Reviews of Sunlight Hotel
Piyer Loti Cad. No:28 Cemberlitas, Fatih, 34490 Istanbul, Turkey
#1485 of 2,507 hotels in Istanbul
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 777 hotel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.1
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Comfort
8.0
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Shehzad
United Kingdom1 review8.0“A good and fairly comfortable stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The AC was a bit slower than expected
The rooms including the bathrooms were very clean.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Annam
Netherlands1 review7.0“Good value for the money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The walls are sooo thin! We could hear people walking in and out of their rooms all night.
It’s located in a very central area, which makes it easy to navigate around the city. The staff is always available and they do have some good amenities!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Alison
Ireland9 reviews8.0“Fab family experience in Istanbul”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was more dated than expected but extremely good value for money
The hotel was so well located and extremely clean The staff as everyone says are so helpful and also great recommendations for trips and experiences
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Georg_sidorov
Russia20 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“Good hotel but needs a loving touch”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel needs maintenance, some amenities are in a rough shape, and they would not require a lot of effort or money to fix. To name a few, we had furniture drawers with no handles, damaged flooring, electric sockets falling out from the walls, torn bed sheets, poor lighting, wobbly toilet seat, damaged doors, etc. The rooms are pretty small. Soundproofing is not there at all. You will hear everyone, and everyone will hear you. The breakfast is modest. It would be great if they added at least omlet or fried eggs and porridge. My parants had tea in their room, but no kettle. Common sense was not there.
Central location, close to the historical landmarks and to the tram ststion. We got lucky and we were given rooms on the top 5th floor where the view is very beautiful and authentic the mattress are very good, firm and thick, big plus fot this! The room has a safe and they provide bottled water every day. The hotel alao has a nice restaurant which has matching or better prices that the neighboring restaurants. Transfer from/to the airport was good. The hotel has an elevator, which is handy as one of our family members is in a wheelchair, although, at the very entrance, there are 3 steps with no ramp or lift but the staff was always ready to assist as much as possible.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025
Uzma
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Wonderful experience of staying in a hotel with lovely staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
This property is in the main centre of Istanbul. The amenities and popular attractions are within walking distance. Horels are restaurants and shopping shops everywhere around the property.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Catalin
Romania7 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast is recommended to be changed daily, you can't eat the same food. The furniture that needs to be changed including the flooring. You don't have much space in the room. The air conditioning is poorly positioned. Parking is paid separately and they set the price on the spot; you can find cheaper options elsewhere if you are patient.
Very close to tourist attractions including a tram station and the staff very friendly and helpful. Cleaning is done every day. 15 minutes on foot to the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Natalya
United Kingdom11 reviews7.0“Fine for short stay. Close to key sites. Allow minimum of one hour for travel to/from airports.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Not provided with requested room.
Good location, close to historical/cultural places of significance, Grand Bazaar, shops and wide choice of cafes and restaurants. Good buffet breakfast. Hotel staff helpful.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Alexey
Russia1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
A little problems with air conditioner, but not critical
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Ovidiu-iliuta
Romania2 reviews8.0“Nice boutique hotel, perfect for a citybreak with a stunning view of the Bosforus Straight”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Food quality wasn’t that great
Coziness and boutique look of it. Great staff.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Yulia
United Arab Emirates3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the room was clean and comfortable. The view from the window was absolutely beautiful and made the stay even more special. I would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 2 July 2025
Miroslav
Serbia5 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Small room
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Tamta
Georgia11 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Good but had bed experience with stuff”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Well, I booked two triple rooms, but they gave us two double rooms with an extra bed. When I informed them that this was not what I had booked, they attempted to deceive me by claiming that it was actually a triple room. I presented them with the booking pictures, but they apologized and said there was nothing they could do. After that, the man from our group spoke to them, and they eventually changed the room. I had a feeling that they were not taking my complaint seriously because I was a woman.
Location was good
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Tamara
Austria10 reviews9.0“Very nice time”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location nice open and quiet
Super friendly staff felt directly welcome , great location
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Nancy
Ecuador1 review9.0“I enjoyed it, very near to walk around.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
all was fine, for me it was good value for money.
Location: Very Good. Breakfast: I loved it. Rooms are small but good value for money
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Diana
Austria36 reviews11 helpful votes8.0“Fair price for a fair room”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The furniture might need an upgrade, as it is quite older. Also, the chairs at the restaurant were a little torn out, and the staff could clean up the tables faster to make more space for the other people eating breakfast.
The staff was very friendly and helped us arrange a dinner cruise with a traditional Turkish show and dinner. The breakfast was served between 07:30 and 10:30, ideal for early people and longer sleepers. The breakfast was varied, healthy and overall good. The room was clean and had air conditioner. Overall you receive what you pay for, compared to other places in Istanbul.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Ruhul
United Kingdom3 reviews7.0“Was ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The mattress was very uncomfortable. Room and bathroom was very small comparing to the pictures.
Nice room decor but needs some repairs and TLC. Very friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 18 June 2025
Aina
Spain18 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Super kind staff. Very good breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Jurgita
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“Not bad experience.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed’s could be more comfortable. I didn’t like the loud neighbours, because I came to hotel to rest.
Very polite and friendly staff, very helpful, room was clean and tidy, everything is very close.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 11 June 2025
Shuaib
Bangladesh1 review8.0“Had a really nice stay at ‘Sun light hotel’. The staff were friendly and helpful throughout, and the room was clean, com”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was quite nice. It could’ve been better if they had added more lights in the rooms, and I had to ask them for drinking water every day, which was a bit annoying. But overall, it was worth it.
Location and Staffs
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Marina
Romania9 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Excellent stay and very nice staff, great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
the rooms are a bit small and the breakfast is bit poor in terms of international breakfast cuisine
the room was clean, modern look, excellent location, very nice staff
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Ashwathi
Ireland3 reviews9.0“It was a perfect spot”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing all good
Everything was good, breakfast was very nice and staff were very friendly and helpful. Everything was at walkable distance which was very handy.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 16 May 2025
David
Australia27 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great location. Not far from attractions.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was perfect
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 16 May 2025
Vaiva
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Very welcoming and friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Size of the bathroom
Location is amazing,we also get the room with a sea view which was excellent Exceptionally friendly staff, we arrived way too early for the check in and they let us to have breakfast and check in for our room earlier
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 1 May 2025
Mahomed
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Had a wonderful stay but unfortunately had to cut short and fly out to Dubai for a family tragedy”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location . It was on a very steep hill which made it difficult to get to station although it was not far
Very clean and friendly staff. Lift was always working. Staff very helpful and always ready to help whether it was directions or transport
Stayed in April 2025
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