“Istanbul - Top Hotels - Sirkeci Mansion”

We stayed 4 nights at the Sirkeci Mansion Hotel and enjoyed every minute of it. Mr Agah Okay Alkan, the manager, reached out to us once our booking was confirmed and provided pertinent information including the option to pick us up via a private car from the Airport. He also promptly responded to v… more

We stayed 4 nights at the Sirkeci Mansion Hotel and enjoyed every minute of it. Mr Agah Okay Alkan, the manager, reached out to us once our booking was confirmed and provided pertinent information including the option to pick us up via a private car from the Airport. He also promptly responded to various questions regarding visas etc. On landing at Istanbul International Airport (IST), we found that his suggestion regarding the car was excellent and the price reasonable. At the Hotel, and throughout our stay, the front desk supervisors, Mr Sercan and Mr Enver provided excellent recommendations. The entire staff at the hotel were professional, courteous and friendly. We are very appreciative of them as they all made us feel very welcome! The rooms are European standard size and the mattresses firm but very comfortable (I really need good mattresses to sleep well). The Hotel’s location is fabulous - our window looked out on the walls of the park adjoining the Topkapi Palace. And the key attractions in Sultan Achmet (Topkapi Place, Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Galata Tower etc.) were all about a 10 to 15 minutes walk. The Gulhane tram station is about a 100 feet from the property and that easily takes you to further areas of Istanbul. And the Eminonu ferry is about 10 minutes downhill - very handy for Bosporus tours or trips to Kadikoy etc. The hotel serves a good and sustaining breakfast and there are numerous restaurants for lunch and dinner as soon as you step outside the property - our personal favorite was Sultan Restaurant and we went there at least 4 times - tasty food at very reasonable prices and excellent service! We travel globally at least 2 times a year and have been doing so for quite a few years. Istanbul and Sirkeci Mansion Hotel will be added to our list of favorites!

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“A real gem. Value for money. Staff were excellent in every way. Hotel was very special and value for money.”

It is hard to put into words how fantastic this hotel is. While the hotel received lots of ticks from our group of 4 (2 couples) for all the standard things like nice rooms, breakfast (a great spread with a variety of options), central location close to the tram which you could catch to take you an… more

It is hard to put into words how fantastic this hotel is. While the hotel received lots of ticks from our group of 4 (2 couples) for all the standard things like nice rooms, breakfast (a great spread with a variety of options), central location close to the tram which you could catch to take you anywhere you wanted to go. What really sets this hotel apart from all others is the staff and the exceptional service and offering provided by the hotel and their team. The Hotel Manager Okay leads by example. He has a well trained team who he refers to as his colleagues and they are always friendly and ready to assist. A real family environment. The Hotel offers its guests free activities to get a taste of the local life. Wow - such an amazing experience we went on three different activities with the hotel they were so great. Tipping to their hotel guide is totally up to you but the tour themselves were so much better than a paid tour it was totally worth it to provide a tip (even though it wasn’t expected). Okay’s enthusiasm for his city was infectious and it was delight to see it through his eyes. Thank you Okay for such a great experience. You made our trip and we have made ever lasting memories of Istanbul because of you. Do yourself a favour and book this hotel. You won’t be disappointed.

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“Spectacular!”

Our stay at the Sirkeci Mansion was excellent to say the least. The room faced the little street, which was up and about early in the morning to late into the night. We used to wake up with sounds of birds chirping in the Gulhane Park. The breakfast was a lovely spread even for vegetarians like… more

Our stay at the Sirkeci Mansion was excellent to say the least. The room faced the little street, which was up and about early in the morning to late into the night. We used to wake up with sounds of birds chirping in the Gulhane Park. The breakfast was a lovely spread even for vegetarians like us. The chef went out of his way to make something special for us. But, the most important part of our stay was to meet and interact with Araz and Okay. Without Araz's guidance our trip would not have been as spectacular. He helped us with the itinerary and also assisted in getting all our bookings done with the help of his friend Arif and his friend Meric in Capadoccia. Araz and Okay made our stay so comfortqble the we felt at home and loved our entire trip. Love you Araz and Okay, so looking forward to come and stay with you again.

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“A hotel that feels like home”

We had an amazing experience at Sirkeci mansion hotel it really felt like home. The hotel is close to many facilities: museums,shops,restaurants….are at a walkable distance. Despite being in a touristic area the room is really quiet. The breakfast has different options and the staff are helpful, fr… more

We had an amazing experience at Sirkeci mansion hotel it really felt like home. The hotel is close to many facilities: museums,shops,restaurants….are at a walkable distance. Despite being in a touristic area the room is really quiet. The breakfast has different options and the staff are helpful, friendly and hospitable. Thank you sir Agah Okay ALKAN .

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