This hotel is a gem! It is located very close to the historic Istanbul (Sultanahmet) and within easy walking distances to most of Istanbul's "must-see" treasures. While it is on a busy street, which also had a convenient tram line, I was never disturbed by any street noise. I found the location perfect for restaurant choices and a bit of... more

My husband and I just returned from two weeks in Turkey. We spent six nights at the Faros Hotel. I spent hours researching Istanbul hotels before we left, and booked the Faros based on its location and reviews. The location couldn't be better. It's a five-minute walk to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Basilica Cistern. The Grand... more

This hotel is excellent from every point of view. The management and staff are warm, welcoming, and efficient. Nothing's any trouble. The rooms are good and the cleanliness is top-class. The location is exceptional since you can easily walk to all the main attractions in the Sulmanhamet area. Also you can take the tram from outside the hotel, across the... more

The hotel was in a great location, walking distance to all the main sightseeing highlights, and the staff could not have been more friendly and helfpul, with free airport transfers arranged for us. Our room was a fair size with attractive boutique style decor and was kept very clean, and the breakfast buffet had a good selection. The hotel is... more

We stayed in this hotel last year and this time was second time to stay there. We were very happy last year with the services, location and managements. We booked the Hotel directly from the new manager. He did a big favour to us and he offers us a big room same value of the small room. He also arrange... more

We highly recommend the Faros Hotel, Istanbul as a fantastic place to stay in central Sultanahmet. The Manager, Haluk was helpful before we even left Australia organising pickups and hire cars for us and making sure that everything was in place before we arrived. The hotel staff were brilliant and went out of their way to help with all aspects... more

Only a short walking distance to the Blue Mosque, and Boy did we know it, we landed right in the middle of Ramadan. The Noise was incredible and no let up untill late into the night or should i say early hours of the Morning. That aside, the Hotel from the street is rather a non event, but having checked... more

I am taking the time to compliment the staff and management of the Faros Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey as they did an outstanding job. They made one feel important and special although we were holiday makers from Australia we appreciated the help and service provided by them. The location was special for a first timer to Istanbul, close to the... more

We booked the Hotel from a recommendation from a family member. We were not dissapointed, the hotel is a classic boutique style hotel with a personal touch for the traveller who doesnt enjoy the characterless hotel chains. It is located on Divan Yolu which is the main street in Sulltanahmet and within walking distance of the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque,... more