Azade Suites

Our family of four stayed at the Family Suite for a week. Room was spacious and clean. The area and street were quiet it felt like staying in our own small and quiet residential apartment. We were given code for the front door access to the hotel which was convenient.Room was cleaned daily Buffet breakfasts were served at sister-hotel just across the street. Decent selection and nice view from the terrace.

This converted old house has just ten suites, either up a marble stairway with tight turns or a bathtub-sized elevator. Our suite was very roomy and homey with an excellent bed and nice sitting area with tiny fridge and electric teakettle. The marble bathroom has a frosted glass door but the frosting is very sufficient for privacy. The floor is heated. Beware of the towel heater next to the toilet--it can be quite hot if you lean into it. A few doors down, the Azade Hotel has a Turkish bath you can use and breakfast is served in the rooftop restaurant with a lovely view of the Bosporus. From the roof you can also see the nearby Blue Mosque and just slightly farther Haga Sofiya. The streetcar line stops a few blocks away for sightseeing. Public transit will take you to the airport, though the streets and sidewalks are not easy surfaces for rolling luggage. The hotel is on a narrow, fairly quiet street. We could hear the tambour of the musicians in the fish restaurant across the street late into the night, but it was soothing, like those heartbeat toys for quieting babies. Lots of nice restaurants within easy walking distance. Service was cordial, cleanliness was fine. Would be glad to return.