Hotels near Hagia Irene

"Beautiful property. Too cold to swim, but the pool was gorgeous to look at. Breakfast was great. My room was immaculate. Minutes to walk to the major sites Transportation at front main entrance to property. "

"The only saving grace of this hotel is its location which is fantastic. Other than that, the bed is rock hard, there is zero soundproofing and when booking an airport transfer with them they inform you that you need cash as they don’t accept card payments. Strange for a hotel in 2026. "

"Great hotel in the middle of Istanbul close to all attractions. The bed could be raised a little bit."

"Perfect 👍"

"Everything was amazing right to the point"

"Awesome stay! The room was very clean and spacious. The staff were so friendly especially the gentleman at the front desk. The location is excellent, walking distance from anything you want to see and super close to public transport. The breakfast has a wide variety and was delicious. Next time I go to Istanbul, I will be staying here. "

"Great panoramic view of the city"

"It was right behind the magnificent Hagia Sophia and room was nice. I enjoyed my stay and I can highly recommend it "

"The Emerald Mansion is a good hotel and I would stay here again when the opportunity presents. Things to note. This is a boutique type of hotel. Meaning it's on the smaller side and I don't believe that it would be suitable for families with kids especially, little ones. That said, the room was well appointed, very clean and that emerald theme is engaging. Internet connectivity was good throughout. The standouts to me are the staff. Whether morning or evening shift, they were consummate professionals. Quick to offer assistance above and beyond, exceedingly cordial and as I shared, very professional. The neighborhood is an absolute gem for the traveler a little more interest in DIY tourism (though the hotel arranged for me to have an exceptional guide). By this I mean, you're stone's throw from amazing historical landmarks. The area was safe and felt that way to me. Good eateries all around, shopping abounds and navigation was not too complicated. Areas for improvement. The AC situation was interesting. My visit was in mid March. Still cold/colder so the AC system was only set to heat. If you like colder rooms to sleep, this can complicate things. Fortunately, I was on an upper floor so I was able to crack the window open at night which worked. The walls are rather thin so if you're a light sleeper like me, the city can keep you company quite a ways through the night. If you're on vacation, that shouldn't be an issue. Overall great spot. I recommend it."