Erboy Hotel

We stayed at the Hotel Erboy for 3 nights in mid April. We chose it for three reasons. First, it was rebuilt less than a decade ago supposedly to higher earthquake standards. I'm surprised that more hotels in Istanbul don't mention earthquake standards. Second the location is excellent, 10 minutes walk to the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque. Third, it has well deserved good reviews. We paid slightly more by booking a triple room to give us more space. I'm glad we did, it gave us the room we needed for our luggage etc. It was a corner room on a high floor and had a reasonable view towards the Bosphorus. The bathroom was tiny though. The breakfast was good. We ate in the restaurant there one evening. The food was slightly variable but mostly very good and reasonable value. The staff on the front desk were very helpful. We used their airport pickup service. In the time we were there it went up from €50 to €60. Was it worth it? Probably - it was reasonable easy although we did have to wait about 20 minutes at the airport to be picked up, And when waiting for the transfer back, our car was nearly 30 minutes late 'stuck in traffic'. In fact, we stayed our final night in Istanbul at hotel near the airport to avoid the long trabsfer from the city centre. One warning - it takes a long time to get through Istanbul airport with long queus at bag drop and particularly at passport control. Plus the airport is so huge that it takes 15 minutes to walk to the departure gate. If I went back to Istanbul, I would stay at the Hotel Erboy again.

Hotel was not 5 star unfortunately, their rooms are basic and breakfast standard and there is no iron in the room or the hotel. The location is undoubtedly perfect however staff dont advice you about things to do nearby . I definitely would not stay in this hotel again however the location is A1

Four of us recently spent five nights here. For location, rooms, food, service and price, I really think it would be hard to beat. Our transfer to and from the airport was booked through the hotel and worked seamlessly. Our rooms were on the second floor, overlooking a quiet side street and had a Juliet balcony. Each room has a fridge and just across from the hotel there was a shop that sold milk. This was a useful addition to the tea/coffee etc. in our room. All of the staff were unfailingly pleasant and helpful. The rooms, in fact everywhere, were kept spotlessly clean and towels and bedding were changed frequently. Breakfast was a daily exploration of far too many tempting offers!

I had a fantastic stay at Hotel Erboy and it ended up being the perfect base for exploring Istanbul. The location couldn’t be better. It’s very close to the Istanbul Tram T1 Line and Eminönü Ferry Terminal, and you can easily walk to some of Istanbul’s most famous sites like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, and Süleymaniye Mosque. What really made the stay special was the staff. Everyone—from the front desk to housekeeping, the restaurant team, and the shuttle drivers—was warm, welcoming, and helpful. My room was cleaned every day and always felt fresh and tidy when I came back after long days exploring the city. During my first couple of days, I was struggling with jet lag, so the hotel’s room service and restaurant were a lifesaver. The food was very good and breakfast had a great variety. The airport transfers arranged by the hotel were also perfectly on time and very comfortable both ways. Overall, the value is excellent considering the location, service, and quality. I would absolutely stay here again.

I originally intended to leave this feedback only on Google Reviews, but after receiving a shamelessly irresponsible response from the hotel, I decided to post it here as well. I do not want to tarnish the beautiful and friendly image of Turkey, but I believe guests staying at Erboy Hotel must be warned so they never have to experience this again. While the hotel facilities are decent, I must warn all travelers about the predatory transportation service arranged by the reception. We requested a van to Taksim Square (5km away). The reception arranged a vehicle without clearly disclosing that the fare would be 2,000 Lira—roughly 5-6 times the standard market rate. We only discovered this exorbitant price when it was too late to choose an alternative. They also demanded cash only. As a family traveling with a wheelchair user, we relied on the hotel's integrity, but they led us into a trap. In their response, the management claimed it was the "guest's decision to accept the fare." This is a blatant lie. We were never given a fair choice or clear prior notice; we were simply exploited because we didn't know the local rates and had limited mobility. Never trust the reception for transportation here. Use Uber or Bitaksi to avoid being scammed. Pros: Room quality and location. Cons: Lack of transparency and unethical "third-party" service recommendations.