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Recital Hotel

Property class: 3

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Ocean views, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Reception hall
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $103
$92 nightly
$103 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 19 - May 20

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Binbirdirek Mah., Piyerloti Caddesi 21, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Standard Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Elite Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Elite Double Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 540 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 260 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

With a stay at Recital Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Cemberlitas Bath and within a 5-minute walk of Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Blue Mosque and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Hagia Sophia.

What's nearby

  • Cemberlitas Bath - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Derviş Cafe 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tarihi Cemberlitas Muhallebicisi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ortaklar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Masala Indian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Recital Hotel

Recital Hotel offers 31 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 26-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at Bellis Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Guests may use a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Bellis Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Recital Terrace Cafe Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this bar serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered self parking on site (TRY 630 per day)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bellis Restaurant
  • Recital Terrace Cafe Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2011
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 750 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: TRY 630 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 750 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 17845

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Recital Hotel
Recital Hotel Istanbul
Recital Istanbul
Recital Hotel Hotel
Recital Hotel Istanbul
Recital Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Recital Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room is extremely clean and spacious with a lovely little balcony with views of the Bosphorus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel generally was very clean and exceeded my expectations. Staff were very helpful and kind, they even lent me their Istanbulkart and didn't struggle moving around. Would highly recommend and stay at Recital again anytime I'm in Istanbul.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice, and the staff were helpful. It was great that it was so close to many nice locations to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shehzaib

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location to visit main attractions of the city. Staff is very generous and friendly! Highly recommended! The rooms are a little bit old but everything seemed well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yanmin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room is basic but meet the needs. Staff is very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lookman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel n no issues n reception very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tahreem

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were incredibly loving and friendly. A lovely staff member named Enall (think that’s how we spell his name) was especially helpful and hardworking, and he was so sweet and caring with our little girl.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room , very helpful staff specially the house keeping , Engen and Buse
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, friendly staff, quiet area, slept well after long day outing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic rooms and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahab

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

EJAZ H

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, nice rooms, good breakfast. The only issue was that it was a bit noisy at night. If you are not heavy sleeper the noise bothers you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central, clean and large with a great view!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

NETSANET KEBEDE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ER love it
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hermann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rich breakfast buffet with healthy food. The room was spacious, clean and well maintained. Location near Historic sites in walkable distance. Spectacular roof top view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast! Very comfortable rooms. Close to all major sights and transportation. If you are a first time tourist to Sultanahmet, this is the place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

atif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Best: Services, staff behaviour, breakfast. Good: cleanliness Normsl: Room waa small. Only one negative poit: There was no parking even for taxi for 1 minutes bciz of that taxi driver wete worried for pick up
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelu, Silver Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfectly clean with a great view, and the staff were friendly, courteous, and always ready to help. They were also very respectful of our privacy and the time we spent at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025