# 13 of 1228 hotels in Istanbul

Hotel Avicenna(3.5 stars)

Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad. Amiral Tafdil Sokak Show map
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  • The hotel is very clean (15)
    "The hotel is very clean" found in 17 reviews
    • " The hotel is very clean and the location is also very good. Something to complain about, are the very small rooms and ... " 
      4.9
      June 2012
    • " ... is very clean and the location is also very good. Something to complain about, are the very small rooms and the walls are quite noisy. The staff are very obliging and competent. On the whole I can recommend the hotel , for a city tour it is suitable. " 
      4.9
      June 2012
    • " Nice hotel in the old city of Istanbul " 
      4.916666666666666
      December 2011
    • " We recommend the hotel Avicenna further, as it for our city trip was ideal location ( nearby the Ayasophia and the ... " 
      4.533333333333333
      April 2012
    • " Well located, well-kept Hotel . The room on the second floor was facing the street, with a small roof terrace. Very quiet at ... " 
      4.95
      March 2011
    • " Great hotel in very good location " 
      5.166666666666666
      March 2012
    • " Friendly and clean hotel " 
      4.966666666666667
      May 2012
    • " Excellent hotel for the touristic visit of the city, next to the most important historical monuments and the ... " 
      4.966666666666667
      October 2012
    • " Excellent hotel for the touristic visit of the city, next to the most important historical monuments and the shopping area. The service in the hotel is excellent . The only negative note is the size of the room and of the bathroom, but it isn't a problem for ... " 
      4.966666666666667
      October 2012
    • " ... feeble.breakfast was pleasant with a wide choice of fruits and breads etc.We were right in the heart of istanbul so sight seeing was easy and there are plenty of restaurants at hand to dine out at ,value for mone y excellent. " 
      5.05
      July 2012
    • " The rooms fully equipped with private bathroom with hairdryer and air conditioning, mini-bar, TV, safe and telephone. Friendly staff, clean hotel and strategic position, very good breakfast: absolutely recommended! " 
      5.316666666666666
      October 2012
    • " Good hotel ! The surroundings are very nice. The location of the hotel is perfect. The neighborhood is ... " 
      4.25
      June 2012
    • " Good hotel! The surroundings are very nice. The location of the hotel is perfect . The neighborhood is very nice, the hotel is close to the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. ... " 
      4.25
      June 2012
    • " Nice Location, friendly and clean Hotel . Airport Transfer was excellent and cheap. One might mention the Train Tracks next to the ... " 
      4.041666666666667
      April 2012
    • " A relaxing stay at the Avicenna " 
      5.783333333333333
      October 2012
  • Courteous staff (13)
    "Courteous staff" found in 13 reviews
    • " Nice, cute hotel in the old town of Istanbul. Are walking distance from most sights reachable. The rooms are small but clean, nice courteous staff . Beautiful view from the restaurant of the hotel. " 
      4.916666666666666
      December 2011
    • " Great location, good service , great breakfast! " 
      4.95
      March 2011
    • " ... felt very comfortable. Room service was very good. Breakfast varied and tasty, with bad weather was the breakfast area too crowded, because you did not get a chance to use the lovely courtyard. Very friendly staff . Airport shuttle from the hotel, with 110, -EURO a bit pricey, but very well organized. We ... " 
      4.95
      March 2011
    • " The rooms fully equipped with private bathroom with hairdryer and air conditioning, mini-bar, TV, safe and telephone. Friendly staff , clean hotel and strategic position, very good breakfast: absolutely recommended! " 
      5.316666666666666
      October 2012
    • " The hotel is very well situated within easy walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Haghia Sopia and markets, set in an area of well preserved and converted traditional buildings and good retaurants. Friendly and helpful staff . " 
      5.416666666666666
      October 2012
    • " We were a group of 14 people and was there for 4 nights. A cozy and nice hotel with friendly staff . This is a budget hotel and breakfast is included. The staff arranged transportation to and ... " 
      4.625
      June 2012
