Rever Hotel

We picked Rever Hotel after reading all the good reviews. However, our first impressions of the hotel were immediately marred by the man that received us at the front desk. Having read the reviews carefully and also looking at the rates at the Otopark, we knew we only had to pay 100 TL per night for parking. However, the man (we’re assuming manager?) at the front desk tried to get us to pay 200 TL per night instead. When we clarified, he tried to make it sound like he was doing us a favour and “reduced” the price to 100 TL. This really made us question his genuineness and intentions and we wondered if we were being charged a tourist price. The room itself was okay, mostly clean and had hot water and basic amenities (water bottle, coffee, tea, kettle, soap, shampoo, toilet paper). Soundproofing in the rooms were quite bad and street noise could be heard very easily. The variety of dishes for breakfast was quite disappointing. There was very limited vegetarian food (bread, cheese, French fries, tomatoes, olives). French fries were soggy every time. But the two ladies at the kitchen were very friendly and helpful. Overall, an okay place for a short stay but we hope other tourists won’t fall for the trap of being overcharged.

This was the best budget hotel we stayed in Istanbul. Since it is a new build, the rooms are excellent and it comes with a great buffet Turkish style breakfast. The staff are all very friendly and happy to help. Be warned that neighbourhood can be noisy so light sleepers should take ear plugs, but the noise does lower after 10:30pm. The manager speaks some English which is quite rare for Şanlıurfa. He also offers tours, but by his own admission is not a proper tour guide. He seems to be well known in the area. We would definitely stay again