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3.5 out of 5
Hotel Evsen - Adults Only
Hocapasa Mah. Ibnikemal Cad. No:9, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Istanbul

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 424 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 424 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

YUNUS

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom smells so bad
Bathroom smells so heavy. Room needed deep cleaning. Clean but many dirty spots on the carpet. I would not stay there again because of bathroom smell. The rest of the hotel would get 2.5 or 3 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cumali

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Shaif

Travelled with family
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anouar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Ilkin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Unfriendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service all round
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

mohamed, Ottawa Canada

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s too small room for what you pay and the change extra money for another person 15 euro
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from Guest Relations on 16 Jan 2021
Making a reservation for an "Economy SINGLE Room without Window" and then not only expecting a king suit size room but also trying to stay as 2 people with a single reservation is an immoral and unacceptable demand. However it is not our fault to face this kind of bad-tempered people who thinks theirselves so smart.

8/10 Good

Khatija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
The hotel location is great. Easy to walk to main tourist sites and easy access to the train and tram. Hotel staff were pleasant and helpful. Clean hotel only downside is that the room is very small.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Nazikat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice budget hotel
A good hotel and location near all the attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival to the hotel it didnt start too well but as soon as i made the reception aware of the things i needed sorting within minutes they got it done yes i mean minutes! The front staff are so helpful and friendly, he even offered to order me food in as i arrived around 1am at the hotel, they made me aware of all the best locations to visit and how to travel there, helped me download an app to get rates on taxis so you dont get ripped off. I had such a great experience and its all down to all of the staff at the hotel. The rooms are ok, perfect location to walk to all of the sites, around 5 minute walk from the blue mosque and 10 minutes away from the grand baazar. Lots of options available for breakfeast and continental breakfast. Free tea throughout the day and night! Just want to thank the staff again for helping my trip become memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable stay in Istanbul.
Hotel Evsen is definitely a good hotel for the price. The room is spacious clean and comfortable. The breakfast was sumptuous. If it get a little too cold in the room you can always ask for extra blankets. The guest relations staff were awesome and always friendly to answer any questions that you have in mind. Strong signal of wifi too. The location is superb just minutes away from the major attractions in Istanbul. There is a city tram that runs to most places just on the main street. There are lots of restaurants in the area that are top rated by Tripadvisor. Just outside the hotel you can find good coffee if you are an avid coffee drinker like me. From Istanbul Atatruk airport, the journey is about 25-30 minutes Overall a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Seyed Naser

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location;Good staff
Good location: very close to Golhane Tram station: 2 min walking very close to Marmaray Metro station:2 min walking very close to brideg and Eminono eskilisi 10 min walking very close to Soltanahmet and Grand Bazar 10 min by walking Local area sorrounded by restaurants and coffe shops and nightlife is great. We stayed in an economy room, they told us that is small room and without window; and it was really small. But there was no problem, because it was so clean and with good light and also clean. All the day we were out of hotel, so the size of room wasn't important to us; the bed was comfortable and the breakfast variety was also good for a 3 star hotel. Good staff
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel rooms are too small and the staff are so rude, we asked for an extra pillow because their pillows are not comfortable and we’ve been told that they have no pillows, overall service is really bad.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hamza, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel great location
great hotel feels like home , friendly staff very proffesional and polite ...breakfast was great loads of options ...location is very nice with great atmosphere around. hotel is a good place to socialise with new people...for the price it is awesome will recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great price location and staff!
Hotel Evsen was a great budget hotel in the heart of Istanbul. Within walking distance to the Bosphorus, grand bazaar, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia and very close to the restaurants and shops along Hüdavendigar road. You can't ask for a more central location. The staff were very friendly, thank you to Huseyn, Onur and Salem who were very accommodating during my stay and always ready to help with transport, local tips and my luggage! I would not hesitate to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mona Elias, lebanon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in the town lovely and friendly staff

8/10 Good

Dave, Great Yarmouth UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This is a small hotel in a built up but quiet area
We stayed for a week in September during a busy festival period. breakfast was a Continental style with a Turkish twist. Plenty of it with free coffee and cereals/toast for the less adventurous. our original budget room was very small and so we moved to a larger room for a small cost but with no hassle from the very accommodating staff. the hotel is very well presented and clean but has no bar or restaurant itself. There are however, several quality bars and restaurants within minutes strolling distance.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and good location
Initially upon check in we were given a very small room facing the street, with what is considered a view room. When we asked for a bigger room we were immediately accommodated, and our second room was considerably bigger and more comfortable. It did not have any view however, which was insignificant for us. The room was very clean. The housekeeper and the front desk very helpful and welcoming. Lots of good advice from the front desk. Breakfast was the best we had anywhere in Turkey....and we did generally have very good breakfasts everywhere... But more variety here. The only thing missing was fresh fruit. The location is great ... Close to the metro and walking distance to the main attractions, but on a very quiet side street.

