Avicenna Hotel Istanbul

A great little freindly hotel right near all the big attractions. Breakfast buffet was large and varied with continental selection also.

Hotel is in great location near the main sights of Istanbul, the tram and many restaurants. Room was small but comfortable, lower level rooms have small courtyard but no view, could be a littlle claustrophobic for some. Staff were friendly with a little english spoken. Rooftop restaurant and deck with great views of the Bosphoraus. Breakfast had large selection to choose from.

We have just returned from a 4 night stay at Avicenna Hotel Istanbul. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay but it was marred by the fact that the night before we were leavingwhen we asked to settle any payment for minibar etc, we were told that we had not paid for one of our rooms (3 rooms were booked for our party) and that we must settle by paying 861 Turkish Lira. After several phone calls and about 45mins arguing we were told "o.k" - no apology was given for their mistake. All in all the reception staff were rather surly and unhelpful.

We were wonderfully surprised by this cute little hotel. It was very clean and pretty. Also very conveniently situated within 2 minutes walk from Blue Mosque and about 4 minutes walk from the closest Tram station. Free wireless internet in the room was wonderful! The only downfall was that the breakfast room is small and we had to wait a few minutes every morning for a table. I can definately recommend this hotel.

Excellent location near Ayasofia and Blue Mosque. Restaurant on top floor with good menu and food, with view to Sea of Marmara and Asian side of Istanbul. Rooms clean but small - but who stays in a hotel room in a place like Istanbul, unless sleeping? Very courteous and helpful staff, and good prices (February). No swimming pool - but none expected. To repeat, very good location.

Though the hotel is in a good historic place, it is difficult for the texi driver to easiley get to the hotel. However, the metro line is only 6 minutes away from the hotel. The breakfast is acceptable for the price of the hotel. It includes several types of jam and cheese and limitted other things. The people are nice.

Great Location, good room and breakfast. Bit of a disaster checking in. Booked 2 rooms for 2 nights, they only had 1 room reserved when I arrived. Had difficulty getting them to understand the booking. Sorted the rooms with phone calls and despite leaving all the details for my collegue who was due to arrive late at night, when he did they couldn't find his reservation. Organisation a bit suspect. Otherwise, it was a good hotel.

Room is very small but nice. The staffs will be helpful if tipped.

Excellent location - Blue Mosque is only 100m up the road. Small boutique hotel, but reasonably priced. Tiny room at the back - recently renovated, functional, with TV (only Turkish channels), mini bar and safe. Nice bathroom. Only downside is train track running behind the hotel so pack ear plugs!