My husband and I have literally just returned from a long weekend at Dersaadet Hotel (my husband is still unpacking as I type this), but I wanted to let you know what an amazing stay we had. The hotel is amazing, we celebrated my husband's 40th birthday in the Sultan's Penthouse Suite which offers an amazing view of the Bospherous and Asia. The room itself was very large with everything that you need for a long weekend (complimentary soaps, shampoo, hairdryer, fridge and much needed air conditioning!). The staff were excellent and very friendly. They were always there to help you out if you needed assistance and welcome you in when you returned from your evening out (no matter what the time). The roof top terrace is fantastic, breakfast is served here in the morning till 10am and has a bar that offers snacks and drinks till late at night. It also offers great views of the Blue Mosque and the Bospherous and well worth checking out in the evening once the sun has gone down. The hotel itself is approximately 5 mins to the Blue Mosque and Ayia Sofia. Personally Ayia Sofia was the most amazing out of the two, but both are well worth the visit, as too is the Roman Cistern. For sunset head to the Galata Bridge and sitting at one of the many bars that are located under the bridge, on a Saturday evening there is live music around this area and well worth a visit. All in all this has been an amazing three days and we will be back to visit Istanbul again and visit the sights we never made it to, and when we do we will be booking back into Dersaadet Hotel again.

We spent a week at the Dersaadet and loved every minute. Good beds, delightful, clean rooms and a charming delicious breakfast on the roof garden. Staff was there to help you plan your day (if you asked) and welcomed you home. Helped with tourist problems (taxi, call home etc) with a smile.

Istanbul was wonderful. My daughter dropped her walet in a very popular restaurant, staff called them for us, they had the wallet, and everything was in tact. Everyone was kind and happy to share Turkey with us.

My husband and I spent 5 wonderful days/nights at Dersaadet Oteli in June 2007. I first saw the hotel mentioned in Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel, Nov. 2006 list of “50 Utterly Charming Hotels Around $100.” I checked out the reviews on Trip Advisor , what a great resource and thanks for the suggestions which we took…. upgrading to a sea view room on a higher floor for a better view, and asking for a mattress cover for the hard bed.
Our room was very clean and comfortable, and, from the moment we arrived until our departure, the hotel staff, especially Front Office Manager Umit Ciftci and Billur looked after our every need. We casually mentioned one morning that we were celebrating our wedding anniversary, and that evening a fruit plate and bottle of wine were waiting for us when we returned from a day of sightseeing.
Our flight left before the breakfast room opened but staff provided us with coffee and cake at 6:30 am.
The hotel is in a non-tourist neighborhood, with a local barbershop, laundry, convenience store, and small car repair shop nearby. Still, we were only a few minutes away from the Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Breakfasts were provided in the rooftop terrace, which has spectacular views of the Marmara Sea and the Blue Mosque. The free use of the computer in the lobby was a great way to keep in touch with our family. Free airport pick up if you stay more than three nights is a plus.
Don’t miss the Basilica Cistern. What a unique site. We also enjoyed the Sunday night 6 pm free concert by the Mehter Military Band in front of the Hagia Sophia. We visited the Jewish Museum in Zulfaris Synagogue and then walked back across the bridge to the spice market and had lunch at Hamdi Restaurant, great view and delicious pistachio kebabs.
We enjoyed dinner at the “Blue House,” near the hotel, with a fabulous view of the Blue Mosque. One night the hotel made a reservation for us at the Develi (the restaurant picks you up and brings you back) for another good meal on a rooftop restaurant. The dessert Kunefe, fine baked noodles with cheese in hot syrup was fabulous.
Istanbul is a vibrant, beautiful city with lots to see and do. The atmosphere of staying in a 19th Century ottoman house and the wonderful staff of the Hotel Dersaadet enhanced our stay beyond measure.

The Dersaadet Hotel has everything you need to feel at home in a new city. The staff is extraordinary, the nicest, most eager to help people you ever met. The neighborhood is just a short walk to all major sights in the Old City, or convenient to an easy to use metro system. The staff will provide you with all the information you need to negotiate the City. Our favorite restaurants and stores were right there.
There is a lovely terrace with breathtaking views of the Blue Mosque and The Marmara Sea. Breakfast includes home made breakfast breads and Mediterrean treats, although the coffee was disappointing (a weak, instant sort of nescafe flavor). The terrace has a bar and will serve drinks and coffee until late in the evening, although somehow we didn't know that until the last day. There is a free internet connection and computer at your disposal in the cozy lobby. Our experience was wonderful.