Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

Hotel was wonderful. All the staff were kind and friendly. Greeted us with kindness. They took care of anything we needed. Tours, private transfer to airport. Our room was a good size for the 3 of us. Bathroom very good size with large clean shower. Room was very clean. A/C worked great. Beds were good. The breakfast was very very good. They had a lot to choose from. Boiled eggs, scrambled eggs. Etc. expresso/ cappuccino machine. Tea, juices. The staff very friendly. The view from breakface terrace was amazing of the city, Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque. Pictures do not do it justice. Very short walk to all main attractions. Hagia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar and tram. Great location for 1st timers like us.

The staff was very accomodating. Sevgi was a breath of fresh air always asking if anyone needs anything, checking if everything was to our satisfaction. The other employee was also very nice and helpful ( didnt know his name). Cleaning staff provided small things that were needed in our room without being told. The receptionists were very helpful in many areas since our stay was a long one. Had an incident in the tram and a walet was stolen along with my credit cards and sim cards.. Mr. Ihsan the receptionist offered great help at the time even gave us the hotel phone to make international calls to cancel the credit cards immedately. Breakfast buffet was good. The view was amazing, I even invited relatives to spend the evening together on the Terrace. Upon leaving, the receptionist gave us a small turkish delight box as a farewell gift. Definetley recommed it.

Fantastic location for all the main attractions in the Sultanahmet area. Easy to walk around. Easy check-in at reception who were also helpful in providing information, maps and details of tours. The room had 3 single beds which was perfect for 2 female travellers. We did not have a balcony or view but did not feel this was necessary given the roof terrace which has magnificent views of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. Good choice at breakfast, plenty of options to meet all dietary requirements.

We had an amazing stay in the Rast hotel. The staff were so helpful and kind. We arrived at 5am and were unbelievably delighted to be able to check in early- not just that, but also to get breakfast that morning! The breakfast is truly superb. We were able to use the terrace for free tea and coffee at any time and we often had picnics up there too. The location is ideal, right beside major attractions and also a couple minutes walk from a grocery store and great restaurants. We were given a box of turkish delight on departure which was a lovely touch to finish off our visit.

From check in to check out, this was a fantastic experience. Great, friendly, informative staff at reception, a brilliant doorman on check in and great staff on the roof terrace at breakfast (thank you Sun!) The staff took such good care of us - nothing was too much trouble. Hamza, the great general manager also checked in with us to ensure that we were enjoying our stay. The hotel is close to everywhere, from the Blue Mosque to the Grand Bazaar, great food, great shopping and the roof terrace is fabulous. Everyone going to Istanbul should stay here - it's really great. Highly recommended