This is my 3rd stay over 37 years. Excellent respectful staff. Unfortunately they use a terrible driving company for pickups. My driver pulled over 3 blocks from the hotel and wanted to see my airline ticket and jumped in the back seat next to me. He badgered me with personal questions and despite my carrying my own water offered me water 10 separate times. When I asked for him to be quiet, he would not stop asking personal a. I was a single woman travelling alone. When I started to shake and cry he started wreckless driving in a rainstorm. He followed 2 feet behind cars in the fast lane and was furious I would not accept his flirtation. I thought I was going to die in a car wreck. I texted my family. I called the hotel and begged that he slow down. The hotel should ensure women travelling alone never experience a driver seeking attention from a single woman. It was terrifying.
Amy
серпень 2024 р.
The location is of course exceptional! A stone's throw from the major sights including two bazaars. The hotel decor is fascinating - thoughts going to 1001 Arabian Nights and whatnot. Quirky and a bit run down yes, but still - I liked it. It's not a five star hotel anyway. The manager was helpful and we needed his advice since it was the first time in this crowded and confusing city! His language skills are essential. The staff in the restaurant was very nice indeed! Our room was facing the back so the nights were pleasantly quiet! Should I go back to Istanbul I'd look no further than The Kybele!
Anne-trine
жовтень 2024 р.
Staff and location are two key bonus points apart from the overall Decor of the hotel. Hotel is within 5 mins walk from Haiga Sofia and Blue mosque. It was safe even late at night walking around with kids. As we were travelling during Ramzan month, it was nice to see families breaking fast in the central parks nearby in the evening and fealt like mass picnics. Hotel Restaurant food was great and some really good selection. Best of all was the hotel staff. Always available to help, advice with smiling faces, even helped out with Istanbul card as well. Everyone ethere made our stay really memorable. Can't finish the review without mentionaning lazy but friendly dog. It beacme a game for kids to guess where dog will be lying around every morning or evening.
Sahil
травень 2024 р.
The Kybele Hotel is the perfect choice wheter if you travel alone or in company. Located in Sulthanamet, just a minute away from the two mosques of Istanbul and all the most beautiful attractions, is perfect for your staying in this big, enormous city that never sleeps. The building is beautifully painted of different colors while inside has a charming rètro look with a glimpse of caravanserai, with all his beautiful clinging lanterns. The owner is very kind and helpful as all the staff, excellent wifi service. The rooms are perfect, clean and very comfortable. Breakfast is both turkish and european and you can enjoy it inside or outside. Waking up with the morning adhān has been ravishing. Highly recommended. I'll be back.
Rossella
червень 2024 р.
Breakfast was ok, nothing special, but very nice to be able to have it at an outside table by the street, which was quiet as it is a pedestrianised area. The location of this hotel is unbelievable - literally less than 5 minutes' walk from the Haghia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and the Blue Mosque, a few minutes more to Topkapi Palace and the Archeological Museum. The general manager, Vefa, was great, very accommodating.
Phil
вересень 2023 р.
Excellent hotel. Completely clean, comfortable. safe, all modern amenities. I ate breakfast here every day, and a relaxing happy hour every afternoon. Perfect location, walking distance to Hagia Sophia and the wonderful city tram. Wonderful staff, friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
William
березень 2025 р.
Location, nice staff, room and interior decorating, cleanliness.
Pikovskaya
липень 2023 р.
Location was amazing, walking distance to all the main sights in Old Town. Hotel had plenty of old world charm & character. Staff were so helpful & friendly. Loved being able to walk outside the front door , directly to the street-side bar/restaurant, sit & watch the world go by.
Stephen
травень 2024 р.
The hotel is located in the historical center near the Saint Sophia Masque. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast has many varieties of food, e.g. lentil soup, eggs, fresh vegetables and cheeses, etc. The room is clean and bed is comfortable.
Olesia
листопад 2022 р.
The hotel is incredibly beautiful! The interiors are so exquisite, with so many Turkish ceramics and furnitures! and the location is great: everything is just a few minutes walking distance. But the real reason to choose Kybele Hotel is the quality of its staff! People are so kind and professional, ready to help any way they can. Lovely place!
Vanessa
січень 2024 р.