White Palace Old City Boutique Hotel

We spent a wonderful couple of days here at the end of December. I would like to highlight a few things about accommodation: First of all, the hotel is close to most major attractions: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque about 10 minutes walk. Grand Bazaar maximum 20-25 min walk. There are many restaurants nearby, our favourite, less popular restaurant was also a 10 min walk. Shops, supermarkets are also a few minutes walk from the hotel. The second point is the cleanliness of the room. Perfect cleanliness, attention to every little detail, high five to the staff. The third, and most important point, is Alper, who works tirelessly day and night to keep his guests happy. Thank you for your work and help, the White Palace Hotel would not be the same without you.

The hotel is situated in a perfect location to explore Istanbul. Just across the road to Haliç metro station, walking distance to Eminönü, Blue Mosque, Galata bridge, Karaköy, Galataport. A few tram stations to Balat and a very good metro connection to Sabiha Gökcen Airport. The management, receptionists and breakfast lady are extraordinary friendly and service oriented. Breakfast has a good variety. Only minor minus is that the hot food is not kept warm, but that was said to be changed. The roof-top terrace has an unpayable view. Just prepare your plate and take it upstairs. Sounds like a 5-star unpayable hotel in Istanbul, right. It’s definitely not!!! We had a double-room for 2, clean wardrobe, working fridge. Yeah the neighbourhood looks a bit lost, empty buildings that need to be renovated, but it’s safe and we 2 women travelling felt comfortable coming in late night. The metro is very near-by and you may hear the train. It didn’t disturb us actually. Just saying

Historic 6-room, recently renovated hotel with good service and excellent management. However, if you are a light sleeper, avoid at all costs! People shouting in the street long after midnight and the hotel is next to a train line (see photo) with the first trains waking you at 4:30. The sea gulls were also very noisy.