Barbera Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Topkapi Palace

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Barbera Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Topkapi Palace and Bosphorus. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Gülhane Park and Eminönü Square are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes and Gulhane Station is 4 minutes.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $93
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a shower, a toilet, and a red refrigerator.

Design Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A balcony with a table set for dining, a wicker chair, and a cityscape view in the background.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A wicker chair, a wooden table, and a potted plant in an outdoor seating area.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Darüssaade Sk. No 17-19, Hocapasa Mah., Nöbethane Cad., Sirkeci, Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bosphorus - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eminönü Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 15 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 26 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 3 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 4 min walk
  • Eminonu Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crown Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Red River - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mese - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De More - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Barbera Hotel

  • Barbera Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Topkapi Palace and Bosphorus. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Gülhane Park and Eminönü Square are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes and Gulhane Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 12 per day)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Barbera Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a generous spread, fresh options, and attentive staff. (10 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, clean rooms, friendly staff and an excellent location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Well located and staff was exceptional
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice boutique hotel. Good location. Nice rooms. Comfortable bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel. Tiny bathrooms but still nice. Loved the balcony where we could sit and relax.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean l. Service was excellent. I really enjoyed staying in this hotel i would definitely book again on my next trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and cozy hotel. Nice breakfast. Good service. Safe and quiet neighborhood.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very pleasant stay, the room was small but very clean and had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable, wi-fi worked well, and shower had good water pressure and temperature. Location was pretty good, not a far walk to transportation and sites. Staff was very friendly and helpful in securing transportation for us.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay at the Barbera hotel. The staff were really helpful with plenty of good advice from the staff at the front desk for seeing places and getting around using the Istanbul. The breakfast was really nice especially the egg with sujuk and the breakfast staff were friendly, helpful and attentitive. Would definitely stay again here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Short stop over weekend

Very friendly/helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

A quiet boutique property. Close to everything. Staff very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was above and beyond what we expected. Murat even ran and got a birthday cake for my husband's birthday. This is a first-class hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cleanliness and service
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10/10 Exceptional

The most perfect stay in the most perfect location

This was the most incredible stay we have experienced. The guest services were incredible. They provided us with the most attentive service, giving us recommendations of all kinds. We took their advice and not once were we disappointed. I could not believe how much the staff at this hotel would do for us. It was simple, perfect.
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8/10 Very good

Good for a mini-break

The hotel is ideally located in the north of the old town very near the tram with easy access across the bridge to Karaköy. The service was great (fast check-in, available for questions, happy to arrange a yellow taxi to the airport on short notice), albeit I preferred to find recommendations online than refer to the hotel staff. The room itself was comfortable, modern and clean.
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8/10 Very good

Stayed at 5 different hotels for this 10 day trip, and this was 2nd best. Everything was great about it until I noticed waking up to few bug bites from bed, even though bed seemed really clean and comfortable. Room had enough space and was one of the coziest, modern, and cute. Cute SMEG fridge in the room. Bathroom was a little small but clean. Great working toilet is always a plus. AC worked awesome, felt good after walking in hot sun during the day. Friendly and helpful staff. Location is bad for cars, recommend walking to main/easy access road, which is what we had to do on the way there and on way to airport (bad if you have lot of luggage, order a taxi wayyy ahead of time if you really need it because they have a lot of traffic to go through to get to the front entrance). But if you need the train, the station was right behind it. Even though it's hustle and bustle of Istanbul, its location is tucked away enough that's not super busy, but then you walk just around the corner, and you're walking elbow to elbow with people. Overall comfortable and great for the price.
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4/10 Fair

Breakfast was so so , room was small…
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean, staff were exceptionally nice and the location was great. I would certainly stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Nice and clean hotel, I liked this hotel, thank you for the nice stay..
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything is good
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10/10 Exceptional

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2/10 Poor

I booked because it located near grand bazaar and got 4 stars and nice reviews on internet but it looks 1 star and too small room. Never never 4 stars hotel. It is not worth around $100 per day hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service

Service is excellent and highly commended. Front desk has been extremely helpful in securing ring side table for dinner cruise. Staff volunteers to get us hard to come by special Turkish Delights. Overall, excellent experience at this establishment.
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10/10 Exceptional

Central, Serene, and Incredibly Welcoming

We had a fantastic experience at the Barbera Hotel—everything from the location to the service exceeded expectations. Perfectly situated within easy reach of Istanbul’s major attractions, vibrant neighborhoods, and excellent local dining, the hotel offers both convenience and tranquility. Despite its central location, Barbera is tucked away on a quiet street, offering a peaceful retreat from the city’s bustle. What truly sets this place apart is the staff. Warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive, they made us feel genuinely cared for from the moment we arrived. Whether it was sharing local tips or going the extra mile to accommodate requests, their hospitality made all the difference. And the breakfast? Absolutely wonderful. A generous, fresh spread that fueled us up for the day and became something we looked forward to each morning. Highly recommend for anyone looking to experience Istanbul with comfort, care, and a touch of local charm.
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10/10 Exceptional

We travelled as a family of four and had booked two rooms. The rooms were not large, but good enough. The bathrooms could get a makeover. They need some repairs. Otherwise the property is very clean. The breakfast was great - one could order eggs and a variety of other things like pancakes, etc., at no extra cost. The location is superb. The staff was super helpful. There is literally no noise, even though it was 10 mins walking from the Hagia Sofia, 8mins to the sea promenade, 10 mins to the markets and a few mins to restaurants and tram stop. The Metro is literally two mins away. The only minus was the transfer from the airport to the hotel. We had to wait a good 30mins before someone picked us up with a mini bus - not comfortable. The hotel should ensure better service. We got a much cheaper transfer from the hotel to the airport in a much better car. So I suggest booking a transfer from the hotel to the airport when you are in the city.
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10/10 Exceptional

말끔한 방과 친절한 직원 분들, 그리고 관광지와 식당가가 근접위치.