The staff of the hotel was very welcoming and caring, our room was very clean with comfortable beds. Sebnem Hotel is in a very good location, as the most famous places are very close. Breakfast on the roof was variuos, fresh and tasty. Thank you very much Ali, the beautiful reception lady (forgot her name, sorry) and everyone working in the hotel. Best recommendations!

We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights in April 2024. My impressions are entirely positive. Staff: The team was incredibly responsive and helpful. They provided detailed information about the city and its attractions, and even showed everything on the map. We arrived late in the evening, and the staff warmly welcomed us, giving us a tour of the hotel. Our luggage got slightly misplaced during the journey, but the staff took it upon themselves to contact the airport and help locate it. Special thanks to Ali and Alex! Location: The hotel is situated right in the heart of the old city, just a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, surrounded by numerous restaurants and cafes. Breakfast and Terrace: The open terrace on the top floor serves as the breakfast venue, offering a splendid view of the Bosphorus and delicious Turkish breakfast options. Additionally, there is a covered section on the terrace, providing shelter in case of inclement weather or intense sunlight. The staff prepares various dishes with care, introducing something new every day, and baking excellent pastries. Fresh fruits are always available. Room: The room was spacious, more than sufficient for two people. Upon check-in, we were shown two available rooms, and we opted for the one on the second floor. Housekeeping was provided daily.

The hotel is small, but for us, it was more of an advantage than a drawback.

The Hotel is placed at a fantastic location, the main attractions : Hagia Sofia, The Blue Mosque, Tokpai Palace, Bosphorus, Parks, Bazaar's are just around the corner. During the evening / night you can take a walk along the sea & watch the sunset, it's a beautiful area. The Hotel also has a beautiful view from the top. The Hotel staff is extremely polite and helpful, I had the pleasure to meet Miss Rukiye & Mr. Ali Karakuş at the reception, both were accommodating and described the best possibilities to view the attractions. The room was always cleaned properly, the bed was spacious and the pillows were comfortable. The room also had air conditioner in it. If I visit Istanbul again, I wouldn't mind staying in this hotel.

These are not complaints, just a few pointers for others who will find this information helpful : - There are no lifts, so you have to drag your luggage by stairs, depending on which floor you are at (the staff is extremely helpful, you can always ask the staff to help you with it) - The floor is wooden, which means you can easily hear the creaking noises once you walk on it, my room was on the 1st floor, I could easily hear what's going on the ground floor when I was inside my room. - The Closet was placed really close to the bed leaving less room to walk around - The bathroom was not spacious All the points mentioned above weren't really a problem for me personally, but maybe this information would be useful for the other travellers.

location: The hotel's location is unbeatable. Situated in the heart of the city, just a short walk to all the major attractions, shopping areas, and local dining spots. Whether you’re exploring the sights or just enjoying the vibe of the neighbourhood, everything is incredibly accessible. breakfast: The breakfast was a highlight of our stay. It featured a delightful spread of fresh fruits, baked goods, and hot dishes, catering to a variety of tastes. We appreciated the effort to ensure quality and variety it was the perfect way to start each day. room: The rooms were cozy, clean, and thoughtfully designed. Despite being in a bustling location, the room was quiet and restful. staff: A special mention goes to the staff, who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They were always available, offering assistance and ensuring we had everything we needed during our stay.

They offer airport transportation for a good price. Also breakfast was delicious. Most of the foods are handmade by the chef there. The location is nearby many good restaurants and you can walk to the train station and to see different attractions. Hotel staff were amazing and kind the service was 10/10.

I felt very welcome - Jacob, Rukie and Ali made sure of it! They have been a great support, gave me very useful recommendations and made me feel comfortable throughout my entire stay. The hotel is located in a nice small alley in the very heart of old Istanbul - right next to Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosque. There are many restaurants and other shops nearby, public transportation can be comfortably reached by foot. It will be very difficult with a wheelchair though (unfortunately Istanbul is not very accessible in that regard). For me it was a perfect trip to Istanbul, thank you so much!

I really enjoyed my short solo trip to Istanbul. The hotel was centrally located around all of the attractions. There’s an overwhelming amount of shops, restaurants, and bars all within a short walk. One of staff members, Jacob, was exceptionally welcoming. He gave multiple recommendations and handled the booking for two things I decided on. This hotel was more than just a place to sleep, Jacob made me feel at home. A++ on the hospitality. I was pleasantly surprised with the breakfast options. I wound up eating there each morning. I wouldn’t change anything and would recommend to all. I didn’t bother taking any pictures of the room, but the ones advertised are accurate.

Staff was super friendly, always keen to help with all sorts of questions and suggestions. They arranged pick- up from airport and lots of suggestions for Restaurants etc. Position was amazing, with all main sights in walking distance. The breakfast was very delicious, with a great view from the rooftop

The bathroom was very small, with a broken toilet seat and a window unable to close. Light bulbs got changed, after we mentioned that they were broken. Generally only limited space to put stuff, especially when you travel with 2 and have some luggage (no hooks for jackets, a small cupboard and only one chair, so we lived “out of the luggage” which was ok, as it was only for 3 nights anyways.

Once the booking was confirmed, the hotel staff were in touch to see how they could help. They booked our transfer from the airport and even sent a really helpful video to show us where to go from Arrivals. Breakfast was wonderful - great choice, all fresh and really well presented. Ali and his team worked really hard to make sure everyone was comfortable and looked after. Nothing seemed too much trouble from booking tours and restaurants to helping us buy tram tickets. We were welcomed back after each day out and the staff seemed genuinly interested in what we had been doing and how we had got on. The location is great - five minutes from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi and yet really quiet at night. The rooms were very clean.

We didn't feel that we had any negative comments.

The hotel is so cleannn and once we’ve enter to our room we smelt a fresh and a clean smell, and the cleaning lady does literally everything to keep our room clean and fresh she cleans every single day her name is fatima thank you so much for the property and for everything you’ve done for us you are so lovely ❤️, the staff there were soo kinddd and so friendly from the first day they gave us informations about all istanbul , they literally treated me and my mom like queens I can’t find the words to describe how much i loves the hotel and the people in it “ ali and second ali and his beautiful mom and rukeye and fatima “ , the breakfast was like the good start of our day it was so varied so delicious with everything we could hope for, the location is ammmaazingg ur not going to regret it everything is near by ,just by walking 5 minutes it’s a tourist zone full of restaurants full of energy really safe zone i was so lucky for choosing ŞEBNEM HOTEL i cried a lot in my way to the airport because i really enjoyed my 15 days in this beautiful and cozy hotel with its lovely staff, thank you so much i will definitely comeback As soon as possible ❤️.