Yusufpasa Konagi - Special Class

Beautiful period building maintained to the highest standard. Very accomadating staff. Good breakfast with lots of choice. Brilliant spot to stay, central to all major sites and restaurants in Sultanahmet with nearby public transport.

The location really could not be bettered. The hotel's roof-top breakfast room/restaurant has such a wonderful a view over the Marmara Sea and up to the Boshphorus you will take a long time over your meal! Our room (303) also had views of the Sea and comfortable chairs so we were content to sit in it when the rain was really heavy! The hotel was also very near to all the major tourist sites in Sultanahmet and an easy walk down to the sea-front. A street of reasonably priced restaurants are just up from the hotel. (Try one called the 'Family' restaurant).

Try to avoid the rear facing rooms - particularly on the first floor - as they face an area of rubble. We insisted on a move after our first night in Room 106 (rear-facing) - which was also small and cramped and had air-conditioning units right outside the window..

Very fridnly staff the hotel was located in the best part of istanbul. It was in sultanahmet and walking distance to all monuments, bars, cafes, restaurants, shops.