After a lot of research we decided to go with the orient express and it was completely worth it.if sight seeing is the main purpose of the trip stay here.The moment we reached the staff was so friendly and so helpful.Always ready to help.The room was clean and decent size. The bathroom is a tad bit tiny but clean none... More

Orient Express is located on a busy road, very central for many attractions. Do not fear for streetnoise, the building is very well isolated. We had a room on the 6th floor, backside, where building activities take place: no noise at all. The rooms and hotel are very clean. Within 5 minutes you walk to the spice market, Golden Horn... More

We stayed from 6th to 9th May. There are a lot of good things about this hotel and almost not a bad one. Superb location - 5 minutes walk from ferries cruising to all other parts of Istanbul, 5-15 minutes walk to all most important tourism objects. Rooms of course could be bigger. Noise from the street noticed in previous... More

The OE was recommended by friends and we are glad we took their advice. The hotel is very handy to many of the attractions in the old city and there are lots of restaurants in the surrounding streets. The staff are very helpful, no request was too much. They gave us friendly greetings whenever we left and returned, as well... More

Myself and my partner stayed here for four nights, 30 April to 4 May 2013. The hotel is nicely decorated and is positioned just below the major sights of the old city, Sultanhemet. The welcome is friendly with Lori providing helpful advice and tips, maps and a free welcome drink. And you will receive the same courtesey every time you... More

We stayed for 11 days, and by the end it had begun to feel like home. Reception was friendly and efficient, and when the receptionist offered us an appointment with Loreta, who would give us some tips for getting around, we almost declined, because we felt sure she would just be selling excursions or "special deals". On the contrary, she... More

Having stayed at Orient-Express a few years ago, I must admit that the first impression is always better. Nothing much has changed since then, but this time the rooms looked even smaller than before and the street noise was much less bearable (2nd floor, street view). Nevertheless, all the minor issues are balanced out by the friendliness and helpfulness of... More

Having booked this hotel, I emailed to arrange pick up from Ataturk Airport at a cost of 25 Euros, after some confusion and a quick call to the hotel, we were on our way. The hotel is situated on Hüdaverdigar Caddesi which is close to The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, The Underground Cisterns, St Sophia Museum and The Grand &... More

A very friendly hotel in a great location for public transport, visiting major tourist areas, and restaurants. I would recommend a room at the rear of the hotel if you are a light sleeper, as the street is busy to late at night and early morning. Cheers Jon