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Kaftan Hotel

Mimarmehmetaga Caddesi, Amiral Tafdil Sok No:45, Istanbul 34410, Turkey (Old City)
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Kaftan Hotel
Ranked #421 of 815 hotels in Istanbul
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Stockholm, Sweden
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

This hotel had a great location, low price and helpful staff. Perhaps it was a bit worn down but it was clean, so I have no issues with that. The walls were pretty thin however, a minaret was very close and made some noise but if you don't mind that I would recommend this hotel.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

If this is your first time in Istanbul and you plan on sightseeing-Kaftan Hotel is a nice choice. It is literally 5 minutes walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The hotel is located on beautiful small street and is also close to the sea. There are loads of terraces and nice restaurants around. For those who are taken aback... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

his Hotel is maybe the worst in Europe. PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COSTS! We payed in advance and arrived after a long trip, wanting to relax. However, when we got to the room the windows were all open and it was very cold. This, we could deal with. However, when we saw the state of the room we were truly... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012

Good touristclass hotel located in the middle of Touristic Istanbul. Book your transfers in Istanbul through the web(shuttles) or you can find providers in the arrival hall of IST airport- that will save you time and money. Allthough "boutique" hotel is a word used to indicate something extra- in Istanbul its just to indicate that the hotel is small. And... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

Breakfast terrace on top of the building with a wonderful view. Great location in the Old City in the Sultanahmet Area. WARNING: Be prepared .. TO WAIT UP TO 1 HOUR! ...at the airport to be picked up by the hotels Airport-Transfer Service. We rang in advance and were promised to be picked up at arrival, but had to wait... More

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Scotland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2012

I chose this hotel because of the positive reviews it had been given, I also liked the look of it. I was very disappointed. The room was tiny and very claustrophobic, there were three large holes in the wall and the shower was surrounded by black mould which caused a massive flood when I used it, the water was at... More

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Ricany, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

The best thing about this hotel is its location. The walking distance to the Sultanahmet square with all the places of interest and the tram station is around 5 minutes. You can find a lot of restaurants and gift shops just right behind the corner. Despite of that, the hotel is situated in the end of a narrow street so... More

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Beirut, Lebanon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

Have stayed here twice and both times have enjoyed the great staff, clean rooms and above all the proximity to the jewels of Istanbul. Most things are a pleasant walk away: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Cistern Basilica, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace... loads of restaraunts nearby and streets quiet enough to walk on. The sea view rooms also overlook the... More

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san francisco
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

The hotel staff was extremely helpful and so kind. It just made my stay that much more enjoyable. The room was simple and clean and I was totally happy with that. I don't expect a huge room with beautiful expensive furnishings. Just a clean bed, simple furnishings, and my own bathroom which is exactly what I got. My room was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2012 via mobile

Staff very friendly. Very well located walking distances to blue mosque, agia Sophia grand bazaar. Great eating places nearby. It was clean I felt safe and room simple but fulfilled my needs for a place to sleep. It had a communal lounge come breakfast area so had room to stretch out. Great location

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Also Known As:
Kaftan Hotel Istanbul
Address: Mimarmehmetaga Caddesi, Amiral Tafdil Sok No:45, Istanbul 34410, Turkey
Region: Turkey > Istanbul > Old City , Sultanahmet
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Room Service
Hotel Style:
#22 Best Value Hotels in Istanbul
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Kaftan Hotel is a pretty little boutique hotel with 18 standard double and twin rooms in Sultanahmet-Istanbul. The hotel is only 18 km from international Ataturk airport (IST) and 60 km from Sabiha Gokcen airport (SAW). ... more   less 
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