Verified traveler
01-01-1970 02:33
Great hotel - location issue. It was a great hotel where I will stay again if visit to Istanbul again. However, this great location will become a bit dangerous when the night is over 9.30pm. In one night, a mom asked her child chase us to beg for food/money (I'm not sure what's she talking about but based on her action). So will be better if go back to hotel before 9pm.. .
Panagiotis
01-01-1970 02:33
. Friendly staff, good location close to grand bazaar, tram and close walk to ayiasofia. Good full breakfast.
rooms are a bit dated but clean and quiet.. .
Verified traveler
01-01-1970 02:33
A decent hotel in Istanbul . My wife and I recently stayed at the Endurun for 8 nights. If you are reading this review, then know that everything good and bad you've read in the reviews about this hotel is true.
The staff are decent people trying to do their jobs. Sometimes it might not be 4 star service. Example, when I asked them to restock water. Manager on site said it wasn't free. I told them not to bother and I will handle the situation myself. Water costs .20 cents u.s. Strangely enough, that night, a regular staff bought us water for free.
Example number 2. Istanbul is a city of contrast. You can find anything here if you look for it. Extreme poverty and obscene wealth exists side by side. The Endurun tries to maintain its "4 star" in an industrial area. This is not a 4 star hotel in my opinion. It's more accurate to say 3 star at best. Let me be clear, this hotel is not handicap friendly, eco friendly, nor is it the Westin.
Example number 3. Safety. This is the gritty part of town but walk 50 feet and the bustling heart of Istanbul is in full view. Istanbul is a living and breathing city. Exercise full common sense when visiting.
Overall, I was satisfied with the Endurun considering the price. If I wanted a more sanitized experience, I would have paid for it . .
Mark
01-01-1970 02:33
Great stay at Enderun hotel . Good hotel, friendly service. Great breakfast buffet. . .
luma
01-01-1970 02:33
Worse location and very small rooms. This hotel should be 2 star hotel not 4 star. Is not worth the price. The hotel rooms are very small, you can’t even open your lodge on the floor. The bathroom very small, like airplane bathrooms The worse thing is the location, hidden between the stores and the taxi can’t get into it. The other bad thing is the price, you can find way better hotel with cheaper price.
The only good thing is the staff working during the buffet, they are nice and helpful. . .
Esfand
01-01-1970 02:33
. Property is very nice and clean, stuff are excellent, only disadvantages is area which is very noisy.. .
Verified traveler
01-01-1970 02:33
. A characterful hotel, with something of a retro style. Friendly staff, quiet location not too far from the old town.
My single room was very small, which was not itself a significant problem; but the absence of any drawers or cupboards (other than the one smallish wardrobe with 4 hangers front to back) or bedside surface other than the floor did make living more awkward than perhaps necessary.
The small wet-room had a faulty flush mechanism to the WC, and the water would commonly not stop noisily flowing. This was repeatedly reported, but not fixed. The flush-button plate was not screwed to the wall, so it was possible each time to lift it off, feel inside behind the pipes to pull the levers free of the valves to stop the flow and noise.
If these irritations were addressed, it would be a fine 'cheap and cheerful' stay.. .
Ahmad
01-01-1970 02:33
Quite hotel and great location. Great hotel and location. Staff are helpful.
They have assisted me with PCR test. A nurse came to the hotel and received the result in 6 hours for 250 TL. Basic breakfast but good enough to start your day. The bed in extremely comfy.. .
Verified traveler
01-01-1970 02:33
. The Hotel was ideally located a short walk from the Grand Bazaar and the Historic sights of the city. The staff were helpful and welcoming. The breakfast was varied and tasty, which set you up for the day.. .
Viktor
01-01-1970 02:33
. clean classical hotel near Grand Bazaar. .