The hotel is undergoing a renovation and it's almost completed. We stayed there as part of a tour group from the U.S. The hotel is in the Old District of Istanbul just a short walk from the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and Haia Sophia. However, don't waste $$ on a Sea View Room unless you get to see it beforehand.... more

The room was large, comfortable, well maintained, and very clean. The breakfast was generous and Turkish (not American). The staff was courteous and helpful, particularly Mr Turkmas. The only downside was the hotel provided (at high cost) car to take us TO the airport - a very rude driver! On the other hand the driver of the car (provided free... more

Great Location - very close to the Blue Mosque and great bars just one street away! The hotel has just been renovated and has an excellent roof top terrace overlooking the Harbour.. Only down fall is the marble floors tend to enhance every bit of noise in the reception area. Breakfast is a traditional Turkish menu and could be improved... more

Great location and nice rooms at a good price - but be warned: don't stay there if you want to get a good night's sleep! I was there three terrible, sleep deprived, nights - making it difficult to really enjoy the glories of Istanbul. The walls were paper-thin, meaning that you could hear every cough, word, knock, snore, wheeze, flush... more

Thanks to the Obelisk Hotel staff for making me feel so at home during my 8-night stay in Istanbul October 17-25, 2007. Sinan Cam and Mehmet Aycicek at the front desk were especially helpful, friendly, and professional. My room was comfortable and cleaned spotless every day. The breakfast buffet was fresh and plentiful with tasty Turkish offerings; my favorites were... more

Pat from England - Very friendly, helpful staff and a lovely comfortable room with a sea view made our stay in Istanbul a great experience. We stayed for a week and enjoyed all the famous sights which were all a 5 minute walk from the hotel, such as the Aya Sofia, the Cistern (our favourite), the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace... more

Good points - excellent location, lovely terrace (Blue Mosque is very close), good room size, excellent air conditioning, cleaning team excellent - room always kept clean. Small fridge with reasonably priced drinks. Free internet in reception area was very useful. Ideally located for main Istanbul attractions - all walking distance. Poor points - Not many sockets in room (electrics looked... more

beatiful city, beatiful hotel. very friendly staff, fantastic restaurant and food, i had lovely week there thank you to all friendly staff. it would be nice place to stay for seekers more

The hotel is comfortable, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The views from the rooftop restaurant are stunning--Blue Mosque on one side, harbor on the other. The hotel is also wonderfully located for seeing major sites in Istanbul--just about 3 short blocks away from the Arasta Bazaar and then on to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. more