Valide Sultan Konagi

The location of the hotel is really great. It should be the closest hotel to Hagia Sophia. There is a temporary parking lot at the door which is also the closest parking lot to the cathedral. Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Obelisk, Basilica Cistern, and the Old Royal Palace are all within a few minutes' walk. It is also very close to the bustling commercial street, light rail station and Grand Bazaar. It is only a ten-minute walk to the cruise terminal. Minutes away from countless restaurants and shops. We stayed for three days, walked around various attractions in the old town, and took the light rail to Galata Tower in the new town. The exterior of the hotel is a small red building with a beautiful small yard. The lobby is small and elegant, and there is a small elevator, which saves you the trouble of carrying luggage upstairs. The fourth floor is a beautiful restaurant with a 270-degree view. The sunrise is right in front of you, and the Sophia Church and the Blue Mosque are just around the corner, shining in the morning light. In the early morning when there are no tourists yet, whether viewed from a distance or up close, those ancient historical buildings show incomparable solemnity and beauty. There are not many types of breakfast, but it is exquisite, has everything you need and tastes delicious. Of course there are disadvantages. Due to the limited size of the hotel, the rooms are very small. There is no free bottled water in the room, and there is no kettle (after checking out, I asked the front desk guy and I learned that if you need to boil water, you can ask the front desk for a kettle). The facilities are also relatively old, but the hygiene is up to standard. For such a hotel with an excellent location and a quiet location, the price is certainly not cheap. It all depends on your requirements for cost-effectiveness! All in all, it is a highly recommended hotel in Istanbul's old town.

The boss is very enthusiastic and the hotel is very unique