Samokatus Hotels

Hammamhane is a small boutique hotel in Cihangir that guests call a ‘home away from home’ — spotless, tastefully designed suites often with kitchens, and standout personal service from staff members like Deniz and Abdullah. It sits on a quiet antique-lined street a short walk from İstiklal, with an on-site hammam and generous breakfasts frequently singled out in reviews.

Modern Hampton by Hilton steps from the new Istanbul Airport metro stop, often chosen for short layovers and early flights. Guests repeatedly praise spotless rooms, friendly multilingual staff (several named employees like Rana and Zeynep), and a generous breakfast, while a minority report ventilation, occasional billing issues and small rooms.

A practical, well‑kept Hampton by Hilton minutes from Sabiha Gökçen Airport, popular with transit and business travellers for clean rooms, free parking and straightforward service. Reviews repeatedly praise helpful staff members by name and the convenient nearby dining and mall options, though a minority report reception rudeness and occasional maintenance hiccups.

Classic Istanbul luxury with sweeping Bosphorus views, freshly renovated rooms and consistently praised staff. The hotel sits near Taksim with easy transit access and a large garden and pool — occasional late-night events nearby can be audible in some rooms.

Housed in one of Moscow's iconic Seven Sisters skyscrapers, this hotel blends historic Soviet grandeur with modern comforts. Featuring a stunning museum-like lobby, cozy rooms, and an indoor pool, it is located right on Komsomolskaya Square, seconds from three major train stations.

Hilton Yuxi Fuxian Lake is a spacious lakeside resort famed for spectacular panoramic views of Fuxian Lake, large balconies and well-maintained grounds with a lakeside boardwalk. Guests consistently praise friendly, proactive staff and plentiful breakfast options, though some note aging facilities (former outdoor pool filled in) and occasional service slowdowns at peak times.

A century-old ryokan situated on a quiet hillside near the shrines and the Arashiyama bamboo groves. Seasonal set menus use ingredients grown in Kyoto. Some dishes include mackerel soup, crispy Wakasa-style fish (with scales) and simmered bamboo shoots. Prices for dishes start from 2000 yen.