Istanbul Hotel Guide - Church of St Mary of the Mongols hotels in Istanbul, Türkiye.

"Our stay couldn’t have been better as first-time visitors to Istanbul. The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of it all, making it incredibly easy to explore the city’s major landmarks, and just as convenient to hop on a ferry to the Asian side. With nearby access to trams, the metro, and buses, getting around was effortless. The area is full of great places to eat. Our favorite was Ortaklar Kebap just around the corner, and if you don’t mind a short walk, Ziya Baba Türk Mutfağı is a must—authentic, delicious, and very reasonably priced. The hotel itself is charming, with incredibly kind and helpful staff who truly made our stay memorable. Breakfast on the rooftop is a highlight—the view alone is a showstopper—but what really stands out is the warmth of the manager and his team. It’s the perfect way to start your day. The rooms are quaint, comfortable, and cleaned daily. There is a fresh, beautiful scent that lingers—I genuinely wish I could bottle it and bring it home. A special mention to the sweet elderly housekeeping lady, whose kindness did not go unnoticed. We’re already planning our return."

"Everything is good especially breakfast. Thank you. "

"The hotel looks great esthetically. The rooms are much smaller than what the pictures make them seem. Very dated. The AC didnt work consistently it would cool for 5 mins and blow warm humid air The rest of the day. No storage in the room for long stays. The showering amenities like shampoo are really low quality and Im one who never has an issue with this but I had an issue with their product. The carpets had stains and crust feel and need to cahnged. The pillows were lumpy and really poor. I had 4 different sized pillows lol. The breakfast buffet was great!"

"Beautiful place to stay! The room was amazing and the breakfast buffet was incredible."

"Tout est parfait dans cet hôtel, lieu, l'emplacement et les chambres !"

"The concierge staff was excellent thank you"

"Great location, clean and kind staff. The only issue for me is that when I checked-in they told me that I was upgraded from city view to sea view…they should have said downgraded to open rooftop club view facing my window playing very loud music from 9:30pm to 12:30 every night! Very unfortunate, bad sleep for 3 nights. "

"We had a wonderful stay at the Pera Palace. The sense of history is remarkable, and from the moment you arrive, the hotel exudes timeless elegance. While some may describe it as having an “old” feel, we found it to be more of a refined, classic charm—rich in character rather than dated. We were fortunate to receive an upgrade to a room with a balcony overlooking the Bosphorus. The views were truly stunning, especially at sunset and into the evening, when the city takes on a magical atmosphere. The Orient Bar is an absolute must, and the tea room is equally exceptional—both experiences that beautifully reflect the hotel’s heritage and sophistication. Although we spent a few nights in the Sultanahmet area, we found the Pera Palace’s location on the Galata side to be far more appealing, with easy access to excellent restaurants and vibrant nightlife. Without question, this will be our hotel of choice on our next visit to Istanbul. "

"Fantastic stay in a fabulous gem"