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Hotel Selenay in Istanbul
🌍 Turkey, Istanbul, Soganaga Tavsantası Sok. 12
● Center: 1.2 km
🌞 Sea - 9 min
✅ Convenient location close to public transport and major attractions like Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet (mentioned in 3 reviews). ✅ Friendly and helpful staff highlighted by multiple guests, with special mentions to specific staff members. ✅ Affordable option for budget travelers with working air conditioning and daily room cleaning reported in some reviews. ✅ Breakfast terrace offers a sea view of the Marmara Sea, praised by guests as motivating for mornings. ❌ Frequent complaints about poor cleanliness including cockroach infestations, stained linens, mold, and bad odors (mentioned in multiple reviews). ❌ Service issues such as unresponsive or uninterested staff, poor English communication, and problems with room availability on arrival. ❌ Rooms often described as outdated, with broken lights, rusty bathrooms, leaking sinks, and uncomfortable bedding. ❌ Breakfast quality criticized as limited and sometimes missing basic items like bread. ❌ Low water pressure and lack of hot water reported in bathrooms.
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Standard Double room
Air conditioning, shower and bath
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Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Description
Hotel Selenay is a three-star hotel built in 1999 and renovated in 2015, located in Istanbul’s historic Beyazıt district. It offers 54 rooms including Standard Single, Double, Triple, and Deluxe Double rooms. The hotel features free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a restaurant, and services such as laundry, currency exchange, and 24-hour reception. Family travelers can request baby cots. While the hotel is not highly rated for cleanliness or amenities (both rated 7/10), it provides basic comforts and practical services like luggage storage and a shared lounge. It accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express cards. Pets, including dogs and cats, are allowed. Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by noon. The hotel is known for a mixed guest experience, with some praising its location and staff friendliness, while others report issues with room cleanliness and service responsiveness.
Location
Hotel Selenay is situated in the Beyazıt area, about 1.5 km from major landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the ancient Cistern Basilica. It is a 15-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square. The Topkapi Palace is roughly 2 km away. The hotel lies 589 meters from the Sea of Marmara shore, offering an accessible seaside walk. Public transport options such as tram, metro, and bus stops are within walking distance. Nearby cultural attractions include the II. Bayezid Turkish Bath Culture Museum (227 m), Istanbul University Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum (269 m), and the Turkish Pharmacy History Museum (333 m). The international Ataturk Airport is approximately 13 km from the hotel.
Tips
- If you prioritize location and budget over luxury, Hotel Selenay could be suitable, but be prepared for possible cleanliness and maintenance issues.
- Confirm your room booking at check-in to avoid delays.
- Bring your own toiletries and check breakfast availability as offerings can be limited.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Pets: Pets are allowed Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Express check-in/check-out
- Terrace
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
Services and amenities
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
Meals
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
- Packed Lunches
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free internet
Transfer
- Shuttle
- Airport transportation
Languages Spoken
- English
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Business
- Fax and copy machine
Kids
- Babysitting and childcare
- Family/Kid Friendly
The distance to the sea is 590 meters
Hotel view
Google panorama
Video: Selenay Hotel, İstanbul, Turkey
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Reviews
24.10.2025
I traveled with my group of friends — there were 8 of us — excited to enjoy Istanbul, but from the moment we stepped into this hotel, it was disappointment after disappointment. Our reservation clearly stated 4 rooms (2 people per room), but when we arrived, they only wanted to give us 3 rooms. They said the fourth one “wasn’t ready,” that they were “cleaning it.” After waiting quite a while, we finally got it. The rooms were dirty, smelled horrible, had cockroaches, stained sheets, rusty bathrooms, leaking sinks, and awful blankets. A COMPLETE DISASTER. Nothing, absolutely nothing, looks like the photos they show on Booking, TripAdvisor, or Google. It’s false advertising. The cleaning service is nonexistent. We had to complain over and over again to get the rooms cleaned — and even then, they didn’t do it. They didn’t replace toilet paper, never gave us clean towels, and every single day we had to go to the front desk to argue just to get the basics. The staff doesn’t speak English, which makes communication almost impossible, and the worst part is they show no interest in helping. It doesn’t matter if you complain once or ten times — they simply don’t care. This place doesn’t deserve even one star. If you’re planning to stay here, do yourself a favor: find another hotel. Don’t ruin your trip.
