No11 Hotel & Apartments

No11 Hotel & Apartments Overview

First Impressions

Walking down the narrow cobblestone streets of Beyoğlu, you might almost miss No11 Hotel & Apartments — and that’s actually part of its charm. Tucked away on Balyoz Sokak in the heart of Asmalı Mescit, this four-star boutique property feels like a well-kept secret that locals would rather not share. The building itself has that classic Istanbul character, where Ottoman-era architecture meets modern sensibilities without trying too hard to impress.

Location & Neighborhood

Honestly, the location here is pretty spectacular — couples consistently rate it 9.5, and I can see why. You’re literally in the middle of Istanbul’s most vibrant nightlife district, with Istiklal Street just a few minutes’ walk away. What I love about Asmalı Mescit is that it’s got this perfect balance — buzzy enough to feel alive, but tucked into side streets that actually quiet down at night. The Galata Tower is practically next door, and you can walk to the Golden Horn in about ten minutes. Plus, there’s something magical about being able to stumble back to your hotel after exploring the meyhanes and rooftop bars that this neighborhood is famous for.

The Accommodations

The room I stayed in was surprisingly spacious for Istanbul standards — you know how these historic buildings can be cramped, but No11 really maximized their space well. The beds here are genuinely comfortable (guests consistently rave about the sleep quality), and I mean actually comfortable, not just hotel-marketing comfortable. Some units come as full apartment setups, which is brilliant if you’re staying longer or want that extra space to spread out. The design strikes this nice balance between contemporary and traditional Turkish elements without feeling like a theme park.

Dining & Amenities

The buffet breakfast is served in a cozy space that feels more like a neighborhood café than a typical hotel dining room. It’s not elaborate, but they do the basics really well — fresh bread, local cheeses, olives, and proper Turkish tea. The restaurant area doubles as a social space where you’ll often find other travelers planning their day or locals stopping by. What impressed me was how the staff seemed to genuinely know the area — they gave me directions to places I hadn’t even heard of that ended up being highlights of my trip.

Why Guests Love It

There’s something refreshingly unpretentious about this place that really works. You’re not paying for marble lobbies or over-the-top amenities — instead, you get a comfortable base in one of Istanbul’s best neighborhoods with staff who actually care about your experience. The fact that couples rate the location so highly tells you everything you need to know about the romantic potential here. Whether you’re planning to explore the historic peninsula during the day or dive into Beyoğlu’s legendary nightlife, you’ll find yourself perfectly positioned. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re staying in Istanbul rather than just visiting it.

No11 Hotel & Apartments Accommodations

Reviews of No11 Hotel & Apartments

• Ліна from Ukraine (9/10)

  It was very silent street but linked to very crowded street with a lot of restaurants and markets. For me the one of the main criteria it was comfortable bed and silent place for sleeping. The room was clean. All facilities was inside including electric kettle electric stove and also small balcony with the view on the yard.
  Nice interior, very funny cool animals like dog and two cats who are meet you at the entrance. Everything was perfect.

• Judith from Australia (8/10)

  Lovely staff, nice decor, excellent breakfast & great location

• Ken from United Kingdom (7/10)

  friendly staff, quirky rooms, quiet location despite proximity to Istaklal, so location great

• Jayne from Australia (8/10)

  Well priced, good location.

• Terechova from Lithuania (9/10)

  Good place when you are traveling with pet.
  Staff is really friendly and useful. Good breakfasts: all we love, especial home made yogurt. At the same time it’s not good that good coffee (from coffee machine) and tee (not cooked in a common pot) is not include in a hotel breakfast and you can drink included but not drinkable tee and coffee or should spend additional money for good once.
  I thought that bought nice room with balcony, but it was just fire escape, which is not safe at all compared to the balcony. At the same time silence compensated for all the shortcomings, which allowed me to sleep well at night. The renovation and cleanliness at first really disappointed me. I usually don't stay in hotels like this, but in the end the silence at night (when the nightlife was in full swing and my friends in other hotels nearby couldn't sleep until 2am), the wonderful staff and home-cooked breakfasts changed my anger to mercy and I fell in love with this place.

• Trish from Australia (9/10)

  Location. Staff were all lovely and very helpful with any questions. Reception staff very fluent with conversational English.

• Parnian from Ireland (9/10)

  Great staff, super friendly and good command of English
  
  Loved the furry hotel staff – the cats!🐈 I am a cat lover, but beware, if you have a phobia or allergy, you might not quite like having cats around in your hotel reception
  
  Clean and nice room with a small kitchenette that made life easier
  
  Amazing location in the heart of istiklal Street with a lot of bars and eateries around , a few minutes walk to the sishane metro station

• Afshin from United States (9/10)

  The hotel is hidden from sights like a gem on Istiklal Caddesi. It was an economy room for our stay, but we were very happy about the facility. The hotel takes pride in being environmental friendly, and they stay true to that! Our room pleasantly had everything we needed, with the exception of a kettle, which we asked for and was promptly delivered to our room! The hotel is very clean, has friendly and available staff (thanks so much Fatih, Arda, Matt, to name a few) … At one point we had brought our left-over food from a restaurant, and they offered to warm it up and served it for us in the lobby (I was touched by that gesture). We loved the vibe of the lobby, with one morning watching the rain from the open sitting right on the edge of the hotel outskirts. It also has an elevator for convenience. There's a small grocery store right in front of the hotel in the alley, which is just awesome and you can prepare any of your basic needs there.

• Kerry from Australia (8/10)

  Close to everything but very quiet at night. Fantastic location, very cute boutique style hotel

• Maria from Australia (9/10)

  Great location with easy access to shops, restaurants and bars. Close to trams, ferry for easy access to tourist sites. Eco friendly and good value.

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