The Rast Hotel's location is ideal for the first time traveler, located within easy walking distance to the main attractions in the old city and only steps from the tram and many affordable restaurants. The reasonable price included reliable wifi great service and a good breakfast buffet with unbeatable views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. Service was good and attentive... More

I cannot praise the staff enough for their hospitality and support. My husband was in hospital and I had to change all his travel plans. Mezut and staff helped me until 3:00 a.m. through an arduous process with the airlines. They graciously served me tea and and allowed me to use their phone. As the Rast was fully booked the... More

Friendly service, from the beginning at the hotel reception, to the girls of the breakfast room: Sevgi & Fatimah: smiling, helpful and useful. Lovely room, clean and with a small but just right bathroom. The view from the terrace during brakfast was indeed breathtaking & the best of Sultanahmed. The buffet was breathtaking too: lage choice of the thing we... More

I recommend this hotel if you like to be in the heart of the old city. It is at walking distance from major tourist attractions and the grand bazar and very close to metro station. We loved it. Enjoy!!!!

Highlights were the breakfast buffet and magnificent view of the Blue Mosque. The location is outstanding with easy access to the tram and within easy walking distance of fine restaurants, historical sites and the Grand Bazaar. Sevgi and Fatima, at the breakfast terrace, greeted us with warm smiles and excellent service. The buffet was outstanding with lots of variety and... More

Wonderful hotel! Great location, lovely view at the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia at the top floor. Breakfast was excellent. Room was clean and staff was very helpful and they all speak english. The only minus is the proximity of the tram, so it is a bit noisy when train goes by. But if you want to be close to... More

Excellent service, helpful and friendly staff. Our 2nd stay there and probably not the last one. Really enjoyed the stay. Wonderful rooftop breakfast room with a wide choice. Thanks to the whole staff for helping me practise my Turkish with special thanks to smiling Sevgi and the breakfast room team.!

This is my second visit to Rast Hotel in 8 months. I stayed this time 8 nights in a triple with my family. They renovated the roof top and setting and view was excellent. Breakfast was a generous buffet with eggs, yogurt, cheeses, juice, pastries, bread, fruit, etc. The triple room had plenty of space, was very clean, and the... More

We are a couple in the age of 27 and decided very spontaneously to travel to Istanbul. After checking a few hotels in the city center via the internet, we chose the Rast Hotel. At first we booked only one night, for which we payed about 60 €per person / per night including the breakfast. Because of a bid delay... More