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Hotel Spectra

3.5 of 5
Sehit Mehmet Pasa Yokusu No. 2 | Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
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Hotel Spectra
Ranked #173 of 757 hotels in Istanbul
4.0 of 5 stars 287 Reviews
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What travellers say
  • Blue mosque(45)
  • Very clean(13)
  • Breakfast room(13)
  • Grand Bazaar(9)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
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Muscat, Masqat, Oman
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The staffs are friendly and helpful. This becomes the very important key of the hotel as the facilities in this hotel is sub standard. Highly recommend this hotel only if you are travelling without children. Children required more space for movement. There is no electric jug in the room for making hot water for milk however you can get hot... More

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Ottawa, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Wow! What a great place to stay. It's right by the Hippodrome and walking distance to so many sites, restaurants and shops - not to mention the tram, which made getting around the city really easy and inexpensive. The staff were exceptional. Friendly, helpful, etc. When my Mom and I went away for an evening, they invited my Dad (who... More

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Tinley Park
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16 reviews 16 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The best part about the place was the staff, particularly Cem, and Onur, they made my stay unforgettable! Its location is great, a short walk to most of the major attractions and public transport. The breakfast was great and convenient. The call for prayer was a little startling the first morning, so be prepared because it is loud! The complimentary... More

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London, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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Unfortunately we were very disappointed when we checked in to Spectra, especially after reading the endless high reviews. The lobby was undergoing renovations and looked like it was mess. The room we initially checked into was on the first floor had a tiny window that allowed no light into the room. We requested another room and were moved to the... More

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Brewster, MA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I have travelled to many exotic places around the world and never inclined to write a review but Hotel Spectra is quite deserving of one. My son and I visited for 9 days in March and just returned from Istanbul. Hotel is in a superbly convenient location, safe for visiting all the major sites such as The Blue Mosque, bear... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

The Hotel Spectra has some positive and some negative aspects. I'll start with the positive: if you want to be in Old Sultanahmet then the location is superb. You are certainly close to the Blue Mosque. The proximity to the sites of Old Sultanahmet is the primary reason I stayed here. However, if I were planning the trip again I... More

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Japan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

This hotel is in the best location. You can walk to most of the historical sites as well as to the tram. There are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The staff was fantastic and the view from the rooftop breakfast room is perfect. The only problem is that the rooms are small. More

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adelaide
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was our third visit to hotel Spectra and we are still happy with our choice of hotel. it is incredibly close to all the sights and to have such a stunning panorama from the breakfast room window is priceless. The food and choices of food is excellent and we found all the staff exceptionally helpful even when in exasperation... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

This was our first visit to Istanbul and for the price and location we couldn't have picked a better Hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful nothing is too much trouble. As mentioned in previous reviews this is not a five star Hotel but the rooms are clean and warm the breakfast buffet excellent and the views from the breakfast... More

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Portland, Oregon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Tried to pick a hotel online as this was our first time visiting Istanbul! Very happy with our choice based on the other reviews! The staff is knowledgeable and outmost friendly. The room was nice, with great bed linen and very clean! The hotel location is perfect for "tourist" 30 secs walk to the blue mosque... In the middle of... More

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  • Spectra Hotel Istanbul
Address: Sehit Mehmet Pasa Yokusu No. 2 | Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
Price range (per night):* 94 AUD - 250 AUD

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