18.06.2025
Good hotel and the location is also good
13.06.2025
Was a bit worried when I read all the reviews for this hotel but it wasn’t nearly as bad as people had said. The rooms need updating but the air con worked fine, room was cleaned everyday and the breakfast was nice. If you’re on a budget and not too fussy it’s worth a try. Staff were friendly and helpful when we needed them and it’s not too far from the main attractions. Would stay here again if we visit Istanbul 😁
02.11.2024
From the photos ot looks clean and nice and a good variations of choices for breakfeast but that was not the case for me ! they didn't even have bread for breakfeast they had coldsalad for breakfwast only egga who where wrongly cooked the room was disgusting i saw at least everynight some big bug walking around the walls were falling appart the cleanless was NOT THERE i REALLY DO NOT RECOMEND THIS HOTEL i was expecting the same thing i saw on the fotos and did not recieve Very disspointing! the few photoa o put on here are still okey for what the state was DISGUSTING
13.09.2024
The hotel is at walk distance from Tramway, Metro, & the bus, which is very convinient to get by. Grand bazaar is accessible by walk, many restaurants and grocery shops too. The BEST points are : The Amazing sea view from ghe breakfast roof, which gives you motivation to wake up every morning. And that same sea Marmara you can go to by walk. Which I highly recommend. So calm, beautiful and worth visiting. The very friendly Staff was a bonus! Everyone was so helpful and lovely. They make amazing Tea. ♥️ And they help you with whatever you want. And they are funny too♥️ Big thanks to : Halim, Hassan, Çetti, Asat and the helpful bell boys! The rooms need a lot of improvement. But hey, it's not a 4/5 star hotel! And Istanbul is too amazing for you to spend your day at the hotel. I recommend.
12.09.2024
Hotel is soooooo bad theres allottt of cockroaches everywhere in the hotel its not clean and there is a bad smell we cant sleep at night and the staffs are not helpfull and not so polite the didnt elaborate with us the experience is the worst ever
12.09.2024
Old, dirty, has a pest problem, pictures of the hotel must be when they opened as it does not look like this at all. Staff has no interest in helping you with a problem, english is not spoken and the short man at reception has a f...... you attitue. In general any issues is yours nothing to do with them.
16.07.2024
The worst ever hotel I have been.... Dirty rooms, linen and towels with yellow stains. Mold everywhere, on ceilings, on walls and even on the beds. Can you imagine the condition of the bathroom? Cockroaches too.... Yeahhhh They speak no English too. Room with a view? That's what they sell.. the reality is different. I asked them to change room. Guess what: even worst. Someone had slept the night before. They had not changed the linen.... hahhhhaaaa We left immediately of course. I was with my son (15years old). I could not risk his life. I asked them for a refund, as we did not stay more than an hour (we have booked for a 4 night staying) and they were kind of laughing behind the desk. They said that the agency is responsible for a refund. Guys..... just do not go there. Respect your lives
25.05.2024
Good location …Very nice hotel Very nice staf Rooms are very clean ….and fresh Reseption is good as well..We had a lot of fun, the area is a shopping area, the streets are crowded during the day and calm in the evening.Grand Bazaar is very close.
11.02.2024
If I could, I would give the hotel a -10! We got a room but had to be changed because the room was full of cockroaches!!! no matter if on the walls or in the bathroom! The cleanliness was 0! very very very dirty! It also said that you get city view. Complete nonsense, you couldn't see anything except moldy things! The beds were partly with yellow stains and most of the lights did not turn on at all! DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL
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POIs near hotel
II. Bayezid Turkish Bath Culture Museum (3 min)
Museum housed in a restored 15th-century Ottoman hammam showcasing traditional bathing customs and architecture.
Istanbul University Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum (4 min)
University museum displaying archaeological artifacts from the region, free admission.
Turkish Pharmacy History Museum (5 min)
Turkey's first pharmacy museum founded in 1960, displaying historical medical instruments and pharmaceutical artifacts.
Çemberlitaş Hammam (12 min)
Historic Turkish bath built in 1584, operating continuously as a thermal spa in Istanbul's commercial district.
Tickets: Cemberlitas Hammam Istanbul: Historical Bath Experience, 90 EUR View
Mausoleum of Suleiman the Magnificent (13 min)
Burial site of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman I, who ruled 1520–1566. Architectural landmark from the 16th century.
Frequently asked questions about Hotel Selenay
Does Hotel Selenay allow pets?
Yes, pets including dogs and cats are allowed at Hotel Selenay.
What types of rooms are available at Hotel Selenay?
The hotel offers Standard Single room, Standard Double room, Standard Triple room, and Deluxe Double room.
How far is Hotel Selenay from the Hagia Sophia?
Hagia Sophia is about 1.5 km from Hotel Selenay, approximately a 15-minute walk.
Is breakfast included and what is it like?
The hotel has a restaurant and offers breakfast with a terrace overlooking the sea. Some guests reported a limited breakfast selection.
Are there any facilities for families with children?
Yes, Hotel Selenay provides baby cots upon request and has family rooms available.
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