Gedikpasa Konagi Hotel

The Gedikpasa Konagi Hotel, located near Bayazid Square and a tram station, is situated on Gedikpasa Street with many restaurants. The hotel, set in a 200-year-old historical building, offers nice rooms but no elevator, making it challenging for those with knee issues due to the steep stairs. It is also located on a slope, so you need to go up and down the hill every day. They also have a rooftop terrace that provides sea views for sunrise and sunset enjoyment, and can be used throughout the day. The breakfast provided was exceptional, featuring a buffet with a wide selection of both savoury and sweet options. The offerings primarily included traditional Turkish breakfast items, such as eggs, salami, mozzarella and feta cheese, three to four varieties of olives, steamed broccoli, fried peppers (both red and green), an assortment of fresh and pickled salads, and more. For those who prefer a sweeter breakfast, options include yoghurt with granola, biscuits, and cake, or bread with jam and honey. A plentiful selection of fruits was also available daily, including apples, oranges, plums, watermelon, and green melon. While instant coffee was served at breakfast, the tea offered was a high-quality Turkish blend. Complimentary tea bags and instant coffee were available at the reception for use in your room, which was equipped with a kettle, two ceramic cups, and two glass cups. The staff was very accommodating. The room was clean, with daily cleaning, towel changes every two days, and bedding changes every three days. They also have a safe (vault) in the room, which is very useful. The WI-FI is free and quite fast. Additionally, on two rainy days, we were able to borrow umbrellas from the hotel at no extra charge. The check-in and check-out were hassle-free.

I had such a wonderful time staying here! The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly and made me feel so welcome. They helped with a lot of logistical things so I could just focus on enjoying the experience. The location is great--just a 10-15 min walk from the Hagia Sophia and other popular destinations in the area, but the hotel is tucked away enough to be peaceful and quiet. In the hustle and bustle of Istanbul, it helped to have a little oasis away from the chaos when needed--there is a lovely rooftop terrace to relax on. Breakfast has a whole range of delicious options, in a really cool old room from (I think) the Byzantine era. I would definitely stay again!

Central location, easy to walk everywhere. The hotel staff were brilliant and really helpful especially when we had prebooked some activities; they helped communicate with vendors and ensured we arrived on time. Breakfast was nice. The rooftop terrace was a lovely place to go and enjoy the views of Istanbul.

Everyone is super friendly and helpful and the room was very clean. It’s located in a great area, all the sightseeing spots are just a small walk away. But the rooftop terrace was definitely the highlight. Must be one of the nicest one in Istanbul for sure!

The hotel is more like a friendly Bed & Breakfast. Very pleasant and staff always ready to help. I had some unique and unexpected issues and they went out of their way to help me resolve them. Breakfast is freshly made and fruit was exceptional. All you can eat if you want a full stomach to start the day. Rooms include a refrigerator and the hotel's location is only 4 blocks from the Tram which takes you to the OLD CITY and you can continue on public transportation to TAXIM Square and even to the airport. The neighborhood is safe and the commercial stores/restaurants are vibrant and inexpensive. Taxi to airport is reasonably priced and reservations can be made by hotel staff. A police station is only a few blocks away. What more can you ask for at such a moderate price?