Great home in Istanbul, this very friendly hotel really is just a few blocks from the Big Two- Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. It is a crowded area but so convenient to everything that it doesn't matter. Even the breakfasts are good and healthy, like much of Turkey's cuisine. And the hotel personnel here will help you with anything.

Have just left this lovely little hotel after 3 nights, the location for this gem is perfect, is in the old quarter walking distance to just about everything, blue mosque, grand bazaar etc, great street round the corner from hotel full of restaurants, the rooms of the hotel are very small, and basic but the staff are great, very helpful,... More

Just returned from a four night break in Istanbul. The Hotel Peninsula is an ideal base to explore Istanbul. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet, it's a stones throw from all the major landmarks. Reasonably priced, the rooms are compact and more than adequate for a short stay. The staff are extremely friendly and go out of their way to... More

This is a relatively small place that isn't meant to be luxurious but is a great place to stay for a night or two to have fun in Istanbul. I was able to walk the the Hagia Sophia Mosque and some nearby stores and just relax. Good view of the water too.

I stayed again at the Hotel Peninsula this March and as always it is the perfect place to stay. Clean rooms friendly owner (also owns Hanedan Hotel where I stayed in November - see separate review) and reception staff and the buffet breakfast has all you would expect for a traditional Turkish breakfast. Clean comfortable rooms, great location within walking... More

Hotel Peninsula is in a prime location for anyone that wants quick access to some of the top sites in Istanbul. It is situated at the end of a main street in the Sultanahmet district. They provide airport transfers for a fee but WiFi and breakfast are included in the cost of the stay. Erhan was available 24/3, literally! I... More

I stayed there for one night on a stopover in Istanbul. My plan was to stay in the opposite Hanedan Guest House, but it was full. Apparently the places belong, or work together. Price was the same (EUR 30 incl. b/f). The location is right next to the Sultan Ahmet tourist area, which is excellent if you want to be... More

We enjoyed our stay in Peninsula. The location couldn't be better; it is just around the corner from Aya Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The place is spotlessly clean; the staff are helpful and friendly but not ‘visit my carpet shop’ type of friendly. Breakfast (a buffet of fresh fruit, cheese, olives, yogurt, etc) was generous and the restaurant had... More

We stayed in Istanbul for four weeks, and this is the third hotel which we stayed the longest. We emailed them inquiring for a special discount since it's low season and we wanted to stay for 23 days (out of 28 in total in the ciy). Unlike the other hotel we contacted, they replied immediately, and when we finally met... More