Ararat Hotel

Location was excellent, from my window I could see the Blue mosque. I could walk to the mosques and sultanamed's area. Restaurant at the top was very good with excellent views and service. The manager Mohamed, he was very helpful since the firs time. We did lost a cell phone in our cab, he did everything to get our cellphone back. In the following days of our stay he gave us a lots of useful tips to get around Istanbul. We didn't like the hotel, we only stay there because Mohamed and the lady working at breakfast make us feel at home.

The rooms were very tiny, and they have humidity problems, also bathrooms have some mold on them. Seems to be and old building and the owner doesn't want to spent too much on it. It's sad because I think this hotel even is small and old, it has a lot of potential, it is very well located and it has some amazing views. And in top of that they have a very good manager that seems to like and love what he does.

It is my 6th visit to Istanbul but I consider my stay in Ararat hotel is the best one and will be my Istanbul hotel destination going forward. Location was perfect and SultanAhmet is my favorite Area, the hotel is extremely close to the Blue mosque and the T1 tram as well I have a very close view for the mosque from my room window. Breakfast is delicious and enough to start the day, it was a plat prepared by the lady in the hotel with very nice selection and combination in addition to fresh omlet & French fries daily & of course turkish çay, with the blue mosque view. Room was very clean and spacious, with free upgrade. There is a roof terrace with very nice restaurant and view for both bosphorus and Blue mosque, and 10% discount for the hotel residents. We really enjoyed and loved our stay sooo much. Special thanks to Mohamed for his help and support especially in our airport transfer, free upgrade for the room and the early check in as well.

Everything was perfect and we enjoyed our stay so much

Property was in a perfect location , everything was walking distance , rooms were a little small than expected but that wasn’t a big deal . Mohammed made us very comfortable , helpful & responded to any msgs I had sent him within minutes . Dilnaz is a very sweet lady even when she had problems communicating she served breakfast exceptionally every morning . She cleaned our room leaving clean towels everyday . Brilliant stay we had . Lovely view of the blue mosque right outside our bedroom window , busy road infront of the hotel which actually didn’t bother any of us at all , we found it very lively & entertaining .

The only downfall is the stairs carpets , they could do with a change but otherwise nothing negative to say

The location is just awesome. You can't get any closer to the blue mosque than Ararat! The beds were nice and comfortable. The front desk manager, Mohammed, was kind to help us with baggage, laundry, etc. The location will overshadow any shortcomings!!!

Sense of hospitality was missing, Supersmall and compact rooms and bathrooms, Super limited breakfast options. If you ask the lady anything at breakfast, the answer will be "no" 😀. In the double room, apart from bed, may be a couple of feet on all three sides. They insist on turning AC on. However, if we do that, coming back from a tiring hot day, the AC will take an hour to cool.

First impression. Absolutely welcoming from the Hotel Manager Mohammad. I made the booking, was thinking about airport transfer, and Mohammad messaged me asking if I needed this. He arranged it and made our arrival smooth and stress-free. We arrived late at night but were still able to check-in. Location was fantastic. Right behind The Blue Mosque, next to the SultanAhmet. Loads of nice eateries around us, including the hotel's own roof terrace restaurant. The views from the roof terrace are fantastic. Sea one side, the Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque on the other. Breakfast was nice, served daily to each individual (there were seven of us) by a lovely lady, whose attention to each person's needs was meticulous. There are small grocery/convenience stores in the immediate vicinity. Money exchange 2 mins walk away. A bazaar for all your souvenirs right in front of the hotel and the sellers were not pushy at all. Tram just 5mins walk away across the square. Overall a great stay, mainly because of Mohammad who looked after us well, and ensured we weren't overpaying for things and the lovely traditional breakfast in a cosy setting with views of the Blue Mosque. The location just could not be better. We've already decided to return next year and our stay will definitely be here.

We liked the rooms, but because the building is old and so central, space was at a premium. Even then there was adequate space. Some of the fitments need replacing possibly and maybe it's time for refurbishment all round, but it was still a very comfortable stay. Comfortable beds and pillows. Sheets and towels changed daily, rooms cleaned daily. There was smell of damp in some areas, but as I said, it's an old building and these things are to be expected.

Small cozy hotel with the perfect location and a beautiful view of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Mohammed was service minded and attentive and gave good advice and guidance for our journey in the city. The breakfast was appropriately portioned and was served by a sweet lady (who was also in charge of the cleaning), she spoiled my children with treats every morning ❤️ Every day the room was cleaned and we got new towels and disposable slippers. My 7-year-old daughter says that her bed was very comfortable and my 9-year-old daughter was very fond on the view from the hotelroom. Already on the way home in the plane, we missed the breakfast experience with the nice view. We would like to stay there on another trip to Istanbul.

The bathroom needed a new shower head, the toilet bowl was low (or else, I'm a tall woman 😂) Unfortunately, there was a small sewer problem, but it was minimized by venting.

The hotel was very good located just in the middle of sultan Ahmet Park, 5 min from the main sightseeing, the restaurants, and the shops . The rooms were cleaned everyday. The windows of our rooms were opening to the Blue Mosque and this was so great. The owner of the Hotel Mohammed is a very nice and helpful person. I was in contact with Mohammed even before arriving to the hotel and he was with a great support for me. We lost one of our luggage in the airport and he helped us to call the airline and find out how to solve the issue. The lady serving the breakfast is very friendly with a big smile for everyday. Thank you all the Ararat Staff :-) !!!

There was a bad smell in the toilet ( I guess a bad ventilation system). Also the TV channels were not all working (but we did not have time to watch TV, so this did not affect our stay. The breakfast was very basic (I had my mother with me and she was not able to find anything to eat!).

The hotel has a perfect location in the historic center with a lovely view of Blue Mosque. In walking distance to main attractions such as The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Top Capi palace, Yerebatan Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Gulhane Park ect., and to a Tram station and the subway. There is a parking right in front of the hotel. There's a rooftop terrace and restaurant also, serving very delicious food. The rooms were very clean. The staff are very polite and professional. Special thanks to Mohammad (the hotel manager) for all his assistance! We were in contact with him even before arriving at the hotel, and he helped us to check in very early in the morning because we were with sleeping toddler in the car. :) Thanks to his advices we had unforgettable experience in Istanbul. I would definitely stay here again.

Very good localization, very friendly staff- nice and helpfull people, good English knowledge and comunication. Nice terrace and restaurant on the last floor, with a nice view, and wine, / it is not a common thing/. Good point for exploring Old Town in Stambuł, walking dostanie to many acractive areas. It is necessairy to take in account a trafic jam in this area, while ones needs a taxi /it is not a disadvantage, but worth to remmember/. Many restaurants, bazzars and shops in a neighbeehood. I onestly reccomend this place.

Bathrooms need renovation.

Very close proximity to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Staff Mohammed was very helpful, and we appreciate the upgrade to the Blue Mosque view room very much. We also appreciate the arrangement for private transfer to the airport for a reasonable price during our return after we have been scammed by the airport VIP taxi during our arrival. Also staff Nayla was very sweet to our daughter during breakfast.

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