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Recital Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, steps from Cemberlitas Bath

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Superior Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Property entrance
Ocean views, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Located close to Cemberlitas Bath and Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque, Recital Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2013
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Elite Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Elite Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Economy Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Binbirdirek Mah., Piyerloti Caddesi 21, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Taksim Square - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Kafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ortaklar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Masala Indian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tarihi Cemberlitas Muhallebicisi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Recital Hotel

Hotel near Cemberlitas Bath
Located close to Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque and Blue Mosque, Recital Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a cruise ship terminal shuttle, and express check-in
  • Bicycle parking, a front-desk safe, and a porter/bellhop
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 26-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TRY 220 for adults and TRY 150 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bellis Restaurant
  • Recital Terrace Cafe Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 750 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately TRY 220 for adults and TRY 150 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 750 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 17845

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Recital Hotel
Recital Hotel Istanbul
Recital Istanbul
Recital Hotel Hotel
Recital Hotel Istanbul
Recital Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Recital Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Recital Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Recital Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Recital Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Recital Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cemberlitas Bath and Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are also within 15 minutes. Cemberlitas Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Recital Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1015 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we were v.happy w d hotel experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, great staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and well maintained hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Streets are busy with traffic and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - front of house reception staff were great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel nice staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved all the hustle and bustle al the area and the fun local cats.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Miriam at front desk was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice family room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE

Liked: Amenities
Staff was welcoming, check in was easy, hotel was at a walking distance from most of the historical buildings, even from the trolly that brings you to most of the sites. Clean and elegant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Just fine

Just fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Amenities
My room was really lovely, the breakfast delicious, the location perfect and the staff extremely helpful. I’ll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small and beautiful hotel. Close to restaurants and shopping. Place is clean and staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

ANIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Close to shopping, restaurant and tram service. Very clean and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great place to stay! We were able to walk to most sites. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate and create a pleasant stay. The breakfast was very good and staff obtained special items for my dietary needs. Staff anticipated needs very well and provided good suggestions for the area and transportation. We used the private transfer set up by hotel and had a great ride. The three person room was spacious enough for me, my husband and my sister.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hotel are incredibly helpful and kind. They go over and above to assist with anything they can and made us feel very welcome. Thanks so much to all those wonderful people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful and friendly. We had to leave early one morning and they organised a little breakfast hamper for us without being asked. So lovely. Very spacious room. Really couldnt fault our stay there 😊
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cloete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central to all the tourists attractions.

The hotel is easy to reach, 100m from the tram and very central. Very close walking distance to the Hagia Sophia and there is a supermarket within 50m . The breakfast was excellent and the waiter gave us real turkish coffee. The shower in our room was big and the room was clean and spacious. We will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the most amazing nine night stay at the Recital hotel. We were upgraded to a family suite which meant we had so much room for our long stay. The breakfast was amazing and varied each morning. There was always a happy face at the front desk to greet us and also to help us with all our questions about Istanbul; the friendliest staff we have ever experienced. The hotel is within walking distance to all the attractions of Saltanahmet. There were plenty of restaurants nearby as well. We would absolutely recommend this hotel to everyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maricela Munoz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! From the amazing staff to the gorgeous views from the terrace! Hotel staff was so accommodating and knowledgeable. Only recommendation: better maintenance of the gym equipment. Otherwise, awesome!~ MM
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is at the center of Sulthanamet . Easy walk to everything. The metro is few minutes walk. A lot of good restaurants. Our favorite is Mivan restaurant and cafe and the Grace rooftop restaurant. A lot of shopping areas just around the hotel. Very nice hotel. Quick to respond. The receptionist are very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great area, close to a lot of sights in Sultanahmet. Very walkable and near to the metro to get to other areas of Istanbul. The room was clean and had a nice bathroom with free toiletries. The staff were so kind and helpful, definitely went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Also the breakfast every morning was great, each morning we had a different selection of breads, pastries, cheeses, fruits, and cookies so we got to try so many things. We stayed for 5 nights and then went to Cappadocia and loved it so much we booked there again for the night before our flight home.

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the third time at The Recital for 6 nights in December 23. It's a fantastic and faultless hotel. It's clean, friendly and close to many of Istanbul's sites and attractions. A special mention for the breakfast. Lots of choices and very healthy! I had a lovely stay and have no hesitation in giving it top marks and recommending it. One note of caution. The Havuzlu restaurant in the grand bazaar is a total rip off. No prices are listed for the dishes and they see tourists coming. I paid the equivalent of £20 for a small bowl of not very exciting stew and a small quantity of rice. Twice as much as for a good quality meal.

8/10 Good

Mary

The location of the hotel was excellent and the staff were really nice. I had a good room (deluxe) with great views and two balconies. I chose this room because I thought it was at the top of the building but there was a terrace above it. The terrace was used by smokers and they moved the chairs. The noise of dragged chairs was terrible and I couldn’t sleep until the last smoker had left the terrace. I told the hotel, I asked that smokers be told not to move the chairs and as I left I suggested they buy rubber feet for the chairs. If it wasn’t for the noise, it would have been great. I hope they fix the problem.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Fabienne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre tres propre personnel au top
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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