First of all, Ali is a very friendly and thoughtful host. One of the best turkish staff we ever had during our stay in Istanbul. He can get you everything you need and really do his best for you to fell comfortable. Hotel is located near one of the most popular tourist route with a lot of mosques and other iconic landmarks of Istanbul. The public transport stations though not really located close to hotel (about 10 minutes to tram, and 20 minutes to metro), but while on the way to them you can enjoy wonderfull views on Istanbul attractions. In the hotel we had everything we really needed: free drinking water, coffee and tea (again thanks to Ali for unlimited supply of these), clean towels, good washroom, comfortable bed and pillows. Ali helped us to wash our clothes (he actually did it by himself) and brought an iron when we needed it.

The room is a little smaller that we thought from the fotos, but it is still cozy. There isn't any closet and bedside tables aren't too roomy. So most of the time our room were just littered with our clothes and other stuff. Some kind of shelves on walls would be nice. The walls between rooms are thin. We lived with neighbors who had a baby, and when he cried, we heard it as if he were in our room. But we were so tired from walking all around Istanbul, so we slept like the dead and the baby didn't bother us much.

When you want a host...Ali is the one. He made your staying there such a pleasure, helps you with tours, advices, arrange discount on everything, teach you about safety and local tricks, arrange tickets,...etc. Lovely rooms with all necesary, but as I sad he makes you feel that staying there you are not a guest, but a part of them. Clean of course. Locations, no comment... everything on your hand. Center (biggest mosques-square) are one cigarete far. He made that Hotel a nest of good vibrations and harmony and he is aveable for you 24/7 (prompt response). If there is a booking reward, his hotel should get it. For a normal price you get more then...!

Had to leave...

Everything was excellent. Great location and rooms exactly as advertised. It’s only a few minutes to the blue mosque and there are actually some decent restaurants close by which is not the case with a lot of sultanahmet, lots of tourist traps in the area. Ali our host was super helpful and kind and really made our stay better. I doubt you can do better than this place for a base to explore Istanbul.

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READ THIS REVIEW! Turna Pansiyon was really great! The first thing we noticed was how spotlessly clean it was! The budget doubles were small, but the superior triple was quite large. It was really nice to have two budget doubles next to a superior triple because our entire family could be in the same hallway which made getting ready in the morning and organizing the day so much easier. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating! We had two electric wheelchairs which they were constantly helping us bring out to the street for the day and then store for the evening. The beds were very comfortable, and the air conditioners worked great. The showers had very hot water and great water pressure. Location was actually fantastic, and there are lots of delicious, affordable restaurants nearby. Great value!!!

Wish the duvet on the king bed was a bit larger.

Everything was great. The room was extremely clean and nicely decorated. The bed was comfy. It had all the necessary facilities too. The host went above and beyond with his service, helping us park our car safely, offering us a less noisy room with a window facing our car, water, suggestions for reasonably-priced restaurants, and 24/24 support. He even offered us a sweet treat at the end of our stay, which was very kind. We felt welcomed and safe. Will definitely book again if we come to Istanbul.

The location (walkable distance to many attractions, Blue Mosque, Santa Sofia Mosque and others), near to nice restaurants with affordable prices, the area it’s quiet but above all Ali and his family, who assisted us for the whole trip, giving us advice about where to eat, what to visit, providing everything we needed for the room, arranging for us a taxi to the airport for a really good price and he even giving a small gift to go back home. They were extremely attentive and nice.

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We had a great experience at Turna. The rooms are a very good value, simple and clean and exactly what we needed for our stay in Istanbul. The manager Ali was amazingly helpful and made sure we had everything we needed during our stay, including recommendations in the local area, getting us a fair price on a taxi, and even some treats during our stay and a care package when we left. These were all great touches that we appreciated.

The beds were a bit firm for our taste, but of course everyone has their own preference on bed firmness.

Very kind and helpful host, and he offered us a room upgrade at check in… thank you! Location was good to explore the key sites of the old town.

Some noise could be heard from both the corridor and street. It was a quiet street from traffic but there was some noise from restaurants until late night. We could also hear other guests talking in the corridor and unlocking their door when they came back (it echoes).

There are two special things, first the perfect location (just near the most iconic spots and so near Sultanahmet station), and second, and probably the most important, Ali! He is the most welcoming and friendly host. He really makes you feel like an important guest, even a part of his family. I will recommend any one that is a practical traveller, with location and excellent assistance and service in mind to book Turna Hotel!

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On arrival, we thought the room was a little small, but it was adequate. Any reservations we had were outweighed by the amazing location close to all the big sites in Sultanahmet and the grand bazaar and the T1 tram. It’s a family run business, and our English speaking host, Ali, the son was fantastic…. Super friendly, accommodating, gave us some affordable restaurant options. He did some nice extras for us. It’s a modest hotel, but it is very clean, and we would definitely stay here again.

The towels are probably air dried so they are very scratchy.