    • " ... Tracks next to the Hotel, but there aren't many trains at night and the rooms are isolated quiet well. Also the breakfast Juice is not included, which I think should be in a 4 stars hotel. Any how the Staff is very frie ndly and the Location is perfect, five minutes form Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque! " 
      4.041666666666667
      April 2012
    • " Lovely atmosphere with olde world charm, friendly staff and enjoyable breakfasts. Quiet, yet right in heart of Sultanahmet area. Only one negative - ... " 
      5.783333333333333
      October 2012
    • " Advantages : - location of the hotel (situated close to main historical monuments) - cleanness of the rooms - friendly st aff Disadvantages: - small rooms - some rooms located close to train station (which runs ... " 
      4.766666666666667
      October 2012
    • " The staff was very friendly and helpful. Earplugs needed, a railway goes near the hotel. Luckily trains don't run all ... " 
      3.95
      April 2012
    • " ... in walking distance. I would recommend this room to people, who don't want to spend too much time in the hotelroom, because it is very small and tv was not working during the whole stay. But the staff was very friendly and the hotel is nicley decorated and clean. " 
      4.2
      May 2012
    • " Excellent location within walking distance of all major city points of interest. Friendly and helpful staff , fluent in English and knowledgable on critical issues. We would definitely return to this ... " 
      5.55
      June 2012
    • " Friendly staff , high knowledge of treating and dealing with international guests, room cleaning ok, no ... " 
      4.8
      October 2012
  • The hotel is located in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood (8)
    "The hotel is located in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood" found in 8 reviews
    • " We recommend the hotel Avicenna further, as it for our city trip was ideal location ( nearby the Ayasophia and the Sultan Ahmet mosque ). The hotel is located in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood . The rooms are rather a bit small, however nice and newly decorated. The staff were exceedingly ... " 
      4.533333333333333
      April 2012
    • " Great location , good service, great breakfast! " 
      4.95
      March 2011
    • " Great hotel in very good location " 
      5.166666666666666
      March 2012
    • " ... there aren't many trains at night and the rooms are isolated quiet well. Also the breakfast Juice is not included, which I think should be in a 4 stars hotel. Anyhow the Staff is very friendly and the Location is per fect, five minutes form Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque! " 
      4.041666666666667
      April 2012
    • " ... district of Istanbul,the rooms were very nice furnished,with the balcony on the seaside having a pleasnt view.Like to stay there again.The restaurant on the third floor was nice located with a magnificent view of the water and over the roofs of the old nice houses. " 
      4.85
      April 2012
    • " Location is great , Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, Topkapi - everything in Walking distance. Shopping and Infrastructure ... " 
      4.8
      October 2012
    • " Restaurant very nice, great view (Bosphorus), quality and quantity good, clean dining areas, cuisine mediterranean, Turkish. " 
      4.8
      October 2012
    • " The hotel was in a great location but, sadly, the property needs a lot of work. The rooms are very small and the appointments in ... " 
      2.5
      May 2012
  • Small room (4)
    "Small room" found in 4 reviews
    • " A little gem in the back streets of Instanbul. Although we had a rather small room , there were some larger rooms available. And we make sure we requested one of these next time. ... " 
      5.416666666666666
      April 2012
    • " ... location of the hotel is perfect. The neighborhood is very nice, the hotel is close to the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. The rooms were clean and the people were very friendly. But we h ad a small r oom. We booked a double room at a travel agency, but we got a one person room with extra bed. So ... " 
      4.25
      June 2012
    • " ... and the Hagia Sophia. The rooms were clean and the people were very friendly. But we had a small room. We booked a double room at a travel agency, but we got a one person room with extra bed. So the room was very sm all. " 
      4.25
      June 2012
    • " The hotel was in a great location but, sadly, the property needs a lot of work. The rooms are very small and the appointments in need of improvement. The bed was very old and very soft and very ... " 
      2.5
      May 2012
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Hotel review overview

