Old Port Hotel in Istanbul

Positive: if I could give a 7 star, I would for the staff. They were just genuinely pleasant and helpful. There's a lift so no need to lug your suitcase. You walk out of the hotel and the tram #1 is right there if you need public transport. We only used it a couple of times though e.g. to get to Dolmabachi Palace as you are only 5-10min walk away from all the major sights. Staff also upgraded us to a better suite free of charge: the living room was on a very lively street but the bedroom was in the back - quiet and peaceful:).
I would definitely stay here again.

Negative: I screwed up our booking on ******* and I could not get a refund for the first two nights. I contacted the hotel and they said they could not do anything. The ******* listing did say non-refundable rooms but I was hoping the hotel would be able to refund at least some of the money.

Incredibly convenient location, situated right next to easy public transport connections and major highlight. Super helpful and friendly staff and clean. Surprisingly quiet even though it is located on a busy street.

Many thanks to all the staff for the warm welcome, my wife and I felt at home, very responsive and friendly staff! We will definitely come back again, thank you very much!

Even though it was a small hotel, I couldn't find any fault w in fact I went to the hotel from an Van in Türkiye .
And the room I stayed in at the Old Port Hotel was certainly on a part with the one I had in the Hilton. Top marks to the old port hotel Istanbul. Top marks to the Old Port of hotel in Istanbul W. Howard.

Functional and central
We liked our sea-view suite on the 6th floor which has two long writing desks, one in the living room and the other in the bedroom. There is a door between the living room and the bedroom, allowing my husband and I two separate work spaces.
The kitchenette with microwave oven came in handy too. There was only one pot and one pan. We also had to borrow the cutting board and cooking knife from the kitchen. But the kitchen served our simple cooking needs.
The service of David, Ibrahim and all other staff was excellent. Everyone was so helpful, friendly and polite.
The only negative is that cabs cannot stop in front of the hotel as the street is mainly for trams. Even the sidewalk is narrow. But the hotel staff would help take bags to the taxi stand near the Sirkeci train station just one minute away on foot.
The location is good for taking public transport and exploring the Sultanahmet area. Traffic noise and the regular calls for prayers could be a problem for some. We were fine with it.
Overall we were happy with the stay.

The hotel is located in good area, near the metro and tram stations, also it is the only area stays open after 11pm in istanbul, The hotel has kind staff and nice view, but need a little bit more attention to cleanliness, especially floor cleanliness. Everything else is fine.

Awesome! Thank you all so much for your kindness, support and hospitality.

Great stay
The location was great just a min walk to the tram station and about 5 mins walking distance to the ferries station and also to the main bus depot. Blue mosque and Hagia sophia are also within 10 mins walking distance. Many restaurants and bars around which are also open 24 hrs. Friendly staff and great service and we got a sea view room so overall a great stay.
Just the only downside was the wifi was really slow in our rooms as we were on the 5th floor.

Great hotel right in the "thick of it". Rooms are small but neat and well put together and comfortable. Above everything, seeing the guys at reception every day was a blessing -- they were super attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful about Istanbul. Be aware it's RIGHT in the happening part of Sultanahmet so there's a loud street below which we could still hear at night from the 6th floor, ie when a siren went off. Not an issue for us but something to know.

Overall we were very satisfied and would highly recommend!