Blue Gilroy Hotel

Supremely elegant room, with high ceilings, chandalier and window details. Exceedingly comfortable with an excellent bathroom. A pleasure to stay here. Supremely walkable, and exceedingly close to a 300 year old Hamman. Phenomenal staff. And finally a complementary breakfast.

I’ll stay here everytime I come back to Istanbul. Staff is very helpful & professional. Property is 5 min walk from Blue Mosque & 8 from Hagia Sophia; many eateries right outside, prime location. Tram station is 3 min walk away so you can catch public transportation to almost anywhere in Istanbul.

Great location and outstanding service by front desk

Room was clean and very spacious. The area was very walkable.

Friendly staff and amazing location!

The heat in the room for the duration of our stay was unbearable, I can understand that the time of the year allows for heating to be on but it would be good if each room is allowed to control the temperature according to how their room temperature is. . I wish I had brought my fan and I asked from the local shops to buy but there wasn’t any available in them.

Room was outstanding and location is also good

Perfect location, very helpful staff and large beautiful room for 3 adult occupants! Breakfast simple but good to start of your day!

Room was big, penser ans staff Nice and helpful. Location is excellent, and breakfast was very Honest for à hôtel of that size.

Very clean room very kind and friendly staff very helpful to advising on the best places to go the staff made the trip aswell I’ll deffinatly be staying again but for longer this time

Upon arrival we were upgraded to a lovely room with a balcony and sea view. Great location minutes from Sultanahmet mosque, Aya Sofia mosque, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and tram stops (Sultanahmet & Çemberlitaş). All the staff were very helpful throughout our stay, especially Ahmet.

Very close to the most of the places to go.

Idéal location and friendly staff Hôtel is very calm and clean

We recently stayed at this lovely hotel and had a truly memorable experience. The location is absolutely perfect—tucked away just enough to offer peace and quiet, yet still within walking distance to many of Istanbul’s major attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. It’s a great balance for anyone wanting to explore the city without being right in the middle of the hustle and bustle. What truly made our stay exceptional was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Ahmed and Mubaasir at the reception. They were always welcoming and went above and beyond to assist us with anything we needed. Their professionalism and warmth really set the tone for our entire visit—they truly exemplify what great guest service is all about. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Mr. Saleh, during our stay. He was generous with his time and shared some fascinating stories and insights about the city and the hotel itself. It was a real highlight to connect with someone so passionate and knowledgeable. Overall, this hotel offers a perfect mix of location, comfort, and genuine hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Istanbul.

Very cool

We spent 8 days at the Blue Gilroy and we have only good things to say. We had a spacious triple which looked out onto a courtyard and a beautiful orange tree with oranges just beyond our reach. The room was clean and comfortable with hardwood floors, a Turkish rug, and chandelier giving it a lot of charm. Most importantly, the bathroom was clean and updated, nice glass enclosed shower. Breakfast was simple but enough to get us going each day; fresh orange slices, hard boiled eggs, salads, and plenty of toasts and breads. The hotel is located just off the main street and it was convenient to walk to everything. We very easily figured out the metro, funicular, Maramaray and spent the week exploring the greater Istanbul area. The Blue Gilroy was safe annd quiet, and we never worried about walking around the area even late at night. The Blue Gilroy personnel were friendly and helpful. If you are going to spend a few days in Istanbul, make it at the Blue Gilroy. You will enjoy it.

This is a great place to stay while you are in Istanbul. The hotel is in a safe location, the staff are friendly, the hotel is clean, and it is good to know Mubashir and the other staff.

We wanted to visit Istanbul were looking for a hotel which is in walking distance from the places of interest. Location of the hotel is perfect!

Hi I stay 3 days in Deluxe room with my 2 friends Room was and bed was comfortable to sleep . Then next 5 days I stay in junior suit Room was super big and have Sofa as well. I notice only thing they can improve is more hot shower otherwise everything was Perfect.Breakfast was great and everything is closed by 6 mins walk to blue mosque and H.Sofia and Grand bazar ..Staff was super Great Sweet Helen always smile on her face . Ahmad and Mobashire both kids are very helpful and caring.. The owner of the hotel Mr. Salah was fantastic person very knowledgeable he took us in car for beautiful Istanbul drive in nite time thank you Mr. Salah .. I’ll definitely come back and stay again..Syed Refaie .. Houston Texas usa …

Good location