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Rating by categories

  • Hotel in general
    4.7
  • Room
    4.3
  • Service
    5.1
  • Location
    5.4
  • Gastronomy
    4.6
  • Sport
    1.9

Rating breakdown

  • Excellent
    27
  • Very Good
    26
  • Acceptable
    7
  • Poor
    1
  • Terrible
    0
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Summary of guest reviews by categories

  • " The hotel is very clean and the location is also very good. Something to complain about, are the very small rooms and ... "  Read more
    4.9
    June 2012
  • " ... is very clean and the location is also very good. Something to complain about, are the very small rooms and the walls are quite noisy. The staff are very obliging and competent. On the whole I can recommend the hotel, for a city tour it is suitable. "  Read more
    4.9
    June 2012
  • " Nice hotel in the old city of Istanbul "  Read more
    4.916666666666666
    December 2011
  • " We recommend the hotel Avicenna further, as it for our city trip was ideal location ( nearby the Ayasophia and the ... "  Read more
    4.533333333333333
    April 2012
  • " Well located, well-kept Hotel. The room on the second floor was facing the street, with a small roof terrace. Very quiet at ... "  Read more
    4.95
    March 2011
  • " Great hotel in very good location "  Read more
    5.166666666666666
    March 2012
  • " Friendly and clean hotel "  Read more
    4.966666666666667
    May 2012
  • " Excellent hotel for the touristic visit of the city, next to the most important historical monuments and the ... "  Read more
    4.966666666666667
    October 2012
  • " Excellent hotel for the touristic visit of the city, next to the most important historical monuments and the shopping area. The service in the hotel is excellent. The only negative note is the size of the room and of the bathroom, but it isn't a problem for ... "  Read more
    4.966666666666667
    October 2012
  • " ... feeble.breakfast was pleasant with a wide choice of fruits and breads etc.We were right in the heart of istanbul so sight seeing was easy and there are plenty of restaurants at hand to dine out at,value for money excellent. "  Read more
    5.05
    July 2012
  • " The rooms fully equipped with private bathroom with hairdryer and air conditioning, mini-bar, TV, safe and telephone. Friendly staff, clean hotel and strategic position, very good breakfast: absolutely recommended! "  Read more
    5.316666666666666
    October 2012
  • " Good hotel! The surroundings are very nice. The location of the hotel is perfect. The neighborhood is ... "  Read more
    4.25
    June 2012
  • " Good hotel! The surroundings are very nice. The location of the hotel is perfect. The neighborhood is very nice, the hotel is close to the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. ... "  Read more
    4.25
    June 2012
  • " Nice Location, friendly and clean Hotel. Airport Transfer was excellent and cheap. One might mention the Train Tracks next to the ... "  Read more
    4.041666666666667
    April 2012
  • " A relaxing stay at the Avicenna "  Read more
    5.783333333333333
    October 2012
  • " If they Istanbul on your own explore want, this is very centrally situated hotel expressly recommendable. The most interesting sights beach chairs in the direct environment. ... "  Read more
    5.166666666666666
    March 2012
  • " The hotel is very well situated within easy walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Haghia Sopia and markets, set in an area of ... "  Read more
    5.416666666666666
    October 2012
  • " We recommend the hotel Avicenna further, as it for our city trip was ideal location ( nearby the Ayasophia and the Sultan Ahmet mosque ). The hotel is located in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood. The rooms are rather a bit small, however nice and newly decorated. The staff were exceedingly ... "  Read more
    4.533333333333333
    April 2012
  • " Great location, good service, great breakfast! "  Read more
    4.95
    March 2011
  • " Great hotel in very good location "  Read more
    5.166666666666666
    March 2012
  • " ... there aren't many trains at night and the rooms are isolated quiet well. Also the breakfast Juice is not included, which I think should be in a 4 stars hotel. Anyhow the Staff is very friendly and the Location is perfect, five minutes form Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque! "  Read more
    4.041666666666667
    April 2012
