Wonderful service from hosts Melissa and Abdul who did everyhing they could to make our stay in Istanbul as easy and pleasant as possible. We could not have asked for more. We got they impression that they would make a genuine effort to help with any request. Comfortable, clean and light filled rooms. Great showers with reliable hot water. Breakfasts... More

We spent 4 nights at Kumru. The hotel is centrally located in Sultan Ahmed, old part of Istanbul, within walking distance to all major tourist attractions. Although the hotel is categorized as B&B/Inns I would say that category of a Boutique hotel is more appropriate as it is extremely modern, well equipped, with touches of elegance and luxury found in... More

Wow wow wow. Kumru is one of the most modern and elegant hotels in Istanbul and for a great value. From the moment we stepped in the door, the owners Melissa and Abdulla treated us as if we were family. The decor is very refreshing and even their standard room is quite spacious, neat, and the beds are plush and... More

We spent a great week in Istanbul at the Kumru Hotel. From the moment we booked Melissa, Abdul and the staff could not have been more helpful. The room, a suite for 3 of us was spacious and very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and a great way to start our day. Melissa booked us a trip to Ephesus, which we... More

Our family of 4 stayed at the Kumru for 5 nights. The beds were wonderful and the breakfast fare delicious! The hotel's location made it easy to explore the area, especially for first-timers. Melissa and Abdul gave us very good advice regarding transportation and restaurants, and helped us avoid some long lines at museums. Staying here contributed significantly to a... More

Fantastic B&B in an ideal location! Walking distance to major sites, tram stops, coffee shops and restaurants! The rooms are claen, spacious and beautifully decorated. Delicious breakfast is served daily on the roof top terrace! The owners, Melissa and Abdul, were extremely friendly and helpful! They arranged for great restaurants, transportation, tickets etc. We stayed 5 nights and can highly... More

We had a week long trip to Turkey, we stated at Hilton Istanbul and Hilton Bursa and spent the last three nights at Kumru Hotel. It was a pleasant stay, especially the friendly and helpfull gestures of the staff / owner was overwhelming. We booked a standard room which was spacious enough for a couple, but as we are a... More

This B&B is just fantastic. The location is ideal - it's walking distance to the major sites and the Sultanahmet metro stop when you want to hit other areas of Istanbul. The rooms and facilities are clean and beautifully decorated with a modern and bright style. Our room was spacious and there was an amazing rain showerhead in the bathroom.... More

I was recently referred to Kumru hotel by an American expat in Istanbul and I couldn't be more glad to find this gem. It is five minutes from all of the picturesque tourist sites in Sultanahmet and the beautiful Bosphorus river. The decor is impeccably chic, modern, and most of all comforting. The staff is pleasant and helpful beyond belief.... More