Rast Hotel Sultanahmet

Thank you for a fantastic stay in Istanbul and this hotel. The hotel is one of the best we have ever been to and it is a credit to the staff who make the stay pleasant for the guests. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, they will offer an umbrella or raincoat in the rain, organize free time, order a cab, give you a cookie or give you a gift on departure. The rooms are very clean and the hotel itself is located in a good spot and is everywhere close to the main attractions of the city. There is a restaurant on the terrace, where they serve tasty breakfasts with a beautiful view of the city. Even before our arrival, the manager of the hotel contacted us and left a bearing on himself that we could contact him directly in case of need and help. The entire hotel staff is wonderful and we especially want to single out Mr. Bayram and Mr. Gokhan and the manager Mr. Hamza. We highly recommend this hotel and would love to return!

The location was absolutely perfect, just a short walk from major attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar. The rooftop terrace offered a breathtaking view of Istanbul, making breakfast even more enjoyable. The staff was extremely welcoming, friendly, and always ready to assist with any requests. The rooms were comfortable and well-maintained, ensuring a relaxing stay. The traditional Turkish breakfast was delicious, with a great variety of fresh and flavorful options.

The location is fabulous - walking distance to most of the "sights to see". The staff went above and beyond to help my husband who is in a wheelchair - as soon as we arrived at the door (there is a VERY steep step to get in/out) at least two members of staff immediately came to assist - even the manager came once. The elevator is plenty big enough to accommodate a wheelchair and two guests. The first room we were allocated was too small and they immediately and happily changed it to a slightly larger one. (if you have specific needs in this area it would be a good idea to ask/notify the staff before arrival - we were lucky they had a larger room available to accommodate us and the wheelchair). The view from the breakfast terrace is stunning both during the day and night. Everywhere was immaculately clean and housekeeping excellent. The breakfast items are beautifully displayed and refilled regularly - a couple of hot dishes every day and a comprehensive array of cold items available as well as tea, coffee (various) and chocolate - all on a self serve basis. We would definitely stay here again if we visited Istanbul.

Superb location, especially for fist timers who'd like to see what the Old Town has to offer, which is plenty, and all the major sites are within just a few minutes of walk. The bathroom a bit tight but everything worked well. Great Turkish towels. There were a few nights we didn't have enough hot water to shower, and I noticed some European hotels turn down their water heater low because they assume most guests only shower in the mornings. The cleaning lay super friendly and nice, so are the front desk staff. Like everybody else mentioned in the reviews, the view from the top floor where they serve breakfast is just breathtaking and one could access it 24/7 to the coffee and tea services. I highly recommend to go up there to enjoy the view at night as well---you will see the Bue Mosque glowing against the dark sky!

This hotel was wonderful. From the location, a very short walk to everywhere, and the cute resturants all around, to the rooms that were just so comfortable and the staff that was more then excellent, I cant thank them enough for all the help they gave me, both before arriving and while we were there, everything they did was perfect. The breakfast was great and they had wonderful views on the rooftop. There is not a single thing I was not happy with and I will happily go back there every time I am in the city. Thank you everyone at the hotel for our fantastic stay, we shall see you again.