6/10 Okay

Hesham, Eg.

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Enjoyed the stay , but ..
I really enjoyed the stay , very welcoming and helpful staff , decent breakfast with an amazing view and the perfect location which I choose the hotel for , its a small walk from Eminonu and sultanahmet , I could almost walk to the most of my trips from there On the other side , my room was very very small , not 15 sqm as the descreption , it was around 11 or 12 , the only view from the window was the window of the front room , therr was an annoying noise always at night , sounded like a ventilation fan of the next room bathroom .and finally which was annoying but didnt notice untill last day , the house keeper didnt change the sheets , there was a small chocolate stain that we caused by mistake , 3 days later I notice that it was still there . But over all , its good if you are out all day and coming back for a sleep , its beautifl , very nice staff , and its the best you can get with that budget " it really is " Thank you Hotel Evsen

8/10 Good

Katerina, Rostov-on-Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very comfortable. We've stayed here 2nd time (since 2009). The hotel is wonderful for its price, facilities and location. 5 minutes walk to Marmaray station (elevator!) and 2 minutes to Gulhane tram station. Rooms are clean but small. Small size of rooms is a common feature for all hotels of the kind in the area. Still there's enough space for 2 luggages, bedside tables, built-in closet that most of the hotels lack. Everything works, shower doesn't leak, enough light in the room, it was +10C outside but we had no need to turn on a heater. The beakfast was very good!

8/10 Good

Alex, Rostov, Russia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel in the center of old Istanbul
A nice little hotel, the best we found so far in its price range and in this particular location. Getting to it is extremely easy, it is 5 minutes walking distance from the Metro station. Its location is perfect in the old center of Istanbul, it is walking distance away from most tourist attractions in the area like St. Sophia, Top Kapi, the Cisterns etc... Like all hotels of this class in this area, the room is small but very comfy as it has a good closet, drawers ets enough to keep you things out of the way. The toilet is really small, the toilet seat is in close proximity with the shower cabin so you cannot even sit properly on it. The sink is so small and with the faucet located in its center it can be difficult to wash your face. It has enough accessories (shelves, hangers) though to store all your toilet stuff like soap, shampoo bottles, shaving stuff etc... That said, the room and toilet are very nice, clean and neat. The staff is very nice, polite and helpful. The lift is nice and modern. The restaurant is located on top floor and offers a nice panoramic view of Istambul. The breakfast has a large variety of food and is nice.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in the old city
Not expensive yet they give 5-star experience! Comfortable and walking distance to Hagia Sophia. They have nice staff.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Expected to have more room inside unit, bed is small and not too much space to walk around bed.

10/10 Excellent

Suha, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel next to attractions
The hotel staff were very welcoming and informative about tourist attractions. They were always ready to help us with any problems. Despite the hotel being on a traffic-free road there was still a lot of noise coming from building work during the night; this was a problem when trying to get to sleep. The room itself was quite small, however it was very clean and pleasant. The breakfast on offer in the restaurant was excellent, with a diverse selection of foods and a view of Topkapi Palace.

10/10 Excellent

Susan, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel
Room was for my husband and I and teenage son. Worked perfectly. Not huge but enough room. Lovely bathroom and tea and coffee making facilities. Air conditioned.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a surprise!
Great place to stay in Istanbul! Located near all the major sights in Old city as well as ferry terminals. The staff was excellent, rooms clean and well furnished. I'm already looking forward to my staying at this place on my next trip to Istanbul!

10/10 Excellent

Temitope, Nigeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel worth more than price.
My airport pickup was professionally arranged. Customer service at the hotel was outstanding. I got assistance with my luggage, my room was a so worth more than its price, so clean, well decorated, I immediately took pictures and also breakfast was basic and nice. The hotel is close to touristic areas of interest and the waterside too. Any future stay in Istanbul must be at this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Small and No Windows
The hotel is bearable for short stay (1-2 days) but I don't recommend for longer stay. Our group had 3 rooms reserved none of the rooms had any windows which makes it very depressing. One of the rooms was the size of a closet 10 feet x 10 feet space and no windows. We didn't even have space to put our luggage. Breakfast was good. It served some hot foods in addition to your traditional turkish breakfast of cold cucumber, tomatoes, and cheese. The location was good as everything was within walking distance. I wouldn't go here again even if i was a 1 day traveller on the go, because you can find those places for much less in the big city of Istanbul. I should have stayed at Erboy next door for a little more because I had good experience there.

6/10 Okay

Shan, Toronto, Canada

Disliked: Staff & service
Location is good, nothing to write home about
Staff and service was OK, not so good nor bad. Location is really good. Room size is small but still bigger than most hotels in the area. There is no view in the rooms, basically facing a wall.

