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Recital Hotel

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

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Ocean views, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Superior Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
Property entrance
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

Map
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. 567 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 350 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1012 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

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

Rosaline Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel with lovely staff and great service. The hotel was within walking distance of the harbour and landmarks and there were lots of restaurants and shops nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Robert Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yashar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this hotel. It's super conveniently located and the staff made our stay even better.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recital Hotel was Clean, Neat, Comfortable and the Staff are the X Factor. Mariam and her Colleague at the Front Desk, Buse at the Breakfast Bar, The Bell hops ( Apologies did not make a note of their names). are Very Professional yet Friendly, Nice and always willing to help and assist. They made our stay very special and Memorable. Thank you to The Whole Team at Recital Hotel. Bryan Nogueiro Sydney Australia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

Sebastiaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is great and the staff is very professional. Excellent service. Will come back again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice in appearance. Our room was on the first floor overlooking a small park, which had people in it all night carrying on conversations right outside of our window. The bed was not comfortable, was two twin size beds pushed together to make a king with two separate duvet covers on it in order to cover the bed surface. Perhaps it’s a Turkish thing, but there were no face cloths in the bathroom for showering or cleaning yourself. Location has excellent access to all of the sights in the old city area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nazir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Affordable. Good breakfast. Clean. Safe was not working, power shower was disabled
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome esp Buse and Engin at breakfast. Our rooms view and terrace overlooking the Bospherous was incredible - spent many days enjoying the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Justin

Liked: Amenities
Wondeful location with a great breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff we all very helpful and gave great insight to finding the best places to shop and finding great things to do. our 8 day stay was perfect . The staff at desk were always ready to help in any way. A great place to stay in Old Town Istanbul.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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

Syed Mu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Strongly recommend to other tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent downtown location. Footsteps to grocery shop and to good eateries. Getting to/from airports by car in rush hours could be time consuming - plan well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good property, excellent location walking distance from most of the attractions. Good breakfast and friendly staff, would definitely stay here again given a chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iyda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very approachable and kind. We enjoyed our stay and requests made in regards to cleaning etc were completed quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

Ahmed

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

Excellent hospitality and great hotel.

We had a great time. Excellent staff, very welcoming and the rooms were great. The staff even lent me money to tip the driver that dropped us off without hesitation (I pad her back of course), but I mean the hospitality was great! We didn’t get a chance to have breakfast but a couple of my family members did and said it was good. Rooms have the nice technology of digital signs at the door for housekeeping and do not disturb rather than the old door sign, nice! Very nice walkable distance to many places, so location was great! Highly recommend and will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

Budget friendly nice hotel in the center

Had a wonderful stay. Good budget friendly hotel in the middle of all the sightseeing attractions. The staff was pleasant and attentive to our needs. Very kind and welcoming. Special thank you to the breakfast staff for going above and beyond
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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