We stayed at the Apricot in February 2013, and had 2 rooms to suit our large family. The stay was excellent. The location is very good, although the neighbourhood that you walk through by taking a right turn out the front door is not nearly as nice as by taking the left turn. We always felt safe and immersed in... More

We really enjoyed the warmth, friendliness, and helpfulness of the staff at the Apricot. Our room was lovely, with a sofa, and a nice walk-in bathroom. Breakfasts were simple and very good; the fresh-squeezed orange juice was a treat to look forward to. Hakan treated me to my first Turkish coffee, and offered lots of good suggestions for our time... More

We read the reviews on tripadvisor before booking this hotel. We stayed in January for 5 days. It was the quieter time of the year in Istanbul. Hotel is very clean with simple furnishings. Breakfast is served with a smile every morning. All the staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect as well. Within walking distance of... More

In addition to its excellent location and comfortable facilities, we especially appreciated the friendly, helpful staff and manager of the Apricot Hotel. The advice received on getting around, where to eat , what to do and how much things would cost made our first stay there so pleasant we went back again.

Among hundreds of hotels famous for their hospitality, The Apricot is at the top of my list. We arrived at 1:30am, and the hotel had a van waiting to take us to our room. Our regular room was occupied so we spent the night in another room, but this was not a problem because we had made a prior agreement.... More

Hakan, the owner, is a swell fellow. If you can afford it, opt for the seaside rooms: residential quarter, fabulous view of the marmara, and a lovely apartment. The muezzin from the nearby mosque Kucik Ayasofya may wake you up the first night--but the double-insulated windows can take care of this. In any case, the call to prayer is inescapable... More

My husband and I stayed at the Apricot for 8 nights, late Oct. 2012. If you book a minimum of 3 nights the hotel will pick you up at the Airport at no charge. After an extremely long transatlantic flight that is a most welcome convenience. I had made our reservation very early since I specifically wanted and requested room... More

Enjoyed our stay at Apricot hotel, which was in a perfect location, close to restaurants, shops, Arastar bazaar and places of sights. Excellent breakfast every morning. I would not hesitate staying here again.

We had a great stay at the Apricot Hotel. Room 3 was very small (as advertised), but it suited us fine since we spent most of our time out and about. The staff was extremely friendly, the shuttle service to the hotel went seamlessly, the breakfasts were always great, and the wi-fi was free. We'd certainly stay at this hotel... More