The hotel is a walking distance to Taksim Square which will save you a few bucks on transport cost. The staff are also very friendly, particularly the receptionist Mehmet.

There's no restaurant in the place

The Hotel is new and super clean, staff were friendly and made us feel at home. Fantastic position, if you don’t feel like walking uphill towards istiklal street, there are lots of nice cafes, restaurants and bars around the hotel. Main attractions are all easily reachable either on foot or by public transportation. Although it is really close to istiklal’s nightlife places, at night it is quiet. I stayed in many hotels in Istanbul and this beats them all, will definitely choose it again!

Great location - just a few steps from Istiklal. Clean and cosy apartments. Friendly and helpful staff. Good restaurants and cafes nearby, shops with local brands and even a couple of hammams. Tram stop is not so far too

Sometimes could be noisy at night due to sounds of cars or motorcycles if you sleep with open windows

This is a new hotel, therefore everything is clean and tidy. Location is Exceptional. Walking distance to most of points of interest in the heart of Istanbul. The room we had was big. Plenty of space for our luggage, sitting comfortably, etc. Staff are very helpful. Communication during booking was fast and clear, they were very welcoming. They helped us to book our airport transfer as well.

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We had a wonderful stay at the Hotel. The location is perfect, making it easy to explore the area. The room was comfortable and well-maintained. The reception staff were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to assist us throughout our stay in all types of questions: sightseeing, breakfast, taxi and even when I became sick, they helped us with communicating with the pharmacy. Highly recommended.

There is a renovation of the rooftop area which will be probably super-great when ready, however currently there is no breakfast possibility at the Hotel. However the Hotel is helping you to arrange it at their best. For example, we could have breakfast at one of the close hotels in their rooftop restaurant, so finally everything was fantastic. So this is also on the positive side, just wanted to mention.

My stay at The Külsümz Hotel was simply outstanding. The staff went above and beyond in every way. They ordered food for me at 3:30 AM without hesitation, consistently arranged affordable and reliable taxis, and provided excellent advice throughout my stay. They were incredibly attentive, always checking in to see if I needed anything. During a demonstration nearby, they personally accompanied me to the taxi to ensure my safety. Even my airport pickup was perfectly organized. A special thank you to Emir, who truly stood out with his kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. He made me feel incredibly welcome and supported. The location is fantastic, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the service is truly exceptional. I can honestly say this was one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had. Thank you for everything – I’ll definitely be coming back! – Josef Schäffer

I had an amazing 5-day stay at Hotel Kulsumz! The location is truly unbeatable, close to everywhere you’d want to go in Istanbul. The room was spacious and quiet, which is a rare find in this area. A special thanks to Burak and Meric for their exceptional hospitality. Burak was incredibly helpful with arranging early check-in, late check-out, and taxi services, all without any issues. Their kindness and professionalism made my stay truly memorable. I’d also like to thank Nihal, who cleaned my room every day and kept it spotless. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely stay at Hotel Kulsumz whenever I visit Istanbul again! Highly recommended!

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The location is good: not far from the city center and the transport stations but not in the busiest and nosiest area. There are also many nice places to eat around. The room is quite spacious and good organized, the bed is pretty comfortable. The staff is friendly and helpful.

The cleaning lady only changed the towels and brought new bottles of water every day but didn’t clean the room or changed the bed sheets. The view from the room on the first floor is not the most beautiful but tolerable. The walls are pretty thin and we could hear our neighbors because they were loud.

My stay at The Külsümz Hotel was simply outstanding. The staff went above and beyond in every way. They ordered food for me at 3:30 AM without hesitation, consistently arranged affordable and reliable taxis, and provided excellent advice throughout my stay. They were incredibly attentive, always checking in to see if I needed anything. During a demonstration nearby, they personally accompanied me to the taxi to ensure my safety. Even my airport pickup was perfectly organized. A special thank you to Emir, who truly stood out with his kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. He made me feel incredibly welcome and supported. The location is fantastic, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the service is truly exceptional. I can honestly say this was one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had. Thank you for everything – I’ll definitely be coming back! – Josef Schäffer

The rooms are very spacious. Beds are big and comfortable. The front desk staff is helpful. Location is best close to public transport & Galata Tower & Istikal Caddesi street. The breakfast even though in another hotel, has good view & good options.

The cleaning by housekeeping is not upto mark, we were given dirty used cups & beds not made second day. Lack of glasses to drink water. AC kept closed by management meaning you have to open windows for cold air, which leads to too much noise from Main Street.