Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category

Hotels
8.6 (451 reviews)
Caferiye Sok. No.6 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Cons:
Room quality issues
Amenities could be better

Categories

Cleanliness
8.43
Mentioned positively, but some concerns about the heating system raised.
Service
9.4
Multiple mentions of friendly and helpful staff, with commendations for specific individuals.
Location
9.44
Consistently praised for its ideal location near major attractions.
Room Quality
7.89
Mixed feedback - initial room quality issues but later satisfaction with the upgraded room.
Amenities
7.42
Facilities mentioned as lacking for a 4-star hotel, with room plugs insufficient.
Value for Money
8.38
Good overall value, but additional fees raised concerns.
Food and Beverage
8.93
Breakfast and restaurant experiences positively acknowledged.
Overall Experience
8.9
Positive feedback regarding the overall stay and staff attentiveness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:43

Property Description

Stunning Views of Hagia Sophia Museum:
Experience breathtaking views of the iconic Hagia Sophia Museum right from your room at Ottoman Hotel Imperial.

Traditional Ottoman Cuisine at Matbah Restaurant:
Indulge in the rich flavors of traditional Ottoman cuisine at Matbah Restaurant, where you can dine in the garden or on the terrace overlooking Sultanahmet.

Convenient Services for Exploring the City:
Take advantage of the car rental service and tour desk at Hotel Ottoman Imperial to make the most of your visit to the city.

Book your stay now at Ottoman Hotel Imperial to immerse yourself in luxury and history in the heart of Istanbul.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 17 years old stay for € 50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 7 years old and over stay for € 30 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

8.6
Based on 451 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.43
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.44
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 7.42
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 8.93
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Jane • couple • au
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Viktoria_333 • couple • de
9
Pros:

Sehr schönes Design. Sehr zentraler Ort. Taxi kann trotz der zentralen Lage bis an die Tür fahren. Bei mir war das mindestens so. Ich bin wegen der Flugverspätung einen Tag später angekommen. Das Hotel hat mich am Tag der gebuchten Ankunft kontaktiert und gefragt, ob bei mir alles o.k. ist. Es gab einen Willkommensdrink. Sehr freundliches Personal. Schöner Service.

Cons:

eine Kleinigkeit: Im WC-Zimmer fehlte leider die Klobürste.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
10
We truly loved our stay and appreciated the warmth and service!
Pros:

From the moment we arrived until the moment we departed, we were greeted with hospitality. The location is absolutely perfect - walking distance to places we wanted to visit, tons of bakeries, restaurants, and shopping! The breakfast at the hotel was great. The hotel overall had a very nice charm to it.

Cons:

It needs a little refreshing but nothing that would keep us from coming back.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Nikos • couple • gr
9
Pros:

Πολύ καλή τοποθεσία ακριβώς δίπλα στην Αγία Σοφία. Άριστη εξυπηρέτηση, φτάσαμε νωρίτερα από την ώρα check in και μας υποδέχτηκαν κανονικά χωρίς πρόβλημα. Το δωμάτιο και η εγκατάσταση γενικά ήταν πολύ καθαρά.

Cons:

Στο δωμάτιο, οι περσίδες στο παράθυρο της τουαλέτας είχαν πρόβλημα και έπρεπε να είναι πάντα κλειστές. Στο πρωινό τα αυγά scrambled θα ήθελαν βελτίωση καθώς γίνονταν μια συμπαγής μάζα που κρατούσε πολύ υγρασία(νερό).

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • extended_group • py
8
Pros:

UBICACION

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Myroslava • couple • ua
8
Атмосферний готель наповнений атмосферою історичного Стамбулу
Pros:

Чудовий готель у самому серці історичного Стамбула, навпроти Айя-Софії. Атмосфера закладу надзвичайно колоритна та автентична, що дозволяє повністю зануритися в місцевий колорит. Особливо сподобалися смачні та різноманітні сніданки, а також щира гостинність і привітність персоналу.

Окремою перевагою є електрокар, яким гостей та їхній багаж підвозять до таксі. Варто врахувати, що через особливості розташування автомобілі не можуть під’їхати безпосередньо до готелю, тому рекомендую заздалегідь замовити зустріч — це значно полегшить трансфер з валізами.

Залюбки зупинилися б тут знову!

Cons:

Маленькі номери і дуже маленька ванна кімната. Та це тільки підкреслює атмосферу цього місця.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Vanessa • couple • nl
8
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Lovely • couple • ae
5
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Yune • solo_traveller • es
9
Pequeño hotel céntrico con mucho encanto
Pros:

Ubicación inmejorable, en una calle trasera adoquinada muy bonita, muy céntrico (con rápido acceso a todo) pero silencioso y tranquilo. La atención de todo el personal inmejorable! Y la limpieza un 10 también.

Cons:

Por decir algo....el inodoro necesitaría renovación, y la moqueta de los pasillos podría ser renovada.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Blanca Cristina • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
8
87 • solo_traveller • az
6
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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betzayda • couple • us
10
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Lesly • solo_traveller • pa
10
Excellent in every sense. Fully recommended
Pros:

The hotel has the perfect location in Sultanahmet main attractions can be reached easily by foot as well as restaurants in the evening. The staff at the hotel are exceptionally efficient and nice as well as helpful, ready to solve any problem you have.

Cons:

Staff and location

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Brunilde • extended_group • it
10
Vacanza a Istanbul tra amiche
Pros:

Centralissimo e accogliente. Personale molto gentile. Pur essendo centrale abbiamo dormito tranquilli senza rumori. Camere un po piccole ma in generale confortevoli . Consiglio

Cons:

Posizione

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
Пери • solo_traveller • kz
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • gb
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Odysseas • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Olga • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Le restauran et l’accueil !

Cons:

Le chauffage

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Kero • solo_traveller • ca
10
Istanbul is a wonderfully interesting city. It is easy to explore walking or using the tram & metro.
Pros:

The hotel is located on a small side street right across the street from Hagia Sophia & is very quiet. The breakfast buffet is excellent. It is close to the Sultanahmet tram line which goes through the old city & connects to the metro. It is within walking distance from Topkapi Palace, a wonderful museum which used to be the Sultan's palace. It is also very close to the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern & Hippodrome. I stayed 2 nights and after I checked out, they let me store my luggage until late in the afternoon so that I could continue my sightseeing

Cons:

It was all good. I am very happy I stayed at this hotel.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Mohammed • family_with_children • gb
7
Location is great and the staff service is great too!
Pros:

the breakfast was great and had a good selection of local foods and the normal continental offering. Always places to sit and the view was great and the terrace was always bright.

Cons:

the rooms were small but they managed to locate us and our kids in facing rooms, unfortunately they didn't have one available with a door in between but its something we've gotten used to managing when travelling with 4 kids.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee