Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category - Istanbul

$$$$||View on mapIstanbul, TurkeyCaferiye Sok. No.6 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400|
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Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category - Istanbul
Caferiye Sok. No.6 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.7
Staff9.5
Comfort8.8
Value for money8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Who stays here
Couples42%
Families35%
Groups12%
Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.7Great
Location9.7
Staff9.5
Comfort8.8
Value for money8.8
Cleanliness8.7
Who stays here
Couples42%
Families35%
Groups12%
Solo11%

Award-winning boutique hotel overlooking Hagia Sophia in Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district

Location & Views

Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category Istanbul is located directly across from Hagia Sophia Museum in the pedestrian-only Sultanahmet district. Guests walk three minutes to Basilica Cistern and five minutes to Topkapi Palace. The hotel provides a golf cart to pick up guests from the main road for luggage transport.

Dining

Matbah Restaurant serves traditional Ottoman Palace cuisine created from century-old recipes. The restaurant holds an exclusive partnership with a Michelin Chef, offering a dinner menu from these recipes. Breakfast includes Turkish specialties such as fresh omelettes and local cheeses, served in a dining room with a stained-glass dome.

Rooms

Rooms feature traditional Turkish rugs, wooden floors, and dark wood furniture. Premium Double/Twin Rooms offer direct views of Hagia Sophia from the window. Some rooms include a Jacuzzi bathtub and a marble shower area.

Services

The hotel provides a personalized concierge service to assist with local attractions and tour bookings. A 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/check-out and luggage storage. Car rental service and shuttle service are available for guest transportation needs.

Awards & Recognition

Ottoman Imperial Hotel received The Best Location Award from Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. It was named Best Historical Hotel in Turkey by the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The hotel's design incorporates rich Turkish decorative elements throughout the property.

  • Location: Directly across from Hagia Sophia in pedestrian-only Sultanahmet
  • Dining: Matbah Restaurant with Ottoman Palace cuisine and Michelin Chef partnership
  • Rooms: Premium rooms with Hagia Sophia views and Jacuzzi tubs
  • Services: Personal concierge, golf cart pick-up, express check-in
  • Awards: The Best Location Award and Best Historical Hotel in Turkey

Licence number: 4885

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs EUR 10.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Russian, Turkish
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of rooms:44
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Rooms and availability

Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Premium Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Laundry

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Jacuzzi

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category

💵 Lowest room price 29 £
📏 Distance to centre 700 m
✈️ Distance to airport 44.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, SAW

Location

Caferiye Sok. No.6 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400
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Caferiye Sok. No.6 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400
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Caferiye Sok. No.6 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museum
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
280 m
Yerebatan Caddesi
Basilica Cistern
190 m
Square
Sultanahmet District
580 m
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami
190 m
Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet
TGC Press Media Museum
510 m
Historic Areas of Istanbul
320 m
Sultanahmet Meydani
Obelisk of Theodosius
350 m
Profesör Kazım İsmail Gürkan Cad. No: 34
Cagaloglu Hamami
500 m
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
560 m
Museum
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
70 m
Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Gulhane Park
80 m
Fountain
German Fountain
330 m
Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5
Caferaga Madrasa
30 m
Monument
Serpent Column
560 m
Museum
Hagia Irene
440 m
Museum
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
490 m
Restaurant
Theodora Restaurant
80 m
Restaurant
Zeynep Sultan
120 m
Restaurant
Gulhane Sark Sofrasi
290 m
Restaurant
Panorama Restaurant
260 m
Restaurant
360° Panorama Restaurant
260 m
Restaurant
The And Hotel
270 m
Restaurant
House of Medusa
250 m
Restaurant
Mom's Corner
170 m
Restaurant
Konak Cafe and Restaurant
180 m

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FAQ about Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category

How far is the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel from the city centre?
The elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel is located in the Old City Sultanahmet district.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel?
Guests of Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel can visit Basilica Cistern (in the neighbourhood of the accommodation), or Hagia Sophia Museum placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Does this elegant hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Shuttle is one of the services offered by this elegant hotel. Please inform the hotel staff about your estimated arrival time.
What are our dining options during the stay at the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category?
Guests of the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-seafood restaurant Seven Hills Restaurant offering Turkish cuisine.
Can I have breakfast at Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel.
What time is check-in and check-out at the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
How much does it cost to stay at the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel?
The price for a room in the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel starts at $40.
What payment methods are available in the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category?
At the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category, you can pay using Visa and Mastercard.
What room types are available at the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel?
Premium Suite, Premium Room, and Junior Suite are among the room types available at the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at the hotel?
Specific suites at the hotel boast views of the courtyard and feature free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV and a safe box for security reasons.
Does the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel offer facilities for business travellers?
Yes, for business travellers the elegant Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category hotel provides a work desk and a photocopy machine.
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