Blue Gilroy Hotel — Hotel in Fatih

For the price we paid this was hotel was perfect for our needs. The room was large the bathroom was spacious and it was as clean as hotels get if you’re not wiping all of the surfaces with wipes to check. We didn’t see dust or sticky surfaces. There’s a safe in the room. Normal sockets and a couple of USB sockets too in the room. Breakfast was Turkish style, simple but enough to fill you up. I don’t know the names of the dishes but there was a tomato based one, an egg plant based one, bread, cheese, jam, cheese, beef sausage, potato wedges, boiled eggs, tea & coffee. The reason I rated 4 for service is because one day our room wasn’t cleaned, perhaps we left the room too late. Also my pyjamas were left thrown on the bedside table. Not a big deal at all but I thought it was odd and just missing a touch of service. We asked for more teabags and they gave us some for the night but didn’t have enough for the morning. Not a big deal at all and it wouldn’t stop me from rebooking. Other thing is we asked them to book us a taxi to the airport and the price they offered was vastly overpriced. Much more than the price we paid to arrive in heavy traffic. We found a better price elsewhere.

Location: great for the old town. You can get to Blue Mosque & Hagia Sofia in 5 minutes. You can also close to the Grand Bazaar & Topkapi Palace. You can take the T1 tram to popular locations and across the water to Karaköy where the Galata Tower, Taksim Square & Dolmabahçe Palace. From the palace if you walk down the road you can return via the T1 conveniently. If you are unsteady on your feet be careful, in general the streets are cobbled and...

The hotel has a great location, 5 minutes from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar and Kapali Carsi.||There are a lot of restaurants and shops around.||||The people working there are kind and nice, the woman who works in the kitchen and prepares breakfast is very nice and speaks three foreign languages.||Breakfast is wonderful and varied, there is something for everyone.||||The only downside were the cleaners, which did not do their job, they did not wipe the dust and did not vacuum for our 8 days stay.||They also digged in our fridge every day and touched our food.||It was also weird that they put new slippers every day.||||Do not reserve transportation from the airport, our transportation was arranged but the driver was not there to pick us up from the airport.||We searched for him for half an hour and then took a taxi to get to the hotel.||I don't think this is the fault of the hotel, they just arranged transport with a bad carrier.||||There are constructions next to the hotel, from 8am to 5pm. It is impossible to sleep in the morning.||There is also a mosque right next to the hotel, they have a loud call to prayer. If you have a problem with this maybe you should stay somewhere...

A Wonderful Stay in the Heart of Sultanahmet

We recently stayed at this lovely hotel and had a truly memorable experience. The location is absolutely perfect—tucked away just enough to offer peace and quiet, yet still within walking distance to many of Istanbul’s major attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. It’s a great balance for anyone wanting to explore the city without being right in the middle of the hustle and bustle.

What truly made our stay exceptional was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Ahmed and Mubaasir at the reception. They were always welcoming and went above and beyond to assist us with anything we needed. Their professionalism and warmth really set the tone for our entire visit—they truly exemplify what great guest service is all about.

We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Mr. Saleh, during our stay. He was generous with his time and shared some fascinating stories and insights about the city and the hotel itself. It was a real highlight to connect with someone so passionate and knowledgeable.

Overall, this hotel offers a perfect mix of location, comfort, and genuine hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone...