Buhara Hotel Istanbul, Istanbul ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Kucuk Ayasofya Distr. Kadirga Liman Avenue. Cardakli Firin Str.3 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

Buhara Hotel offers an authentic experience of Turkish hospitality in the heart of Istanbul's historical Sultanahmet area. Situated just minutes away from key landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, it serves as an ideal base for exploring the city’s rich cultural heritage. The hotel emphasizes comfort with thoughtful amenities, aiming to enhance guests' connection to Turkish culture. Its strategic location makes it a convenient choice for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the sights of Istanbul.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located just a 4-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and a 9-minute walk from the iconic Blue Mosque. Notable landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are also within walking distance, making it easy for guests to explore Istanbul's historic sites. The hotel is 0.5 miles from the Grand Bazaar and is close to a metro station, providing additional transportation options. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 28 miles away.

Rooms

Buhara Hotel features 12 air-conditioned guest rooms that are equipped with modern conveniences, including minibars and LCD televisions. All accommodations include private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can enjoy complimentary bottled water and free WiFi, ensuring comfort during their stay. Thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and individual safes further enhance the experience.

Eat & Drink

A free continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM, allowing guests to start their day with a local touch. The hotel promotes a relaxed atmosphere with access to common areas featuring satellite programming. While in-house dining options are primarily focused on breakfast, the surrounding Sultanahmet area offers a variety of restaurants and cafes to suit diverse culinary preferences. Guests can also utilize the hotel's room service for added convenience.

Leisure & Business

Buhara Hotel offers various recreational opportunities to make guests feel at home during their stay. Essential amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and safe deposit boxes available for guests' valuables. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout the property. However, the hotel does not allow pets or service animals.

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Getting around

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City Center

Istanbul2300 ft

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 26.0 mi

Istanbul (IST) 30.1 mi

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station2000 ft

Metro stations

Vezneciler4600 ft

Yenikapi (M1) 1.1 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Meals!

“Every meal I had was bursting with flavor, especially the local specialties that were a culinary delight.” view full review

Accessible Amenities

“The ramps and wider doorways made it easy to navigate the facilities without any barriers.” view full review

Relaxing Spa!

“The spa's ambiance was peaceful, and the massage I received was one of the best I've ever experienced.” view full review

Spotless Cleanliness

“The room was impeccably clean, making it a very comfortable place to relax after a long day.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Coffee/Tea in lobby

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Television in lobby

Bathroom

Slippers

Location

Kucuk Ayasofya Distr. Kadirga Liman Avenue. Cardakli Firin Str.3 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

Map view

Kucuk Ayasofya Distr. Kadirga Liman Avenue. Cardakli Firin Str.3 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

City landmarks

Museums

Hagia Sophia Museum

3300 ft

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

3000 ft

Square

Sultanahmet District

2800 ft

Museums

Topkapi Palace

1.1 mi

Cankurtaran Mh.

Beyoglu Turkish coffee

4400 ft

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

1.2 mi

Museums

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

4800 ft

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

3000 ft

Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet

TGC Press Media Museum

2300 ft

Historic Areas of Istanbul

3400 ft

Torun Sok.

Mosaic Museum

2700 ft

Bridges

Galata Bridge

1.3 mi

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

3000 ft

Mosque

Laleli Camii

1.0 mi

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu

Cagaloglu Hamami

3300 ft

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Gulhane Park

3300 ft

Museums

Hagia Irene

4500 ft

Museums

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

3600 ft

Square

Beyazit Tower

3700 ft

Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5

Caferaga Madrasa

3600 ft

Square

Beyazit Square

4600 ft

Sultanahmet Meydani

Obelisk of Theodosius

2400 ft

Merkez Beyazit

Mausoleum of Mahmud II

3000 ft

Nearby

Mosque

Blue Mosque

1200 ft

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

500 ft

Mosque

Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque

900 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

Serpent Column

1700 ft

Divan Yolu Caddesi

Column of Constantine

1600 ft

Museums

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

1700 ft

Binbirdirek

Theodosius Cistern

1700 ft

Restaurants

Ziya Baba Turk Mutfagi

100 ft

KadIrga LimanI Cd. No:136 Küçük Ayasofya Mah

Rose Garden Mezze

400 ft

Binbirdirek. mah. Peykhane. Cd. no 16 Sultanahmet binbirdirek

Tarihi Cesme

200 ft

Kadirga Liman Cadessi Fatih

Hunkar Kebap Restaurant

100 ft

Kadirga Limani Caddesi No: 143/A

Reggae BR

200 ft

Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Kadirda Limani Cad. No: 147/1

