Bucoleon by Cheers in Istanbul

The staff put us up in an "updated" room and it ended up being a whole different hotel that was about 8 minutes from the hostel itself; isolating us from any of the social events and overall location.
The room we were in was not at all what we booked and no staff was at the location in the event of getting locked out or, for example, needing assistance and them taking an hour to get someone out there.

While I'm sure the actual location was good, we will never know.

You get what you pay for here.The hotel was not perfect, but it served its purpose if you want to be close to everything. Parking is limited and first come, first serve. Our room had a noticeable smell, the A/C didn’t work, and we had to ask for basic things like towels. There was no soap provided for washing hands, and the neighborhood itself was not very quiet. The pictures online made the property look a lot different than it does in person.

That being said, the staff was extremely nice and welcoming, and the general/common areas were actually quite nice. Despite the issues, the location and friendliness of the staff made it convenient enough that we would consider staying here again.

We stayed at this hotel for two nights in March 2025. The location was excellent, as it was close to all the major tourist attractions, making it convenient for exploring the area.

Breakfast options were limited but fresh, including cheese, bread, jam, tomato slices, apple slices, a boiled egg, cucumber slices, and orange slices, served with tea or coffee.

The staff was friendly and helpful, though we noticed that a kettle jug for tea or coffee was not provided in the room, which would have been a nice addition. The room was fairly clean, but there is some room for improvement.

One issue we experienced was a loud noise early in the morning on our second day, possibly from goods being unloaded nearby. Additionally, the air conditioning didn’t seem to work properly, which made it a bit uncomfortable at times.

That being said, the hotel was affordable and had a restaurant with a lovely view, which was a nice highlight. We had read many positive reviews before our visit, but our experience didn’t fully match those expectations.

Overall, it’s a budget-friendly option with a great location, but there are a few areas that could be improved to enhance the guest experience.