Ulasan Topkapi Old City Kensington Hotel Istanbul

We stayed one night at Topkapı Old City Istanbul, and while there were some positives, our overall experience was disappointing. Pros: Friendly check-in experience with a helpful staff member. Comfortable beds. Convenient location, easy access to the center by metro or walking. Plenty of shops, restaurants, and ATMs nearby. Cons: Hallways smelled strongly of cigarettes, and there was loud music. The room was dusty, and we even found broken glass on the floor. Shower had a broken head, and water was leaking from underneath. The biggest issue: The receptionist sold us metro cards for three times the actual price when we later realized you can simply use your own bank card to pay for public transport. This felt like a scam and left a very bad impression. While the location is good, the dishonesty and lack of cleanliness make it hard to recommend this place. If you do stay here, do not buy metro cards from the reception—use your contactless bank card instead! Wouldn’t stay again.