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Reviews of Recital Hotel

3 out of 5
Recital Hotel
Binbirdirek Mah., Piyerloti Caddesi 21, Sultanahmet, Istanbul

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 948 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 365 out of 948 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 948 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 948 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 948 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bright pleasant room, friendly receptionist, and excellent (and healthy) breakfast, with plenty of options despite being a fairly small buffet. I've stayed here before and will certainly do so again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from MERYEM on 6 Mar 2024
Dear Debra, Thank you for your positive review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our friendly staff, and delicious breakfast. We strive to provide a pleasant and memorable experience for all our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future. Thank you for choosing us and for your kind words.

8/10 Good

MuhammadFayez

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was amazing. People at front desk were really helpful and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from MERYEM on 20 Jan 2024
Dear MuhammadFayez, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here, and you were satisfied with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the third time at The Recital for 6 nights in December 23. It's a fantastic and faultless hotel. It's clean, friendly and close to many of Istanbul's sites and attractions. A special mention for the breakfast. Lots of choices and very healthy! I had a lovely stay and have no hesitation in giving it top marks and recommending it. One note of caution. The Havuzlu restaurant in the grand bazaar is a total rip off. No prices are listed for the dishes and they see tourists coming. I paid the equivalent of £20 for a small bowl of not very exciting stew and a small quantity of rice. Twice as much as for a good quality meal.
Response from MERYEM on 9 Jan 2024
Dear Colin, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you, and you were satisfied with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards

10/10 Excellent

afsar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from MERYEM on 7 Feb 2024
Dear Afsar, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards

8/10 Good

Mary

The location of the hotel was excellent and the staff were really nice. I had a good room (deluxe) with great views and two balconies. I chose this room because I thought it was at the top of the building but there was a terrace above it. The terrace was used by smokers and they moved the chairs. The noise of dragged chairs was terrible and I couldn’t sleep until the last smoker had left the terrace. I told the hotel, I asked that smokers be told not to move the chairs and as I left I suggested they buy rubber feet for the chairs. If it wasn’t for the noise, it would have been great. I hope they fix the problem.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Response from MERYEM on 7 Feb 2024
Dear Mary, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you, and you were satisfied with the staff. Yet, it made us s sad to hear about the inconvenience situation happened, your feedback will be considered for sure. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and pleasant, and the breakfast was very good. Staff are very friendly. Convenient location near many attractions and the tram.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from MERYEM on 19 Dec 2023
Dear Debra, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you, and you were satisfied with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards

10/10 Excellent

Cory, desoto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small and beautiful hotel. Close to restaurants and shopping. Place is clean and staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from MERYEM on 29 Nov 2023
Dear Cory, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you, and you were satisfied with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The two young ladies at check in were very friendly and helpful to me. They even went out of their way to phone the airline I was booked with to make a change. Great location. Easy walk to shops, cafes and tram. My room was really nice and clean. I would recommend this hotel to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from MERYEM on 24 Nov 2023
Dear Noel, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you, and you were satisfied with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Recital Hotel. It was clean and quiet. Breakfast was great, several Turkish style dishes. All of the staff were super nice and helpful. They also gave us a map and a list of things to do and see in the area. One of the ladies even offered to take us to the Cistern but by the time we were ready to go it was pouring down rain. The hotel is very convenient and walking distance to many of the historical artifacts, shops, and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from MERYEM on 24 Nov 2023
Dear Ashley, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you, and you were satisfied with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Regards

10/10 Excellent

YESSICA, CYPRESS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is the Best, going back next year, engin is the best, Thanks for everything.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023
Response from MERYEM on 24 Nov 2023
Dear Yessica, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and you were satisfied with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best Regards

10/10 Excellent

VLADIMIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from MERYEM on 29 Nov 2023
Dear Vladimir, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

8/10 Good

virginia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel - walking distance to all sites - great
Great location - friendly staff - great breakfast buffet. Terrace was dirty with cigarettes left in ashtray. Room was spacious - nice bed Nice to have a view of ocean and street scene
Bedroom
Terrace outside
View from terrace
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from MERYEM on 24 Oct 2023
Dear Virginia, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you, and you were satisfied with the staff. We are so sorry about the mess in terrace and will consider your note. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

8/10 Good

Sheik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from MERYEM on 24 Oct 2023
Dear Sheik, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and you were satisfied with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

RENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. The hotel team was always very attentive to respond and help us with all our inquiries. Excellent location!! You can walk to every single sight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from MERYEM on 24 Oct 2023
Dear Rene, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you, and you were satisfied with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Nida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is at the center of Sulthanamet . Easy walk to everything. The metro is few minutes walk. A lot of good restaurants. Our favorite is Mivan restaurant and cafe and the Grace rooftop restaurant. A lot of shopping areas just around the hotel. Very nice hotel. Quick to respond. The receptionist are very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from MERYEM on 7 Oct 2023
Dear Nida, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you, and you were satisfied with the staff. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for visiting main sites in istanbul. Nice large room with modern bathroom and comfy bed. Staff was so friendly and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from MERYEM on 7 Oct 2023
Dear Susan, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you. The staff also feel honored by your satisfaction. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from MERYEM on 7 Oct 2023
Dear Juan, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and you found the staff friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

ANIS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we stayed at this property. We have recommended our friends also and they were happy with the stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from MERYEM on 7 Oct 2023
Dear Anis, we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive exeperiences. It is so honored to hear that you also offered us to others. Thank you for choosing our hotel we look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Nida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access by walking to all the places. Lots of good restaurants around the hotel. Very Clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from MERYEM on 7 Oct 2023
Dear Nida, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you. . We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great area, close to a lot of sights in Sultanahmet. Very walkable and near to the metro to get to other areas of Istanbul. The room was clean and had a nice bathroom with free toiletries. The staff were so kind and helpful, definitely went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Also the breakfast every morning was great, each morning we had a different selection of breads, pastries, cheeses, fruits, and cookies so we got to try so many things. We stayed for 5 nights and then went to Cappadocia and loved it so much we booked there again for the night before our flight home.
Response from MERYEM on 20 Sept 2023
Dear Guest!Thank you for you kind response to our property we are looking farward to see you again in our hotel.Your's effectıonately,Recital Hotel Management.

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.... even better staff and location.... very friendly. Breakfast staff was an amazing set of people... cannot say enough good things about them.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from MERYEM on 20 Sept 2023
Dear Guest! We really appreciate your response towards our property. Thank you for your appreciatıons about the staff specificallyLooking farward to see you again soon!Your's Effectionately,Recital Hotel Management.

10/10 Excellent

Edwehna Elinore

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from MERYEM on 20 Sept 2023
Dear Guest!Thank you for choosing our hotel for your stay.we hope you had an amazing stay and we would love to welcome you again at our property.Your's Effectionately,Recital Hotel Management

10/10 Excellent

Cloete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central to all the tourists attractions.
The hotel is easy to reach, 100m from the tram and very central. Very close walking distance to the Hagia Sophia and there is a supermarket within 50m . The breakfast was excellent and the waiter gave us real turkish coffee. The shower in our room was big and the room was clean and spacious. We will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from MERYEM on 6 Sept 2023
Dear Guest, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time here and our hotel's location was convenient for you. . We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient access, just 2 minute walk to the Çemberlitaş station on the T1 Kabatas-Bagcilar Tram Line. Lots of affordable restaurants in the area, and most importantly only 5 ninutes walk away from historic Sultanahmet, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia area. Hotel's breakfasts were amazing, and very friendly and responsive staff. Avoid driving to the area if possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from MERYEM on 6 Sept 2023
Dear Guest, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time and our hotel's location was convenient for you. we look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Carole, Moscow

Liked: Amenities
My room was really lovely, the breakfast delicious, the location perfect and the staff extremely helpful. I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from MERYEM on 19 Aug 2023
Dear Guest, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time and that all the staff members were friendly and accommodating.We're glad that our hotel's location was convenient for you. we look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Usman, Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unal, Maryam and Orghuz made our stay pleasant, it’s my fourth time staying at this hotel and I would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from MERYEM on 12 Aug 2023
Dear Mohammad,thank you for choosing our hotel and for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful and chose us for several times to stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards

10/10 Excellent

Musahib

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from MERYEM on 1 Sept 2023
Dear Musahib, Thank you for choosing our hotel and for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We hope to see you again and send you the our best regards.

