Sokullu Pasa Hotel - Special Class

Travel585122
01-01-1970 02:00

Cute hotel but avoid Silk Road Gallery around the corner!. It was recommended that I visit this store. Aggressive sales tactics, nothing is real. The men stand near the exit so you don’t leave until you buy something. When you finally do, they say their card reader isn’t working and they need to use the one next door. Then they charge you more at the Gold shop nearby. They do this because in Türkiye you don’t pay taxes on Gold. Once you figure it all out, they refuse you a refund. Try to find this “business” on the internet. They don’t exist. Total scammers.. .

Travel585122
01-01-1970 02:00

Avoid nearby store - Silk Road Gallery!!!. It was recommended that I go shopping at Silk Road Gallery around the corner. These group of aggressive men are total con artists selling fake rugs in inflated prices. Once you figure out you’ve been duped, they offer no refund. I’m now part of a criminal and civil case with 7 other tourists, interestingly all women. Still don’t believe me? Try to find this store on the internet. You can’t because they don’t want to be caught! Absolutely cruel men. Attached is a picture of “Gustavo,” the one they send in to flirt with the single ladies. Just disgusting.. .

accidental_tourist07
01-01-1970 02:00

Best cat in Istanbul. Location is great and staff friendly but by far the best thing about this hotel was the cat that visited our balcony(we were on the top floor with a balcony and a fire escape). She was there on the first morning asking for food (which we happily supplied as you can buy cat food in literary every shop in the city) and by the third or fourth day she was purring and sleeping on our laps on the balcony chairs. We never met such a sweet and loving cat and were really sad having to say goodbye - we sincerely hope that the next guests will "adopt" her as well - she loves her food ;) apart from the cat everything else was great as well :). .

nicolapX3878HY
01-01-1970 02:00

Just breathe retreat adventure Turkey. The hotel is like a hide away, there’s a beautiful garden over looking the breakfast area, and upstairs is another garden area where our group did yoga each morning before breakfast, the staff are so friendly by the time we were leaving it was like we were leaving family, the hotel is walking distance from blue mosque and other amazing attractions, we ate at different restaurants that our amazing host Berat took us too, the hotel is clean and staff were so willing to meet our needs, we will be back. Nikkipere Just breathe retreats.. .

Lysander
01-01-1970 02:00

. Great staff the best. .

Janboy21
01-01-1970 02:00

A truly wonderful hotel. We booked this hotel as part of a package with British Airways and were not disappointed. The hotel is ideally located in the Sultanahmet area a 5 minute walk from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia Basilica Cistern and many many restaurants, cafes and shops. We had booked a suite (room 402) and were hugely impressed. A large king sized bed, small sitting room area, large bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower and WC with built in bidet is beautifully presented in distinctive Turkish decor. There is a lot of storage and wardrobe space. A small fidge is also available with air conditioning installed and also a portable very effective a/c unit. A small balcony with seating overlooks a small mosque and has stunning sea views. The room was well maintained, cleaned daily to a high standard and was private and quiet (notwithstanding the sea birds that sit on the roof and the call to prayer which you quickly get used to). The staff are very friendly, unobtrusive and keen to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Everyone from the general manager, porters and the cleaning ladies are just lovely. Breakfast is served in a large L-shaped dining area or in the wonderful courtyard which has lemon and plum trees, jasmine and a fountain. Truly relaxing. The food is typical continental style fayre. We had a suite which was well worth the extra money. There are 2 upper floor suites and we had the larger of the two. The other has the same facilities but is smaller and more intimate without the sitting area inside. This is a beautiful small hotel which benefits from great facilities, great location and exceptional staff. Highly recommended.. .

JPHead
01-01-1970 02:00

Good value and central location in old town. We stayed at the Sokhullu Pasa as part of a BA holiday package. The hotel was good value, and well located in the Sultanahmet area, just a 5-minute walk to the Blue Mosque, with a multitude of reasonably priced cafes and restaurants nearby. Our particular favourites were the Arch Restaurant for dinner, and the Rabbit Hole cafe for coffee and breakfast options. Prior to arrival we contacted the hotel to upgrade to a Superior room, which was beautifully decorated in traditional style, located on the 4th floor, with a lovely sea view, and importantly the room was very warm, and was a welcome retreat from a snowy Istanbul in February. Do bear in mind that if you book any extras (room upgrades, tours) direct with hotel, then they prefer cash payment in Euros, so best to come with plenty of cash to avoid getting ripped off by local ATMs. We weren’t impressed by the self service breakfast offering: the “hot” options (boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, and potatoes were barely lukewarm) and the Turkish meze items looked unappetising. In addition, the hotel staff were not particularly welcoming or hospitable, however we must commend housekeeping, as our room was always immaculately clean, and towels regularly changed. .

Hüseyin
01-01-1970 02:00

. Temiz bir otel. Çalışanlar kibar ve ilgili.. .

Mikepw
01-01-1970 02:00

Charming boutique hotel. The hotel is a tiny bit dated but the staff are excellent and very helpful, and the breakfasts good. The location is very interesting and very near the main tourist sites but out of the tourist traffic. There is a very good restaurant next door. .

josephwA7025DZ
01-01-1970 02:00

Great location Great proprietors. A retro style hotel run by the Nicest people and staff you could wish to meet . Helpful generous with their time. Made our stay a friendly warm occasion. Very close to all touristy hotspots. Plenty of smaller restaurants close by. Some serving alcohol. I was let down by my Insurance company STAYSURE Regarding an injury I sustained but the hotel proprietor arganised a walking stick for me. Much to my relief. And assistance. Thank you.. Great views out to sea from our room.. .