Alberta Beltran

Few other considerations are in order: 1. The location is mediocre at best. Finding their place is a challenge; more importantly, its hillside location is hard on the legs, no matter who you are. Yes, it sits in a trendy, less touristy neighborhood, but the upcoming Karakoy district is also trendy, closer to the museums and the water,and a much, much easier walk. 2. The guest bed is not very comfortable and should be replaced. 3. While their rates are reasonable, an astute shopper will find a lot of 3 and 4 star Istanbul hotels in that same price range.