There were some maintenance issues. The washing machine in our room wasn't working. Ahmet kindly did a couple of loads for us. The kitchen was poorly equipped (we didn't use it much but there wasn't enough crockery ot cutlery). I'm sure Ahmet would have supplied had we asked!

Ahmet is the kindest most friendly host. He is so generous & thoughtful. The location is in a quiet atmospheric street in the old city - Sultanahmet. We LOVED the location. It is close to Blue mosque & Hagia Sophia & it's an easy walk downhill (or take a tram) to the waterfront to catch ferries or go to the bazaars. There is a good little supermarket nearby & plenty of eating options. Ahmet provides free bottled water (unlimited). The included in-room breakfast is a nice touch! We would absolutely stay again in this property. It is excellent value for money!

Stayed in May 2024

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Ahmet is an excellent host! He is very kind and caring. The property is located in the proximity to the Blue Mosque and the sea view from the room was awesome. Strongly recommended!

Stayed in May 2024

Metro trains running close to triple room with see view (but not too often and not at night); TV has no channels available.

Great location within walking distance to both Hagia Sophia and seaside promenade; extremely friendly and helpful host; free breakfast served in room; free fast wi-fi connection.

Stayed in May 2024

Place was really really clean, but really really old.. :) location was great for sightseeing but nights can be a bit loud because of neighboors bar and cars especially if you are in ground floor

Our host was the kindest.. He aranged us breakfast anytime we wanted, we always had bottled water as many as we wanted, we saw that he really want to help if we needed something. Overall he is really goodhearted man. And location was the best. 4minute walk to Sultanahmet station.

Stayed in May 2024

First, The location is very good and the room is clean. Ahmet prepared good breakfast, arranged transportation from the airport to the hotel and exchanged money in a good rate. Besides, he has a huge hospitality for all guests. He supported us as much as he could. It is not like a luxury hotel, but like an uncle’s house you can stay very comfortable and safe in Istanbul.

Stayed in May 2024

Soundproof windows would have been a relief at night. Bathroom is rather tiny.

Ahmet is a fantastic host. Very friendly and helpful. He also organized my transfers. The location is central in the old town. Definitely recommend this hotel for a stay in Istanbul.

Stayed in May 2024

Mr Ahmet SAVED me. I had been very sick for 4 days and was becoming dangerously weak, I could barely walk. Right after checking in, he took me to a good clinic and stayed with me the whole day while I was on intravenous drip! Then he cooked me potatoes as it's the only thing I could eat, and he always made sure I was okay. This man is the kindest person I've encountered in my life. To get the chance to meet him is a good enough reason to come here, but rest assured you'll feel right at home in the comfortable suites with a wonderful view. I'm already planning to come back as soon as rooms are free.

Stayed in May 2024

Mr Ahmed is the jewel of this place, he takes care of you as if you are family. The breakfast is great and he is always concerned about your well being. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfy. Great location in the Sultanahmet. Easy access to both main airports about 1 hour and a half away (by taxi though)

Stayed in May 2024

They don't prepare the cloth hanger in the bathroom. It is quite difficult for us to.put our clothes when taking bath.

Mr. Ahmet and his son are very helpful. They treat us like family even serving us the breakfast early morning as we need to go to airport. They offer a good taxi rate to airport. Best recommended.

Stayed in April 2024

You get what you pay for in terms of the hardware and facilities (small toilet etc). But what it lacks in hardware Ahmet more than makes up for it in heartware.

Prime location, walkable to the main attractions like Hagia Sophia etc. The room was also nicer-looking than in photos, with a lovely sea view and comfortable bed. Ahmet was an absolute superstar, providing excellent and personalised service throughout my stay. He can be counted on to arrange private transport (even very last minute arrangements) at affordable prices, constantly offering me tea, even walked me to a nearby restaurant where he asked the staff to give me a discount, and served breakfast to me personally in the morning. He made sure I had everything I needed - at one point he got slightly drenched (in a suit) trying to get the hot water running for me. But he remains always passionate and happy whenever he speaks to his guests. The room also comes with bathroom slippers, shampoo & soap, which I wasn’t expecting for a budget hotel. Overall I would recommend this place for solo travelers (Cosy room) & a short stay.

