I recently had the pleasure of staying at Nena Hotel and it was truly a delightful experience. The location alone is worth mentioning, as it provided easy access to many of the city's iconic landmarks. The breakfast was good with a lot of fruits included. Also we were very pleased with the staff which ensured that our needs were met and that we felt welcome throughout our stay. The service provided by the receptionist Gokhan was exceptional, his hospitality and attentiveness being evident since the moment we stepped in. The hotel’s room are not big, but are very clean. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Istanbul, and I'm already looking forward to my next stay.

Staying at Hotel Nena was an amazing experience. I have been more than 10 times in Istanbul, but I can honestly say this was the best hotel i've stayed in. Starting with the perfect location, just 1 minute walking to Sultanahmet and ending with the fact that the hotel is incredibly clean. Our room was cleaned every day, the towels changed, even though we didn't ask. Amenities and water supply was filled as well every day. So a big thank you to the cleaning staff. Also to the guys at the reception who always greeted us with a smile and made us feel really welcome. The breakfast was really good in our opinion, with many options every day. The beds and pillows were comfortable, so we could rest after the days of exploring wonderful Istanbul. Thank you again, Hotel Nena!

The best thing about this hotel is it's view of The Bosphorus, Hagia Sofia and The Blue Mosque. Ask for Room 501. The location is very close to all the famous sites in the Old Quarter and the tram so it is easy to get around. The breakfast is more than adequate and the room and bathroom is very comfortable. Highly recommended.

I travel a lot, and this hotel was truly one of the best I've experienced! It was my first time in Istanbul, and thanks to this hotel and its amazing staff, my visit was absolutely incredible! The hotel's location is perfect, offering everything you need within reach. There are charming spots with picturesque views for breakfast, dinner, or simply taking photos. You can easily visit the Grand Bazaar, the hamam, and the Blue Mosque on foot, and the tram station is less than a 5-minute walk away. Upon entering, you're greeted by a beautifully elegant hotel lobby and the friendliest staff at the reception that you could ever hope to meet. The room was impeccably clean, had a refreshing scent, and was clearly recently renovated. The view from my room was absolutely stunning! I particularly appreciated the gesture of providing a large bottle of water daily. It's a small touch, but it shows their concern for the well-being of their guests, ensuring they stay hydrated. It was a thoughtful touch. As a light sleeper, I can confidently say that the room was remarkably quiet, allowing me to sleep soundly throughout my stay. Now, the breakfast was a true delight. They offered a wide variety of Turkish cheeses, an assortment of jams, cakes, biscuits, dips, and more. It was a breakfast dream come true! However, I've saved the best for last. While you can find hotels with great rooms and views, what truly made my stay exceptional was the hotel staff. They went above and beyond to assist me, especially since it was my first time in Istanbul. They provided invaluable recommendations, guided me on getting around the city, and showed exceptional hospitality. Their warmth and welcoming nature made me feel like I was at home. To top it off, they even celebrated my birthday, which moved me to tears and left me with a heartwarming feeling I will never forget. Gokhan, Aykut, Kenan, and Mehmet were the epitome of exceptional hotel staff.

A very nice hotel. The room was great. The staff were friendly and helpful. The only downside was at the end when they called a taxi ‘they trust’ to bring me to the airport. They assured me that the cost would only be what was on the meter but as soon as we left I saw the meter wasn’t on. When I asked about it, the driver kept pretending that he didn’t understand me and told me the price would be only €50.00. I knew something was really wrong so I texted the hotel who contacted the taxi station and they called the driver, telling him to turn on the meter. Then a few kilometres before the airport he turned it off again! I was so annoyed! And then had to pay him 1650 lira as he insisted that it was 1500 plus his commission. Obviously this isn’t the hotels fault but hopefully by writing this, they will get more strict about the taxi companies they use / recommend for their guests.

The dishonest taxi company they use.

The location was so central everything is literally 5 mins aways. All the staff was so amazing so friendly, i had 2 months old baby and they was so helping to wards us, help us with pram and bags. Special thanks to Aziz for booking a day tour and night cruise for us. It was worth it. I don’t remember the name of other staff member but they was amazing too always greet us with big smile and happy to help with anything.

Breakfast was 5/10 , could have more option for hot food such as fried egg omelette and some more hot food items.

The location was good, close enough to walk to some of the most famous sights in Istanbul, which if pressed for time, might make up for the price. The breakfast was acceptable (albeit with limited fruit and vegetable options).

The hotel was okay but it felt a bit too expensive for what it was. We were not expecting a huge room, but it still felt smaller than in the pictures (and no view). ALso, the location. It was soo close to everything popular, that taxis would often want to scam you or cancel trips if you did not accept their quadrupled fees.

Modern and tastefully decorated hotel. Excellent location, within walking distance to all major attractions: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome. Very close to public transportation. But what really sets this hotel apart is its warm, welcoming and courteous Staff. From the employees in the Reception area, Gotham, Aziz, Can, Mehmet and Aykut. To the people in charge of breakfast, Saliha the chef, Fatma, Erkan, and Ilkan (breakfast was delicious and plentiful, by the way.) And last but not least, Sevcihan, who gave us a spotless room to return to each of the seven days we spent here. All of them in general were very helpful, gave us excellent suggestions, and made us feel looked after. In the best tradition of world class hoteliers. Kudos!!

More storage space in the room

Newly rebuild property in the old town, few minutes straight walk from the historic part and conveniently close to public transport stops for both of the airports. Very easy to find, signage is visible right off the main street with a tram line. Kudos to the architect and interior designers team: whole property had been modelled in a sober Nordic/European style (no gilded kitsch so usual for the region). Price offer (= low season) was simply unbeatable, which was probably an aberration, so don’t count on that. What will likely stay is the team at the reception - who all were very helpful, sincerely friendly and even endeavoured to show me what’s around. Top marks, keep on the great job.

All good, though my room was a bit UK-size. in my case that isn’t a problem, and the property has large rooms on offer, too. Just keep that in mind.

The location is excellent. The staff are friendly, helpful and super nice. The water pressure and temperature control was awesome. The breakfast was also superb...

No car parking. Although, I asked for a room with a nice view and they responded to me politically through email, what I got at the end of the day was a room at the second floor with a miserable view of ACs and back view of other buildings.