Istanbul Arasta Bazaar Hotels

"If you want to visit the main tourist sites in historic Sultanahmet then this hotel is incredibly close and only a short uphill walk to Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. Our room was large and well-appointed, though the staff member at check in was not the friendliest. We specifically booked a room from the night before our arrival (which was early morning) so that we could check in immediately but he either didn't understand what we had done or was not informed so we had to explain multiple times that our room was in fact ready for check in. Breakfast was fine but basic, so don't come expecting a massive spread. But for a modest hotel it is adequate."

"My stay at the hotel was fantastic. It’s conveniently located near all major attractions, including the beautiful Blue Mosque. You can easily visit it again to admire its stunning light-up display at night. The staff there is incredibly helpful. One particular staff member, Jenlal at the reception, always greets you warmly and enthusiastically, making your day a little more enjoyable."

"Rooms are clean, but the condition of the amnesties, washroom and other furniture is outdated. Location is good and close to all main sites of the Old City"

"The staff clean the room really fast and breakfast is really good. Hotel is very clean and staff at the hotel front desk is very respectful."

"Air travel was cancelled by Turkish Air because of the war yet they would not refund our payment"

"Hotel itself was mostly fine, but fell below expectations in the photos on Expedia. Our room was in the 'annexe', separate from the rest of the hotel, and with a corridor that opened onto the city street. This on several occasions was left unlocked which, along with the wonky lock on the door of our room itself, left us feeling at times insecure. The room itself was clean but dated with quirks such as an audio switchboard message welcoming us to the 'Dairyland Hotel' in Kerry each time we entered, and a TV remote that didn't work. The curtain hung off the wall at an angle. We had to ask someone to come and fix it to stop the light from flooding in. The main issue with the room however was the windows which were not sound insulated, and it was possible to hear every car and word spoken on the street below throughout the night. We were woken at 4am every morning by the call to prayer from a loudspeaker at the mosque across the street. This lasted for roughly five minutes at a volume that it was impossible to sleep through. Beyond issues with the room, the hotel itself was clean and professional enough. Use of the spa is a good perk. Breakfast was reasonable with a good range of breads, cheeses, fruit and cakes, but definitely without the variety seen at similar quality hotels in Central Europe or South East Asia. Not terrible, but far from the top-quality spa hotel of an international standard that the listing (and in our opinion, price) suggests."

"Clean and comfortable room."

"Great location, clean room, helpful staff"

"We felt very welcom at Fer Hotel. The staff was amazing, and the service was very good. The rooms were spotless, and housekeeping was quick each day. The breakfast was amazing!"