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Reviews of Sunlight Hotel & SPA

Piyer Loti Cad. No:28 Cemberlitas, Fatih, 34490 Istanbul, Turkey

#1517 of 2,502 hotels in Istanbul

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 787 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Good 3 star hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was good but a little boring same menu. Breakfast was not continental. My room did not have a kettle but had mugs and tea bags. Wardrobe didn't have any hangers so couldn't hang clothes in it.

    The staff was good and friendly. Breakfast View was just so beautiful you could see the sea and mountains far away. The hotel was clean. They have a spa that everyone should try. The hotel is in a good location, walking distance to blue mosque 5 minutes. There's good restaurants on the same street at the hotel. The staff were good and gave me an iron to use when I needed it. The staff a very helpful when need help booking etc..

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Good location, helpful staff and great breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was generally OK but was a little dark and lighting wasn't great.

    The staff were really helpful and gave us lots of tips and information for our visit. The breakfast was really good, lots of choice and wonderful view of the Bosphorus. The location was reasonable and we were able to get to most places easily.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    A superb find!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a lovely hotel, friendly helpful staff. The location was superb with lots of cafes and restaurants and shops in the street. The breakfast buffet at the top floor was also excellent with lovely views of the sea. Main tourist attractions like the Grand bazaar, Blue mosque and Hagia Sofia were 10 to 15 mins walk at max. Metro stop a few mins walk. Would definitely recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The only issue is that the hotel is located downhill, requiring an uphill walk to reach major locations. Therefore, make sure to wear comfortable shoes and carry light bags.

    The view from the breakfast room on the terrace is magnificent. Every morning, we enjoyed breakfast with a breathtaking view of the Sea of Marmara, making each day start perfectly. The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of options and a live kitchen counter. Our room was spacious and comfortable, offering a beautiful sea view from the window. Additionally, the staff was extremely helpful and friendly, especially Mr. Karim, who provided us with a mobile charger at no cost and was always ready to help with a smile. The location is fantastic. Overall, it was an exceptional experience that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a memorable stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The view from the breakfast room on the terrace is magnificent; every morning I enjoyed breakfast with a breathtaking view of the Sea of Marmara, which made every day start in the best way. The room was spacious and comfortable, equipped with tea service which added a cosy touch to my stay. In addition, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, always ready to help with a smile. Great location. Definitely an exceptional experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for a memorable stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Extremely happy with our booking, price was fantastic for what we got
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Extremely friendly staff, room was very clean. location is fantastic and very convenient to see all the sights

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is nice and the location is perfect, close to a lot of places and the tube as well. Staff is great👌🏽 thanks to them we had an exceptional experience. They advised us on the best activities and gave us the best tips to have the best time. Plus, they were always available. Thank you so much for everything!!! We will see you again, for sure!! 🤲🏼

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    I would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and helpful staff, good location , surrounded with restaurants and shops , very close to public transportation

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    In general, we enjoyed our stay at a hotel particulary because of the location and the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area, just like the entire Istanbul, but there isn’t much you can do about it, except to prepare yourself for it and wear comfortable shoes.

    The hotel is near all of the main attractions, ten minutes from Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topcapi Palace, Grand Bazar with many small restaurants and cofee places in the vicinity. The hotel is okey, rooms are a bit smaller than we expected, but we a huge terrace that we used, although the upkeep of it could have been better. The hotel has a nice restaurant with fair prices and good food. The staff are not very fluent in English, but that’s almost the case in Istanbul in general. The towels and bed linen were vlean but a bit old and torn in a few places. We didn’t like that the hamam that was supposed to be free for the guests of the hotel was offered to us from 1pm to 5 pm to use for just 15 minutes and basically the eellness is just sauna and a small hamam, really tiny. We went to see it and noticed that it wasn’t as clean as you would expect. .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    I hope I will come back soon. View during rooftop breakfast is amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great service. Very nice personel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    For a short stay the hotel is good enough.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn’t clean. The previous guests spilled the wine or something over the bedside table. There was spots on table and the telephone was sticky. There is no garbage bin in the room, just the small one in the bathroom. There were also defects in the bathroom: one flush button didn’t work properly and the change button in the shower was broken.

    Location is perfect. Near to the most popular historical sites. The stuff is very helpful and kind.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Super
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Door noise from other rooms, shower door could not be opened, difficult handling, hot water lukewarm in the evening

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was very much impressed by the staff and their behaviour. Lovely placer to stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Great short stay hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only down side I would say was cleanliness, and a dated bathroom. The rooftop veranda could be even better with a clean but the city itself is dusty so I can see why it is the way it is. Cleaners themselves were lovely though!

    The location is fantastic, with short walks to the big attractions. The staff were also great, they were all very friendly and keen to help and advise on seeing the best parts of the city. The view from the top floor was beautiful and breakfast there was a great start to a day. The selling point for me though, the restaurant/bar; a great place to sit and relax watching the world go by with some very well priced wine or coffee.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location and very helpful staff at the reception.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice cosy hotel in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room could be slightly bigger.

    Location great, very friendly staff , comfortable bed and pillows

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    All in all, good value for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room for 2 we got was quite small, did not expect it. But we did not mind, as long as it was clean and we did not spend so much time in the room.

    Location is very good - T1 tram is close, Grand Bazzar, Hagia Sophia, Blue mosque, Basilica cistern,.. all reachable very easy by foot. Also, many stores and shops nearby.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They had few options in breakfast but same every day, never mind I must say everything was quite fresh though and would have been better served different options. Had a massage which felt like a waste of money because the lady who did it was constantly walking in and out throughout the treatment and massage room didn’t look clean. They were not professional 😌

    It was my sister’s birthday, they gave us a little upgrade to a room on the top floor with a beautiful sea view. Staff were very nice and welcoming, had room service almost everyday. Thank you to receptionists and cleaning lady they were very kind. Well organised 🫡

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    7.0
    I liked the hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms need better and brighter lighting and the bathrooms could use an update also the rooms need sound insulation

    The hotel was clean the staff was friendly the breakfast was nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is great. For the price you pay it is great choice if you spend most of the time outside hotel. Rooms are bit small, but it wasn't a problem.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a amazing stay during our vacation. Such a nice hotel, clean rooms and good breakfast. Also the staff was very friendly 👍🏻

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Definitely would like to stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The housekeeping was not up-to standard

    The staff were very helpful and polite, very good location, the breakfast was excellent, the room was big enough

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken bathroom shower

    Staff abd cleanliness

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Great stay, location & staff. Would come back again when I'm in Istanbul
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 15 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It can be noisy if your room is at the front on an evening on the bustling street outside. There is double glazing so not too bad. The traffic starts early at 7am but I took my ear plugs so not a problem. PLEASE NOTE if you struggle with your mobility maybe not ideal as the streets are quite steep/hilly.

    Great location, lots of local shops and restaurants nearby. Not far from Sultanahmet Square and attractions. Tram stations nearby (10 min walk) Beds very comfy, shower hot and good pressure. Wifi worked well. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Thank you Umut & staff for your kindness. The little bar and restaurant has a good vibe. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

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