I had an absolutely fantastic stay at the hotel, largely thanks to the incredible staff. They were not only friendly but also exceptionally warm, attentive, and eager to assist with any request. Efe, Rejib, and possibly Ahmed (though I may have forgotten the exact name) stood out as some of the kindest and most approachable individuals I’ve encountered. They were always smiling, ready to help, and went above and beyond to ensure that guests felt welcome and well taken care of. The hotel itself was spotless, and the location was ideal for sightseeing, with iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque just a short distance away. For shopping, I highly recommend exploring Eminonu instead of the Grand Bazaar. It's much cheaper for buying gifts, food, and all kinds of items you might want to take home from your trip. Everything here is affordable, making it a great spot for those looking to pick up souvenirs. The Bosphorus tour was also easily arranged for a very reasonable 20 euros through the hotel staff. For those booking a room, I’d recommend reviewing the room photos beforehand, as I found my room to be a bit smaller than expected, though this was a minor detail. Overall, the warmth and professionalism of the staff made my stay unforgettable!

The room at the top floor was lovely, the view from the terrace where we has breakfast was served was fantastic. The best bit about the hotel was the location, you can walk everywhere. Also the staff was very helpful, our flight was delayed by 2.5 hours and we worried whether the reception will be open during the night. Arrived at the hotel at 2am and as soon as we got to the hotel door, the receptionist opened the door for us as they were waiting for us to arrive which was really lovely.

The noise during the night, bring ear plugs and you will be fine.

Oh! The most amazing thing about this little bed and breakfast hotel was the view from the roof-top-terrace where breakfast was served. It's gorgeous. you have a full view of the Marmara Sea and parts of the old city. The breakfast was a continental breakfast.

No good options for American-styled breakfast. The room was comfy, but the building seems to be tilted so the floor in the room was noticeably not level (maybe 2-5 degrees). The view from the 3rd floor room was a bit grimy but it gave a nice feel of being a part of the old-city.

Personal is one of the best I saw in recreation sector: very helpful, didn't tried to push some paid stuff. Breakfast is great as well - full covered rooftop with small Swedish table - but more then enough to get you going in Istanbul. I'd recommend to try backed rolls with cheese The view here great as well The location is great - it is in ~10 minutes from Hagia Sofia and T1 tram stop We were staying at Family 1 room (whole apartment). 2 bedrooms, living area and small kitchen - everything where great I'd stay here for another time if I'd need to be in this area ;) P.s. - photo attached was took from roof at breakfast

Rooms need a bit more complex cleaning between guests in hard-to-reach areas like under the bed For some people it will be difficult to get on floor - the access is through quite narrow spin stairs And location is in downhill - so if you need to get somewhere you'll need to climb for some time. So, bottom line: This place is perfect if you are ready for small physical activity and prefer to use public transportation like us

Location of the hotel is in the centre,near Hagia Sofia,Blue Mosque,Basilica Cistern and Topkapi.It is possible to park your car at the hotel but you must leave the key to the reception.Very good breakfast and the lady who prepares it is very kind.

Cleanliness is not the strong point, but towels are changed every day. The apartment i stayed in needs urgent repairs and is very old.

Breakfast 10/10 great Room size, view, comfort all great Friendly service and helpful reception: aircon advice, looked after baggage, ..

some maintenance issues in room: LH bedside lamp not working; basin drain a little blocked, drains slowly Aircon: once left on while away the room was cool on return No tea/coffee in room, although this is not important for me Booking.com thinks I'm from Portugal, while I'm actually from New Zealand

The location is excellent. You are very close to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi palace and the Blue Mosque. When you want to explore other areas of Istanbul such as Besiktas or Beyoglu you can simply use public transport (tram) or a taxi via uber, taxi will cost you approximently 5€ (200 TL).

Breakfast could have a little more variation in the food options.

We were in a 2 bedroom apartment which had plenty of space for 3 people. The location was fantastic close to everything. Staff were friendly and helpful. Free parking available on a lot next to the hotel. Washing machine and drying rack very useful.

There was black mold on the ceiling above the shower. Stairs up to the rooftop breakfast room were challenging and people were smoking in this confined space.

I had an amazing experience staying at the Spinel Hotel in Istanbul. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the hotel itself was clean and comfortable. The location was also perfect, with easy access to popular attractions and delicious restaurants. Walking to historical places like Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace could take 5-10 mins from the hotel. I highly recommend the Spinel Hotel for anyone visiting Istanbul!

We enjoyed everything! The location of the hotel is perfect . It takes 5 minutes to reach the central park Sultanahmet with all its sightseengs. It takes 5 minutes to reach Bosfor also. The reseptionists, 3 guys, are very hospitable and helpful. The breakfast is delicious, especially cheese😊.. There is everything you need to spend good time and feel comfortable. We took two tours from resrptioninsts. Really enjoyed them 👍