The Istanbul Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Basilica Cistern

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Alemdar Mah Yerebatan Cad No 30, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blue Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foodie-Ist Restaurant-Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Otantik Kebab Huqqa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cihannuma Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panoramic Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House Of Medusa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Istanbul Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, The Istanbul Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a massage. The on-site Turkish cuisine restaurant, Bottera Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Istanbul Hotel offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, German, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 8.00 per day)
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Bottera Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massages
  • Turkish bath/hammam

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 8.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Istanbul Hotel
The Istanbul Hotel Hotel
The Istanbul Hotel Istanbul
The Istanbul Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Istanbul Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 8.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Istanbul Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at The Istanbul Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Istanbul Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Istanbul Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station and Gulhane Station are within a 5-minute walk.

The Istanbul Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Julian , London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel closed for refurbishment
I arrived late at the hotel in a cab to find that it was closed for refurbishment. Not good that Expedia allow you to book when the hotel is currently not operationaL. I called the customer service line straight away and the operative I spoke with was apologetic and helpful at least. Lucky that a nearby hotel had space, or I could have bee in a very tricky position
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Jefrie, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overnight Stay
Average Comfortable Hotel

8/10 Good

Donna, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very well situated hotel. Could do with a bit of a refresh, particularly mattresses. Tip: head to Hoca Pasa street for good well priced Turkish food.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

Hector, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Istanbul Weekend Trip
Stayed at The Istanbul Hotel for 3 days and really liked the location! Everything of the Old City was right there. Breakfasts were nice, on the rooftop restaurant with a great view of the nearby Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and the city line/Bosphorus Bay. The hotel needs a little more TLC, as some maintenance needs to be done. Overall, a nice hotel and rooftop restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great hotel and it wasn't expensive
The location was perfect. The hotel staff was extremely helpful. The dining room on the 6th floor had a spectacular view of Istanbul, the food was wonderful and the service was fabulous. I would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Minna, Helsinki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Viihtyisä pieni hotelli nähtävyyksien vieressä
Erinomainen sijainti ja upeat maisemat aamupalahuoneesta. Hotellin henkilökunta oli erittäin ystävällinen ja avulias.

10/10 Excellent

R14

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Hotel mit Top Lage 👍🏼
Super Hotel in zentraler Lage.. Nächste Straßenbahn Haltestelle ist in 2-3 Minuten zu erreichen. Sehenswürdigkeiten wie die Sultanahmet Moschee, Hagia Sophia oder das Topkapi Palast sind einfach vor der Haustür :) Ausblick beim frühstücken einfach nur genial.. Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit

8/10 Good

Basminou, Ile de France

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A 70m de la rue où il y a la Citerne Basilique
Hôtel de 6 étages situé très proche des monuments historiques principaux où l'on peut tout faire à pieds. Il est dans une rue plate, agréable, large et très peu emprunté par les voitures. Je l'ai choisi pour sa proximité, sa terrasse sur le toit pour le déjeuner (fait aussi restaurant testé et approuvé) avec une vue sur le Bosphore, sur Ste Sophie, la Mosquée Bleue ainsi que pour chaque chambre équipée d'un jacuzzi. Partis en couple, nous avons eu une triple (la 304, environ 28m²) : vue catastrophique à l'arrière mais silencieuse et spacieuse (beaucoup de vitrages et possibilité de fumé sur l'escalier de secours). Petite gêne avec la chambre mitoyenne lorsque les occupants parlent un peu fort. Chaînes françaises : TV5 monde + France24. Parquet au sol et meubles en bois, agréable mais poussière omniprésente. Le coffre fort, petit, n'est pas fait pour les PC. Petit déjeuner varié et tout à fait correcte réalisé par Makka très sympathique et à votre écoute, Ôzturk en salle souriant et agréable. Arif et Omar à la réception à votre écoute et sympathiques parlent anglais mais pas arabe. Et pour finir, il y a Giorgia la femme de chambre discrète mais sympathique. Ce fut mon 3ème séjour à Istanbul et cet hôtel fait parti de mes préférés pour sa situation