The location of the hotel is amazing . Also the hotel is very clean and has a good smell . The house keepers are so helpful and very polite . In fact, the stay was perfect I loved the hotel so much.

The only thing that really annoyed me that I forgot some stuff in the cupboard of the room and I returned to them on the same day as I’m still in Istanbul but they didn’t help me and they said there was nothing in the room and I tried to contact them but in vain !! I had the same situation in Dubai but with different response they fully supported me and kept my stuff for almost a year and they game back my stuff when I returned to Dubai.

This was my second stay at Grand Sirkeci. It is a wonderful hotel located in the busy Sirkeci area with convenient transport links very closeby. There are many restaurants and sweet shops within a five minute walk. The room was a great size, housekeeping ensured the room was cleaned to a great standard whenever needed. Breakfast was wonderful with a good variety and mix of continental and Turkish cuisine. The chefs did a brilliant job! All the staff were friendly and welcoming, but in particular, Abdullah, from the reception team, was extremely helpful and polite and assisted me when my taxi to the airport was delayed. He is a brilliant ambassador for the hotel.

I highly recommend this hotel! I rarely comment on the staff at hotels, because I usually have little interaction with them outside of check-in and check-out. However, this trip I made several requests with the various staff members. ALL staff were polite, helpful, and provided exceptional service! I didn't get all the names, but Omir and Sanet stand out for their help. Breakfast was great! Many options each day and the menu rotated throughout our week and a half stay. The restaurant manager (didn't catch his name) was always enthusiastic to greet us and get our beverages. 10/10! The rooms are quiet! I never heard other guests. And if the balcony door was closed, I couldn't really hear street noise. Bed was comfortable (firm, no sag). Plenty of outlets and USB ports for charging phones and laptops. The balcony was small but pleasant. We had no need to use the air conditioner because the balcony door provided all the cooling we needed (in winter). And the room was sufficiently warm without needing heat. Location is excellent. Out of the hustle and bustle, but a five minute walk to anywhere you'd want to be (Blue mosque, Metro, Golata bridge). Many shops, pharmacies, and restaurants within a 2 minute walk.

The Wi-Fi would frequently drop due to weak signal. We were in room 1512 and the signal strength was often less than 40% and sometimes not present. The shower had an open design (no door). This meant water went everywhere on the floor. Floor mat would get soaked. There really should be a door...

Hotel is perfectly located in the center of Sirkeci, Tramway & Metro stations are roughly 2~4 mints walking, besides, it's near to most of the attractions

The mister doing the housekeeping on the third floor did a great job! Location of this hotel cannot be beat. It‘s well connected to tram, metro und boat but still quiet as our room was facing the cemetery. The family room worked for us. It would be nice to exchange one of the movable smaller tables for a stool so that everyone can gather in one room. Our booking did not include breakfast so I can’t comment on it.

There was constant sewage smell coming out of the bathroom which I think was a building problem and not housekeeping.

okay the location was INCREDIBLE! if you want to walk around and literally be next to the main attractions of the misri souq, aya sophia, topkapi, all the bazzares and old souqs - then this is the place to be! the hotel is located on a side street in the center next to dozens of shops. the staff were so incredible and kind upon our arrival. they offered us the rooms for early check in as we had traveled through the night and were dead beat by the time we arrived. the hotel was clean but a bit humble in its design. the rooms were very clean but small. you have to make sure you check out the size of the room as you book them. the breakfast was not very good at the hotel and with very limited options on the buffet. An omlette was an extra charge and you had to pay at the table. the restaurant staff were abit stuff but nonetheless responsive. this is where I recommend you ditch the breakfast at the hotel option and you walk around the adjacent streets and have way more options for a reasonable price. food in Turkey is not expensive and their breakfast platters are always very very impressive.

the bathroom drainage and ventilation system is really poor and smelly. it’s a repeated comment and hopefully they act upon it. the other comment is that on the first day, we had staff come into our rooms during the day while we were sleeping. this was one of the worst experiences for me in a hotel. the last thing you want to feel is insecure in your own room! granted, they came inside to place complimentary fruits and water bottles, but still it was unacceptable. this brings me to the next point where they don’t have chain locks on the door to provide the level of security against anyone getting into your room. the hotel is situated in a side street so there is no real view to be expected other than adjacent roof tops and the beautiful skies of Istanbul.

I can't come to Istanbul without staying at Grand Sirkeci Hotel (this is my second time staying there) I have come to feel that it is my second home in Istanbul. I really like its distinctive location because it is close to all the tourist attractions and the most important means of transportation in Istanbul, such as the tram from Sirkeci station and the Sirkeci metro station, from which the Marmaray line, linking the European and Asian sides, starts and arrives. The location is close to the most important markets in Istanbul (the Egyptian Market and the Grand Bazaar). Eminonu is also the starting point for ferries and Bosphorus trips. In general, the hotel's location is strategic

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Location is good! It’s at a walking distance of the main mosques and Galata tower

The staff was not super friendly (only the 2 people who did the checkin for me, they were really welcoming and kind!!!!). But for example, the employees that were in the breakfast room were super unkind, not even saying good morning most of the days (with the exception of the day when the owner / manager was there…that day everything was perfect)

Good location Very pleasant staff from reception to cleaners and restaurant staff No alcohol or pork served Healthy breakfast options

The upgraded room I had was in fact smaller than the normal rooms, the balcony took a lot of space out of the room, and wasn’t really worth it. Also the shower cubicle in these rooms with balcony are quite small. The rooms are not sound proof.

It’s was very nice for our first time in Istanbul , the location was perfect everything was around the hotel mosque,restaurants,bar juices, shops. Lovely breakfast each morning 7am to 11h the breakfast was fresh and different with a lot of varieties of continental, traditional food and bakery with some dessert do I really like. I booked a family room with connecting door it’s was perfect for 4 (2 kids and 2 adults). Everyday Elma the housekeeping lady was so nice and always with a big smile she cleaned our room and bathroom like a professional and leave a really nice diffuseur scent each day with clean towels, slippers , and toileries. The bar is open from morning till 23h night and you can have a really nice Turkish tea in your room or whatever you want they really made everything fresh and really nice. Really nice management they will do everything to make you happy and guide you in the best way possible you will definitely not be disappointed if you come in Istanbul and choose the Grand Sirkeci I highly recommend it. They make my trip so memorable and enjoyable thank you so much.

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