The good part is that Poem Hotel, although close to a main tourist street of restaurants, is actually quite quiet. Finding a quiet hotel location in Istanbul is not easy, particularly if you want to be in the Sultanahmet area, where the majority of the sites are. Staff were helpful, and the rooms where clean. Breakfasts were plain with mainly... more

For about a week I had a single room with a view of the Bosphorus. Also spent one night in the Superior Room . The smaller room was very nice and had enough space with a view of the sea. The larger had plenty of room and a private balcony with an unbelievable vista of Istanbul. Selma, Tommy, and Ufuk... more

My boyfriend and I spent five nights in two different rooms. Overall, I recommend the hotel for those traveling on a budget. The Pros: -Fantastic location: about a 5-10 minute walk to all of the main locations, lots of great restaurants/shops nearby, but far enough back that it was quiet at night. -Good breakfast: great variety, fun little garden terrace... more

This little hotel is a hidden gem in the heart of Istanbul! On a quiet street but close to everything, it is professionally run, comfortable and clean, tastefully decorated; I cannot imagine a better location, more friendly and competent staff. It provides free internet access on the hotel's computer in the lobby and, last but not the least, it has... more

We stayed in Hotel Poem for three days in June. This was a great hotel to stay. Very good location and very helpful staff. They answered all our questions and helped us about making arrangements for our further tour in Turkey. The breakfast on the terrace was delicious. Our room was a bit small but still enough. And the price... more

I traveled alone and booked my reservation through a third party site. The hotel was a bit tricky to find, but once I got settled, it ended up being wonderfully located, near to a number of major attractions as well as public transportation, making it very easy to navigate the city. The room, while small, was perfect for me. The... more

The best thing about the hotel was its location. Minutes away the Blue Mosque. The rooms however are extremely small and exceedingly basic so don't expect much in this respect. The breakfast was adequate. I would recommend the hotel to friends due to its central location and overall it is ok for the price. One thing to note is that... more

We stayed at the Hotel Poem for 4 nights. We took their suite that overlooked the sea. Not much of a SUITE, but a lovely view. The hotel is located in the touist friendly Sultanahmet and is within walking distance to the Hippodrome, Cisterns, Blue Mosque, Hagia-Sofia, Topkapi Palace and tram station. Thats the biggest draw. The staff is friendly... more

The 4 days ( june 09 ) we spent in Istanbul and stayed in the hotel Poem were very, very pleasant. It was surprising that the location was so calm ( although most of the rooms are quite small ) and so near the highlights of the europian part of Istanbul, like the Blue Mosk, the Topkapi etc. The complete... more