This is my 3rd stay over 37 years. Excellent respectful staff. Unfortunately they use a terrible driving company for pickups. My driver pulled over 3 blocks from the hotel and wanted to see my airline ticket and jumped in the back seat next to me. He badgered me with personal questions and despite my carrying my own water offered me water 10 separate times. When I asked for him to be quiet, he would not stop asking personal a. I was a single woman travelling alone. When I started to shake and cry he started wreckless driving in a rainstorm. He followed 2 feet behind cars in the fast lane and was furious I would not accept his flirtation. I thought I was going to die in a car wreck. I texted my family. I called the hotel and begged that he slow down. The hotel should ensure women travelling alone never experience a driver seeking attention from a single woman. It was terrifying.

I hated the driving service they used.

The location is of course exceptional! A stone's throw from the major sights including two bazaars. The hotel decor is fascinating - thoughts going to 1001 Arabian Nights and whatnot. Quirky and a bit run down yes, but still - I liked it. It's not a five star hotel anyway. The manager was helpful and we needed his advice since it was the first time in this crowded and confusing city! His language skills are essential. The staff in the restaurant was very nice indeed! Our room was facing the back so the nights were pleasantly quiet! Should I go back to Istanbul I'd look no further than The Kybele!

Our room was small, no tiny. We could hardly open our luggage, and we had only a carry-on. But OK, I have stayed in rooms that size before. And the room had a small balcony which meant that we could keep that door wide open - which made the room seem bigger (and cooler). The booking confirmation said that our room had a view towards the garden. Well, it looked more like a garbage dump to me. I don't know much about Turkish food so I'm in no position to judge the breakfast. But please, get a toaster ...! And some healthy cereal and I'd be 100 % happy! I didn't leave the table hungry anyway and there was plenty of fruit!

Staff and location are two key bonus points apart from the overall Decor of the hotel. Hotel is within 5 mins walk from Haiga Sofia and Blue mosque. It was safe even late at night walking around with kids. As we were travelling during Ramzan month, it was nice to see families breaking fast in the central parks nearby in the evening and fealt like mass picnics. Hotel Restaurant food was great and some really good selection. Best of all was the hotel staff. Always available to help, advice with smiling faces, even helped out with Istanbul card as well. Everyone ethere made our stay really memorable. Can't finish the review without mentionaning lazy but friendly dog. It beacme a game for kids to guess where dog will be lying around every morning or evening.

Tried breakfast only once and were not too pleased with the quality and variety but might be due to being very late for breakfast that day. Rest of the meals in the main restaurant were excellent.

The Kybele Hotel is the perfect choice wheter if you travel alone or in company. Located in Sulthanamet, just a minute away from the two mosques of Istanbul and all the most beautiful attractions, is perfect for your staying in this big, enormous city that never sleeps. The building is beautifully painted of different colors while inside has a charming rètro look with a glimpse of caravanserai, with all his beautiful clinging lanterns. The owner is very kind and helpful as all the staff, excellent wifi service. The rooms are perfect, clean and very comfortable. Breakfast is both turkish and european and you can enjoy it inside or outside. Waking up with the morning adhān has been ravishing. Highly recommended. I'll be back.

Breakfast was ok, nothing special, but very nice to be able to have it at an outside table by the street, which was quiet as it is a pedestrianised area. The location of this hotel is unbelievable - literally less than 5 minutes' walk from the Haghia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and the Blue Mosque, a few minutes more to Topkapi Palace and the Archeological Museum. The general manager, Vefa, was great, very accommodating.

Didn't apply to us as we had a room on the first floor, but I'm glad I didn't have to walk up and down the stairs to the second and third floors, the stairs are quite steep!

Excellent hotel. Completely clean, comfortable. safe, all modern amenities. I ate breakfast here every day, and a relaxing happy hour every afternoon. Perfect location, walking distance to Hagia Sophia and the wonderful city tram. Wonderful staff, friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.

Location, nice staff, room and interior decorating, cleanliness.

First, in my room there was a lack of electric outlets (I found 1 for phone charging but it was not in good shape. And 1 was behind the fridge, almost not accessible for night lamp, kettle etc). From this point of view the hotel is outdated. I can't say about other rooms, only for the room I got. Fortunately the owner brought me an extension with 3 additional outlets. Also, my room was too small even for my 1 night stand. If you put your suitcase on the floor and keep it open, there is no space to pass. Other than that no complaints.

Location was amazing, walking distance to all the main sights in Old Town. Hotel had plenty of old world charm & character. Staff were so helpful & friendly. Loved being able to walk outside the front door , directly to the street-side bar/restaurant, sit & watch the world go by.

Bath towels were a little threadbare, but a minor issue in the scheme of things

The hotel is located in the historical center near the Saint Sophia Masque. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast has many varieties of food, e.g. lentil soup, eggs, fresh vegetables and cheeses, etc. The room is clean and bed is comfortable.

The room is small, but it’s fine if you don’t plan to stay in the hotel during the day. The bath is not very convenient as it implies that you will be drying there which makes it less convenient to take a shower. Pillows were hard in my opinion.

The hotel is incredibly beautiful! The interiors are so exquisite, with so many Turkish ceramics and furnitures! and the location is great: everything is just a few minutes walking distance. But the real reason to choose Kybele Hotel is the quality of its staff! People are so kind and professional, ready to help any way they can. Lovely place!