Ayasofya Liman Cafe & Restaurant

200 ft

Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi

Qubbe Qunefe Hookah

500 ft

Kadirga Liman Caddesi

Ortaklar Kebap Lahmacun

1700 ft

Peykhane Cad. No: 27 Fatih

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

88%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Friendly and helpful staff

Tricky Wi-Fi

Empty fridge

8.8/10

Great

Rooms

8.5

Location

9.6

Service

8.9

Dining

8.8

Richard

United States of America, January 2025

8.4/10

I had a wonderful experience at Hotel Buhara, with its fantastic location just a short walk from the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and I really appreciated the individualized A/C to keep the temperature just right. While breakfast was delicious, I did wish there were more variety during my stay. The service was exceptional as the hosts went above and beyond to help, especially during my luggage situation. Overall, great value for money, and I would definitely return!

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable with individual air conditioning.

Service

10.0

The hosts were exceptionally accommodating and helpful, especially when I had luggage issues.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a great area, very close to the main tourist attractions and tram line.

Dining

8.0

Breakfast was simple yet delicious, with plenty of vegetarian options.

Facilities

7.0

No specific facilities mentioned, but the overall atmosphere was nice.

Michael

United States of America, December 2024

9.4/10

I had a fantastic stay at the Buhara Hotel! The rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable, and the location couldn't be better, just a short stroll away from major attractions. The breakfast was the highlight, offering an amazing variety that made starting the day a joy. I truly appreciated the help from the staff, especially when I had an issue with my luggage. On the downside, I noticed that if you stay multiple days, you need to request room cleaning or fresh towels. Overall, it was a great value for the price!

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very clean and provided a comfy stay.

Service

10.0

The staff was incredibly accommodating and helpful, especially during the luggage issue we faced.

Location

10.0

The location is perfect, within walking distance of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

Dining

10.0

The breakfast buffet was amazing with fresh fruits, cheeses, and more - definitely one of the best I've had!

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had great Wi-Fi which worked well throughout my stay.

Tony

United States of America, November 2024

8.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, thanks to its great location just a short walk from historic sites like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was quite satisfying with plenty of options. On the downside, I did face a few minor inconveniences such as issues with the Wi-Fi connection and not having items in the fridge. Overall, I felt it was a good value for my money and would definitely recommend it.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean with a comfortable bed and pillow.

Service

9.0

Service was excellent, with helpful staff ready to assist with any issues.

Location

10.0

Perfectly located near major attractions and plenty of dining options.

Dining

9.0

I enjoyed a very good breakfast buffet with a variety of options.

Facilities

8.0

Facilities included access to free Wi-Fi and numerous brochures for sightseeing.

William

United States of America, October 2024

9.0/10

I had a wonderful experience at Hotel Buhara, which is perfectly situated near the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and I really appreciated the variety of options for breakfast, especially as a vegetarian. I felt safe throughout my stay, although the service could be improved with more regular room cleaning. Overall, it’s a fantastic place to stay in Istanbul, especially considering the reasonable pricing.

Rooms

9.0

The room was clean and comfortable, with a nice individual A/C for great temperature control.

Service

7.0

The hosts were accommodating and attentive, especially when my luggage was delayed, but I wish room cleaning was more consistent.

Location

10.0

The hotel’s location is fantastic, just a short walk to major tourist sites.

Dining

8.0

Breakfast was simple yet delicious, with plenty of vegetarian options available.

Facilities

8.0

Wi-Fi was reliable and accessible throughout the hotel.

Joe

United States of America, October 2024

9.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, with clean rooms and great value for money. The hosts were incredibly accommodating, especially when my luggage was lost, and they went above and beyond to help me. The location is perfect for exploring the main tourist spots in Istanbul. However, I did face some minor issues with the Wi-Fi connection. Overall, I would highly recommend this place!

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very clean and offered a comfortable stay.

