Title: Hotel Ilkay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=691995&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Ilkay History meets elegance at this Grand Bazaar-adjacent hotel where travelers enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet before stepping out to explore Istanbul's ancient wonders ## Photo gallery for Hotel Ilkay ![Bar (on property) - Hotel Ilkay (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692000/691995/037d1639.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Hotel Ilkay (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692000/691995/13749cae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Hotel Ilkay (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692000/691995/59446fcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property) - Hotel Ilkay (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692000/691995/8f791e45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Hotel Ilkay (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692000/691995/f3253164.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Ilkay blends Ottoman charm with modern comfort in a convenient location. The day begins with a satisfying breakfast buffet before guests browse the on-site shops or visit nearby Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. The attentive staff consistently earns praise from visitors. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Business services - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 1 - Mar 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=691995&PinnedHotelID=691995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=691995&PinnedHotelID=691995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 2 - Mar 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=691995&PinnedHotelID=691995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=691995&PinnedHotelID=691995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=691995&PinnedHotelID=691995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=691995&PinnedHotelID=691995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=691995&PinnedHotelID=691995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=691995&PinnedHotelID=691995&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room, 1 Single Bed ![In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692000/691995/84124d65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, 1 Single Bed 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom Free bottled water - City view - 161 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692000/691995/e3b861cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Electric kettle - City view - 172 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692000/691995/75541074.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Electric kettle Satellite channels - City view - 237 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/692000/691995/a26b301f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Hairdryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Electric kettle - City view - 172 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Rooftop terrace](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/1000000/800000/794400/794319/a1095dd3_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel Sultanahmet - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIstanbul-Hotels-Hotel-Ilkay.h691995.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIstanbul-Hotels-Hotel-Ilkay.h691995.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Hotel Ilkay is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium, or consider a night out at Volkswagen Arena. [Visit our Istanbul travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul.dx178267) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.01325%2C28.97753&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Q9tGDNVoAA1-WckiGJ6yVt8khe0=) Hudavendigar Street No: 44-46, Eminonu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34210 ### What's nearby - ![Gulhane Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067981/0ad44f1b-9717-4f86-b33c-46ba620f82ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gülhane Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Topkapi Palace featuring a sunset and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501276/34e2ce9a-0dc1-459c-bf2b-959378c74912.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Topkapi Palace 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - ![Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501291/bc5fa8e0-835a-43f0-bd9e-c06ddc700581.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Blue Mosque 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6330060/1986bf93-9cc7-4aee-b288-20b1ce3ce8c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sultanahmet Square 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Hagia Sophia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067947/f4b50788-5fbf-4a15-8eb5-c5bd197f867b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hagia Sophia 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Sirkeci Marmaray Station 1 min walk - Gulhane Station 2 min walk - Istanbul (IST) 52 min drive ### Restaurants - Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant 1 min walk - Red River 1 min walk - Gulhane Turgut 3 min walk - Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant 2 min walk - Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci 2 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Ilkay Hotel near Bosphorus A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Hotel Ilkay provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Babysitting (surcharge), laundry services and multilingual staff - A front desk safe, a water dispenser and concierge services - Tour/ticket information, a lift and smoke-free property Room features All guest rooms at Hotel Ilkay offer perks, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 24-hour business centre ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 3 buildings - 6 floors - Banquet hall - Built in 1986 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Electric kettle - Free bottled water ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out Late check-out fee: EUR 30 ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Late check-out fee: EUR 30 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Property Registration Number 22340 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Hotel Ilkay Hotel Ilkay Istanbul Ilkay Hotel Ilkay Istanbul Ilkay Hotel Ilkay Hotel Hotel Ilkay Istanbul Hotel Ilkay Hotel Istanbul ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Ilkay pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Ilkay? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Ilkay? ### Where is Hotel Ilkay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Ilkay Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 7.