Vavien Hotel

Recent Reviews: 27

• User:Bryan D

  Trip type: Couples

  Overall disappointing, in an industrial area but walkable to the old town

  31 Oct 2025

  Whilst the hotel is reasonably presented in a post industrial fit out, exposed conduit ( electrical tube for the US readers), probably to blend in to its immediate surroundings, which is definitely industrial. We opted for a larger room than initially allocated, it was too small for a 4 day stay with luggage. Unfortunately the “upgrade” cost an additional €60 per night! However, as we arrived after midnight we had little choice. It is located about 300m from the bridge which takes you over to the old side of Istanbul, so once you have navigated the electrical, mechanical, pumps and wheels shops you can stroll out or catch the frequent trams, ( after purchasing your pre paid card). Back to the hotel. No restaurant , no bar and no food. They do offer a “Deliveroo” style delivery service for a price! Our room had a semi transparent glass partition between the bedroom and the toilet/ shower. So be warned nothing is sacred! Room clean and lift worked but did not reach the topFloor! So overall ok, but I’m sure you can find better less expensive hotel. Galip Güler, Genel Müdür at Vavien Hotel, responded to this review Thank you for sharing your feedback.We are sorry to hear that your stay did not fully meet your expectations. Our hotel concept reflects the historical commercial character of the surrounding area, which is part of Istanbul’s traditional trade district and located within walking distance of the Old City attractions and public transportation.Regarding the room upgrade, rates vary depending on room category and availability, especially for late-night arrivals. We always try to offer the best possible option under the circumstances.While we currently do not operate a full restaurant or bar, we provide 24-hour food delivery alternatives for our guests’ convenience. We also appreciate your comments regarding the bathroom design and room layout, as guest feedback helps us improve our services and presentation.We are pleased to know that you found the room clean and appreciated the convenient access to the historical center.Thank you once again for your review, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future with an improved experience.

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• User:Raul V

  Trip type: Family

  Family friendly hotel.

  27 Oct 2025

  The employees are kind ang accommodating and they are eager to to belp, they go out of their way to help you with directions, they trat you like family. Galip Güler, Genel Müdür at Vavien Hotel, responded to this review Thank you very much for your kind words and wonderful feedback.We are delighted to hear that you felt welcomed and cared for during your stay. Our team always strives to make every guest feel comfortable and at home, so it means a lot to know that their efforts made a positive impression on you.Your appreciation will be happily shared with our staff, and we truly look forward to welcoming you and your family again in the future.

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• User:Bjorn L

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  21 Jul 2025

  Great affordable hotel in a good location, a few km from Taksim Square. Located in a workshop area but it's it a problem, a few meters down to street there are restaurants, shops etc.Everything is fine with the hotel and the room. Any problem (in my case a small faulty fridge) immediately fixed.Staff super nice and helpful.I choose this hotel after a bad experience with a hotel nearby not long ago and will certainly return on my frequent Istanbul trips. Galip Güler, Genel Müdür at Vavien Hotel, responded to this review Thank you very much for your detailed and thoughtful review.We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our location, found the hotel comfortable and affordable, and especially appreciated the helpfulness of our staff. Providing quick solutions to any issues our guests may experience is very important to us, so we are pleased that the matter with the fridge was resolved promptly.Our neighborhood reflects the authentic and lively character of Istanbul’s commercial area, while still being conveniently close to restaurants, shops, and major attractions.It means a lot to us that you chose our hotel after a previous negative experience elsewhere and that you plan to return during your future visits to Istanbul. We truly look forward to welcoming you again soon.

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• User:Youshah777

  Trip type: Solo travel

  Greatest staff

  20 Nov 2021

  I stayed at Vavien Hotel for 14 day, just I would say location is perfect, near to Galata tower and Shishane Metro station, indeed the greatest part are staff, they are so helpful and friendly. Eventually it's perfect hotel with this price. Recommend, Galip Güler, Genel Müdür at Vavien Hotel, responded to this review Thank you very much for your wonderful review and kind recommendation.We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your 14-day stay with us and appreciated our central location near Galata Tower and Şişhane Metro Station. Your kind words about our team mean a lot to us, as providing friendly and helpful service is always our top priority.It is a pleasure to know that you found our hotel comfortable and valuable for the price. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you back to Vavien Hotel on your next visit to Istanbul.

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• User:josephdagherph

  Trip type: Solo travel

  It was ok

  01 Dec 2019

  I stayed at Vavien hotel for 4 nights 5 days! I arrived at the hotel at 7 pm after a long day trip from buses to planes i was surprised thar my booking is cancelled because they weren’t able to reach my card! They rebooked the same room for the same price! After reaching my room and going to sleep i noticed that there is no electricity to charge my stuffs only lamps are working! They moved me at 1 am to another room a bigger but the king bed wasn’t comfortable because it’s 2 twins bed merged together it wasn’t a pleasant stayThe stuff is helpful, the location is good the breakfast is moderate! But the hotel is clean and very trendy, staying in this property again should be discussed because i prefer the area next to taksim sqaure Galip Güler, Genel Müdür at Vavien Hotel, responded to this review Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback.First of all, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced upon arrival and for the technical issue in your initial room. Due to an authorization issue with the payment card, the reservation system automatically released the booking, however we are pleased that our team was able to rebook the same room for you at the original rate upon your arrival.We also regret the electrical issue you encountered and understand that being moved to another room late at night was uncomfortable after a long journey. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused. Your comments regarding the bed configuration and comfort have also been noted carefully and will be reviewed by our management team.At the same time, we are happy to hear that you appreciated the cleanliness of the hotel, the helpfulness of our staff, and the overall design and location of the property.Thank you once again for your honest feedback. We truly value your comments, as they help us improve the guest experience, and we hope to have another opportunity to welcome you in the future.

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