Laleli Gonen Hotel in Istanbul
✅ Great location near metro, tram, and major tourist sites like the Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace ✅ Rooftop swimming pool and terrace offer pleasant views and relaxation opportunities ✅ Staff frequently described as helpful, kind, and accommodating ✅ Rooms generally clean with daily housekeeping noted by some guests ✅ Breakfast buffet praised in several reviews for variety and quality ❌ Communication issues due to limited English proficiency among staff mentioned in multiple reviews ❌ Rooms often described as small, old-fashioned, or poorly maintained with issues like unsecured shelves and inconsistent cleanliness ❌ Breakfast quality criticized in several comments as poor or insufficient ❌ Noise problems reported from a nearby club affecting rooms facing the back ❌ Some guests noted slow Wi-Fi, lack of toiletries, and dated air conditioning system
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Description
Laleli Gonen Hotel is a 3-star property built in 1987 and renovated in 2014, offering 65 rooms in a five-story building. It provides guests with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a variety of services including a restaurant with a buffet, bar, laundry, and car hire. The hotel features an open rooftop swimming pool and a terrace with views over Istanbul. Rooms come in single, double, and triple configurations, some noted as spacious but others described as small and dated. The hotel is non-smoking and does not allow pets. Guests can expect express check-in/out and facilities for disabled visitors. While some reviews praise the helpful staff and cleanliness, others mention communication difficulties due to limited English, small rooms, and inconsistent maintenance. Overall, Laleli Gonen offers basic comfort with notable strengths in location and rooftop amenities, suitable for travelers prioritizing proximity to Istanbul's historic sites over luxury.
Location
Located in Istanbul's Laleli district, the hotel sits just 100 meters from the nearest metro station and 150 meters from a tram stop, facilitating easy city travel. It is 500 meters from the Grand Bazaar and within 1 kilometer of prominent landmarks such as Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. The Hagia Sophia is about 3 kilometers away. For those arriving by air, Ataturk International Airport is approximately 12 kilometers from the hotel. Nearby cultural attractions include the Istanbul University Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum (223 m), the II. Bayezid Turkish Bath Culture Museum (322 m), and the Turkish Pharmacy History Museum (428 m). Several restaurants and cafes, including Beyaz Kuğu Cafe Restaurant and Seyidoglu Baklavalari, are within a few hundred meters.
Tips
- If you plan to stay here, request a room not facing the back to avoid noise from a nearby club.
- Bring your own basic toiletries as the hotel may not provide them consistently.
- Use the metro or tram nearby to access Istanbul’s main attractions conveniently.
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: For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- 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: Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Air conditioning
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Terrace
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- VIP room amenities
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Snack bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- Russian
- English
- Arabic
- Turkish
- Tour assistance
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Sun Deck
- Fax and copy machine
- Doctor
- First Aid Kit
- Babysitting and childcare
- Pets Not Allowed
The distance to the sea is 930 meters
Hotel view
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Reviews
Any repair not done immediately, we had hanging glass shelf not secured to keep our toiletries. Informed reception but till we left nothing was done. Room was very small. But location is good.
Walk distance.
Our room didn’t have basic toiletries like toothbrushes and toothpaste, and when we asked the receptionist about them, he mentioned we could buy them at a nearby market, which felt a bit lacking. Additionally, the building is older, and the cleanliness of the rooms could use some improvement.
All in all the services are acceptable for a 3 star hotel.
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Frequently asked questions about Laleli Gonen Hotel
Does Laleli Gonen Hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features an open rooftop swimming pool.
How far is Laleli Gonen Hotel from Istanbul's main tourist attractions?
It is about 500 meters from the Grand Bazaar, 1 kilometer from Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque, and 3 kilometers from Hagia Sophia.
Are pets allowed at Laleli Gonen Hotel?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed at this hotel.
What types of rooms are available at Laleli Gonen Hotel?
The hotel offers Single rooms, Double rooms, and Triple rooms.
Is breakfast included at Laleli Gonen Hotel and what are the hours?
Breakfast is served as a buffet from 07:00 to 10:00 daily. It is not included in the room price and must be paid separately at the hotel.
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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 17, with rates starting from 51 USD