Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel)

Great. Loved Istanbul

Pros: Location Excellent Breakfast variety with superb views Excellent staff Lift

Cons: Great size room, but a little bit of TLC needed. But it’s not a 5 star hotel

Pros: In the heart of old Istanbul centre, with a wonderful view from the window of the breakfast room. It was a truly pleasant stay.

Cons: The hinges to our bathroom door needs a bit of oiling.

Memorable stay at Lapis Inn. Perfect location , fantastic view from the terrace and lovely staffs. Could not ask for mor

Pros: Clean and comfortable but the location is why you stay here. Tram 2 minutes away, restaurants and public park between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque just right in front of your hotel.

Cons: There is no view from our room as there is a wall facing us. But that is totally understandable for an area that are close to historical place.

Great option

Pros: Very central location, with tram station about 3 minutes walk. Basic but fresh and well cooked breakfast with a wonderful view from rooftop. Comfortable bed and clean room. Highly recommended!

Pros: This was a great stay. All staff members were very friendly and they did everything to make my stay very comfortable. I arrived before the official check-in time and they did not only allow an early check in but also gave me a room upgrade. The breakfast on the roof-top terrace was amazing with the view and the choice of food offered was nice. I also booked a Hamam visit with them and this was also a great experience, very personal and friendly. It is a small, very clean hamam.

Cons: There is nothing to dislike. It is maybe just worth mentioning that taxis cannot drive directly to the hotel and one has to walk a few meters. Best to book the airport transfer with the hotel as they will then help you with your luggage when you arrive. They anyway help you with everything!

A great hotel tucked away opposit Hagia Sophia hotel.

Pros: Walking distance to the mosques in Sultanhamet. Restaurants on doorstep. Restaurant served in rooftop with stunning views of mosque and beyond. Good breakfast selection.

Cons: No views from the bedroom. Usually a wall.

Pros: Location location Central to old city Easy tram access 20 min to boats/cruises Plenty of restaurants on doorstep Supermarkets 5 min walk

Pros: The location is perfect. View from roof terrace in the evening lovely.

Pros: It was in a great location and had all the necessary amenities. Bed was comfortable and staff is helplul. Would highly recommend.

Cons: Room was a little small but enough for us as we were out most of the time. There is no negative points.

10 stars for Mustafa and the terrace view

Pros: 10 stars mainly because of the extremely friendly and helpful concierge by the name of Mustafa. He gladly gave historic lessons of Istanbul from the roof terrace with the most astonishing view over the city. He went out of his way to help with luggage upon checkin and checkout, at breakfast and wherever he could really. The hotel in itself was pretty basic, and the breakfast the same. But 10/10 for Mustafa and for the rooftop terrace view.

Cons: Bed linen had some stains and the terrace terribly under-utilised as you can't get serving there during the day.