Mara Oldcity Hotel

Clean cozy room in a central hotel with friendly staff

Pros: When booking this I noticed the good reviews. Immediately when I arrived at the hotel I was greeted by two very friendly gentlemen, and was shown to my room. On the bed were some flower leaves, which was very attentive. The room was very clean, some complimentary water in the fridge, and an aircon that actually works. Later I asked for some tips, and was given great ideas on where to shop and where to eat. The next day it was valentines, and when I got back to my room the flower petals were back and some balloons (heart shape) were added, as well as I was given some baklava to enjoy. The hotel is near Sirkeci station, which connects to anywhere, and a short walk to the bazaars and mosques. Will definitely be coming back here.

Cons: Room can be quite noisy as it’s an old building, I’m a light sleeper so I always bring earplugs so it was no issue for me.

Pros: The staff were very friendly. When I asked for advice by message, they suggested various tours and even made the tour reservations for me!! The rooms and facilities were very clean and comfortable. It was very close to tram and train stations and major sightseeing spots, and it was a reliable hotel!! (You can return to this hotel during the day to take a break!)

Cons: Nothing.

Pros: I really enjoyed my stay here. The hotel is well located, quiet, and very convenient for visiting Sultanahmet and nearby attractions. The staff was welcoming and always ready to help. Clean rooms and a pleasant atmosphere. I would gladly stay here again.

Good accommodation!

Pros: Everything was fine, the staff, the conditions and the cleanliness.

Cons: If the space, the room, had been bigger, it would have been excellent. Also, something I didn't like is that, somehow, I don't know how, cigarette smoke reached the stairs up to where we were accommodated.

Pros: The hotel was excellent by all standards, and the reception staff were extremely helpful, polite, and courteous, especially Mr. Farhat and Mr. Aslan. The hotel's location is fantastic and close to all transportation options. It was a pleasant trip, and I recommend the hotel to anyone planning a visit to Istanbul soon.

If you are planning a long stay, spend one night here :)

Pros: We had a wonderful night at a hotel that was worth the price. As someone who is obsessed with hygiene, the cleanliness of the roma and the whiteness of the linens were dazzling. ıf you want to be somewhere you definitely ger your money’s woth, this is definitely the place to go.

Amazing

Pros: Everything at the hotel was amazing; we hope to come back!

10/10 would go back!

Pros: New and clean towels every day, the shampoo, conditioner and shower gel were also refilled every day. The staff was super nice and helpful, they were able to store our luggage before check-in and even after check-out without any additional fee. They were also flexible with check-in, we arrived a few hours before the official check-in interval, but since they had free rooms we were able to check-in. The bed was big and comfortable. They even surprised us with some baklava on our last night! The location is perfect, lots of the tourist attractions are walking distance - along with a lot of great restaurants - and lots of public transportation is nearby.

Cons: The rooms are a bit small, but you can see it in the pictures, they are accurate. The streets are a bit noisy, but you barely hear it with closed windows (and they have AC), so it is not a big deal, we slept well! It was excellent for the price, we would definitely go back to this hotel!

Love Konstantinopolis

Pros: We asked for a quiet room, and they gave us a wonderfully quiet room at the back. I think we were the loudest, but the entrance to the room was impressive. Those unique streets of Constantinople are truly magnificent.

Mara Old City 🤍

Pros: Mr. Ferhat and Mr. Can Feda are truly amazing. We were a little uncomfortable when we arrived late at night. However, they gave us medicine within the hotel's means and even came back with extra medication from the pharmacy. We felt like we were visiting relatives. Thank you so much.