this hotel located at one of the hottest area in istanbul,it took me 4 minutes to walk to taksim square. Room like most other hotel in Taksim area is alittle bit small and from the bath tub condition I have a feeling this hotel is alitle bit old. more

i have read what was written about the hotel,in this web site- before i travelled to Turkey-and now after i'm back i'm surprised about those who said the hotel is bad or their stay in it was unsuceful-or any other negative openion i do belive it to be the best choice of 4 stars in this area..really its just what... more

The location is good but otherwise this is a pretty rubbish hotel. Claustrophobically small, outdated and poorly maintained. It's 3 star at a push. more

I went to Istanbul just for a night to go to a wedding last weekend. I needed to check in the hotel in the morning to get ready for the day time ceremony which was starting at 12:00 pm. So called Riva Hotel reception and asked them if they can arrange a room for me in the morning rather than... more

I spent almost a week in this hotel, which revealed itself to be: - very convenient in terms of location; - very clean (Istanbul is NOT a dirty city); and to have: - excellent bed quality, which is probably the most important thing; - very relaxed and smiling staff to check in and out; - and very helpful staff for... more

small and smart hotel next of the taksim square, istanbul. Hotel staff is very helpfull, rooms are clean and small(but ideal). Its a typical bed and breakfast hotel at the heart of istanbul. There is a metro satation just next to the hotel, that means that; you can reach the most popular shopping centers (cevahir, metro city, kanyon..) by train.... more

I stayed at Riva 2 times in June and July 2007. Good location, people are friendly and kind. Breakfast is nice. I`d like to stay there again. more

I was in istanbul with my partner for one night only and stayed at Riva Hotel. Rooms are very comfortable. Staff are very friendly. Breakfast is very various and satisfying. There is only one thing put me off completeyly which was the smoking was allowed in the breakfast room. There was a group of greek people having their breakfast and... more

Es ist ein sehr freundliches Hotel indem ich gut aufgenommen wurde. Ich habe es gewählt weil es meinem "low-Budget" gerecht... more