Stayed in April 2024

The blue glow of the light fittings.

Ahmet and his son were incredibly helpful and friendly and can assist with booking things like Hamam, other tours, even best places to shop and restaurant choices. Close to all popular sites, set in a gorgeous, quiet area. Turkish Breakfast was included as were endless cups of tea & coffee. Room was clean, initially problem with shower, which was fixed promptly. Room was clean and perfect for our stay suiting our purpose. Note: there is a large step up/down into shower which could be an issue for someone with a mobility problem.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was perfect. The room was cozy, the location was great, can easily get to the main tourist attraction by walking. The owner and his son were very nice , honest and helpful . The best hospitality I got in Istanbul.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing all good

The breakfast, sea views and prime location

Stayed in April 2024

The room was quite small and was a little dusty when we arrived but that’s a really minor complaint comparing to the positive things.

The location was great, it was around 5 minutes away by foot from the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque). It was away enough so there weren’t crowds of tourists at our street. The host was extremely hospitable and kind and gave us free breakfast every morning and even recommended us a nice restaurant with traditional Turkish food.

Stayed in April 2024

Top position, super kind host!

Stayed in April 2024

nothing!

everything.location is very nice 8minutes walk to blue mosque.we got to do our eid prayer there. the owner Ahmed is a very kind. he takes good care of us eventhought we stay only for 1night.sea view from our room was beautiful. will deff come again. oh ya!breakfast was delicious. thank you Ahmed!

Stayed in April 2024

No name of hotel at the front

Clean. Everything worked

Stayed in March 2024

Mr. Ahmet is the kindest person who goes above and beyond for his guests! The central location is perfect to explore Sultanahmet and beyond. The view of the sea is beautiful; we even saw dolphins from our windows.

Stayed in March 2024

The appearance of the entrance can and should be improved. It will improve the first impression and could potentially increase room rates. This is friendly advice. The owner is just lovely, what is important and you forget about the little things.

Breakfast was nice. Oner is very supportive and friendly. Location is good. It is value for money.

Stayed in March 2024

Room was a bit cold but didn’t know how to turn on the heater but I didn’t spend much time in the room anyway so wasn’t too much of an issue

Was beyond accommodating and helpful, wanted me to feel at home and I did. Of course this isn’t a 5*hotel but definitely had a better experience here than I did at the 5* hotel before. Was always happy to give advice and even recommended me a nearby restaurant, walked me there and got me a discount. The sea view is lovely, I wasn’t expecting so many stairs to get to the top floor but that’s my own issue. Breakfast was the same each morning but tasty. It’s in a great location and WiFi worked well

Stayed in March 2024

The shower wasn't the greatest, but it did its job.

This was the opposite to the impersonal slickness of standard hotels. Ahmet's helpfulness and know-how were a great asset to our stay in Istanbul. What Happy Suite lacks in modern amenities it more than makes up for in human warmth. The location is great. Ahmet and his Happy Suite Boutique were both a refuge from the busy tourist whirl and a great resource to get info on doing fun things and not getting overcharged. We enjoyed our breakfasts, too. And evenings on the little roof terrace.

Stayed in March 2024

Great welcoming for the host.

Stayed in March 2024

Great boutique hotel if you're looking for a comfortable, affordable stay. The host was wonderful and helpful, brought us breakfast every morning, and tried to make us feel as welcome as possible. Would recommend if you're looking for a budget stay near the big monuments!

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was perfect

I highly recommend this place for staying in Istanbul: its location is perfect as it's close to attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Park, and yet very peaceful, always clean, with very comfortable beds. I want to especially thank Mr. Ahmet for his excellent service and for always being attentive to me and my wife. On top of all that, the breakfast at this place is delicious.

Stayed in March 2024