The unassuming and very welcoming Ilkay Hotel (locally rated as 3 star) is located in the historical and central Sirkeci district of Istanbul, within easy walking distance of some of Istanbul's main sights such as the Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque. With the Old Town quarter of Sultanahmet only a few minutes' walk away, the Ilkay Hotel is located on a colourful and exciting street whose hectic activity fades as soon as guests enter the friendly and inviting reception of the Ilkay. In addition to the "Western Bar", guests can also enjoy both lunch and dinner in the hotel's restaurant and breakfast is served buffet style. 60 comfortable rooms are on offer in this well-maintained and thoroughly welcoming hotel which, quite honestly, receives great reviews ranging from "excellent location", "value-for-money", "clean with great breakfast", "the staff couldn't be more friendly". It all speaks for itself!