer similar accommodations for less. Plus my bathroom didn´t have an actual "shower." It was a regular bathroom and there was a nozzle sticking out of one of the walls. No curtain or anything. Just a drain in the... more This hotel seemed overpriced to me since most places in this area can offer similar accommodations for less. Plus my bathroom didn´t have an actual "shower." It was a regular bathroom and there was a nozzle sticking out of one of the walls. No curtain or anything. Just a drain in the middle of the bathroom....a bit of a shock. The place is reasonably located and very close to the blue mosque and aya sofya.close

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by emilya – posted on Mar 7, 2005

4

Really friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast, warm rooms and good hot showers. All round excellent value for money. Only minor downside is proximity of some rooms to railway tracks...... bring your earplugs if you like to go to bed early and/or sleep in late. Would definitely recommend...

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by leebra – posted on Jan 4, 2005

1

Hello, just wanted to say that we had a great time in Istanbul and in Hotel Sur, which location is unbeatable. Greetings to Sophia and Öskan from Marburg/Germany.

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by amohr9574 – posted on Sep 24, 2004

1

The staff (proprietors Sofia and Ozcan) are extremely friendly and extremely helpful with whatever questions I had for them. This is a great place to stay.

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by ymn201 – posted on Aug 31, 2004

3

Is a familiar hostel, and a very nice place for stay to 5 minutes to Santa Sofia

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by Amascl – posted on Aug 30, 2004

1

The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful. I would reccommend this hotel to everyone!

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by Expat – posted on Jul 27, 2004

2

A fabulous find... Sofia and Turgay couldn't have been more lovely hosts to a hotel that does feel like a home away from home.

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by redbandan – posted on Jun 4, 2004

6