very friendly and helpful staff. great location in the old district and a quick walk to the main tourist attractions. Breakfast was a nice added bonus and the view of the Bosphorus was nice to wake up to. I agree with other reviews about minimal noise on the side that faces the Bosphorus - but it's really not a huge... More

Stayed here for 4 nights with friends (2 rooms, 4 people). Lovely staff and comfortable rooms. We stayed in Room 2 and had a lovely seaview. The trains didn't bother us much as long as you kept the window closed whilst sleeping. The locaction more then made up for the minimal noise. The staff were fantastic and breakfast was very... More

Very nice hotel in a great location in the Old District near many of the important tourist sites. Also near public transportation. Very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely room with nice view of the Bosphorous. The view from the upstairs breakfast area was lovely and the breakfast was a nice spread. I was never woken up by the call to... More

The help from the friendly staff was impeccable.. They went out of their way to get bus tickets for us at no charge and were very honest and kind people. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The breakfast spread was very delicious and generous. However one particular room had a spoilt heater, which was quite disappointing. Also because you are... More

This hotel was a great find - very cheap and very nice. The location was perfect, 2 minute walk to the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast spread on the enclosed roof balcony overlooking the Bosphorus. I will definitely stay here when I return to Istanbul.

Be aware of the sometimes sharp drops in stairs and room entries particularly in the dark as they can be very hard on the body when carrying luggage. The warm welcome at reception, the helpfulness of staff, the French crepes at breakfast, and the calls to prayer make this a unique experience for the first time traveller to Turkey.

The Sur Hotel has an unbeatable location in Old Istanbul. One of our group of four writers enjoyed a view of the Blue Mosque from the window of his room. Fortunately, being a light sleeper, he was not on the side of the hotel facing the Sea of Marmara, so he didn't have the noise of Turkish commuter trains constantly... More

for an inexpensive hotel, close to the must see sights i highly recommend sur hotel. free pick up at airport, a very warm welcome and helpful staff. Great spot for daily breakfast on rooftop diner with view overlooking the Bosphorus. My room was quiet. good mattress and good shower head althouigh bathroom tight. Suggest ask for room on street side... More

Small hotel, great location, close to everything. Felt very safe and at home. Oscar (forgot how to spell his name in turkish!) was the best. Typical local neighborhood we enjoyed. Not touristy. Nothing fancy but clean, cute and very good value.