8/10 Good

Amar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff warmly welcomed us when we arrived. Our room was upgraded prior to our arrival which was a nice surprise. The room was nice and clean. Good selection at breakfast. Staff were helpful and professional. Nice views from the rooftop terrace. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Response from MERYEM on 31 Jul 2023
Dear Amar,Thank you for choosing our hotel and for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful and you liked the breakfast and the view.It was our pleasure to have you as our guest and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at hotel with family we had 2 rooms, we had realy good time,all the staff was realy nice ,location is realy good ,just few minutes walk to blue mosque.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from Mesut Inceoglu on 20 Jun 2023
Dear Guest, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay with your family. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time and that all the staff members were friendly and accommodating.We're glad that our hotel's location was convenient for you, with just a few minutes' walk to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace.We appreciate your positive feedback and thank you for sharing your experience. Should you plan another visit to Istanbul, we would be honored to welcome you and your family back to our hotel.Best regards,Hotel Management

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Mesut Inceoglu on 20 Jun 2023
Dear valued Vilma, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for your perfect score of 10 out of 10 you gave us. It is truly humbling to receive such high praise from a satisfied guest like yourself.Thank you for choosing our hotel and for sharing your positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future and providing you with another exceptional stay.Warmest regards,Hotel Management

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Mesut Inceoglu / Hotel Manager on 20 Jun 2023
Dear Lisa, we are thrilled to know that we were successful in creating a memorable experience for you during your stay. We genuinely appreciate your recognition of our efforts and commitment to delivering excellence. We hope to see you again soon.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Klein

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff in an excellent location very near major attractions. Restaurants and shopping everywhere nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Mesut Inceoglu, Managing Director on 29 Apr 2023
Dear Thomas,Thank you for choosing our hotel and for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you found our staff to be friendly and helpful and that our location was excellent, with major attractions, restaurants and shopping nearby.It was our pleasure to have you as our guest and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards,

10/10 Excellent

syed danial

Response from Mesut Inceoglu, Managing Director on 29 Apr 2023
Dear Syed, Thank you for taking your time to share your positive feedback with us. We are happy to get 5 out 5 from you. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our hotel in the future. Kind regards,

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for historic city - easy walk to blue mosque etc. Room setup well for our family of four. Helpful staff and good recommendations for nearby restaurants/trips etc.

8/10 Good

ANIS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Close to shopping, restaurant and tram service. Very clean and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gleb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are happy, that we chose this hotel. The staff was very kind and answered many questions. The location is one of the best. You can reach the Sofia mosque in 5 minutes. Thank you very much hotel staff for the care!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maricela Munoz

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! From the amazing staff to the gorgeous views from the terrace! Hotel staff was so accommodating and knowledgeable. Only recommendation: better maintenance of the gym equipment. Otherwise, awesome!~ MM
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Mike

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Liked the location. Disliked most everything else about the hotel. Last thing we asked for a wake up call at 6:30 A:M, got a call at 1:07 then at 5:07 a:m but not at 6:30. No explanation or an apology. Terrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kebba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great and close to all the historic places
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Janci

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Arshad

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff nice view from Terrace clean rooms all rooms need 3-pin socket cuisine is very good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is lovely and very comfortable, and the staff were very professional and helpful. The hotel is also well located with easy access to downtown Istanbul and a view of the port from the rooftop terrace.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Baha on 10 Aug 2022
Dear Kathleen, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and sending this comment. We read your kind words of appreciation with great pleasure and I am glad you enjoyed the attitude of my staff and the overall experience. It is such a reward for the whole Recital Hotel's staff. At our hotel the satisfaction of our guests is our motivation. It is a real pleasure to read your satisfaction. We are very happy to read you enjoyed your stay at our hotel. The hotel's staff daily work to create magnifique memories. Thank you so much for your recommendation which is a big gift for all. Looking forward to welcome you again in Istanbul. Warmest regards, Recital Hotel Management

6/10 Okay

Reed

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

almir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Centrally located and most major tourist attractions in Istanbul are walking distance away, our second stay here ideal for couples and families.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Shabina, Birmingham

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my family enjoyed our stay. The Hotel is located in a quiet place with a lot of dining and shopping in close proximity. We were around 5 mins walking from Sultan Ahmet square and the main street. The staff were always on hand to provide advice and guidance as well as arrange transportation if required. I would recommend for families as this is a child friendly place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely pleased with the hotel
The stay at the Recital hotel was a wonderful experience. Great location, minutes of walk to main tourist spots, beautiful and clean room, delicious buffet breakfast, and exceptional service. They arranged an early checking for us since we flew into Istanbul early in the morning, and they organized a shuttle for us at arrival as well as departure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación y buen servicio. Su personal amable y nos ayudo en todo .
Stayed 1 night in May 2022