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 129 8 - Good 169 6 - Okay 52 4 - Poor 15 2 - Terrible 10 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter 3 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent location as a base for a visit to Istanbul. Quiet room and all the facilities worked. Close to the historic sites and very convenient for public transport links. ##### Peter Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter John 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A nice hotel - very well situated, room was very clean, all facilities worked and the staff are friendly and helpful. ##### Peter John Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Highly Recommend This Hotel Great Location to get anywhere in the city you need. Easy walking area right out your door - as well as a tram stop close by. Simple hotel but very comfortable and reasonable. And includes a very nice Turkish breakfast in the adjoining restaurant. A great place to stay in Istanbul. All food and shopping right there and at better prices than any of the bazaars. ##### Sandra Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### norman 16 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Really well located hotel with an excellent breakfast. Staff changed our room to the rear of the hotel when we asked a quiet room. I would definitely stay again Room quite small, but this is to be expected in city centre hotel. ##### norman Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dieter 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff was friendly. The service was attentive. The breakfast was very good. I can recommend this hotel. ##### Dieter Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla 21 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Check-in and out was smooth, near Eminönü and Marmaray Sirkeci, next to shops, Topkapi, Blue mosque and Hagia Sophia, breakfast buffet delicious, resaturant downstairs a lovely place, people are attentive, room clean, simple and comfortable. ##### Carla Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Moderately comfortable accommodation It's located in the bustling old town area in Istanbul near a tram station, a metro station as well as a ferry pier. Also, some of major tourist sites are near the hotel. It's nice and clean accommodation with delicious breakfast. Most receptionists were fundamentally nice to me and quickly reponded to my requests. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tsz yan 7 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very good. The hotel changes towels and clean up every day, very clean. The room is big enough and the breakfast buffet is delicious. There are slightly different styles every day. ##### tsz yan Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathryn 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I like this hotel very much. The breakfast is good. I wish they were open a little longer in the morning. My room was comfortable. The carpeting needs cleaning. The staff is very nice. I like the location. ##### Kathryn Stayed 14 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 8 Jun 2024 Generally good ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anastasiia 8 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very nice hotel, enjoyed my stay, convenient location, breakfast is standard and good, the stuff were very friendly and helpful. Did not have any issue in the room. Cleaning was daily too ##### Anastasiia Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathryn Anne 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Hello! I like staying here. I was very disappointed with the available channels on the television in my room. There are no English channels. I wanted to watch the news once in a while. I was unable to do so. Breakfast is good; however, it could be a little more relaxed for the guests. One last thing: One day I asked for a wake-up call and it came about an hour late. Please check your system. Thank you, Kathryn Daley ##### Kathryn Anne Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kathryn 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hello! I have stayed at the Ilkay on several past trips. I was disappointed this last time at the breakfast. I admit that I get to breakfast during the last 15-20 minutes. I dislike the way the staff make me feel pressured to hurry. The staff intends to clean up the area at exactly 10:30 a.m. and if you are eating, it feels uncomfortable. I try to hurry. I want to feel more relaxed on my holiday. People spend a lot of money to travel, and they don't want to feel pressure to hurry up and eat their breakfast. The restaurant staff can clean up without making guests feel uncomfortable. The staff at the front desk are very nice as are the cleaning staff. I like this hotel; just chill out a little at breakfast. ##### Kathryn Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable & Convenient I needed a clean, comfortable, and conveniently located place to stay, as I planned to spend most of my time exploring Istanbul. For this purpose, this hotel was a great choice, and I can see why it receives consistently high ratings. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the bathroom well-equipped. Breakfast was included, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Gulhane and Sirkeci tram and metro stations are just a short walk away, making it very easy to get around the city. Although my reservation was for the Ilkay Hotel, I was actually checked into the Lalahan Hotel. This was a bit confusing at first but didn’t impact my stay overall. A few points for future guests and for management: The adjoining street is very noisy in the evenings, be sure to close your window if you’re a light sleeper. The lift didn’t work, not a problem for me being on the first floor but not for those higher up. The television in my room wasn’t working, though I didn’t really need it. The sealant in the shower is starting to get mouldy and could use a refresh. Please consider covering the food in the breakfast buffet. Some of it was left exposed, and I noticed flies around, along with guests coughing nearby. Overall, my stay was pleasant, and I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a central, affordable base in Istanbul. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kihl 2 Aug 2013 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Very friendly, informative, competent staff Central location, breakfast ok, clean rooms, good bathroom, noise level ok. Adjacent restaurant Reed River good with reasonable prices. ##### Kihl ### 10/10 Excellent #### Guldaran 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Near every where ##### Guldaran Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Cigdem 20 Feb 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities War ok ##### Cigdem Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### James 22 May 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### Solid Hotel Solid Hotel in a great location. Great access to public transportation and ideally located for walking. Ok breakfast. My only issue was that I had asked for a room on a higher floor and was placed directly over the bar. Only realized that I was over the bar when I came in after a day of walking and tried to get some sleep. ##### James ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 24 Sept 2014 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities #### suitable for a reasonable price Convenient location, included breakfast in a pleasant room, accomodations were adequate. The walls were thin and noisy neighbors made sleeping difficult. I would try elsewhere. ##### Verified traveller ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 16 Oct 2013 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### not good lifts not working, lights not working, horrid room, rude receptionist. After complaining, we were immediately moved to a sister hotel which was very good. I would not recommend the Ilkay unless you are used to staying in a hostel. