We chose this hotel because of the reviews on trip advisor and we are so glad we did! The location was perfect, within walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar and loads of other tourist attractions. Our room and bathroom were small but comfortable and spotlessly clean and there was a real friendly feel to the... More

Hotel was excellent both in terms of location and in terms of an exceptionally friendly staff. Rooms were very clean and provided the types of facilities one would expect. The only down side in the whole accommodation issue was the narrowness of the entrance to the bathroom shower but no complaints. The hotel is on a hill and may not... More

Just back from 5 nights in the Amiral Palace. Good hotel for exploring the sights of the old city. Rooms were very small as was bathroom, but very clean and comfortable and not too much noise for a city hotel. Breakfasts were adequate with a good choice. Staff were very welcoming and Veysel at reception was especially helpful. Istanbul is... More

We recently stayed for 5 nights in this boutique hotel. I can vouch for this hotel's nice location, very friendly staff, esp the tall guy called Veysel was so helpful. He arranged our half day Bosphorus cruise. His advice was impartial. He really knows his stuff. We were welcomed at the door by concierge of the hotel. Buffet type breakfast... More

We have recently returned home after a long weekend in Istanbul, staying at the Arimal Palace. My advice - stay here, but leave a room for us. Everything was very good... Veysal in paricular deserves a mention (again) but everyone was really helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Our stay started with turkish coffee and turkish delight, and was... More

As soon as we arrived, my friend and I were struck by the great location and friendliness of the staff, who could not do enough to help. One of the reception guys took us into the restaurant area to give us a helpful guide as to where things were, what to do, what to avoid, etc - using a map... More

If I had to make a list, this hotel would get #1 among all independent (non-chain) hotels I've been to. It has all necessary facilities, like safebox, minibar, tv, slippers, bathroom amenities (in my room I had both shower and bath), cafe with terrace, as well as welcoming personnel and superb location in 10 min walk from Blue Mosque and... More

We stayed six nights at the Amiral Palace as part of several weeks in Turkey; the tour company that arranged our itinerary had not used this hotel before and asked for good rooms because of our long stay; the management seemed clearly to not want to give us choice rooms; one of the singles on the ground floor was truly... More

We had very good time in this hotel. Location is great, hotel is clean and staff are very friendly .. No matter what we ask them they are always helpful and smiling .. They do their best to help us .. I just love it