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    Best Western Citadel Hotel

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    Kennedy Caddesi Sahil Yolu No.32 | Ahirkapi, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
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    4.5
    475 reviews
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    “marmara sea”(45 reviews)
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    Free Wifi
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    Kennedy Caddesi Sahil Yolu No.32 | Ahirkapi, Istanbul 34400, Turkey See on map
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    All reviewsmarmara seablue mosqueold citytopkapi palaceminute walkturkeybreakfast was includedexcellent locationsultanahmet areawithin walking distanceasian sideexcellent staymain attractionsvery nice hotelon footbwmr
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    Reviewed 20 February 2013
    Small single rooms

    Stayed last weekend for 2 nights. Have been to Istanbul many times before and stayed at grander hotels, however the staff and atmosphere was very cosy. Excellent location close to all main attractions and restaurants. Wonderful breakfast in hotel restaurant. Only downside was that my...More

    1  Thank LondonUKPhil
    Response from BWThePresidentHotel, Konuk İlişkileri Müdürü at Best Western Citadel HotelResponded 4 December 2017

    Dear Valued Guest On behalf of the hotel management and all the hotel staff, I would like to say that we are always honoured to welcome you to “ BW CITADEL HOTEL”. We are pleased & honored serving you. We always look forward to your...More

    Reviewed 9 February 2013 via mobile
    A wonderful stay

    I visited Istanbul with my family and stayed in this hotel for 5 nights. The service was excellent, very responsive staff, a great breakfast, a wonderful view if Marmara sea and a perfect location in the heart of the historic location of Sultanahmet. Rooms are...More

    Thank Magy H
    Response from BWThePresidentHotel, Genel Müdür at Best Western Citadel HotelResponded 7 October 2013

    Dear Valued Guest, On behalf of the hotel management and all the hotel staff, I would like to say that we are always honoured to welcome you to “ BEST WESTERN CITADEL HOTEL’’. I would like to say that our highest priority is to provide...More

    Reviewed 6 February 2013
    Clean, continental, well located hotel

    We went there this summer for the second time as the first time pleased us. We chose it because of the label best western to be sure about the quality and were not disappointed at all. First it it super well located : you can...More

    1  Thank Marie E
    Response from BWThePresidentHotel, Konuk İlişkileri Müdürü at Best Western Citadel HotelResponded 21 November 2017

    Dear Valued Guest Marie, On behalf of the hotel management and all the hotel staff, I would like to say that we are always honoured to welcome you to “ BW PLUS THE PRESIDENT HOTEL”. I would like to say that our highest priority is...More

    Reviewed 4 February 2013
    Impossible to find a room smaller than this one !

    Location: 5 minutes walking to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia and superb location on Kennedy Caddesi, facing the Marmara Sea. Rooms: Definitely the smallest room I have ever stayed in. We get a double twin and I think the entire room size was maximum 9-10...More

    1  Thank AndreiFilipache
    Response from BWThePresidentHotel, Genel Müdür at Best Western Citadel HotelResponded 26 May 2014

    Dear Andrei, Thank you for giving us such great feedback on Trip Advisor following your recent stay at our property. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and took the time to let us know about it. We are very glad to...More

    Reviewed 26 January 2013
    Simple sweet and value for money

    It's a small but very well managed hotel. The staff is efficient and courteous. The hotel and rooms are clean.Only drawback of the hotel are its small rooms - There's no space beyond the bed Best part about the hotel is its location - just...More

    1  Thank MishaGargMehta
    Response from BWThePresidentHotel, Genel Müdür at Best Western Citadel HotelResponded 7 October 2013

    Dear Valued Guest, On behalf of the hotel management and all the hotel staff, I would like to say that we are always honoured to welcome you to “ BEST WESTERN CITADEL HOTEL’’. I would like to say that our highest priority is to provide...More

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    US$96 - US$187 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Sultanahmet
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    stroll of each other – and all set around the site of
    an ancient Byzantine hippodrome – Sultanahmet is an
    overwhelmingly popular tourist destination, and a
    prime location for visitors to be wowed on a truly
    epic scale. Beyond the wonders of the Blue Mosque, the
    Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more, this
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    "first floor room number 104 I reccomend this room. Balcony and sea view."
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    "I can say the best rooms 1 floor I stayed 1 floor"
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    "The dining area was excelelnt and overlooking the sea. The room we stayed in have great view of the sea and..."
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