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"The Carina Gold Hotel is FABULOUS!!! First, the staff is warm, friendly and incredibly helpful. Second, the hotel is clean and comfortable. The air conditioning works well and the breakfast is worth the earlier wake up. Finally, the location can’t be beat. There hotel us between two tram stops, one right around the corner. A short walk to Aya Sophia and a convenient walk to the Grand Bazaar (the tram stops will lead you to the Spice Market, Karakoy, or the docks to Asia in less than 15 minutes). I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to enjoy their trip to Istanbul."

"Very clean hotel. Close to tram station and metro station is five minutes walk away. Across the doad is modern shopping mall with a food court with good selection of food joints. "

"Highly recommend the Sultanhan Hotel! We were totally unfamiliar with Istanbul, so we took a chance on this booking and it worked out wonderfully. The location is as stated, walking distance to major destinations, including the Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque, lots of shops and restaurants nearby, but the hotel itself is on a pretty quiet street and we felt safe in the area. Decent sized room, very clean, great breakfast in the top floor restaurant with amazing views--seriously, no complaints. The staff was very helpful with everything including how to use the excellent (and very close) public transportation, recommendations on things to do, and getting us back to the airport efficiently and relatively cheaply. Istanbul itself was amazing! The public transportation is cheap, easy to use and dependable. The sights are beautiful; I especially enjoyed our Bosphorus Cruise. Would go back in a heartbeat!"

"Stunning hotel, excellent service, immaculately cean. "

"Best hotel in the country! Everything was top-notch as expected with a 5-star hotel. Room was gorgeous, staff was great and the security was incredible! "

"I had recommended this hotel to 2 friends last & this year without visiting myself based on reviews that I had read. I am so glad that I had the chance to visit, as it was spectacular - lobby, staff, rooms, views.. the list is endless. Great hotel option with amazing views of the Bosphorus and within walking distance of lovely restaurants and bars. Madhu’s and 16 Roof in the hotel are also worth visiting, great meal/drinks at both. Will definitely be back! "

"The best beds in the hotel rooms . Great service . Very centrally located to see and visit places from and in istanbul "

"InterContinental Istanbul – Where Elegance Meets Unforgettable Views My experience at InterContinental Istanbul was exceptional from start to finish. Perfectly located near Taksim Square, the hotel offers sweeping views of the Bosphorus and the city skyline—especially stunning at sunrise and sunset. The rooms are spacious, elegant, and comfortable, with every detail thoughtfully arranged. The staff were professional, kind, and always ready to assist with a smile, making the entire stay smooth and enjoyable. Breakfast was a true highlight—fresh, diverse, and delicious, with both local flavors and international favorites. Whether you’re in Istanbul for business or leisure, InterContinental blends luxury with warm hospitality in the heart of this vibrant city. A stay that’s both restful and inspiring—I’d return in a heartbeat."

"The staff, food, hotel was great. Very helpful and delicious food."