I was booked in the new section of the hotel. It was notable clean. I arrived early morning and the let me checked in (upon availability). The soundproof was superb, I felt as I was the only guest in the floor. What I didn't like someday the cleaning of the room wasn't that good. Finally, the breakfast need to be developed.

The staff is more than helpful and really care about your stay. The room was very clean and quiet. All is new and renovated with an air of luxury a real 4-star. Breakfast is one of the best 5-star with fresh vegetables, tomatoes, fruit, cheese, eggs, omelette, sausages, cured meat variety, olives, soup of the day, Turkish sweets, honey, butter, pancakes,donuts, lokum etc and any other you would expect. The hotel is located 4 mins close to Taxim square where all means of transport are available. WiFi is really efficient. People of Lamartine thank you! Some tips for first time visitors: If someone want to spend most of the time visiting Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi, spice market and Grand bazaar, the Sultan Ahmed area is closer within walking distance. On the other hand, the Taxim area is very safe, more vibrant full of shops, restaurants, pubs and nightlife with buildings of 19th century European architecture and best transport means. Beer and alcohol are not sold at supermarkets, fast food and restaurants. Only some restaurants, hotels and few pubs sell them. Hotel Lamartine serves alcoholic drinks. A tip for those of you visiting Topkapi is that you need at least 6-8 hours to see all, at a steady pace with security checks (not so busy). I think the harem does not deserve the extra time and money. Try to buy skip-the-line tickets for all visits to avoid the queue for tickets but you cannot avoid the security and ticket checking queue. Another tip is that public transport is very good (buses, trams) to go round the city by using your credit card or Istanbul card. Average bus route is 27 Turkish lira. We used Google maps to find schedules and prices of bus routes. Another good idea is to take the boat from Karakoy to visit Prince islands and from Eminonu to go round the Bosporus by taking the tour.

I had an amazing stay at this hotel and can’t recommend it enough! The design and decor were absolutely top-notch—modern, stylish, and clearly crafted by professionals. Every corner of the hotel, from the lobby and restaurant to the rooms, was spotless and perfectly organized at all times. The location was fantastic, making it super easy to explore Istanbul’s historical sites. The entire staff spoke fluent English, and every single one of them was incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready with a warm smile. Room service was fast, efficient, and exceeded expectations. And the breakfast? Delicious, generous, and a perfect way to start each day. This hotel truly made my trip special. Would definitely stay here again!

Superb location, just few minutes walk from Taksim square. Very quiet during the night. Our room was big enough, much bigger than my previous stays in other Istanbul hotels of same category. Utmost professional staff, cleanliness is great, breakfast is nice.

WiFi could be better, coverage and signal strenght is good but sometime is very slow even for basic needs, probably could be solved with better plan from provider. Since for years I'm using data eSIMs for destinations, this doesn't affect my rating.

I recently stayed at this hotel and had a wonderful experience. The location is perfect—just steps away from Taksim Square, making it easy to explore Istanbul’s vibrant heart. The staff was incredibly caring and attentive, always ready to help with a smile. Breakfast was delicious, with a great variety of fresh and tasty options—a fantastic way to start the day! The modern interior design created a stylish and comfortable atmosphere. The bed was especially cozy, with high-quality linens. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Istanbul—great value and a memorable stay.

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I thank Lamartine Team for such a great vacation! Everything was as we expected, clean, great service, beautiful interior and delicious breakfast. We lost our watch and asked Lamartine Team to check if they were left in the room and they found it. We got the watch back so I am very grateful to the Lamartine Team! 5 star!

- Very clean and spacious room (we were in a Superior King Room). Newly renovated - Very polite and helpful staffs in all areas - Excellent central location close to a lot of attractions and public transportation

- It is a bit noisy at night from the street as the location is in the heart of city, but ok for us - Breakfast could be better but still very good

An excellent stay in every way! The hotel is outstanding, offering top-quality services and well-maintained facilities. The rooms are clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The reception staff is extremely friendly and helpful, always ready to assist with professionalism and a smile. A truly wonderful experience—I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a comfortable and exceptional stay

Good hotel, kind staff and great location

The airconditionner is only for heat not for cool air.

Great location, close to Taksim Square and Metro. Nice neighborhood with restaurants and shops nearby. Room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Lovely breakfast buffet.