I recently stayed at this family-run hotel and had an excellent trip, thanks to the outstanding location and hospitality. The rooms are large and very clean, making for a comfortable stay. The hotel's location is superb, making it the best place to tour Turkey. The family running the hotel is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of their guests, which added to the overall positive experience. Naif, in particular, was incredibly helpful in arranging tours and securing restaurant discounts. His assistance made our trip even more enjoyable.

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I had the absolute pleasure of staying at this charming family-run hotel in Istanbul, and I can confidently say it was one of the best hospitality experiences I have ever had! From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with the warmest welcome, making me feel like part of the family rather than just a guest. The location is simply unbeatable – nestled in the heart of the city, just a short stroll from Istanbul’s most iconic museums and historic landmarks. Whether you want to explore the grandeur of Hagia Sophia, the intricate beauty of the Topkapi Palace, or the fascinating collections of the Istanbul Archaeology Museum, everything is within easy reach. The hotel itself is a perfect blend of comfort, charm, and authentic Turkish hospitality. The rooms are beautifully decorated, immaculately clean, and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Waking up to the sound of seagulls and the distant call to prayer while enjoying a delicious homemade breakfast on the terrace was an unforgettable experience. What sets this hotel apart, though, is the family behind it. Their kindness, attentiveness, and genuine care for their guests made my stay incredibly special. They went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed, offering excellent recommendations, arranging transportation, and always greeting me with a warm smile. If you’re looking for a cozy, welcoming, and perfectly located place to stay in Istanbul, look no further. This hotel is a true hidden gem, and I can’t wait to return! Highly recommended for anyone who values comfort, authenticity, and exceptional hospitality.

Naif and his family are extremely helpful and they take care of their guests. There was the issue with the water heating, they got it fixed immediately. They helped arrange low cost travel to Bursa and were excellent guides. The hotel location is ideal, walking distance to Eminounu, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. There are many eating options and restaurants and Spice Bazaar nearby. We were spoilt by eating choices and shopping options. We never needed to take a taxi. Get an Istanbul card and travel by tram to any destination. Overall, a great experience.

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The location of this hotel is beautiful in the heart of Istanbul- extremely safe amazing for families, I highly recommend this hotel for families. We were greeted when we arrived at night by the owners who were so kind and welcoming- it was the reassurance we needed after the long travel. The owners wife took personal care of us, greeted us daily and had our room extremely clean and tidy for us- every evening when we arrived the cleaning was very thorough especially the bathroom and floors always clean. The area itself has a wide variety of food available, a 10 minute walk from sultanahmet and a minute away from Sirkeci (eminonu area). The hotel has a big gift shop next door with a range of things available to purchase; jewellery, keyrings etc. I'd like to thank the staff here for showing so much sincere care and always being helpful, this really made our trip! -Imran family

There was no negatives about this hotel whatsoever. The cleaning was daily and perfect. The staff were lovely and always having friendly chats. The area is perfect.

We were greeted immediately and were helped with luggage to the room. Stairs are very narrow and the lift is small, you need to make several trips. The room is quite big with comfy beds! Seems there is AC for summer time. The staff went out of their way to help in any way and give good recommendations. Easy entrance 24/7 with code. Many restaurants and attractions are within walking distance including a metro station. Would recommend!

The only negative is that the shower head would not stay up so a little awkward showering. It's not really a negative but close. Breakfast is in a different location so if it is raining, take an umbrella and busy times it's hard to get a table.

Great location close to lots of the main tourist sites like the Blue Mosque, Basilica cistern, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar and spice market. Lots of good restaurant and cafes very close. Five minutes walk to the Bosphorus. The owners are friendly and helpful. We left our bags when we went to Cappadocia for 1 night.

There is no sign for the hotel, so it is hard to find. The staircase is narrow. The lift is tiny - 1 person and 2 suitcases.

Very friendly staff! The room was clean and cosy and the bathroom was well stocked with paper and toiletries. They cleaned the bathroom daily. On arrival we felt the ac wasn't working so the owners got it fixed on urgent basis. Breakfast was available at an extra charge but the location is so amazing that we always opted to explore and eat in the many restaurants nearby. The hotel has a cute little gift shop adjoining it.

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Location is great with walking distance to Serkeci station (Tram and Metro). It is a small renovated building owned by a small family who was very helpful and welcoming. Spacious room with comfortable beds. Daily housekeeping was excellent. There is a lift. They arranged transportation to Airport on my request with fees and that was excellent and ontime.

Air conditioner was not working first night but they tried to fix it and we moved to another room next day.

If you are going to enjoy different places in Turkey near Istanbul or in Istanbul or the historical location, you must not look for fancy hotels. This otel is in great location. It is small but we were family of 5 we enjoyed our stay in this place. It is clean daily room service tiny beautiful trace were you can sit and enjoy the weather with your family. The staff is like family Mr Naif and his family were so nice and very helpful. If you you want luxuries hotel then stay in your country and look for most expensive hotel and go stay there for 2 days.

Any thing you don’t like you will ignore it because of the staff and the location

Arges hotel is located in the center of Sirkeci, very close to all attractions and central places. The service was great; the hotel owners were helpful and kind. Rooms are spacious and clean (renovated hotel). I used to spend my holidays in Arges, and will keep doing that is these standards.

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