Agora Boutique Hotel & Bistro, based in Istanbul, is frequently praised for its unique blend of contemporary design and traditional elements. It stands out for its prime location, offering visitors an immersive cultural experience. Guests often share their admiration for the hotel's welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, making it a popular choice among those seeking both comfort and an authentic exploration of the city.
1/5
Safety index
59 out of 100
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Agora Boutique Hotel & Bistro
8.3
(705 ratings)
Istanbul, Turkey -
420 m Hagia Sophia
420 m Sultanahmet Square
490 m Blue Mosque
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Location
Breakfast
Cleanliness
- Prime Location: Situated in the heart of the city, close to major attractions and transport links.
- Exceptional Service: Staff are highly praised for their attentiveness and helpfulness.
- Unique Ambiance: A perfect mix of modern and traditional design elements.
- Quality Dining: The bistro offers delicious meals that cater to various taste preferences.
- Cleanliness: The hotel maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout.
Area for improvement
- Noise Levels: Some guests have mentioned that the hotel can be quite noisy, especially rooms facing the street.
- Room Size: A few visitors found the rooms to be on the smaller side for their liking.
- Price Point: Some guests feel that the hotel services and accommodations are a bit pricey.
- Limited Amenities: A lack of certain amenities within the hotel has been a point of criticism.
- Occasional Maintenance Issues: There have been occasional reports of maintenance issues in certain rooms.
Amenities
Breakfast included
Bar
Room service
Free WiFi
Laundry
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
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RateScore
Total 705 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
booking
561 Reviews
8.4 / 10
expedia
144 Reviews
8.0 / 10
Reviews
Words are aggregated from hotel reviews across the web and listed by the most mentions.
167+ People Are Talking
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Location was mentioned 15 times
Reviews based on Location
I stayed in Agora Boutique Hotel while I was visiting Istanbul for 7 days. All the staff were so kind and nice. I stayed in Room 301 and I was happy with what the hotel had to offer. It came with everything I needed during my stay. The location of the hotel and the room rate were excellent as it was so close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The lady who served breakfast told me she prepared all the food herself and it was delicious. She made sure all food was well prepared and ready for guests to eat. She also kept the dining area clean. The terrace where the breakfast is provided has an excellent view of the ocean and a part of Blue Mosque. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone planning to visit Istanbul. I would definitely book this hotel again for my next visit.
Recommended accommodation in Istanbul's center. Complimentary hot breakfast. Rooms are small but very well equipped, everything is there: air conditioner, safe box, wardrobe, small fridge, tee and coffee set, free water, soap and shampoo, all kinds of good quality towels, modern TV with an incredible amount of satellite channels. Room service is daily and perfectly done, you return in the evening to a new-like room. Very good location, close to public transport (train, metro, tram and busses) biggest tourist attractions and numerous restaurants and shops. Safe neighborhood. No real coffee and black tee for breakfast, just the instant coffee powder. It would be nice if hotel guests would have a discount at one of the neighbouring grocery shops and/or restaurants.
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
General Info
Total number of rooms 20
Number of floors 4
Number of buildings/towers 1
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
26Download
24Upload
10Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
70 out of 100
Safe
Nighttime safety
40 out of 100
Unsafe
Istanbul safety index
Overall Safety Index
Risky
An average rating of the six safety categories
59 out of 100
Women safety
Risky
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
44
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
67
Property safety
Risky
Likelihood of theft.
44
Political safety
Risky
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
43
LGBTQ safety
Risky
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
57
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
Overall Crime index
Moderate
An average rating of the crime categories
48 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
46
Mugging or robbery 45/100
Car theft 32/100
Car break-ins 44/100
Home break-ins 42/100
Violent crime severity
Moderate
42
Physical attacks 49/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 33/100
Other crime severity
Moderate
52
Insult or harassment in public 51/100
Corruption or bribery 71/100
Drug problem 44/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.1 - $0.6
Coffee
$1.4 - $3
Beer 0.5L
$1.3 - $2.4
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$4.7 - $12.6
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.3 - $0.6
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.3 - $0.6
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$19 - $47.4
Bottle of mid-range wine
$5.4 - $15.8
McMeal at McDonalds
$5.1 - $7
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.6 - $1.6
Public transport, monthly pass
$24.3 - $37.9
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.1 - $1.3
Mobile phone monthly plan
$4.1 - $9.5
Fitness club, monthly fee
$12.6 - $63.2
Weather In Istanbul
Precipitation In Istanbul
Air Quality
Unhealthy (For Sensitive Groups)
PM2.515
PM1038
63
Limited risk for sensitive individuals. Not recommended to do outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Fair
Water may have some problems, not recommended for daily consumption.
Traffic around property
Heavy
Potential slowdowns and congestion, expect delays during peak travel times.
House Rules
Check in after 13:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
No pets or service animals