Hippodrome Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (706 reviews)
Mimar Mehmetaga Cad. No:38 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and beautifully decorated rooms
Helpful and friendly staff
Great location near major attractions
Cons:
Noise from outside
Inconvenience with lift access for elderly guests

Categories

Cleanliness
7.04
Some complaints about cleanliness, particularly concerning floors in one review.
Service
8.51
Staff are described as very helpful and kind across multiple reviews.
Location
8.55
Conveniently located close to major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms are clean and well-decorated, but some reviews mention noise and older room conditions.
Amenities
7.53
Standard amenities as described; however, some detailed improvements in facilities expected.
Value for Money
7.99
Value perceived as decent relative to location and service provided.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Breakfast is described as rich and enjoyable although limited in variety.
Overall Experience
8.01
Overall a positive experience with favorable mentions of location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 03:28

Property Description

Stunning Ottoman Building & Spectacular Views
Experience the charm of a beautifully renovated Ottoman building at Hippodrome Hotel, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Mosque and the Marmara Sea.

Elegant Ottoman Design & Modern Comfort
Indulge in the perfect blend of traditional Ottoman decor and modern amenities in our elegantly designed rooms. Each room is equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom for your comfort.

Rooftop Terrace Breakfast & Prime Location
Start your day with a delightful breakfast buffet on our rooftop terrace, overlooking iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and the Princes Islands. Located in the heart of Sultanahmet, our hotel is just steps away from major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Museum.

Experience the allure of Istanbul at Hippodrome Hotel. Book your stay now to enjoy a memorable vacation in this historic city.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 12 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 706 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.04
Service: 8.51
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.53
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 8.01
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Marijana • family_with_children • ba
9
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Sami • family_with_children • fi
8
Varma valinta
Pros:

Hotellin sijainti oli hyvin keskeinen ja siitä oli helpot kulkuyhteydet lähes minne vaan. Päänähtävyydet lyhyen kävelymatkan päässä. Aamiainen upealla näkymällä. Ruokana turkkilaisia makuja ja hyvä määrä eri vaihtoehtoja. Hotellin henkilökunta oli ystävällistä ja avuliaita. He antoivat neuvoja kaupungilla kulkuun jo ennen kuin ehdimme kysyä. Saimme lisäksi heidän kauttaan kuljetuksen takaisin lentokentälle hyvään hintaan.

Cons:

Huoneet olivat yleisesti siistejä, mutta esim. huoneiden nurkat olla hieman pölyisiä. Siivousta voisi siis hieman tehostaa ajoittain. Huoneen ilmastoinnin kanssa oli hieman haasteita. Huoneessa oli melko lämmin, vaikka lämpötila ei ulkona ollut vielä kovin kuuma.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • extended_group • it
8
Bellissima vacanza
Pros:

Ottima la posizione … vicina al centro e a tante cose da visitare

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • family_with_children • ie
10
Pros:

Location is very handy to all the main attractions. Beautiful view from the rooftop restaurant to the harbour & Hagia Sophia. Excellent variety of food with local specialities. The suite was very comfortable with 2 rooms (+sofa & tea station)

Cons:

It was a bit confusing as there is a hipodrome hostel as well as apartment suites & it wasn't well explained on the booking.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca Orford • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Clean and comfortable. Night desk person was kind and very helpful.

Cons:

They have signs that day you can have laundry 24 hours a day but it is only available during the day. They pick up at 8 am and drop off at 5pm.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Caio • family_with_children • br
10
Stepover Istanbul
Pros:

I enjoyed the coffee, tea and kindness of the employee when I greeted us. The location is also very good and the breakfast corresponds to that described in the reservation.

Cons:

Nothing negative, It was cold on the day of the lodging, but the blankets are very thick and cushions cozy. Not bad about this hosting.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Gulin • couple • gb
9
Excellent,great breakfast, clean and friendly boutique hotel. Great location,friendly staff.
Pros:

The location was excellent. Only 5 min away from Topkapi palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque. There were many restaurants and shops around it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The place was very clean. Particularly kitchen.Mrs Elmas was an excellent cook prepping authentic Turkish breakfast, homemade cakes and fresh deserts. Zeynet was making a nice Turkish coffee every morning.Highly recommend this place.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Yonca Kübra • extended_group • de
10
Es war wirklich alles super 👍🏻
Pros:

Die Räumlichkeiten sind super. Sehr gemütlich und sauber. Die Lage ist super zentral und nachts trotzdem sehr ruhig. Man konnte super schlafen.

Cons:

Es gab nichts. Es wäre nur zusätzlich schön, wenn es nochmal einen großen Spiegel in den Zimmern geben würde. Es gibt nämlich nur am Eingang eins und wenn man mehrere ist, ist es schwierig sich gleichzeitig fertig zu machen.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Cristino • extended_group • gb
8
great
Pros:

they accommodated an early check-in for us when we landed earlier than expected. very responsive, helpful and understanding.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Harash • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location was great and people were friendly

Cons:

Views from the room were disappointing, and we had to go across the road for breakfast buffet. Otherwise, everything was convenient and very well managed.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Gilles • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

L'emplacement est idéal pour découvrir Istanbul et ses monuments. Plein de restaurants tout au tour. On peut tout faire à pieds et on est pas loin de l'embarcadère pour utiliser les bateaux pour le Bosphore et la corne d'or. Le personnel est au top pour vous servir et vous conseiller.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Teo • extended_group • us
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Karimi • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • extended_group • bg
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • extended_group • bg
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Carla Venancia • family_with_children • pe
10
Un buen lugar para hospedarse
Pros:

La vista me pareció muy buena, además que la ubicación estaba muy bien porque me encontraba cerca a varios puntos turísticos.
El desayuno bufete esta bien surtido y la vista desde la terraza donde es el desayuno es muy linda.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Arslan • family_with_children • pk
10
Pros:

Location of the Hotel, because it is really important for tourist point of view. Everything is in reach. Easy to move, Metro Station and transport near to the Hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Elimkhan • couple • az
10
Pros:

Otel çok güzeldi, konaklamamızdan memnun kaldık. Özellikle Melikşah’a ilgisi ve misafirperverliği için teşekkür ederim.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Zul • couple • my
10
An excellent stay with friendly staff, great food, and a perfect location near the Blue Mosque and bazar.
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay! The hotel was spotless, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Our room was cleaned every day without us even needing to ask. The food was delicious, especially the freshly baked bread served warm straight from the oven. The location is perfect—just a short walk to the Blue Mosque—with several restaurants and a mini market right downstairs. Highly recommended!

Cons:

Nothing at all , all the staff very good

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Waseem • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee