The hotel I stayed at was Royan Suites Hagia Sophia. This is a different hotel from Royan Suites. If you are booking, you should be careful to pay attention to the name and book the correct hotel, the one that has Hagia Sophia after the name. The Royan Suites Hagia Sophia is a brand new hotel. It’s just a lovely hotel. The room was very nice and very comfortable. There was plenty of storage space for your clothes and a long sofa that came in handy for organizing my things. The room and the hotel facilities were very clean. The breakfast was wonderful. There was a lot of variety in both Turkish food and western food. They will prepare an omelette if you would like one. It was possible to get pretty much any coffee drink you want, just plain coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccinos and other coffee drinks, as well as tea. The location was great. It was 5 to 10 minutes walk from prime attractions like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern. It was just a couple of blocks from the Bosphorous. There’s a sidewalk that runs alongside it and it makes for a really wonderful walk in the evening. And last, but certainly not least, the staff was great. They were friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to make sure that I had a great day. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. .

There was not a thing that I did not like.

After a disappointing experience in Madrid, Royan Suites in Istanbul was a breath of fresh air. This boutique hotel delivered everything that our previous accommodation lacked—true comfort, thoughtful service, and attention to detail. From the moment we arrived, the warmth and hospitality of the staff set the tone for an exceptional stay. The room was well-appointed, modern, and, most importantly, *comfortable*, with proper climate control—something we had shockingly been denied in Madrid. One of the absolute highlights was the incredible fresh Turkish breakfast. A beautifully presented spread of locally sourced ingredients, prepared with care, and served with genuine hospitality. It was the perfect way to start the morning. Royan Suites exceeded expectations in every way. If you’re visiting Istanbul, this is exactly the kind of accommodation you hope to find—charming, welcoming, and effortlessly delivering the level of service a great hotel should. Highly recommended.

Too short of stay and noisy workers next door.

Nice small size hotel, with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very tastefully decorated with Turkish paintings, good sized rooms (we had a room overlooking the street - worked out very well). Sparkling clean bathrooms. Water bottles in the room at no cost …little things that make a difference 😊. Elaborate lovely Turkish breakfast set us up well for the days! The best part was an absolutely amazing location in the heart of Sultanahmet, which made it walkable to the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque. We even walked across town to the Galata tower.

there wasn’t anything we didn’t like.

I stayed for 9 nights at the Royan Suites, I was greeted with kindness, helpfulness and a big smile! They exceeded in everything, always on hand to help. The man who works nights, he was so friendly, on the first night we arrived he took the time to show us the maps of things too do..he was most welcoming. It’s a small hotel, intimate, and you feel like you’re at home! The hotel cat kept me company a lot which I adored! Netflix was a bonus!

Wifi kept disconnecting sometimes. The street the hotel is on, you get continuously harassed by neighbouring restaurants (maybe if you’re not a man this wouldn’t apply) it can get quite uncomfortable sometimes and I deliberately used to sneak past them because of it.

As the other hotel I stayed at was full, I booked at Royan Suites at the last minute, and boy I was not disappointed and wished I has stayed her the entire 4 days I was in Istanbul. The hotel staff (Gem, Ayesha and the rest) really made us feel comfortable. The hotel/rooms are modern, Internet is fast and the corridors smell fresh, the beds are comfortable and the basket of fruit in the room/coffee machine are perfect - this is surely going to be my hotel of choice when I visit next, and surely going to recommend to Family and Friends. Breakfast prepared by Ayesha is yummy and the presentation and freshness of the ingredients gets you perked to tackle the day ahead of you. The Location is central and walking distance to the main tourist attractions, the area is safe and even walking back at 1am was comfortable. A BIG THANK YOU to Royan Suites Team.

Love Everything....I think the future of travel are Boutique Hotels where you feel the personal touch, rather than just a room number.

Location is awesome. The 2 main attractions are literally 10 to 15 minutes walking distance. Good variety of choices for food around the area. Be it restaurants or a small convenience stores or even a bakery.

My only issue was heating wasn't working as well as I had hoped but that's probably my fault for not asking how to use it properly. Other than I couldn't fault the place.

Our stay at the hotel was exceptional, thanks to the wonderful service. The staff always greeted us with a smile and went out of their way to assist with our trip. The breakfast spread was impressive, and we loved having snacks and coffee available throughout the day. We were especially grateful for the room upgrade to one with a beautiful sea view!

Friendly staff, welcomed us like we were family. We met the owner and his son (Jem) who were so lovely. They were very accommodating and willing to help. The breakfast was phenomenal and room was in a prime location, 5 min walking distance to Haga Sophia, Basilica Cistern etc and close to the tram that takes you to Eminounu. Restaurants and shops right outside yet the rooms sound proofed well so no late night noise.

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Excellent location. Very close to major attractions and the tram line. Lots of options for food and shopping near by. Very friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are spacious and clean. The locality is lively and there are lots of resturants and shopping close by. The hotel is around 10 mins walk from major attractions like the Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand bazaar and Topkapi palace. It is also very close to the tram line which you can take to visit a lot of other places in Istanbul.

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The staff were amazing right from welcoming us in till departure. The location is unbelievably nice. The house cat was a thorough delight! Amazing breakfast spread. Çem & Ayesha are so helpful with every little detail.

The only dining option was the amazing breakfast spread. We so badly wish we could have had an option to eat food for other meals ( lunch or dinner) as well!