The location of Hotel Kybele is perfect - one block from Haya Sophia. The public areas of the hotel are very attractive and authentic - nothing plastic or hotel-chain-like anywhere. The breakfast was excellent. Our room was large and comfortable and spotlessly clean, with two balconies and a (partially obsured) view of Haya Sofia and Topkapi Palace. So why the... More

We did not stay in this hotel, but did eat in the restaurant. This is one of the few eating places in Istanbul where you get "what is said on the tin" and you are not billed for "extras" which you did not ask for. The food was of a very high quality and very reasonably priced. The wine was... More

This hotel really has the local spirit! Its interior looks like a mix of old Turkish style with old Turkish-European...whatever it means. The location is the best you can get in Istanbul - 100 metres from the very middle of the Old Centre. Nice touristic area around with good restaurants and main historical attractions. The staff is very friendly and... More

We have spent one night at this hotel, ideally located close to the Blue Mosk, the Grand Baazar, etc. Very different, nicely decorated, very original. And most of it, the staff is just amazing. Go and see "Mike", the owner of the hotel and he will receive you in his room, which looks like the back of a carpet store,... More

The Kybele Hotel is a real typpical Turkish Hotel, it's situated near to the Aya Sofia, The Sultanhamet and theTopkapi Palace. It's situated in a quiet street. It also has a Restaurant with good food. The staff is Very Friendly and helpful. The whole hotel is full with little Turkish Lamps, which creates a very nice athmosphere. It's really a... More

we did not stay at the hotel but we did "drink" and visit Mike in his casbah and it was great. We did look at the rooms and they were lovely. Would definately stay there in the future. More

You'll never find a nicer hotel in Istanbul. Apart from the convenience of it's locality, being within walking distance to the major historical attractions, the staff are friendly and extremely helpful, the food is the best, the rooms are comfortable, clean and interestingly decorated with antique furnishings. The eclectic roof patio is the place to rest in quiet tranquility or... More

Cannot say anything more than excellent: nice and clean rooms, all with air conditioned perfect location (next to Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque and Basilica Cisterna) Good food (even not the best I had in 2 weeks in Turkey) nice tables in front of the hotel where to spend the last hours of the day drinking an tea Strongly suggest to... More

Hotel Kybele is not where you want to stay if you want an anonymous, modern, chain-hotel type of lodging, a hotel that has no hint of the rich, gritty, beautiful, real, historical jewel of a city that is Istanbul. From the moment you set foot in the colorful and lively hotel you KNOW you are in Istanbul. The walls in... More