  • " ... district of Istanbul,the rooms were very nice furnished,with the balcony on the seaside having a pleasnt view.Like to stay there again.The restaurant on the third floor was nice located with a magnificent view of the water and over the roofs of the old nice houses. "  Read more
    4.85
    April 2012
  • " Location is great, Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, Topkapi - everything in Walking distance. Shopping and Infrastructure ... "  Read more
    4.8
    October 2012
  • " Restaurant very nice, great view (Bosphorus), quality and quantity good, clean dining areas, cuisine mediterranean, Turkish. "  Read more
    4.8
    October 2012
  • " The hotel was in a great location but, sadly, the property needs a lot of work. The rooms are very small and the appointments in ... "  Read more
    2.5
    May 2012
  • " Nice, cute hotel in the old town of Istanbul. Are walking distance from most sights reachable. The rooms are small but clean, nice courteous staff. Beautiful view from the restaurant of the hotel. "  Read more
    4.916666666666666
    December 2011
  • " Great location, good service, great breakfast! "  Read more
    4.95
    March 2011
  • " ... felt very comfortable. Room service was very good. Breakfast varied and tasty, with bad weather was the breakfast area too crowded, because you did not get a chance to use the lovely courtyard. Very friendly staff. Airport shuttle from the hotel, with 110, -EURO a bit pricey, but very well organized. We ... "  Read more
    4.95
    March 2011
  • " The rooms fully equipped with private bathroom with hairdryer and air conditioning, mini-bar, TV, safe and telephone. Friendly staff, clean hotel and strategic position, very good breakfast: absolutely recommended! "  Read more
    5.316666666666666
    October 2012
  • " The hotel is very well situated within easy walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Haghia Sopia and markets, set in an area of well preserved and converted traditional buildings and good retaurants. Friendly and helpful staff. "  Read more
    5.416666666666666
    October 2012
  • " We were a group of 14 people and was there for 4 nights. A cozy and nice hotel with friendly staff. This is a budget hotel and breakfast is included. The staff arranged transportation to and ... "  Read more
    4.625
    June 2012
  • " ... Tracks next to the Hotel, but there aren't many trains at night and the rooms are isolated quiet well. Also the breakfast Juice is not included, which I think should be in a 4 stars hotel. Anyhow the Staff is very friendly and the Location is perfect, five minutes form Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque! "  Read more
    4.041666666666667
    April 2012
  • " Lovely atmosphere with olde world charm, friendly staff and enjoyable breakfasts. Quiet, yet right in heart of Sultanahmet area. Only one negative - ... "  Read more
    5.783333333333333
    October 2012
  • " Advantages : - location of the hotel (situated close to main historical monuments) - cleanness of the rooms - friendly staff Disadvantages: - small rooms - some rooms located close to train station (which runs ... "  Read more
    4.766666666666667
    October 2012
  • " The staff was very friendly and helpful. Earplugs needed, a railway goes near the hotel. Luckily trains don't run all ... "  Read more
    3.95
    April 2012
  • " ... in walking distance. I would recommend this room to people, who don't want to spend too much time in the hotelroom, because it is very small and tv was not working during the whole stay. But the staff was very friendly and the hotel is nicley decorated and clean. "  Read more
    4.2
    May 2012
  • " Excellent location within walking distance of all major city points of interest. Friendly and helpful staff, fluent in English and knowledgable on critical issues. We would definitely return to this ... "  Read more
    5.55
    June 2012
  • " Friendly staff, high knowledge of treating and dealing with international guests, room cleaning ok, no ... "  Read more
    4.8
    October 2012
  • " Great location, good service, great breakfast! "  Read more
    4.95
    March 2011
  • " ... the back streets of Instanbul. Although we had a rather small room, there were some larger rooms available. And we make sure we requested one of these next time. Lovely roof top restaurant. Good breakfast. "  Read more
    5.416666666666666
    April 2012
  • " The rooms fully equipped with private bathroom with hairdryer and air conditioning, mini-bar, TV, safe and telephone. Friendly staff, clean hotel and strategic position, very good breakfast: absolutely recommended! "  Read more
    5.316666666666666
    October 2012
