It’s a gorgeous property. They put every care into the restaurant, the check in area, etc. The space is filled with artwork from local artists that you can even buy. The staff speak English and seem very eager to help. There were bicycles guests could rent. The lift to our room worked very well. The room itself was decorated nicely. There were slippers, a safe, a nice area to hang your clothes, good coffee and tea with a boiling kettle. The location was super close to the coast, and the area has a lot of nice restaurants.

The pillows were lumpy. I suggest requesting ergonomic pillows - they have a few to choose from. In our room, there was a desk with a fridge and a lamp, but only one plug. So you could only use one or the other. The room lighting was dark, not even the makeup mirror (which was a nice touch) was bright enough. I ended up doing my makeup at the window in the morning. Also the walls were not very soundproof so you can hear people in room next to you sometimes. The restaurant food was quite expensive compared to regular Turkish restaurants, so we opted to dine out instead. There is very limited space for a car to pick you up without blocking the lane, so be sure to jump in.

Everyone working there, from the cleaning staff to the waiters to the receptionists and the director himself, makes you feel like at a very well run home away from home, well designed and well decorated with all kinds of art. Genuine smiles all around and a great team spirit. The rooms and public areas are sparkling clean, the beds are very comfortable, the air conditioning working impeccably and thanks to special water treatment filters you can shower and wash your hands without the often ubiquitous smell of chlorine, which is a rare thing to come across in Istanbul! The ambiance is relaxed and cheerful, the location premium. A trusted taxi stand is right nearby, the hotel oversees the marina and is in walking distance (along the shoreline) of the wonderful Fenerbahce park with its old trees and great views as well as of the beautiful green coastline of Kalamis that is lined with picturesque rocks and leading all the way to Moda. The restaurant, led by chef Valerio from Italy (big smile, big heart!), serves elegant and delicious comfort food with authentic Italian flavours and some Turkish classics with a twist, make sure to leave room for the best homemade vanilla and strawberry ice cream in town! They play high-quality music (think vintage 70ties, 80ties classics, jazz etc.) all day that has been put together by their professional DJ who plays live sets in the evenings. To top it off, the art gallery in the basement feeds its foreign guests and locals who are regulars at the restaurant and bar some additional cultural experiences.

If you are looking for a place to feel home away from home, where everyone (from house-keeping to the receptionists and restaurant staff to the manager himself) greets you with a genuine smile and goes above and beyond to help with anything you might need, and remembers your preferences etc., this is your place to stay at on the Asian side of Istanbul! Super close proximity to the marina, and some of the most beautiful parks by the waterside! Everything is sparkling clean and well maintained, you will surely sleep well on their utterly comfortable beds and enjoy the modern bathrooms with filtered water (no chlorine smell whatsoever) and nice amenities. If you are travelling for business or would like to meet with friends, they have conference rooms and a restaurant (indoor and outdoor seating and beautiful bar at its centre) that provides the right setting for any kind of meeting. The restaurant is actually a place that is frequented by locals too which tells you a lot about the food's quality and yumminess. Thanks to chef Valerio, the kindest Italian you can imagine, you will enjoy every bite of whichever dish you will order from the vast menu. The nice presentation of the dishes tells a story of attention to detail and pride of their craft, it's a labour of love. Authentic Italian flavours are given a creative twist and combined with some Turkish classics, all made of high-quality ingredients. Real strawberries make the best strawberry ice cream and Valerio and his team know how to do it! Art and decorative details are found all around the property and not only in the basement where the hotels very own gallery is located. The well curated music – they have their own residential DJ who puts together playlists for the day and plays live sets in the evening – makes you travelling back in time, sit back and relax, drum along with your fingers, or even dance ... All together a winning combination that makes you yearning to travel back for more of it all!

I had a pleasant stay at Kalamis. The staff was friendly, and the room was quite spacious. I especially enjoyed the restaurant — the veranda was lovely and the interior felt cozy. The location is great too, with plenty of walking options nearby. I also appreciated the flexibility with breakfast: my rate included it, and I was able to choose alternative items from the menu instead of the standard set.

The only thing I would note is that the room felt a bit dark — the interior was rather dim, and there wasn't much natural light.

The hotel is right across the marina, and close to restaurants, supermarkets, parks. The interior is high spec and very tastefully decorated. There's an art gallery in the basement and the hotel is full of art pieces, photography and sculpture. We were traveling with our child and had some requests, one of the reception team members, Oktay Kılıç, was very helpful to us showing us spaces to store our buggy, providing a cot bed, etc.

The price is really steep, but understandable due to location and the facilities.

I liked it from the beginning to the end of stay. Personal was very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious, clean room and nice design. View from balcony was spectacular, specially with good weather when sunset is so rich in color. Location was good, away from the crowd and noise of city center. Right next to the marine with good place to walk. Big thank to the lady at the reception that helped us rearranged our stay, she was very attentive and friendly. I would definitely recommend it!

My family and I had a very pleasant stay at the 39 Kalamis Hotel & Restaurant. The rooms were cozy with a beautiful view onto the Harbour and the service / staff was always approachable and friendly. The food was also very good. All of the staff were great. A special thanks to Oktay Bey for his kindness and assistance during our stay. I would come back any time.

Very nice and clean hotel with nice design in a great location next to the Kalamis Marina.

Reception staff not very friendly and helpful. I am a repeated client and had to come back home earlier but they said no possibility of cancelling only one night of few. For me it was strange because world wide staff does a lot of kindly things for clients especially that come few times a year.

I was impressed by the excellent housekeeping service. The rooms were spotlessly clean and well-maintained throughout my stay. Additionally, the reception staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful, ensuring a smooth and pleasant experience from check-in to check-out. Highly recommend <3

The hotel is BEAUTIFUL and of a very high standard (even for EU standards): super clean, artsy and comfortable. BEDS ARE AMAZING, I suffer from back pain so I need a firm but comfy mattress and theirs was perfect!! The bathroom design is also outstanding. The location is great because is quiet and residential, we had a wedding at the Dalyan Club and that’s why we chose it.

The staff is super nice but not all of them speak English, but they did everything to help us.