Gulec Hotel was an absolute gem! The location is amazing—just a short walk to all the major sights like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The staff were super friendly and are always the highlight of the trip especially ATILLO he is always available to help and go the extra mile to make sure all our requests are met , all the staff are very well mannered and polite and always have a big smile on their face which makes the day better, this is one of the reasons we always come back to Gulec. The rooms were clean and housekeeping really do an amazing job, its cozy, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. And the breakfast? So good! Fresh, tasty, and the perfect way to start the day. If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Istanbul, this is it. Would definitely come back for the 5th time!

honestly cannot fault anything, this year was my fourth visit and it gets better everytime

Wonderful staff and location in Old Town....close to alot of sites and yet not located near the water which forces you to walk up big hills to go anywhere. I would definitely recommend it and I plan to stay there again in the future.

Some rooms have poor WiFi speeds and careful if on 1st floor as the street noise can be quite loud.

Hotel is very centrally located with many attractions nearby. The staff are exceptionally helpful and courteous. Good breakfast and comfortable stay. Housekeeping services are also very good. Room cleaning was done every day. We also took organized tour services from hotel which was also very nicely organised. I will definitely come back again.

Location was perfect in the middle of Istanbul, 10 min or less walking distance from the Bleu mosque. The room/ bed were comfortable and neat clean. The front desk receptionist, Atilla, went out of his way to assure an amazing stay for the 3 of us. He recommended the best cruise diner trip, we had a blast that night. What an experience ❤️ My room didn't have WiFi, he gave me a sim card for me to use during my stay, that was really the +++ for me, thanks for that. I really appreciated it 🙏

The breakfast room. Extremely disappointed. I have tasted better food in other hotels in Istanbul. It was the same thing every single day. We stayed for one week. So yeah i wouldn't recommend breakfast included deal. But the staff and hotel are great.

Staff are who give this hotel a great shine and advantage! Attila the receptionist is a great hospitable friendly man who was the best of Gulec experience in my opinion, he made our stay pleasant, answered all questions with passion and patience and assisted to have a smoother and stressfree departure! Cleaning lady was professional and was always wearing a smile :) the maid girl brought me tea at arrival, so these things in general left a good and positive memory and made other details less important!

First couple of nights the room was a bit cold due to a technical issue which got repaired and then the room was a bit too hot! The street was a bit noisy (cars, mosque, etc.) and workers made some noises at mid-night due to an issue under the ground! (Of course this was not the hotel's fault). Spa use is an extra cost which was unclear at time of booking! Finally, the breakfast was relatively good, although the scrambled eggs did not get refilled, there was no music and the staff made noises by almost the end of brealfast time to tidy the room!

Gulec Hotel is a fantastic and conveniently located place to stay, especially if you prefer to avoid steep hills. It’s just a short walk from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, making sightseeing effortless. My niece, who stays here often, booked this hotel for us. At first, we were hesitant and considered booking elsewhere, but thankfully, she convinced us otherwise. The hotel turned out to be both affordable and perfectly located. Atillo made our stay even better—always smiling, incredibly helpful, and quick to resolve any issues we had. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

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Great location, walking distance to all the sights, lots of restaurants close by. Room spotless and a very comfortable bed, linens and towels changed daily. Could not fault it. Bathroom was a little tired and could do with some updating, but shower clean and water hot and plentiful. Atille on reception was super helpful, lent me a travel adaptor for my four day stay and booked us on a tour to Gallipoli, really went above and beyond.

Breakfast room could do with updating, great views from the windows.

Even a small hotel (24 rooms), they provide good money for value. Location is perfect: across the Cistern of Theodosius (smaller than Basilica, but still deserve the money), 4min to T1 Cemberlitas station, 8min to Blue Mosque and 12min Agia Sofia. Breakfast quite decent, with fresh fruits and vegetables, served on a roof top terrace. Daily room cleaning and towel change. I recommend that place.

Heating system not so efficient, still they find a solution by providing an electric radiator.

Staff were all very friendly, polite and professional from check in to checkout. Attila was very helpful. Room was basic but was very good. Bed was very comfortable. Shower was good. Breakfast was very basic but adequate. Location was excellent for restaurants and many of Istanbul's major sights. Hotel had a SPA service at additional cost but was worth it.

Our room faced onto the small square/road to the front and the bin emptying along with the constant tooting of car horns were annoying if you wanted to sleep longer than 0730. Was very quiet during the night though.

I stayed at this hotel in Istanbul for 5 days, and everything was perfect! The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel's location was very convenient, making it easy to reach the city's main attractions. One of the highlights of my stay was the stunning sea view from restaurant – it was breathtaking and added so much to the experience. The breakfast was also impressive, with a rich variety of dishes and everything tasting delicious. Overall, my stay at this hotel was amazing, and I highly recommend it to everyone. Thank you for the excellent service!

I honestly tried to think of something negative to mention, but I couldn’t find a single thing to complain about. Everything about my stay exceeded my expectations, from the excellent service to the breathtaking sea view. This hotel truly made my trip unforgettable.