We spent six nights in this hotel during our trip to Turkey, some at the beginning, some at the end. The positives are: great location, 10 minutes easy walk to the main tourist street, Divan Yolu, less to the Blue Mosque; helpful, if occasionally shabby looking staff; clean, comfortable rooms. The drawbacks: paper thin walls, if you're next to rowdy... more

We found this hotel while walking around in Sultanahmet. Its on a quiet little street with tons of atmosphere, has breathtaking views of the sea and is about 5 minutes from Sultanahmet square with its tram station, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, cisterns, various monuments and a host of little tourist-trap eateries. For the overwhelmed there is also a McDonalds... more

The Daphne is a small hotel located within walking distance of many of Istanbul's "must see" sites. Within 10- 15 minutes, you can be at the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, the Underground Cistern, the Spice Market, the Bazaar, and several museums. The location is ideal. Rooms are simply furnished. The more expensive rooms have a view of the... more

Great location for many of the key tourist sites, which are in easy walking distance. Very friendly and helpful staff speaks English. Rooms clean, and ours had a great view. Hotel restaurant very nice, and many other restaurants nearby. Picked it for obvious reasons. Daphne USA more

Our room was very spacious and comfortable with a great view out over the sea. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and arranged a transfer to to Sabina Gokcen airport at a very reasonable price. Breakfast was good and varied with a wide selection of pastries, cakes as well as cereal, eggs, olives, fruit, honey, cheese, meats etc.... more

We loved the location of this charming and yet elegant hotel close to all the tourist atractions. One of our party was handicapped and needed a wheelchair sometimes. There was elevator at the hotel and it was close enough to the highlighs of the city that she could walk to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, etc. The rooms, although small,... more

Stayed here with my wife for a few days last week. Staff were very friendly and helpful, including organising an airport transfer for our return. The room was clean and comfortable with a fantastic view over the Bosphorus. Nice breakfast and great location, particularly if you are interested in exploring Sultanahmet. 5 min walk from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia,... more

Friendly staff, good breakfast and so convenient to all the main attractions of Istanbul. more

Great experience & good well coming at the time of arrival. Good service & friendly staff that is beside its location which is a walking distance to most of the historical places in sultanahment. They have helped us in explaining about directions & recommending many good places to visit. more