Sirkeci- area where Askoc hotel is located is not an upscale area- but not really a bad place to stay- you are within reach of everything by foot. I 5 min. you can be on tram to either ferryterminal, Taksim or Hagia Sofya- unless you like to walk. Restaurants, kiosks, supermarkets, baklava bakeries etc. just around the corner. Askoc hotel... more

I stayed in this hotel for 5 nights during January of 2009 and I would not recommend it to anyone. It had one of the smallest bathrooms I have ever seen in a hotel and the room itself was very tight. It was not very clean and there was a moldy smell throughout my stay. One of the elevator buttons... more

I would agree with a lot of the negative comments posted here. Hotel Transfer The hotel arranged transfers both ways. The driver was not there when we arrived - so we had to hang around the airport 20 mins. No apology when he did arrive either. On the way back the driver was very sultry - didn't say a word... more

Great city, good location in terms of nearest points of interest, because the hotel is on very small street behind the railway station. We have changed the room 3 times, until we got one that was a little bit more convenient (at least we had a nice view over the Bosphorus). The rooms were small, the airconditioning was loud and... more

Was completly awed by the scenery, the sea, the parks, buildings, etc',etc. Just a real pity in the week we were there we seldom encountered a friendly smile or kind word from the local population especially the hotel staff. What a grumpy lot. We tried to be nice so many times but soon realised just to get on with it,... more

Staff was very rude. AC didnt work. requested non smoker room, however room smelled like smoke. Even though we had a baby and I stressed the importance of a quiet room we were placed next to the elevator. AC was loud and didnt cool the room. Room was very humid.we paid for the shuttle service to the airport and the... more

This hotel was at its best about in the 1970's. The building is elegant, all marble, a dangerous unlit staircase. Unfortunately to get to it you have to pass piles of rotting rubbish, fly tipping, sofas, etc an unmade up road that gets full of puddles in the potholes. The staff are surly. The airconditioning is so noisy or doesn't... more

Amazing so many reviews are negative. We booked in with no problems. But found 2 single beds in our "double "room. this was sorted out next morning with again no hassle. Rooms were a bit small but ample for short stays.After days sightseeing , it was nice to get back late and have a few beers with the barman who... more

we booked this hotel for 5 nights in a suite room.it was not a suite.2 bedrooms no sitting area nothing.yes the view is nice once you look over the railway lines and station.on arrival staff DEMANDED 45 euros for transfers.we only had pounds and dollars on us so after 5 minutes they said pay when you leave.the next morning as... more