Mest Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci

My stay at The Mest Hotel Istanbul was absolutely delightful. I opted for the deluxe room with a sea view, and it offered what I’d say is one of the best views a hotel can provide. The balcony overlooks the mosque in all its grandeur—a truly mesmerizing sight that I could admire for hours. The room was impeccable, with a fresh, clean scent that made it feel instantly welcoming. Every detail was taken care of, and it was spotlessly maintained. The staff were incredible—warm, accommodating, and always ready to go above and beyond to assist with anything I needed, which made my stay even more enjoyable. The location is another big advantage. Nestled in Sultanahmet, it’s within walking distance of all the key tourist spots and right beside the Spice Bazaar. The area is surrounded by a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, and local attractions, making it a perfect base for exploring the city. If you’re planning a visit to Istanbul, The Mest Hotel offers comfort, outstanding service, and views that will take your breath away—a place I’d highly recommend.

The hotel is nicely furnished, very comfy, well maintained and cleaned. The air conditioning worked great and it was nice to return to the hotel to cool down. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. The breakfast was fresh, there was a lot of variety and something new to try every day. The view from the breakfast room is unforgettable! The hotel cat was cute!

I stayed with my family from the 6th-12th of August and we absolutely loved it. My sisters and I stayed in the loft room and had an amazing view. (If you want a view of the mosque kindly ask the hotel in advance, they can’t guarantee it but for us they were able to accommodate.) I’ll list the benefits of the hotel: - The location: 7 minute walk to Eminou which is a pretty pier with loads of restaurants/galata bridge and where you’ll be catching trams/buses/ferries. Next to the hotel is the Spice Bazaar which was busy in the day. We had small kids and were absolutely fine we liked the business of the area. In the night it was very quiet but never unsafe or dirty as other reviewers have said it’s a public street not a red carpet. I would highly highly recommend people to stay in Eminönü as it’s much less expensive than Sultanahmet and quick to get there. - The breakfast: There’s loads of options, if you’re british and need bread and egg they do both and have a toaster. If you don’t like the scrambled egg you can request the kitchen to make you an omelet and say what you want added. My only tip would be if you’re used to an english tea bring your own teabags, I didn’t see a normal tea bag there but that’s to be expected when you’re in another country as they have their own version of tea. They had loads of pastries and Turkish bits and pieces. The view from the terrace is stunning and was my main motivator for booking the hotel. - The staff: Firstly the housekeeper was absolutely lovely and our towels were replaced daily and the rooms were cleaned well. Secondly, the staff at the hotel are lovely, one night we made the mistake of using an Istanbul taxi and the guy was essentially getting into it with us causing a fight which one of the guys at the desk helped us out with. Please please don’t use any form of taxi whilst in Istanbul the public transport especially the trams is great.

The hotel is beautiful and located in the perfect spot to set out every day. The staff are exceptional and incredibly friendly. The terrace was a welcome addition to our stay, as it gave you a comfortable place to hang out other than our room. The view from the terrace is spectacular.

Slap bang in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Istanbul’s historic markets, you have the fabulous Mest Hotel. It’s simply an elegant, chic hotel in a great location only a stone’s throw away from the Spice Bazaar. My review isn’t any different from the others posted on this site but I had to make my contribution as I have only great things to say about the Mest! We were a family of 4 including 12 year old twins and stayed there for 5, very comfortable nights in August. We stayed in the loft room with balcony which was very spacious. We didn’t use the balcony as much though on many occasions we did open the beautiful French doors and let the market commotion seep into our room. The staff are very pleasant and helpful (from Front Desk to House Cleaning) and any requests were seen to immediately. Breakfast is served on the fifth/top floor with views dominated by Yeni Cami Mosque and the Bosphorus. There are pleasant little touches such as cakes/treats in the reception area which we certainly ate before venturing out. The shops and markets close around 9pm and it does get quiet which elevated the morning Adhan/call to prayer (pure sublime).