Ahmet Efendi Evi

This lovely, cozy hotel is located in the old town within an easy walk to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. There are plenty of restaurants and coffee shops nearby. The ocean is just a few blocks away. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. The proprietor, Youness, is friendly and welcoming. He was flexible with our checkout time which we greatly appreciated. The breakfast was delicious! There were olives, cheese, bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, cereal, and eggs. In addition, each day had one or two extra dishes such as an eggplant stew or potatoes. The women who prepare breakfast are friendly and accommodating. They are used to using Google translate if you have questions.

Small comfortable rooms. Perfect for my son and I.

Proximity of touristic area but in a quiet place Lovely and helpful people

Very nice owner, great accommodation and beautiful places around

Our stay at this house was truly unforgettable. The home itself was clean, comfortable, and perfectly located, but what made the experience exceptional was the host. She wasn't just an owner she was the best guide we could have asked for and one of those rare people you feel lucky to meet in life. From the moment we arrived, she made us feel welcome and went above and beyond to help us discover the real Istanbul not just the tourist spots, but hidden gems, local restaurants, and cultural insights you’d never find on your own. Her kindness, knowledge, and generosity turned our trip into something truly special. Highly recommend this place if you want to feel at home and experience the city with someone who genuinely cares about your experience. Thank you again for everything!

The location is great, close to everything and very safe. The owner is a wonderful person very helpful, she gave us great advice about places to visit and local restaurants.

Friday staff. And very helpful. Location is amazing.

Host is so lovely! She made us feel right at home, provided great recommendations, and was very attentive. Hotel was very cute and breakfast was delicious.

Great breakfast, location and helpful friendly host.

Excellent location Quiet Small family run

This is a small hotel, run by family members. The hosts were very friendly and gave very useful advise about using public transport including the ferries in Istanbul. There are no breakfast facilities, but we were directed to a municipal restaurant in the neighbourhood, which has very decent prices for this part of Istanbul and serves breakfast till 12.00, diners as well. The hotel has a modest price for this part of Istanbul and is very close to the historical centre.

Very nice place, perfect location. The owner is the sweetest person.

The hosts are realy great! They welcomed us very warm, treated us with tea, a bottle of wine, nuts, and bureks. Smiling, very helpful and very nice people! Felt like home! Apart of them, the location is perfect, the room was comfortable, the loby was excelent for evening glass of wine and talks with our friends.

Clean and comfortable. A very kind and helpfull owner!

Perfect location for visiting historic areas

This is our second time staying at this hotel and it definitely won't be our last. Great host, great location, cozy and comfortable place for families and friends.

Our host Youness warm welcome and his valuable tips for restaurants. Location in a quiet neighbourhood and still close to the main attractions, parking spot.