Legacy Ottoman Hotel Istanbul Old City

Hotels
7.9 (3973 reviews)
Hobyar Mahallesi Hamidiye Caddesi No:16 Sirkeci , Istanbul , tr

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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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.

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.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 7 years old to 12 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for € 60 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 3973 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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Serik solo_traveller kz
10
Pros:

Good services in the room and good breakfast. Especially thanks for Salma for her attentivness and great service as well as Anayat.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Azmir solo_traveller ba
10
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Navigator61446413978 Family
4
Home. Very bad hotel
Pros:

An extremely disappointing experience. We repeatedly complained about a loud and disturbing noise coming from the air conditioner, which made it impossible to sleep. A maintenance technician came but was unable to fix the issue. Despite our repeated requests, the staff refused to change our room and asked us to wait until morning for further inspection.

In addition, there was no privacy—staff opened our room door without prior notice while we were inside. This was my third stay at the hotel, and each visit has been worse than the last. Needless to say, this will be my final visit.

2026-04-10 via Tripadvisor
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Meeta family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Location of the Hotel was brilliant. Within walking distance to all tourist attractions.
Saif & Betty were extremely helpful & co operative and went above & beyond to make our stay comfortable.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Poonam extended_group gb
10
The most incredible stay! Highly recommend!!
Pros:

The staff were extremely friendly and accomodating. Everything was brilliant.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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alexey couple ru
9
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Dmitriy family_with_children ru
6
Pros:

Местоположение
Чистая, удобная кровать

Cons:

Номер устаревший и ждет ремонта.
Отель не на 5 звезд, а на 3, не больше.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Issa couple jo
8
Pros:

اكثر ما أعجبني في الفندق الخدمة الكبيرة من الآنسة بثينة و اشكرها شكرا جزيلا على لطفها و مساعدتها لنا

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Bushra family_with_children no
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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537larryg Family Puno, Puno Region
4
Disappointing Stay at Legacy Ottoman
Pros:

The Legacy Ottoman, has been disappointing and dismal.

The main issues:
1) the safe in our room failed and we waited 3 hours with repeated attempts to open. Finally, the hotel maintenance team drilled into the safe. Not having a replacement, we were offered a single bed room or an upgrade fee for a room with 2 beds. We agreed to the upgrade, as the dingy room without a safe for work computers is a non starter
2) the breakfast is mediocre, with some food served at dangerous temperatures
3) WiFi in room is flakey and poor bandwidth

I can go on but this tells the story.

Prior reviews pointed to many problems. This is not a 5 or even 4 star hotel.

2026-04-07 via Tripadvisor
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Murat couple dk
10
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Michael couple ie
10
Our choice of hotel made our stay in Istanbul all the more special thank you
Pros:

Great location great staff very friendly and knowledgeable. A very special thank you to Salma and Nadeem for looking after us so well their knowledge and support was greatly appreciated. 👍👍😂

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Ekaterina family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Walking distance to major historical sites. Convenience to catch a tram or a ferry to go to another part of the city. Pool and sauna in the property to help kids unwind! Great breakfast with lots of fruits and vegetables. Friendly and accommodating stuff. Nadeem would greet us by the name and made us feel welcomed and cared for!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Jaunromāne couple lv
10
Pros:

Lieliska un grezna viesnīca. Brokastis daudzveidīgas, viesnīcas numuriņi tīri un plaši. Tuvu apskates objektiem, tuvu sabiedriskais transports, lai nokļūtu jebkurā vietā. Mums bija vajadzīga medicīniska palīdzība. Viesnīcas darbinieks Anayat palīdzēja atrast tuvāko aptieku, kā arī atnāca līdzi, lai varētu nopirkt zāles. Anayat sniedza mums atbildes uz visiem mums interesējošajiem jautājumiem saistībā ar apskates objektiem un transportu, kā tur nokļūt! Paldies viņam!!!

Cons:

Viesnīcas baseins bija ļoti auksts, tomēr gribētos, lai baseinā varētu arī peldēties!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Majed couple sa
10
Wonderful stay with exceptional staff
Pros:

I had a very pleasant stay at Legacy Ottoman Hotel. The hotel has a beautiful historic atmosphere combined with modern comfort. The location is perfect, close to major attractions and very convenient for exploring the city.

The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the overall service was very good. What truly made my stay special was the staff’s hospitality and professionalism.

I would especially like to thank Salma and Buthaina for their kindness and support throughout my stay. They were always welcoming, attentive, and ready to help with anything needed. Their positive attitude and excellent service made a real difference and are truly appreciated.

I would definitely recommend this hotel and would be happy to stay here again.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Sipek extended_group de
10
Savrsentsvo
Pros:

Sve je bilo savrseno i prvoklasno. Rado cemo se vratiti ponovo. Nadeem, ikram, salma and all staff su bili prvoklasni i pazili na nas. Bili su ljbazni i pazljivi

Cons:

Sve je bilo perfektno

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Fang family_with_children ch
7
Great location but not a five star hotel standard
Pros:

The location is great, close to a tram station and ferry, easy to walk to all the main attractions.

Cons:

It’s listed as a five star hotel, but really not up to code for a five star hotel. The amenities were minimal, I don’t bring body lotion, never stayed in a five star hotel without one. But they don’t have it, also no bath robes to go to the spa. The curtains barely cover the windows, the rooms are really not soundproof. We informed them that we would arrive very late in the night, they gave away our family room away and gave us two rooms facing the inner courtyard. It was super hot in the room and super noisy from the corridor. They were apologetic about it but no gesture for this inconvenience until we asked to include the breakfast for free. Then one of the receptionists forgot to note down the second breakfast. Luckily Salma in the breakfast area helped us for the breakfast issue.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Tobias couple ch
7
Für einen einen Städtetrip ausreichend , für 5 Sterne ist eine Renovierung notwendig
Pros:

Zentrale Lage , das Fisch Restaurant Adella im obersten Stock ist sehr zu empfehlen

Cons:

Zimmer sind in die Jahre gekommen und sollten renoviert werden , keine Toiletten Bürsten , etwas klein für Deluxe Zimmer . Mitarbeiter sind teilweise nett und hilfsbereit andere sollten besser einen anderen Job nachgehen

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Sania family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Location is good, vintage style hotel and staff is very friendly especially Saif and Nadeem from guest relations team.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Jonna family_with_children fi
9
2026-04-05 via Nuitee