The positive first: The location was great -- a 3 minute walk to the Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque area. The negatives: First impression: As I walked in, there was a fish and seafood stand right outside the entrance of this establishment. Not every one is a fan of the smell of raw fish!! At the counter, I was greeted... More

Our stay at Alaturka met our expectations. It was a large room with a nice view of the street scene below and a partial view of the Mosques. It had a tough act to follow since this was our first hotel after a magical 2 night in a Cappadocia cave hotel. The Alaturka's location was great for walking to all... More

Having read other reviews of the Alaturka on Trip Advisor, I made a reservation online and they were quick with a response. I emailed a day later and asked for a pickup at the airport which they arranged with no problems. We stayed there for 6 nights at the b eginning of our three weeks in Turkey, and then another... More

We stayed here for 4 nights and could not have been happier. The hotel had a driver to pick us up at the airport even though our flight was late and we did not arrive until 12:30am. The hotel is in a great location...5 minute walk to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia and other attractions. The front desk guys are... More

My friends and I came to Istanbul for a quite long weekend and we lived in a big room for 4 people. I shoud say that I liked everything: a spacious 2-room apartment, very friendly and helpful staff always ready to help, great location (5 min walk to Aya Sofia), cosy and picturesque surroundings, 2 min walk to a taxi... More

Nice small hotel with an excellent staff. Specially the reception staff is very kind and helpfull. Excellent client orientation!!! Large bedroom 36 mtr and free WIFI. The restaurant is average but there are a lot of cosy ( sheap) restaurants just around the corner. The breackfast is OK . We will come back again.

Tried this restuarant after being persuaded by the guy at the entrance who told a good story , but all lies . The food is poor , the view is average and the prices high . There are far better restaurants in Istanbul for food and views . If you are looking for a rooftop experience then book ahead at... More

Very nice location, affordable price, lovely top roof restaurant with sea view plus sea view at the rooms! Staff are very friendly and cooperative. Never hesitate to help. I will definitely come back to Alaturka. Sima

Have not stayed at hotel, but tried the restaurant twice. Somewhat puzzled what happened to the negative reviewers. The food was great and the wine excellent. The service impeccable. Of course it is expensive, with that view, what do you expect? But the view and the food give excellent value for money. First time we drank wine and had a... More