Agora Guesthouse

The location was exceptionally good, right in the heart of Sultan Ahmed and close to the Mosques(Blue/ hagia Sofia) and Grand Bazaar..

Agora Guesthouse was my home away from home during my stay in Istanbul. It is conveniently located in one of the most notable areas of the city, with some of the main attractions (Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi palace) is short walking distance. All the staff was incredibly nice and even allowed me to check-in early at no extra cost! The buffet breakfast is a very nice addition, along with the meals served at dinner time (much more reasonably priced than the surrounding restaurants). All areas were kept clean and tidy, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. Highly recommend staying here!

- The location of the hotel was just perfect, near to the all main atractions - Sultanahmet, Aya Sofia etc., but in the quite street. - Rooftop view was really worth it, I specially liked it. - Staff was great, and really friendly - Room was clean, and for the given price it gave everything that is needed indeed.

I've visited more than 100 hostels and don't write reviews often. This hostel is definitely a special one. You are greeted by responsive and pleasant staff, as well as a cheerful dog, Denize. The staff speaks many languages. Wifi is good. The shower is hot. The hostel is very cozy and warm. Super clean toilets and showers. Very nice bed and cozy, good, warm blanket. The rooms are comfortable: there are curtains, chargers, hooks, and a shelf for your phone. The location is amazing. Everything is very close: the Bosphorus, the main mosque of the country, a shop, a tram. A magnificent terrace overlooking the Bosphorus, where you can relax and read a book or just chat with travelers. Breakfast at the hostel 10+/10. You can choose a breakfast as you wish. I especially want to highlight the staff. The cooks are polite and help bring the food. The staff at the reception always suggest what you can do in the city and see new things. Absolutely positive memories of this hostel. Keep in mind that the restroom is "unisex" so for someone it might not be perfect.

We stayed for 5 nights and everything was amazing! The room is very cosy, the neighborhood is quiet and safe - a few minutes away (on foot) from Aya Sophia and the Blue Mosque. There is also a small Bazaar nearby. The breakfast was excellent, with a variety of local dishes, including menemen, local deserts and tasty vegetables. We had breakfast either on the terrace or on the rooftop which offers a nice view to the Bosphorus. The wi-fi works very well. Client service at its best! A big Thank you to Mr. Alper and his team, who are very welcoming, offering prompt assistance to each and every request, plus life-saving recommendations; he also helped us negotiate the fee with the taxi driver and booked us a taxi to return to the airport. We appreciated also that we could leave our luggage in the hotel for a couple of hours after check-out. Let’s not forget the Golden Retriever who just makes your day brighter. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely come again!