Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category - Istanbul
41.009245, 28.979195Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour reception
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid shuttle service
Jacuzzi
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
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
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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