Sokullu Pasa Hotel - Special Class♡

Cute hotel but avoid Silk Road Gallery around the corner!

2.0

It was recommended that I visit this store. Aggressive sales tactics, nothing is real. The men stand near the exit so you don’t leave until you buy something. When you finally do, they say their card reader isn’t working and they need to use the one next door. Then they charge you more at the Gold shop nearby. They do this because in Türkiye you don’t pay taxes on Gold. Once you figure it all out, they refuse you a refund. Try to find this “business” on the internet. They don’t exist. Total scammers.

Avoid nearby store - Silk Road Gallery!!!

4.0

It was recommended that I go shopping at Silk Road Gallery around the corner. These group of aggressive men are total con artists selling fake rugs in inflated prices. Once you figure out you’ve been duped, they offer no refund. I’m now part of a criminal and civil case with 7 other tourists, interestingly all women. Still don’t believe me? Try to find this store on the internet. You can’t because they don’t want to be caught! Absolutely cruel men. Attached is a picture of “Gustavo,” the one they send in to flirt with the single ladies. Just disgusting.

Best cat in Istanbul

10.0

Location is great and staff friendly but by far the best thing about this hotel was the cat that visited our balcony(we were on the top floor with a balcony and a fire escape). She was there on the first morning asking for food (which we happily supplied as you can buy cat food in literary every shop in the city) and by the third or fourth day she was purring and sleeping on our laps on the balcony chairs. We never met such a sweet and loving cat and were really sad having to say goodbye - we sincerely hope that the next guests will "adopt" her as well - she loves her food ;) apart from the cat everything else was great as well :)

Just breathe retreat adventure Turkey

10.0

The hotel is like a hide away, there’s a beautiful garden over looking the breakfast area, and upstairs is another garden area where our group did yoga each morning before breakfast, the staff are so friendly by the time we were leaving it was like we were leaving family, the hotel is walking distance from blue mosque and other amazing attractions, we ate at different restaurants that our amazing host Berat took us too, the hotel is clean and staff were so willing to meet our needs, we will be back. Nikkipere Just breathe retreats.

Guest review

10.0

Great staff the best

A truly wonderful hotel

10.0

We booked this hotel as part of a package with British Airways and were not disappointed. The hotel is ideally located in the Sultanahmet area a 5 minute walk from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia Basilica Cistern and many many restaurants, cafes and shops. We had booked a suite (room 402) and were hugely impressed. A large king sized bed, small sitting room area, large bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower and WC with built in bidet is beautifully presented in distinctive Turkish decor. There is a lot of storage and wardrobe space. A small fidge is also available with air conditioning installed and also a portable very effective a/c unit. A small balcony with seating overlooks a small mosque and has stunning sea views. The room was well maintained, cleaned daily to a high standard and was private and quiet (notwithstanding the sea birds that sit on the roof and the call to prayer which you quickly get used to). The staff are very friendly, unobtrusive and keen to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Everyone from the general manager, porters and the cleaning ladies are just lovely. Breakfast is served in a large L-shaped dining area or in the wonderful courtyard which has lemon and plum trees, jasmine and a fountain. Truly relaxing. The food is typical continental style fayre. We had a suite which was well worth the extra money. There are 2 upper floor suites and we had the larger of the two. The other has the same facilities but is smaller and more intimate without the sitting area inside. This is a beautiful small hotel which benefits from great facilities, great location and exceptional staff. Highly recommended.