Hotel Miniature

Beautifully restored and maintained historic building on a quiet side street in the heart of the old city, a few minutes' walk from all the main sights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar. The rooms and bathrooms are intelligently designed and thoughtfully presented. Everything is immaculately kept. Superb breakfast, a remarkably generous buffet spread for such a small hotel. Best of all: the staff. Manager Murat and his charming, professional team could not do enough for us, from the awkwardly early moment we arrived (before dawn after a 4 am landing) to the afternoon of our departure. Waiter/porter Hüsnü, housekeeper Lilly, cook/waitress Gül, night manager Puriya, and Murat himself were all so kind, friendly and helpful. They made our stay feel special every day. A couple of tips: get up before dawn at least once to take in the stunning view from the rooftop terrace of sunrise over the Bosphorus and the Hagia Sophia, and if you like eating local, make a beeline for Rumeli, the locanta just up the street – a clean, friendly family place serving tasty food at ridiculously reasonable prices. For other recommendations and bookings, just ask Murat. He has all the answers!

Nothing, really.

Nice terrace, very friendly staff, excellent location, breakfast very well taken care of with local specialties as well as international food choices.

The Hotel, staff, and included breakfast ALL superb. Hotel location is absolutely perfect for a tourist.

We liked it ALL.