I stayed in Hotel Sylvia from Aug 7th 2011 up to Sep 10, 2011. The location is very close to istiklal jaddasi, a 20 minute walk from Taksim, and just a few meters away from shishhane metro station. The rooms are so simple and clean. They have shower, TV (with satellite channels). The staff who can communicate in a lame... More

VERY noısy place at nıght, youre ın the mıddle of Istanbul red lıght so be aware of that. And the frıdge ın your room ıs not helpıng. Very use towels, very chaep soaps, no shampooş no haır dryer, the shower ıs rıght over the toılet, toure not ın guatemala but ıt can be mısleadıng. The breakfeast ıs not a buffet... More

I visited Istanbul at both ends of a trip around Turkey, staying the first time in Sultanahmet. On my second visit, I didn't feel a need to revisit the sights and therefore stayed here and was very glad I did. The management is exceedingly friendly (even for Turkey, which is saying a lot) and helpful, the room was spotless, and... More

Me and my friend stayed a week in this hotel. It is a close walk to Istiklal and also close to Sofyali sokak and other cosy streets with bars and restaurants. The room and bathroom were clean and well kept, although the furniture felt a bit old (or simply too dark for our interior design taste). We had a television... More