Recital Hotel

3.0 star property

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Ocean views, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Reception hall
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
$123
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19

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Binbirdirek Mah., Piyerloti Caddesi 21, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Elite Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 540 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About this property

Recital Hotel

3-star hotel in Sultanahmet
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recital Hotel offers 31 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 26-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Dining options at the hotel include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff.

Recital Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Bellis Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Recital Terrace Cafe Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Recital Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hicham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, breakfast was decent. The mattress was a bit hard but acceptable, and the hotel was clean. The location was good, close to the tram and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights 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

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room. Excellent value for price. Service superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I spent 6 nights in the Recital and overall I enjoyed it. I was on the top floor and had a small private terrace. The room was spacious, I had booked a deluxe single but the room had a single bed and a double bed. The bed was reasonable comfortable and the pillows were excellent. Despite being on the top floor, I was unfortunately next to the stair access to the roof terrace. This is advertised as closed 11pm to 7am for the comfort of those on the 5th floor but this is not the case. It was ok initially as the first couple of nights it was raining, but a large tour group of loud (is there any other kind?) Americans arrived in the hotel and behaved like they owned the place. I was up late generally but some nights it was almost 1am before the last people came down and they obviously weren’t quiet. The door to the terrace creaked a lot and would bang loudly if not closed gently. Breakfast was ok. It was quite samey day to day, and they didn’t have any bread for toast after day 4 which I found strange. Hot options were limited and of wildly varying quality. Nothing was labelled so there was an element of trial and error with the more unusual dishes. They have a gym supposedly in the basement which I visited on day 1 and not again. It was in poor condition. One gym mat that must have been at least a decade old. Staff were pleasant. Everywhere was immaculately clean. Despite this though, I would be unlikely to stay again if I ended up returning to Istanbul.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Traveled with partner
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

Bryan

Traveled with partner
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

JaeWan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, Kind staff, Nearby famous place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosaline Annette

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Charles

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Keith

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

Good location

Pleasant little hotel, with comfortable rooms, decent breakfast and very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Nazir

Traveled with partner
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

Sanu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

A peaceful, splendid hotel experience.

This is one of the most pleasant, peaceful hotels i have stayed in duding the last several years. The staff is patient, no non sense, and helpful with assistance where needed. This is an excellent location. The pricing is better than most. And, things are well organized and well taken care of in all the shared areas. Splendid.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Traveled with family
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

KATHERINE

Traveled with family
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

Alexander, Toronto

Traveled with partner
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

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

Tania

Traveled with partner
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

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

Michael

Traveled with partner
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

Derya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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