Antea Hotel Oldcity -Special Category

Perfect location bang in the middle of the old city. Major sites round the corner, and there's even an attraction just outside the hotel ("Cistern of Theodosius" - with a light show). Lobby area is spacious and updated. Check in experience was good, with informative introduction to the city and provision of options. Complimentary big bottle of water in the room. Mini-bar also with reasonable prices. We had a twin room, and the hotel offered an additional small bed for a child. Good value for the price paid. There is a terrace at the top with a bit of a view, but there was nobody there when we went. It was too hot a day for anyone to be there but there are chairs and tables. Spa area has showers and changing room with lockers, so it is secure.

I really liked the hotel’s location. It is just a 2-5 minute walk from the tram, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar, with everything you need conveniently nearby, including the tram for easy transportation. The staff were also amazing—some of the kindest and most wonderful people I’ve met during my travels. They were incredibly attentive, friendly, and always willing to help with anything you need. Additionally, the rooms were cleaned and tidied every day, and they were quite clean. There was also a kettle with tea and coffee available, as well as towels, soap, shampoo, shower gel, and slippers, which added to the overall comfort.

My family and I stayed for 5 nights at this hotel. The staff were very helpful, kind, and friendly. The Turkish breakfast was great, and they varied part of the breakfast each day, such as the omelet or fried eggs and different types of cakes, so it didn't become boring to have breakfast there every day. All the rooms were generally clean and comfortable, but some were bigger than others and had a view of the street, which was nicer. We used the pool and sauna almost every day. Although the pool was not very big, it was very clean and great for entertaining our kids. If the sauna is off, you should ask the staff to turn it on for you. However, it would have been better if the pool and sauna hours were longer. The rooftop terrace was also very nice, with a view over the sea and city. In general, we had a very pleasant stay at this hotel, and I highly recommend it.

The hotel facilities are as one would expect but there are a couple of things that make the Antea Hotel truly exceptional. The location is fantastic - an easy walk to many of the most significant historical and cultural venues and only a block from the tram system. In spite of its central location, we found it to be quite quiet. Our fondest memories of the Antea Hotel are of the front desk staff, both day and night. These folks were helpful in every way imaginable, personable and fun to talk to.

The staff is very friendly, the hotel is clean and is located in an accessible area for any tourist spot or tourist attraction. The breakfast is good.