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Mark 26 Nov 2014 Disliked: Room comfort #### Great location, not a haven after a long day The hotel was centrally located, easy walking distance to main attractions. The room was a little tired looking, but functional. It felt a bit like a dorm room, instead of a welcoming hotel room. The room we had was in the older section of the hotel, above a noisy bar, and facing onto a busy (ready more noise) tramline. After a long hard day, we didn't really see our room as a retreat from the vibrant city. Sleeping in the early hours also proved difficult. Perhaps the other side of the hotel would have given more joy? Given the cost and location, I wasn't expecting much, but perhaps a little more. ##### Mark ### 4/10 Poor #### Venus L. 27 Aug 2015 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Misleading 1\. The walls are paper thin, so you hear the plumbing, doors closing, and any footsteps. 2\. The nice pictures are of the renovated rooms. Unfortunately, we had an un-renovated one and it was old and dirty. 3\. Our window faced a brick wall. Literally. 4.The location is conveniently close to the tram and sultanahment. 5\. Breakfast is ok. 6\. We had a double bedded room and it was just two twins pushed together. ##### Venus L. ### 4/10 Poor #### BENNY 9 Aug 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities I stayed in this hotel for few days. Will NOT mention names as I follow the RULES and REGULATIONS of EXPEDIA. My hotel room bed sheets were NOT CHANGED AT ALL for 5 days, even though I REQUESTED FEW TIMES from the 2 cleaning ladies and also told the house keeping and also requested/complained to the lady at the Hotel Reception. On my last day, I nice house keeping man changed bed sheets. For 5 days, I HAD TO SLEEP ON DIRTY SHEETS FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS. ##### BENNY Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jnk Acme 16 Sept 2015 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Ok, just ok The location is amazing, and the staff very helpful and friendly, unfortunately this hotel is very old and pretty dirty. It is also very noisy (that is actually the main problem.) I had to change room because of the noise but I had the same problem in the other room also as the main noise wouyld come from the water pipes mainly from the toilet. Very bothering, loud and you could hear it mainly in the early mornings. A bit pricey for what you get. ##### Jnk Acme ### 2/10 Terrible #### Alan 2 Jan 2014 Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort There is a construction site behind the hotel. This has, apparently, permission to run three shifts over 24 hours, seven days a week. This makes the hotel fine for anything but actually sleeping at night, a fact the hotel manager seems to have difficulty with. We did not appreciate sarcastic offers to stay at his house instead. Eventually, we were moved to Hotel Erboy around the corner. The staff here were lovely and the hotel far superior. At present, the Alkay is not suitable for anyone to stay there and I suggest that Expedia remove it from their website. Oh, and by the way, we didn't enjoy being lied to about the availability of other rooms in the hotel. ##### Alan ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Frezya Family Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Frezya-Hotel.h107306634.Hotel-Information) > > [Vogue Hotel Supreme Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Vogue-Hotel-Istanbul.h36840828.Hotel-Information) > > [Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Sura-Hagia-Sophia-Hotel.h8046669.Hotel-Information) > > [THE OMIYA](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-THEOMIYA.h89683120.Hotel-Information) > > [Nova Plaza Crystal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Nova-Plaza-Crystal-Hotel.h114364.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Windsor-Hotel-Convention-Center-Istanbul.h72496995.Hotel-Information) > > [Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul Asia Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Movenpick-Istanbul-Sabiha-Gokca.h69357345.Hotel-Information) > > [Vialand Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Isfanbul-Holiday-Home-Suites.h8451969.Hotel-Information) > > [Istanbul Marriott Hotel Pendik](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Istanbul-Marriott-Hotel-Pendik.h2974591.Hotel-Information) > > [Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Swissotel-The-Bosphorus-Istanbul.h889869.Hotel-Information) > > [Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Conrad-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h15234.Hotel-Information) > > [Akka Suites Taksim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Akka-Suite-Taksim.h39277606.Hotel-Information) > > [The Elysium Taksim](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Elysium-Taksim.h11553986.Hotel-Information) > > [ Me by Mula ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Motto-By-Mula.h97514344.Hotel-Information) > > [No:12 Hotel Sultanahmet](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-No-12-Hotel-Sultanahmet.h68451430.Hotel-Information) > > [Bosphorus Palace Hotel - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Bosphorus-Palace-Hotel-Special-Class.h528546.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunlight Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Sunlight-Hotel.h479507.Hotel-Information) > > [Kilyos Kale Otel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Kilyos-Kale-Otel.h31009504.Hotel-Information) > > [Gleam Bomonti Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Istanbull-Hotel-Spa-Bomonti.h36712019.Hotel-Information) > > [Taksim Landhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Taksim-View-Hotel.h38918070.Hotel-Information) > > [The G Hotels Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Divan-Suites-Istanbul-G-Plus.h8768240.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Gunesli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-ZENON-HOTEL.h39794717.Hotel-Information) > > [The Stay Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Stay-Bosphorus.h4339523.Hotel-Information) > > [Tomtom Suites - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Tomtom-Suites-Special-Class.h2647566.Hotel-Information) > > [Catch Sultanahmet - Special Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Catch-Hotel.h44565108.Hotel-Information) > > [AHC Ayasofya Hotel ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Pierre-Loti-Hotel-Special-Class.h531238.Hotel-Information) > > [Seven Hills Palace & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Seven-Hills-Palace-Hotel-Special-Class.h33786700.Hotel-Information) > > [Mayi Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Qua-Hotel.h11779565.Hotel-Information) > > [Büke Hotel Şişli](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul-Hotels-Buke-Hotel.h19820371.Hotel-Information) ---