Bostanci

The hotel's location next to the Bostancı industrial zone and a football field nearby is a drawback in terms of noise, but it's a great value-for-money hotel. The cleanliness was good, and the breakfast was acceptable. It's not very close to the metro, but you can walk there.

The hotel is located in the Asian part of the city, in my opinion the most beautiful and characteristic of beautiful Istanbul. The property is new and very clean, comfortable rooms equipped with excellent sound insulation. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the reception lady, among other things beautiful as an angel, who was very kind, very friendly and professional, I dare to go out of balance and say that I felt like I was coming home instead of arriving for the first time! All the staff of the hotel, from the bar, to the rooms at the reception is friendly, friendly, kind and professional. Quality price I think is unbeatable. I conclude, if I return to this magical city, and it would be the third time, I will book at "The Bostanci Hotel"!

I chose this hotel for its proximity to the port, as I planned to visit the Prince Islands. Location, in that sense, is the only thing I can assess positively. Everything else was downright disappointing. For starters, the hotel has nothing to do with the photos. It is advertised as a four-star, but in practice it does not reach even two. Front desk staff do not speak English and are not trained to give basic instructions or answer questions. Communication was practically impossible. The room was extremely small, in sweltering heat. The air conditioning did not work, which made the stay unbearable. The only window overlooked a public staircase, so it could not be opened without completely renouncing privacy. The bathroom was another big problem. It had no ventilation or window, which increased the heat even more. The shower was in a sorry state: rusty, dirty, and also the stand did not work, so the sprinkler did not hold and fell constantly. It was a real qualm to use it. Regarding the advertised facilities, the supposed pool is actually a small spa located on the lower floor, outside the hotel itself. Access is limited to 20 minutes and the pool is cold water. Nothing to do with what is implied in the description. In short, this hotel does not deliver what it promises. It was a very negative experience and I do not recommend it under any circumstances. Istanbul has many other options with a much more honest value for money.