The Fox Hotel

The Fox Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking into The Fox Hotel in Istanbul‘s Şişli district, you immediately get that feeling of stumbling onto something special. This four-star property sits tucked away on a quiet side street, but honestly — the location couldn’t be better. I mean, you’re right in the heart of one of Istanbul’s most vibrant neighborhoods, yet the hotel itself feels like a peaceful retreat from all the city buzz happening just outside.

The Neighborhood

Şişli is one of those areas that locals love but tourists often overlook, which actually works in your favor. You’ve got the metro practically at your doorstep, making it ridiculously easy to hop over to Sultanahmet or Galata in minutes. What I really appreciate about this spot is how you can walk to proper Turkish restaurants where locals actually eat — not just the touristy places. The shopping here is fantastic too, with everything from local boutiques to major Turkish brands within walking distance. Couples seem to really get this area (they rate the location 8.4, which honestly makes sense when you experience it yourself).

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was thoughtfully designed — nothing flashy, but everything you need is there and done well. The beds are genuinely comfortable, which you’ll appreciate after long days exploring Istanbul’s hills. What struck me most was the attention to detail in the furnishings and how quiet everything stays despite being in such a central location. The bathrooms are modern and spacious, with good water pressure (trust me, this matters more than you think when you’re tired). You know what’s nice? The windows actually open, so you can get some fresh air when you want it.

Breakfast and Dining

The breakfast here deserves its own mention — they’ve got this buffet setup that actually caters to different dietary needs, including solid vegetarian options. I’ve stayed at places where “vegetarian breakfast” means sad tomatoes and bread, but they really put effort into variety here. The Turkish breakfast items are authentic and fresh, while they also include some international options for those who need their morning coffee routine just so. The dining area has this warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to linger over your meal rather than rushing out to sightsee.

Why Guests Love It

With a 9.0 rating from guests, The Fox Hotel clearly does something right — and after staying there, I get it. It’s that sweet spot where you feel like you’re experiencing real Istanbul life while still having all the comfort and service you want from a hotel. The staff genuinely seems to care about making your stay work, offering local recommendations that go beyond the obvious tourist spots. The combination of the excellent location (seriously, guests rate it 8.3 for good reason), thoughtful amenities, and that neighborhood feel makes this place stand out in a city full of hotels trying too hard to impress.

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Reviews of The Fox Hotel

• Gabriel169ro from Tanzania (9/10)

  Excellent location near important landmarks in Istanbul, sensational breakfast 👌, amazing clean and a team which definitely make you feel pampered like home far away from home.

• Stephanie from United States (9/10)

  The staff was amazing – incredibly kind and friendly.

• Esha from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Such a lovely hotel!! From the moment I walked in the staff were soooo helpful and a friendly face. There are little shops nearby and the place was spotless. The room decor was well done and it came with lots of little amenities, the bed was really comfortable and I slept brilliantly throughout the night.
  
  It has a very calm feeling with nice music playing in the lobby and it just feels so cosy.
  
  The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I've ever had. It came with a mix of everything you could ever want and choices of types of egg I couldn't even put a dent in the amount of food there.
  
  Overall 10/10 stay particularly due to the staff, decor of the place and breakfast

• Sergey from Kazakhstan (9/10)

  Very good hotel and excellent personnel. In particular, many thanks to Emil, Serdar, Moreno, Maksat, Naco, Taner, and Maya. Very kind and helpful people. Good location, not too far from the metro. Beautiful neighbourhood. Tasty breakfasts.

• Taranjeet from Spain (9/10)

  Everything, specially the staff

• Hussnain from Pakistan (9/10)

  Absolutely amazing stay at the Fox Hotel. You can’t get a better location at this price. Close to taksim square. Close to metro. Tons of restaurants, brands close by in istiklal street. The staff are soo friendly.
  
  We stayed at a different hotel that I won’t name earlier and the staff there were so arrogant. But these guys are so nice. Very accommodating.
  
  Breakfast is amazing. Served at the table. Tons of things, including your choice of egg/omelette. Free coffee/tea at the lobby whenever you want.
  
  Will definitely be choosing the same hotel next time.

• Baek from South Korea (9/10)

  Everything including perfect breakfast!

• Riham from Canada (9/10)

  The hotel is so cozy and cute very clean the staff are just I can’t describe how helpful they are and they keep helping us in everything the hotel room is perfect for families the breakfast is so delicious Emilio , Max , Negm El Deen Are amazing and the hotel manager is amazing bushra so welcoming keep asking us if anything is missing if all is good. Seriously it’s like
  Home ❤️

• James from United States (9/10)

  This was my first time in Istanbul and I didn't know what to expect. Wow… I was pleasantly surprised at this lovely very quaint boutique property! Everything was stellar. From the cool, professional and very personable staff that I encountered (Max, Necmettin and Meniem Neco) during my stay to the location of the immaculate room within the hotel. The view of the city from my fifth floor room French balcony was spectacular indeed. Even though this hotel wasn't my first choice; I'm very glad that it ended up being a superb one! I would highly recommend this property if you want quietness, comfort and a caring staff then you should stay at The Fox! I would stay here again if my travels ever returned me back to this city in the future! Thank you all for giving me a memorable experience. May you have continued success. Blessings…

• Chbili from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

  Hotel staff members were very kind and helpful. Breakfast was good.

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