  • " ... one of the reviews we read was very negative. We were very pleasantly surpriise by the friendlness of our welcome at the airport pick up and at reception. Our room was comfortably furnished and the Bathroom was clean and roomy.We had a bath as well as a shower. The bed was lovely and comfortable and the room ... "  Read more
    5.05
    July 2012
  • " Good hotel! The surroundings are very nice. The location of the hotel is perfect. The neighborhood is very nice, the hotel is close to the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. The rooms were clean and the people were very friendly. But we had a small room. We booked a double room at a ... "  Read more
    4.25
    June 2012
  • " The hotel is located in the old district of Istanbul,the rooms were very nice furnished,with the balcony on the seaside having a pleasnt view.Like to stay there again.The ... "  Read more
    4.85
    April 2012
  • " ... "the old city" hotel ok, but porters very unhelpful on checkout. On arrival we were allocated a single room which was not up to the standard of the price paid for it!! The room was changed for a larger room but it was in the basement! "  Read more
    3.75
    October 2012
  • " A little gem in the back streets of Instanbul. Although we had a rather small room, there were some larger rooms available. And we make sure we requested one of these next time. ... "  Read more
    5.416666666666666
    April 2012
  • " ... location of the hotel is perfect. The neighborhood is very nice, the hotel is close to the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. The rooms were clean and the people were very friendly. But we had a small room. We booked a double room at a travel agency, but we got a one person room with extra bed. So ... "  Read more
    4.25
    June 2012
  • " ... and the Hagia Sophia. The rooms were clean and the people were very friendly. But we had a small room. We booked a double room at a travel agency, but we got a one person room with extra bed. So the room was very small. "  Read more
    4.25
    June 2012
  • " The hotel was in a great location but, sadly, the property needs a lot of work. The rooms are very small and the appointments in need of improvement. The bed was very old and very soft and very ... "  Read more
    2.5
    May 2012
4.4
Rated:  
  • 1 to 3 days
  • Hiking / Wellness
  • Hotel recommended
The stuffs were very kind for us. Hope some equipment and servie to be imploved. ( Wrote in the basic review)Breakfast was good. Satisfied for quality and variety.The room was confortable except small problem. ( Wrote in the basic review) 1 room with double bed Cleaning of the room was very good. Stayed with my wife. Japanese. Normally we, Japanese do not use the double bed. Hope twin bed. The hotel was close to the blue mosque and other tourist attraction. … read more
5.2
Rated:  
  • 1 to 3 days
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
I will like to stay here an other time-- feel good. The hotel is just a little walk from many af Istanbuls wonderfull old buildings and moshes. The hotel is furnish with style, and all the staffs are SO ready to help in every thing. Esther … read more
Netti
Slovenia
  • Friends
  • Age 26-30
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5.0
Rated:  
  • 3 to 5 days
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
Very good location, very friendly staff, nice rooms, free wi-fi internet access, it is in the city center and has nice restaurant on the roof. Would recommend to couples. It is really nice decorated boutique hotel. No complaints! … read more
Martina
Switzerland
  • Couple
  • Age 26-30
1 Other hotel reviews
5.2
Rated:  
  • 1 week
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
A freandly nice hotel, in the center of the old city of Istanbul. The blue mosque und hagia sophia are 500m from the hotel. The breakfast-buffe was good, not very big, but fresh and a good qualiti. Our room was small an the bed ( 160 cm x 210 cm, for 2 persons) also, but we sleped very well. … read more
Robert
France
  • Couple
  • Age 61-65
1 Other hotel reviews
3.9
Rated:  
  • 3 to 5 days
  • City trip
  • Hotel recommended
If it's location at a reasonable price you are seeking, then the hotel, situated in te shadow of the Blue Mosque, scores well. The standard double room is small with insufficient wardrobe space and a miniscule bathroom. A larger room will up the bill by TL120/night. All historic locations, the Grand Bazaar and the ferry terminal are within easy walking distance. The key - Location, location, location ... … read more
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Information about Hotel Avicenna

