Levni Istanbul Hotel Handwritten Collection

Handwritten CollectionAccorIstanbul, Fatih★★★★71 rooms

9.1/ 10

avg of 4 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

9.1/ 10 · average of 4 sites▲ 1.8 since first record
  • Best: City-break travellers who want to walk to the Historic Peninsula's main sights
  • Watch out: Guests expecting spacious rooms: most standard rooms are 22 m²

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Business travel
  • For families
  • Couples

Also suits

  • Remote work
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  • For families8.2
  • Business travel8.5
  • Couples8.2
  • Remote work7.6

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 71-room boutique hotel in Sirkeci, about 100 m from the Marmaray station and a 600 m walk to Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace; the pool, hammam and sauna are in the connected sister property next door. Location and staff score highly, while value for money and room comfort draw more mixed feedback.

What it does well

  • City-break travellers who want to walk to the Historic Peninsula's main sights
  • Visitors arriving without a car who value the Marmaray and tram stops nearby
  • Couples who want to use the indoor pool, hammam and sauna in the sister property next door

What to watch for

  • Value for money scores poorly: breakfast and spa may not be included, and standard rooms are 22 m².
  • Two Levni hotels share the address; specify 'Handwritten Collection' when booking or telling a taxi.
  • Guests expecting spacious rooms: most standard rooms are 22 m²

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Cleanliness is consistently rated highly in both the Tripadvisor summary and Accor's review data.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • ServiceStrong

    Reception and concierge staff are praised by name across reviews; room upgrades and tour advice come up repeatedly.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • Sightseeing accessStrong

    Hagia Sophia, Topkapı, the Basilica Cistern and the Spice Bazaar are 600 m away; the Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet 700 m. Location is the most praised point across every source.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • Room conditionNormal

    Rooms are described as new and modern; the most common criticism is their small size (standard rooms are 22 m²).

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • Spa & poolNormal

    Pool, hammam and sauna are in the adjoining sister property; reviewers who used them were satisfied, but a swim cap is mandatory.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For familiesFor three, the 30 m² Superior (queen + single); for four, the 44 m² suite (king + two singles). No extra beds.
  • Room sizeThe official site lists six room types and one suite: Superior (22 m², queen or twin, city view), Superior triple (30 m², queen + single), Deluxe (22 m², city or courtyard view), Executive (30 m², sea view, queen or twin) and a 44 m² suite (king + two singles, courtyard view, sleeps 4).
More room notes (+1)
  • Family roomsTriple room and a four-person suite available.

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Parking

    Paid

    Drivers should confirm a nearby paid garage with the hotel in advance.

  • Pets

    Not accepted

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Airport transfer

    Available · paid

    The hotel offers an airport shuttle on request.

  • Extra bed

    Not available

More details (+7)
  • Hammam: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Breakfast from: 07:30
  • Nearest rail stop: M4
  • Distance to rail: 100 m
  • Meeting rooms: 4
  • Rooftop: Yes

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Sauna
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

ALL — Accor Live Limitless

The official ALL property page (C3F4, Handwritten Collection) flags the hotel as participating, listing points earning, redemption, member advantages and the Members' rate. A guest review reports a status-based room upgrade; as this is not official policy, roomUpgrade is left unknown.

Verified at this hotel

  • earning points
  • redeeming points (award nights)
  • member rate

Depends on status / availability

  • breakfast (may vary by hotel)
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Location

Istanbul, Fatih

Hocapaşa Mahallesi, Ankara Caddesi No:14, Sirkeci, Fatih, 34110 İstanbul

Rail transit · 154 m

Istanbul Airport (IST) is roughly 50–70 minutes by car depending on traffic; Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is about 45 km away. The hotel offers a paid shuttle on request. By public transport, take the Marmaray from the Sirkeci station at the door to Ayrılık Çeşmesi and change to the M4 metro for SAW.

The hotel sits on Ankara Caddesi in Sirkeci. Sirkeci Marmaray station is about 100 m (1 minute) away; Gülhane Park 300 m; Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, Topkapı Palace and the Spice Bazaar are all about 600 m (6–13 minutes on foot); the Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square 700 m. The Sirkeci ferry pier is 700 m away. Galata Tower is 3.5 km and Taksim 3.3 km (15–30 minutes by car depending on traffic). The building has entrances on two streets; the rear one opens with a key card. Two Levni properties share this address, so state 'Handwritten Collection' when booking or directing a taxi.

The stay

Editor's notes

Breakfast & dining

Breakfast is an open buffet at Piccolo Restaurant with a Turkish focus and eggs cooked to order. Booking sites list it from 07:30 to 10:30 and as an extra charge on some rates, so check whether it is included when you book. In summer the rooftop Bosphorus Terrace serves lunch and dinner; one review found its pricing poor value. There is also an Irish pub and a coffee bar on site.

Noise & sound insulation

Booking.com lists soundproofed rooms and some reviewers describe the street as quiet, but a Trip.com review found the insulation weak and a Booking review notes the early call to prayer from a nearby mosque. Accor's own review data shows a low 'comfort' sub-score (21 reviews). Light sleepers may prefer a courtyard-facing Deluxe room or the suite.

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast is charged on some rates; the minibar is chargeable; the airport shuttle is on request and costs extra; children aged 8 and over are charged as adults, ages 0–7 stay free; no extra beds. Spa and pool access fees are not stated in the sources. Different terms may apply to bookings of more than five rooms.

Pool, spa & fitness

The indoor pool, sauna, hammam, massage and beauty treatments are in the directly connected sister property next door. The hotel itself has a 24-hour fitness room. A swimming cap is required for the pool (available to buy, cheaper to bring your own). Sources do not make clear whether spa access is included in the room rate.

Guest scores

What 4 sites say

9.1/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 196 reviews9.0 / 10
  • Agoda8.5 / 10
  • Expedia · 26 reviews9.0 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 294 reviews4.9 / 5▲ 0.9

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Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.

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