Yes the building and the very immediate environs have an old world charm, yes you are within walking distance of the Patriarchate and Chora and yes you do have a view over the Golden Horn from your balcony but what the website (and the reviews we read before my wife and I booked, including in the Guardian) failed to mention... More

All was good,enjoyed in hotel daphne roms was good,staf and all was perfect locatrd in place where you are finding All what you need ,and for the end bigg like :)) thnx for All for healping us:) from Argjend(Macedonia),was Exellent ..

Having booked online for 6 nights and provided credit card details,we presented passport identification on arrival, as is normal practice everywhere. Inexplicably, however,on the very first day, as we passed the reception desk,our bill was given to us and full advance payment was demanded.We duly signed along the dotted line. The indelicate manner in which the bill was thrust in... More

We stayed here for 5 nights- overall the location is good...close to the main mounuments. Room is small but clean and comfortable and had a fantastic view. The staff especially Orkhan at the front desk was really helpful. Overall a good stay.

this hotel is very old, warm and romantic. the view of the golden horn was lovely.. they upgraded our room to a suite so it was spacious and comfortable, the bathroom was very small with a separate shower box. The breakfast was served next to the entrance, outdoor so the setting was cheerful and nice -not the typical basement breakfast... More

This hotel was quiet, no frills, but comfortable just like my new york apartment. It was cute and nicely decorated. The view of the golden horn from our terrace was also quite nice. The breakfast was ok and the staff was very friendly. I was hoping for a bit more of a bathroom. It was a little shocking at first... More

HotelDaphnis is a very hospitable with a very warm ambiance. the staff gives you the feeling of a home. I enjoyed every minute in the hotel . The staff was very helpful . They always tried to help me , whenever i complaint . (Not about hotel but the traffic and stuff) And the view of the rooms were very... More

The Daphnis hotel is a cute and historic hotel that's right next to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. It consists of 100 year old rum houses that were converted into a hotel. Despite the historical value, the hotel is equipped with great wifi. The rooms were very comfortable and spacious. I was not tripping over my suitcase all the time. The rooms... More

The Daphnis Hotel was perfect for my trip to Istanbul! The beds each had a down comforter and were extremely comfortable. The service was very hospitable - welcoming us every time we walked through the door and always more than willing to help with any task. The Daphnis Hotel was a relaxing, quiet, and homey place to come back to... More