Hotel own description

  • What the hotel offers
    Avicenna Istanbul Hotel is a 19th century traditional wooden house which was converted into an elegant hotel in 1990 and fully refurbished in 2008. The hotel offers exclusive comfort and a comprehensive service with a personal touch. The luxurious fabrics of exclusive manufacture enrich the rooms with delicate combination of traditional and modernized Ottoman figures.
  • Location
    Avicenna Hotel is perfect choice to discover historical and cultural beauties of Istanbul,as it is situated just at the heart of Sultanahmet, the old city or the historical peninsula. One will be at the center of the three empires: Rome, Byzantine and Ottoman. All of these empires culture and historical heritages can be felt while you are walking on the streets of this historical peninsula. Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Church Hagia Irini, Covered Bazaar, Hippodrome, Spice Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, Numerous Museums and Historical Monuments are all located in the historical peninsula and all of them are in a walking distance from Avicenna Hotel.
  • Accommodation
    We have charming 48 rooms, total beds 106. 3 single, 19 twin, 25 double, 1 triple, with private bath or shower, hair dryer, mini bar, direct dial telephone, generator, satellite TV, wireless internet connection, air condition. Also some rooms have a balcony with wonderful sea view.
  • Other facilities and services
    In the hotel air-condititioning and central heating Room service is available 24- hours a day,wi-fi;wireless internet is totally free and at your service,available in lobby area,restaurant,garden and all rooms. There are conference and banquet facilites available.Dry cleaning laundry,baby sitting service,terrace bar&restaurant the magnificent view of Marmara sea and islands is attracting all visitors at SIPSI.
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Hotel description *

  • Location
    This hotel is very centrally located close to a park and just 30 m from the river bank. Restaurants, shopping venues and links to the public transport network are to be found only 50 m away. The historical centre with the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia Museum and the Topkapi Palace can be reached in just a few minutes' walk. Istanbul Airport is around 18 km from the hotel.
  • Facilities
    The hotel is a 19th-century traditional wooden house which was converted into an elegant hotel in 1990 and fully refurbished in 2008. The hotel offers exclusive comfort and a comprehensive service with a personal touch.
  • Rooms
    The welcoming rooms come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Furthermore, they are equipped with a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a minibar (charges apply), individually adjustable air conditioning and central heating. The rooms also feature a balcony.
  • Sports/Entertainment
    Golfers may pay a visit to the golf course that lies 30 km away.
  • Meals
    Guests may select their breakfast from a buffet. Lunch and dinner may be taken à la carte or as a set menu.
  • Payment
    MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.
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Hotel amenities

  • Non-smoking room
  • Hairdressers/Beauty salon
  • Business centre
  • Hotel safe
  • Internet
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Car park

Room amenities

  • Writing bureau
  • Minibar
  • Safe
  • Coffee and tea
  • Balcony
  • Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Electronic room keys
  • Wake up call/Alarm clock

Gastronomy

  • Restaurant
  • Diabetic menu
  • Vegetarian
  • Hotel bar
  • Cafe
  • Catering service

A choice of sports

  • Fitness centre
  • Volleyball

Spa offers

  • Beauty treatments

Other hotel information

  • Eurocard/Mastercard
  • Car hire
  • Information desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Children welcome
  • Wifi
  • Laundry service
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