Service

10.0

The service was outstanding; the hosts were extremely helpful and friendly.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located just a short walk from major tourist attractions like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

Dining

8.0

Breakfast was delicious and authentically prepared, which I really enjoyed.

Facilities

8.0

I appreciated that hot water was always available in the bathroom.

Richard

United States of America, October 2024

8.0/10

I had a wonderful experience at this hotel, which is conveniently located near major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was quite enjoyable with a good variety. However, it's worth noting that the staff's English skills were a bit limited, which made communication somewhat challenging at times. Overall, it's a great choice if you're looking for an affordable stay in the heart of Istanbul.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean, comfortable, and had a good bed with pillows. Each room had individual air conditioning, which kept the temperature just right.

Service

7.0

While the staff was ready to help, only one brother spoke English fluently, which made it a little tough to communicate.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a fantastic location, just a short walk from iconic sites like the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. There are plenty of restaurants nearby as well.

Dining

8.0

The breakfast buffet was very good, featuring a variety of fresh items such as fruits, bread, and yogurt. It was simple yet satisfying.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provided good Wi-Fi and had clean, well-maintained common areas.

Herbert

United States of America, September 2024

9.8/10

I had a great experience at Hotel Buhara! It’s located close to the major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, making it super convenient for sightseeing. The rooms were clean and comfortable, providing a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring. The breakfast was delicious, with plenty of vegetarian options, although you do need to request room cleaning if you stay for several days. Overall, it's a fantastic value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, featuring individual A/C that kept the temperature just right.

Service

10.0

The hosts were incredibly accommodating, even helping us with our luggage situation late at night.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, just a short walk to the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia, and close to the tram line for easy transportation.

Dining

9.0

Breakfast was simple yet delicious, with a good variety of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

Facilities

Paul

United States of America, August 2024

9.6/10

I had a fantastic stay at this hotel in Istanbul! The location was unbeatable, making it easy to explore all the main attractions. The breakfast on the rooftop terrace was out of this world, and the staff were incredibly helpful throughout my visit. However, I did have a little trouble with noise from the street at night. Overall, it was a great value for money, and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean and provided a comfortable base for my travels. I felt right at home.

Service

10.0

The service was exceptional. The manager was so accommodating when my luggage was lost, going out of his way to help.

Location

10.0

The location was brilliant, just a short walk from all the major tourist spots. It made sightseeing a breeze.

Dining

10.0

Breakfast was a highlight, with a great selection offered on the roof terrace. The watermelon in the evening was a delightful touch.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel has a cozy rooftop terrace that offers stunning views, particularly in the evenings.

Samuel

United States of America, July 2024

8.6/10

My stay at Hotel Buhara was truly enjoyable! The location is fantastic, just a short walk away from major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. I felt very safe during my stay, and the staff made me feel welcomed. The breakfast was delicious, especially for a vegetarian like me. However, I did have a few hiccups with the Wi-Fi connection, which could be a bit tricky at times.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean, comfortable, and I really appreciated the individual A/C that kept the temperature perfect.

Service

9.0

Mehmet and the team were incredibly helpful and made me feel right at home. Any minor issues were resolved quickly.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was perfect, just 5 minutes to Aya Sofya and 8 minutes to the Blue Mosque. The neighborhood was cozy and inviting.

Dining

9.0

Breakfast was simple yet tasty, with plenty of vegetarian options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, but I did have an empty fridge in my room, which was a letdown.

Great location

Tricky Wi-Fi

Peter

United States of America, July 2024

8.2/10

I can confidently say Buhara Hotel is a solid choice for anyone visiting Istanbul. The cozy neighborhood and proximity to major attractions make it convenient. The rooms were clean and well-maintained, plus the breakfast was a delightful spread of Turkish dishes. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. However, I had to ask for room cleaning after a few days, and only one of the brothers running the place spoke English well, which was a slight challenge.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, which made for a pleasant stay.

Service

7.0

The service was great; the staff were always ready to help, although communication could be tricky at times.

Location

9.0

I loved the location! Just a short walk to major sites like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, with plenty of restaurants nearby.

Dining

9.0

Breakfast was a highlight, featuring a variety of Turkish delights like cheese, olives, and fresh fruit.