Legacy Ottoman Hotel Istanbul Old City

Hotels
7.9 (4564 reviews)
Hobyar Mahallesi Hamidiye Caddesi No:16 Sirkeci , Istanbul , tr

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Staff service
Location
Breakfast quality
Cons:
Room issues
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.93
Several complaints noted about room cleanliness and maintenance issues.
Service
8.9
Staff was consistently praised, especially guest relations personnel like Saif.
Location
8.94
The hotel is centrally located, near interesting attractions.
Room Quality
6.39
Multiple issues reported with room quality, including malfunctioning equipment.
Amenities
7.92
Standard amenities provided, limited complaints.
Value for Money
7.38
Value perceived as lower due to inconsistency with star rating.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Breakfast received positive remarks, contributing to overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall pleasant stay with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 06:00

Property Description

Historical Charm and Modern Comfort
Legacy Ottoman Hotel, housed in a historical Byzantine-style building, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities. The indoor pool, hot tub, hammam, and spa treatments offer a luxurious experience, while the air-conditioned rooms maintain their grand style.

Culinary Delights and Scenic Views
Indulge in typical Turkish cuisine at the Teras Restaurant while enjoying breathtaking views of the Bosphorus. The set menu for lunch and dinner ensures a delightful dining experience. Additionally, the roof-top bar provides panoramic cityscapes and a variety of drinks to unwind.

Convenient Location and Cultural Exploration
Conveniently located in Istanbul’s Eminönü District, guests can easily explore iconic landmarks such as the Galata Bridge and the Egyptian Bazaar. With free Wi-Fi throughout the property, staying connected and immersing yourself in the city's vibrant culture is effortless.

Experience the perfect blend of history and luxury at Legacy Ottoman Hotel. Book now to elevate your stay in Istanbul!

Important information:

Please note that spa, sauna, hammam and steam room are available for free to the guests of the hotel.

Please note that when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, property will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform.

Pets under 8 kg can be accommodated on site at an extra charge.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 4564 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.93
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 6.39
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Shazia family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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ibrahim couple il
9
היה מעולה
Pros:

מקום נקי ומסודר
צוות מעולה
במיוחד בותינה וסלמא

Cons:

המחיר יקר מאוד

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Erol solo_traveller nl
7
Pros:

Locatie

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Zwembad

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Natalya solo_traveller us
9
Very nice
Pros:

The building itself is really beautiful nice rooms and paintings, good breakfast and nice sauna, personal was really nice and helpful and actually showed us where to go to buy things for the right price, very satisfied.

Cons:

Shower glass was too small and water was getting on the floor.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Goaddar extended_group ae
5
Not recommended
Pros:

Location is good
Entrance and lobby has a good area and comfortable

Cons:

Maintenance and cleaning very bad
Air condition always not working
Two lifts not sufficient
Reception not carrying the bags , believe me that first time as a family we shifted the bags to the room
Police at the lobby to resolve the issues between hotel owners !!

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Mauro Mantello solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Mi è piaciuto abbastanza!

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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kimberley couple au
9
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2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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kimberley couple au
9
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2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Mohammed Salim M Alwadia solo_traveller be
6
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Ziad family_with_children il
1
Pros:

The hotel is a disaster. Not clean at all . The cleaning lady only clean the room if we give her money. Only because of some of the staff member especially Salma I didn’t check out after the first day. I also want to thank Nadeem and Ayşenur chef . I will never come back again.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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ABDULSALAM extended_group sa
5
أسوء أقامة في حياتي في تركيا 🇹🇷
Pros:

الموقع فقط لا غير ..

Cons:

- تعامل موظف الاستقبال
- الاثاث السي القديم المتهالك
- التكييف بالنظام القديم السيئ
- الغرفة سيئة ( الثلاجة بلا تبريد ، انقطاع الكهرباء ، السرير الكنج عبارة عن سريرين جوار بعض 😡 ، الفرشة ملطخه وقديمة ، ناهيك عن الرائحه )
- الحمام ( قديم ، أثار الصدأ موجوده ، أثار العفن موجود ، المرحاض قديم جداً متهالك )
- الممرات دائماً مظلم مع وجود لمبات الحساسات ولكن نصفها لا يعمل .
- التنظيف بشكل توزيع ، يجيك ماء ، يجيك شاي كافي سكر طبعاًً اكياس صغيرة ، كنس 🧹 وتغيير مناشفه ، وغالباً وانت موجود ، ازعاج بما تعنيه الكلمة

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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jose maria family_with_children es
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Yener solo_traveller be
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Ferhat family_with_children de
5
Ich würde dieses Hotel für diesen Preis nicht noch einmal buchen.
Pros:

Die Lage ist wirklich Top sehr Zentral gelegen.

Cons:

Preis-Leistungsverhältnis passt garnicht, Sauberkeit und Ausstattung eher 2 sterne würdig.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Shafqat family_with_children ch
8
Ich habe die 7 Tage im Hotel sehr genossen.
Pros:

Das Personal war sehr gut. Vor allem Saif und Selma waren sehr zuvorkommend haben unsere Forderungen stets erfüllt. Auch das Restaurant war sehr gut sowie das dessen Personal war sehr freundlich wie auch hilfsbereit.

Cons:

Die Zimmertüren liessen sich nicht so einfach öffnen. Es gab oftmals das Problem das die Karte nicht funktionierte. Hier sehe ich verbesserungspotential.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Mazin solo_traveller iq
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Huma solo_traveller gb
10
We loved our stay
Pros:

Perfect location, right near ferry port and tram stops. Friendly staff, enjoyed our stay. Will be back.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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ebsi solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay. We Would like to thanks to Mr Nadeem he was very kind and helpful.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Reem solo_traveller jo
1
Cons:

Very old and nothing is good

2026-08-03 via Nuitee