Best hotels in Istanbul Sultanahmet and Sirkeci area — recommendations from travelers
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 25 days ago
TL;DR
Hotel Alp Guesthouse and Sogut Hotel Old City are solid picks in the Old City area. Glamour Sirkeci is convenient but noisy. Avoid The Camelot despite its ratings — reported bed bug issues.
What the community said
Sogut Hotel Old City is worth searching in the Old City district, which generally has many decent options. However, The Camelot hotel — despite a surprisingly high rating online — had a bed bug problem reported by a guest who left after just one night. Book with caution.
25 days ago Sogut Hotel Old City / The Camelot (avoid)
The Taksim area can be inconvenient due to frequent street closures and unpredictable situations. If staying there, it's worth having a backup accommodation option in mind.
25 days ago Taksim district
Hotel Alp Guesthouse in Sultanahmet is a reliable choice just a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia — guests have returned there twice, which speaks to consistent quality. Glamour Sirkeci is also decent with better transport links, but the surrounding area is quite noisy.
25 days ago Hotel Alp Guesthouse, Sultanahmet / Glamour Sirkeci