Grand Yavuz Hotel Sultanahmet

This hotel was allocated to us as part of the Turkish Airlines Istanbul Stopover free accommodation program, which is a great idea. We extended one more night at a very reasonable cost. Good location within a pleasant 5 - 10 mins walk of the Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet and the Çemberlıtaş Tram stop that connects to Galata, Eminonu etc. Breakfast was good. The room was reasonably well renovated although the building seems on the aged side.

The building is quite pretty and stylish, the staff friendly and the location top. Most of the attractions are within walking distance. You can access Hammam, sauna and jacuzzi for 10€ per person as the basic package. You can also access massage and other treatments for an extra. It also has a nice roof top restaurant with fair price and excellent view of the city

Slippery showers with no safety bars are the most dangerous part of travelling for disabled guests. We were offered a room with an accessible shower (ask if you need it), but it had only one double bed, and we needed two singles. So we opted for a different room. The shower was slippery, but small enough to provide some support (by leaning on the wall). There is a restaurant on the top floor, with views to the Marmara Sea. Empty when we went there, and maybe little used because on the street every second shop is a restaurant, and many of them also have view terraces. 10 to 15 minute walk to Istanbul's top attractions - Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi, and (in a different direction) Grand Bazaar. Staff were welcoming and pleasant. Grand Yavuz participates in the Turkish Airlines stopover program. We received 2 free nights from the airline, and paid ourselves for a 3rd night. This is a great incentive for tourists to stay (or stay longer) in Istanbul, which benefits local businesses.

Location was very good. Buffet breakfast was included. Additionally there were many restaurants in the neighborhood. It was easy to go to the principal tourist attractions by foot from the hotel. It is also very close to the T1 tram. We felt safe arriving even by night. Personnel was very helpful and gave us good indications and help when needed. We had room with balcony and the view was super. The building looks old from outside, but is clean and correct inside.

Location is close to all popular attractions. Grand Bazaar is just round the corner. Street food is also close by. Only recommended if you are willing to walk steep roads up and down. It's actually what Istanbul is all around. Hotel breakfast was warm and good. Cleanliness was very good. I would appreciate if bathrooms had shampoo and conditioner in them too. Definitely will stay there again.