8/10 Good

eric, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good basic hotel in a terrific location.
The staff could not have been friendlier and more helpful, with excellent English-language skills.. Location is very good, near Sultanahmet attractions on a street with several good restaurants. Rooms a bit small but well equipped and spotlessly maintained. Excellent breakfast.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel - we will certainly be back!
Hotel Evsen and it's entire staff made our trip incredibly enjoyable! The hotel was elegant and hospitable. Our room was beautifully designed and very comfortable including all amenities we had hoped for - clean, large enough bathroom, closet space, sofa bed in addition to a queen sized bed, mini fridge, hair dryer and much much more. The concierge saw that we had 4 bags and upgraded us to a larger room free of charge. Tarun at the front desk was incredibly helpful - pointing out things we should do to see the true Istanbul, how to get everywhere, when to go. The concierge even went the extra mile to call and make dinner reservations for us and arrange all of our excursions. THe hotel's location was ideal - a five minute walk from all the sights and on a beautiful pedestrian only street filled with restaurants and cafes. Breakfast at this hotel is amazing! Very delicious and a wide variety of food to choose from - not to mention the excellent views on the 6th floor hotel restaurant! Overall, we highly recommend Hotel Evsen to all travelers.

10/10 Excellent

L & B, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very good choice!
This was our first stay at this hotel and we stayed for 8 nights. This hotel is located in the heart of old Istanbul, within walking distance of the major attractions, on a pedestrian street with several shops and good restaurants, and a tram station for those who wish to visit attractions away from the centre of town. The friendly and helpful multi-lingual staff provided us with accurate and valuable advice on attraction opening and closing times and arranged all of our tour bookings with great efficiency. We truly appreciated the advice and the quality of the tour packages they recommended. The hotel provides an excellent breakfast buffet with the option of having a fresh omelette made just for you. Our room was not luxurious however it was very clean and all of the furnishings were in good condition. Our room was a standard room; we expected the room to be small based on the reviews posted on Hotels.com by previous guests so we were not surprised or disappointed when we saw that our was indeed quite small. Travellers who need space should select another type of room. The hotel provides a small street level sitting area for guests who wish to enjoy the outdoors and kindly allowed us to use the glassed-in top floor terrace when we wanted some peace and quiet during the afternoon. This is a very well managed hotel with friendly and helpful staff, we would not hesitate to recommend it.

4/10 Poor

Silas, Visalia, CA

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
No windows in my room
My wife and I were really disappointed with our room. We paid a decent amount ahead of time and they put us in a first floor room with no windows. It felt very stuffy and my wife felt claustrophibic. I would not reserve there in advance unless you can be guaranteed a room with a window. The positive was that the breakfast was very good and the location was convenient. Fortunately we were only there one night.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

it's ok
but too small rooms

8/10 Good

Sam, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and Functional
Good location, OK rooms..we thought they were a bit small, nice bathrooms, OK breakfast, great location, good service and great price

8/10 Good

Shabir Hassan, Zurich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
review
Spent 5 nights at Evsen. The rooms are quite small and bathroom even smaller. But the service was great, location wise is best and breakfast is one of the best you could find in Europe. All in all, great stay for the price and location makes it possible to visit almost all the attractive places Istanbul has to offer by foot.

2/10 Terrible

Tohid, Detroit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing good but lobby
I didn't like this hotel at all. the photos of standard rooms are completely different from the real ones. There is not even a bottle of water in the fridge. There is no phone available even to inside Istanbul. Stuff were not friendly at all, At the check out they had problem with charging hotels.com and they ask me for cash!! Although I showed them my payment confirmation.

8/10 Good

Tiffany, Perth, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Value for money
My friend and I recently visited istanbul on a 5 day trip. Hotel evsen was in a good location- only a short walk to ayasofia and blue mosque and many restaurants and shops on the street surrounding the hotel. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and even carried our bags to the hotel after our taxi driver had called them to notify them of our arrival (the hotel is on a pedestrian only street). The hotels decor is upto date, the only downside would be the room size, this wasn't much of a problem for my friend and I as we were traveling with hand luggage sized suitcases and were only in the room to sleep. Overall our experience with this hotel and staff was a pleasant one and made for a fabulous time in the amazing istanbul.

6/10 Okay

stratos, greece

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Good location next to old city
Good location but noisy street breakfast is average,needs more options of food,it was more Turkish than European.Some things disappear from our room and after complain to reception was back in place! Don't leave things unlock!Rooms are very small.

6/10 Okay

Ashley, South Africa

Liked: Staff & service
Good location
Good location. Rooms very small and noisy but walking distance to all the places you want to see.

8/10 Good

lucy, Hampshire

Nice hotel close to main historical areas
Near the historical areas of istanbul this is a nice simple hotel.