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The Craton Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool
Exterior
The Craton Hotel stands in Istanbul's heart, offering a genuine urban retreat. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, then unwind in the garden while the city hums around them. Two restaurants serve meals throughout the day, while the SPA specializes in restorative massages.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 16 of 16 rooms

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Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury King Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury King Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Connected Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

Superior Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Luxury Suite, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite, Balcony, City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Suite, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe French Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Original Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Lobby

King Suite Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Connection Room

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Loft Suite Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

King Room With SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

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Fulya Mahallesi, Bahceler Sokagi, No:16, Kat: 1, Sisli, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34387

What's nearby

  • Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Trump Towers Istanbul - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Taksim Square - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Galata Tower - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Mecidiyekoy Station - 1 min walk
  • Sisli Station - 4 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dürümce - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lounge Casette - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mojo Cafe Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Foccacia - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Craton Hotel

Hotel near Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre
A free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Craton Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at SPA, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, a porter/bellhop, and a TV in the lobby
  • A computer station, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All 127 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 4,316 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 20779

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Craton Istanbul
Craton Hotel Istanbul
Craton Hotel
Craton
Hotel The Craton Hotel Istanbul
Istanbul The Craton Hotel Hotel
Hotel The Craton Hotel
The Craton Hotel Istanbul
The Craton Hotel Hotel
The Craton Hotel Istanbul
The Craton Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does The Craton Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Craton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Craton Hotel?

The Craton Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Craton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Craton Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Craton Hotel located?

Located in Şişli, this spa hotel is steps from Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. Bosphorus Bridge and Bosphorus are also within 3 mi (5 km). Mecidiyekoy Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sisli Station is 4 minutes.

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The Craton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 105 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Siraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was great
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hassan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were dronke people on it the hotel is dirty and it is not five star it's like two stars
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imran

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

Great location

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you team so much
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdulhadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice loction
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ziad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lot of Restaurants around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was fantastic. Hotel is a bit old, but clean and comfortable. Overall was a very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Ayda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this property needs renovation its too old! in my opinion there is no good point to stay there for 130 $ per night, its too expensive for this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

SVANTE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre hotel great gym

The hotel is OK. But in this price range there are several better hotels. The reason I stay here is that the gym is really good, while floor with good equipment rather than what most hotels have. Unfortunately the AC doesn’t work properly so my room was quite hot. Changed room once because of this but the new room was more or less the same. Seems like their AC doesn’t have the capacity that is needed.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

It was very bad experience with the staff in reception.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Abril Alicia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Mediocre at best

The overall stay was disappointing, unfortunately. The hotel has not been maintained for a long time it seems. Our room had a broken mirror and the bathroom was flooded after every shower. None of the drains, including the in the sink’s, worked. The pool/spa area had the same issues - no maintenance at all. The walls are paper thin and you better bring earplugs if you want a full night’s sleep. We paid for the breakfast but were really disappointed. Probably the worst coffee and juices ever served. The people working there were nice and polite, which makes up for some of the other issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pros and Cons of our stay.

We booked this room as Hotel.Com claimed it to have a king and 2 single beds, so I paid the extra to upgrade. On arrival, there were no single beds in the suite and one of us had to sleep on a very uncomfortable camp bed for the week. The amenities at the hotel are good but very tired and some maintenance and upgrades are needed. For example lights were out everywhere throughout the hotel, equipment in the room didn’t work. The sauna was out for our entire stay and the women’s door sensor to get back into the changing rooms from the pool was broken. I booked a massage (which was lovely) however, the couch was old and the faux leather had flaked off. Breakfast was minimal and unappetising, although we had paid, after day two we skipped and went elsewhere. Dinner, was lovely every night and a real credit to the chefs. Maid service each day, but it was rushed and no cleaning, after day 4 of the jacuzzi being used scum and bits from the jets put us off using again, which was a real shame as it was a lovely treat. Hotel claims to be sound proof- absolutely not the case and the noise from the traffic and roaming dogs barking all night was incredibly difficult to sleep. Staff are attentive and always on hand. I am trying to be as honest as possible here and not to offend, as the staff were lovely. However, it wasn’t a cheap break to stay here and I would have appreciated an honest review at my time of booking. It’s not really a suite! more a large room.
Jacuzzi in the King Suite
The pool
The steam room (it was hit of miss if this was on)
Turkish bath which is in the ladies changing area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gorbet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles was in de buurt heel prettig en spa was was heerlijk dankje wel Rosa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben ein Zweibettzimmer bestellt aber nur Doppelbett war frei 😡 ansonsten gutes Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très gentil et souriant, chambre impeccable !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Haik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just ok hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.

6/10 Okay

Hayrettin

Vasat

Tek kelimeyle vasat bir otel,yıldıza ve yorumlara aldanmayın.Personel Aksarayda kötü bir otel seviyesinde fazlasıyla suratsız ve özellikle kahvaltıda görevli olanlar günaydın diyemeyecek kadar kötüler.Duştan sonra bütün tuvalet su oluyor.5 yıldız Bangledeş standartlarında olabilir bence.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Habip

Liked: Staff & service
Das Welness Bereich ist veraltet in der Sauna sind die Holzlatten lose Das Bett ist veraltet und unbequem ist keine 5 Sterne wert maximal 3Sterne Umgebung und Lage ist Ok man braucht kein Auto
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location next to a big mall called çevahir mall and walking distance to Sissli metro station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍👍👍
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service more welcoming big thanks SIBEL for welcoming opening hands really appreciated thanks again to you and team ❤️❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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