We (self and wife) just stayed here for a week over Easter 2007. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. Our room had a great view of the Blue Mosque and a balcony overlooking the street (and Blue Mosque), yet although the hotel is just a few minutes' walk from many of the main attractions, it is in a very quiet and peaceful area. The staff are helpful, and if their English wasn't up to answering my questions they immediately called someone who could help. We visited the Seven Hills next door (owned by the chap who also owns the neighbouring En La Luna restaurant - great bloke) and it does seem that the Seven Hills is even better, but nevertheless we have no complaints at all about the Uyan.

I have just returned from a short break to Istanbul and was delighted with the hotel we chose. Hotel Uyan is situated in the old historical district of Istanbul (Sultanahmet) ,very close to the Blue Mosque and Haghia Sophia. The name means 'Wake Up' probably because of the calls of the Iman at dawn! It is located in a quiet street with several bars and restaurants nearby. I can recommend the fish restaurant next door with its conservatory like dining room on the roof top with its spectacular views of the 2 Mosques lit up at night. Another 'must' is cocktails at The Four Seasons Hotel at the end of the street which was the former prison featured in 'Midnight Express'. Expensive but well worth it. Location is one of the major selling points of this hotel with the closeness of the Hippodrome, Basillica Cistern (another must), The Grand Bazaar (don't be enticed by well-dressed guides)Topkapi Palace and The Spice Market.

Our room was large and comfortable having emailed in advance requesting a non-smoking room. It was well furnished with a comfortable bed. The staff were very welcoming and helpful, efficintly booking various restaurants and excursions. The breakfast on the roof top was continental style but with good choice and eggs were available to order. All in all a good experience at a very reasonable price.

The hotel rooms etc. are exactly as they appear on the hotel web site. You get exactly what you see, and this is good.
The hotel is very central, right in the tourist area and so is noisy early in the morning during "call to prayer" - two mosques very close by - this however will be the case with all hotels in this area. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel, cant think of any downside.

We have just returned from a weekend at Uyan Hotel in Istnbul.
Istanbul is a magic place to go around see freely.

The hotel is adjacent to the historical places, and has a wonderful view to Aya Sofia and Blue mosque (you can see the photo attached). The deluxe rooms are ok, big, confortable and with old charm. Maybe the normal rooms aren't too big.

I would say this is a very good hotel that I'd like to advis you.