Ethnica Hotel Old City

If there was a negative rating, I would definitely give one. Don't waste your money. This place is a dump. It is old, rundown, moldy, musty, and the rooms are so small you cannot even open your luggage. We booked for 4 nights and left after 2 (I don't know how we survived!). The beds are thin and rock hard, you can feel coils in your back. The mattresses are disgusting. There are no fitted sheets so the sheets come off the bed when you sleep. The bathrooms are tiny with black mold and showers that do not work. The water smells like rotting potatoes or sulfur. We had towels that were stained with orange dots. During our 2 night stay, the curtains fell off the wall, the toilet flush fell off the wall, the tap on the sink almost came out, the toilet clogged, we got locked out of our room many times as the lock didn't work. There was never anyone at reception, and when we tried to reach the owner to complain, he was never around. Save your money. This place is a garbage dump.

The rooms were so small that it could not fit in our luggage. It would be OK for a backpacker. They did offer another room in an adjacent building much bigger but the toilet and shower cubicle leaked onto the floor and room service was very poor. The breakfast was fine but beware on what is included and what is not. The menu does not make this clear.

A super hotel in Istanbul. A very good value for money hotel. The main attractions are easily accessible on foot from here. It is easily accessible by public transport. Very nice and helpful staff. I would like to single out Ismail. Special thanks to him for his help in organizing the programs.

Good prices for absolutely amazing food, everything we tried from seafood, testi kebab and lamb. Very close to all sightseeing spots in Istanbul and staff is super friendly. Sali and Kado treated us like kings and made us wanting to keep coming back.

This little hotel has great location and friendly staff. Sirkeci/Marmaray stations are just 1min away. The rooms are small but clean. Only thing that bothered us was noise from the street as it is settled in the busy neighbourhood and windows are not sound proof. We had certain problems first night with our accomodation and we were offered room nearby just for that night (they gave us free breakfast next morning). Staff organized airport transfers for us which was really convenient.

Really nice place with great location. All sightseeing’s are in 5-10 min, this is useful. Personal are friendly and helpful. Also there are good restaurant on first floor. Food are traditional Turkish and very tasty. Ideal place for feeling atmosphere of Istanbul. Highly recommend.