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BEST WESTERN Amber Hotel

4.0 of 5
Ciftegelinler Caddesi 3 | Kumkapi, Istanbul 34126, Turkey
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BEST WESTERN Amber Hotel
Ranked #268 of 757 hotels in Istanbul
4.0 of 5 stars 124 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(10)
  • Grand Bazaar(8)
  • Fish restaurant(7)
  • Rooms are small(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Blue mosque(4)
  • Sultanahmet area(3)
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Amsterdam
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

As I read in one of the other reviews, the hotel is indeed somewhat uninspiring. For the same price, one can indeed stay closer to the action (however, it's not completely out of the way; you can walk to tourist attractions such as the Blue Mosque in 20 minutes or so). The walk from the tram stop to the hotel... More

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Sweden
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95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012
1
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This hotel has friendly and help ful staff but not much more in its favour. You'll find hotels at same quality and price closer to the old town attractions. The breakfast buffet is uninspiring but is served on a roof terrace with nice view. The rooms are small but clean. Although it is quite close to the tram line and... More

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lausanne
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This hotel is clean, the beds are very confortable, the bathroom is well equiped and the water gets at the desired temperature quickly! The place of kumkapi where many restaurants with musician can be a little loud, depending on the position of your room, but it didn't disturb my sleep. The breakfast takes place on the roof, wich provides a... More

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Oakland, Calif
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Hotel Amber is an old mansion, reconfigured in to a modern hetel, in the heart of old Istanbul. All the staff was very helpful, extremely friendly that made our stay a real pleasure. We stayed for 7 nights, with no issues at all. Be sure to use the rooftop platform for breakfasts and evening drinks - a great view of... More

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Istanbul
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Nice hotel near a quarter with many fish restaurants. When you 'climb' to Sultanachmed or Grand Bazaar (steep road) you cross the quarter with many small shoe factories where shoes are sold at the road side. Hotel has a nice penthouse with roof terrace with a view over the Sea of Marmara and a part of the town. Breakfast is... More

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amstelveen, NL
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

description to travel from airport with metro is incorrect. hotel is walking distance from main tram line, but up hill. roof terrace is perfect, with nice view over the sea. standard room is small, bathroom adequate. diners with terraces are just a block away.

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Yalikavak, Turkey
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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people found this review helpful

We stayed for 4 days early March. The staff was very helpful in all ways especially the young lady from Lithuania who was the guest relations manager. The hotel reminded us of a typical European pensione. Small, clean room but adequate and reasonably priced. Free internet was a must for us and worked very well. The location is in the... More

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Asker, Norway
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

We had a great stay in Istanbul, and loved the area of the Hotel Amber! It is a bit off the main tourist-route, but still within short walking distance to the main attractions.The hotel has nice and clean rooms, and the staff is very helpful and friendly. This is great value for money. The only reason why I can't give... More

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Karachi, Pakistan
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

amazing,really nice and hospitable staff would love to stay again

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Alihan Akkoc, Owner at BEST WESTERN Amber Hotel, responded to this review
9 March 2012

Dear Guest, We thank you for your nice review and sharing your experience. It is nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and like our staff. We hope to see you again in the future. Kindest Regards, Alihan Akkoc GM&Owner On behalf of BW Amber Hotel Team More

Bridgeview, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

My family,and I always wanted to go to Istanbul,Sultanahmet area to enjoy the ancient atmosphere,but we didn't know it would be that good.Wanted to thank the Amber staff to make our journey enjoyable,and gratefull.Whenever we needed any information for the city,or for anything they were there to help us. Our room was perfectly clean,and very specious for 3 of us.Breakfast... More

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Address: Ciftegelinler Caddesi 3 | Kumkapi, Istanbul 34126, Turkey
Price range (per night):* S$135 - 321

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