May Hotel Istanbul in Istanbul
✅ Close proximity to major sights and the heart of Sultanahmet ✅ Daily cleaning and fresh towels with generally clean beds ✅ Friendly and attentive staff, including multilingual receptionists ✅ Breakfast included with hearty options like boiled eggs and sausages ✅ Convenient access to metro and tram stations nearby ❌ Rooms are small and some bathrooms have maintenance issues like leaking shower hoses and unpleasant smells ❌ Noisy environment due to proximity to busy street and nearby factories ❌ Hotel building and furnishings show signs of aging and some broken items reported ❌ Breakfast lacks variety and porridge is not available ❌ Receptionist behavior issues reported by some guests, including attempts to oversell tours
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Description
May Hotel Istanbul is a three-star hotel constructed in 1982 and renovated in 2010, located in the historic Fatih district. It offers a range of standard rooms, including single, double, and triple options, with daily housekeeping and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk and includes amenities such as a café-restaurant, currency exchange, and car rental services. Guests appreciate the attentive staff and find the hotel suitable for sightseeing and shopping trips. While rooms are described as small and some facilities show signs of wear, the hotel maintains a functional and clean environment suited to budget-conscious travelers. Breakfast is included but basic, typically featuring boiled eggs, sausages, and vegetables. The hotel provides practical conveniences like luggage storage, a safe at reception, and a terrace with city views.
Location
May Hotel Istanbul is situated in Fatih, close to major tourist attractions such as the Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. It lies approximately 13 km from Istanbul Atatürk Airport and about 344 meters from the sea. The hotel is located near metro and tram stations, though it is positioned on a hill, which may make walking challenging for some visitors. Nearby, you will find several restaurants within 300 meters, including Kor Agop and Akvaryum Restaurant. The hotel street hosts various small factories producing shoes and handbags, contributing to a working neighborhood atmosphere. The proximity to Sultanahmet and the waterfront offers access to restaurants and live music within walking distance.
Tips
- Expect some uphill walking to reach the hotel from nearby tram and metro stations.
- Carry some cash for local small purchases as the area has many small factories and shops.
- If you are sensitive to noise, request a room away from the street side or consider bringing earplugs due to street and factory noise.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. 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.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00-13:00.
Services and facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Heating
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Private check-in/check-out
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Microwave oven
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free internet
- Russian
- English
- First Aid Kit
- Pets Not Allowed
The distance to the sea is 340 meters
Hotel view
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Reviews
Cleaning is daily.
The building is located on one side of a busy street, and on the other, there are factories.
If your trip doesn't involve staying in a hotel, this is the perfect option!
The room is old, but relatively clean. The shower had plenty of hot water and the toilet was clean. There is a refrigerator in the room, but no kettle. However, you can always get hot water by going downstairs.
Also, the room key does not auto-lock; to lock the door, you simply press a button from inside, but at first I struggled to lock it from the outside, trying hard to get it to lock.
I stayed for two nights, and while amenities (shampoo) were provided on both days, towels were not changed.
Cons: the hotel is old, the shower hose leaked when the shower was turned on, there is an unpleasant smell from the drain holes in the shower, good audibility in the rooms. The headboard creaked with every slightest movement. The view from the window at the back of the hotel is terrible, plus pigeons are constantly cooing and seagulls are screaming, in general, I was able to sleep there only because of the wild fatigue after walking 30 thousand steps a day) But the price / quality, the hotel is generally normal.
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Frequently asked questions about May Hotel Istanbul
What types of rooms does May Hotel Istanbul offer?
The hotel offers Standard Single room, Standard Double room, and Standard Triple room.
Is breakfast included with the stay at May Hotel Istanbul?
Breakfast is included and served as a buffet from 07:00 to 10:00, though additional breakfast fees may apply and need to be paid at the property.
Are pets allowed at May Hotel Istanbul?
Pets and service animals are not allowed at this hotel.
How far is the hotel from Istanbul Atatürk Airport?
The hotel is approximately 13 kilometers from Istanbul Atatürk Airport.
Does the hotel provide any transport rental services?
Yes, the hotel offers car rental services.
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Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 62 USD The best time to book is June 14, with rates starting from 40 USD