Ramada Istanbul Old City, IstanbulRamada Istanbul Old City in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 114 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $73 a night (cached, not a live quote).Ramada Istanbul Old City is a four-star hotel located in the historic district of Istanbul. It sits near the Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia, making it a practical base for tourists and business travellers. The property underwent a renovation in 2016 and contains 100 air-conditioned rooms. Guests have access to a fitness centre, a spa with a sauna and Jacuzzi, and an on-site restaurant serving Turkish food. The Fındıkzade Tram Stop is adjacent to the building for easy transit. While the hotel offers many facilities, the guest rooms are relatively small in size. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services.What stands out

Close to major historical sites

Near the tram stop

On-site spa and fitness centre

Turkish cuisine available

Watch out for

Small room sizes

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