Location of hotel is excellent - near major attractions - five minutes walk to Blue Mosque, Haga Sofia and Topkapi Palace and two minutes walk to the tram station. Best part is the staff at hotel was very caring. The owner himself gave personal attention. James one of the staff member has been extremely caring.

Size of the room - just enough for two persons. And the fact that at arrival and exit the taxi or car can't reach the hotel door due to small street size.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Ares hotel in the heart of Istanbul, and I cannot recommend it highly enough! From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the immaculate cleanliness throughout the property. Every corner, from the lobby to the hallways and especially the room, was spotless and fresh. The housekeeping staff clearly takes great pride in their work—my room was cleaned daily with attention to every detail, and everything felt exceptionally well-maintained. Every staff member I encountered was warm, professional, and genuinely eager to help. The location of the hotel is another huge plus. Situated just a short walk from major attractions like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Grand Bazaar, it was incredibly convenient for sightseeing. The area is vibrant yet safe, with plenty of cafes, shops, and restaurants nearby. Public transportation is also easily accessible, making it simple to explore other parts of the city. It combines impeccable cleanliness, exceptional service, and a prime location—all at a reasonable price. Whether you're visiting Istanbul for the first time or returning for another adventure, this hotel provides the perfect base for a comfortable and memorable stay. I’ll definitely be coming back!

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The hotel location was superb as it is very close (3-4 mins) to the main attractions in Istanbul. There were so many eating places around the hotel. The hotel also has its own terrace restaurant with a fantastic view of the main attraction, such as Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque. The staff is also very helpful and informative. Ali particularly, he helped us to carry our big luggage from the roadside to the hotel. We are very thankful for his kindness. The owner (Ayoub) himself was very helpful with his advice and tips about visiting Istanbul. We thank you for his hospitality. The hotel facilities were also good and enough for travellers like us. Good breakfast was also served. Overall, we were satisfied with our stay at Ares Hotel, Istanbul.

Walking to the hotel from the roadside (300-400m) since the taxi was not able to go closer to the hotel. The road towards the hotel is closed to all taxi and personal transport.

Excellent hotel! 100% recommended if you want to stay close to the main touristic places, restaurants and tram (just around the corner)! We loved our stay in Ares Hotel, Mr Yusuf was very very kind and made us feel very comfortable, he helped us with directions and also gave us a delicious treat when we checked out :) The room was very nice and had everything we needed, including a nice view of Hagia Sophia, the breakfast was very good, also the hotel has an elevator which is nice after a long walk around the city.

Nothing, everything was perfect and fitted our needs, we will definitely come back!

Hi.. very good hotel..in a busy street,,top location just 3 minutes to sultan Ahmed Masjid and Hgia Sophia Masjid ,,tram staion 4 minutes..so many attraction near to the place..very clean rooms .comfortable beds..we like it very much. staff is friendly , Mr Yousaf the host is very nice and kind man..breakfast is good..terrace is very nice .good view from there .bathrooms are clean with hot and cold water toilet paper and shampo ect..value for money. recomend for low budget.less money.brillient facilities. thanks to Mr Yousef and staff to make our stay comfertable

Location 5* Staff 5* ++++ Room was a very decent size for Europe, bed was very comfortable, aircon worked great, radiator was fantastic & great to dry clothes on. Amazing to have a refrigerator which is rare & very appreciated.

Just needs a little TLC - shower head holder literally disintegrated upon touching. Ceiling above shower had pealing paint. Electric outlet in cupboard next to refrigerator was broken & inoperable, however manager moved the refrigerator out of the cupboard & we plugged into another outlet, worked perfectly.

I wanted to share my appreciation for the excellent stay I had at your hotel from June 27 to July 2. Everything from the clean rooms to the friendly atmosphere made it a truly enjoyable experience. I’d like to give special thanks to Joseph, who went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable. His professionalism, helpfulness, and warm attitude stood out, and he truly made a difference in my visit. Thank you again for the great hospitality. I will definitely recommend your hotel to friends and family!

Location of the hotel is perfect, near many tourist attractions. It's well connected with public transportation, tram station is a few meters from the hotel and with that you can really go in any direction of beautiful Istanbul. Rooms were clean and had everything we needed for pleasant stay. The staff in the hotel were friendly and always ready to help. Many restaurants really close to the hotel, including local restaurants and global fast food chains.

The hotel has a private, roof-top terrace with stunning views of the Hagia Sophia cathedral mosque as well as the Istanbul skyline.

Because the hotel is literally across the street from the Cathedral mosque, taxis cannot bring you directly to the door step. The area is closed off for vehicle traffic. Do not worry they will drop you off a 5 minute walk away. The Hagia Sophia has a "no god but god" sign hanging between two of its main minirets...the hotel is across the street from that in a cozy alley of shops and restaurants.

We stayed for a week, very good service from the reception, very polite. Excellent location in the Sultanamet area, excellent access to most important tourist places, the price is very good considering the infrastructure. The best thing has been the help they have given me especially by Ali: since I forgot my iPad, they have been very efficient and have helped me to recover it. They have sent it to Germany again. My rating: 10.