Polatdemir Hotel, IstanbulPolatdemir Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 151 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.3.Polatdemir Hotel is a 3-star boutique property situated in the historic Sultanahmet district. It sits within walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar. The hotel contains 45 modern rooms featuring air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests can eat at the on-site restaurant which serves Mediterranean dishes, or enjoy the daily buffet breakfast. The establishment is well-placed for those using the local tram and metro networks to travel around the city. It caters to families and business travellers alike, though some double rooms are quite small. On-site services include room service, minibars, and airport shuttle arrangements.What stands out

Close to major historic sites

Mediterranean restaurant on site

Easy access to public transport

Complimentary breakfast buffet

Watch out for

Small double rooms

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