Ethnica Hotel Old City

Hotels
7.4 (36 reviews)
Nobethane Cad. No:18 Sirkeci, Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location near attractions
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated room facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.1
Cleanliness reported as subpar in multiple reviews.
Service
8.6
Staff described as helpful and friendly.
Location
8.6
Location praised for proximity to attractions and transport.
Room Quality
6.1
Rooms described as small and outdated in several reviews.
Amenities
7.1
Basic amenities met expectations but nothing exceptional.
Value for Money
8.6
Considered good value given location and price.
Food and Beverage
6.6
Breakfast mentioned as lacking quality.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall experience reflects mixed feelings about the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 07:13

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

Traditional Decor and Amenities: Step into a piece of history at Ethnica Hotel Old City, where a blend of traditional Ottoman décor and modern amenities await you. Admire the handicrafts and paintings that reflect the rich Ottoman history while enjoying the convenience of free Wi-Fi and 24-hour front desk service.

Comfortable Accommodation with Views: Relax in air-conditioned rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, minibar, and safe box. The private bathrooms come equipped with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Upgrade to a room with sea views for a truly enchanting stay.

Prime Location and Dining Options: Explore Istanbul's iconic landmarks with ease as Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque are just a stone's throw away. After a day of sightseeing, indulge in international cuisine at the hotel's restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar.

Experience the perfect blend of history and comfort at Ethnica Hotel Old City. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Istanbul getaway.

Important information:

Guests are kindly requested to show the credit card used for reservation upon check-in. Please note that the name of the guest needs to correspond with the name on the credit card when booking.

Early check-in and late check-out is possible for an extra charge. Please contact the property after booking for more details.

Minors under 18 years of age cannot check into hotels unless they are accompanied by their parents or a designated adult.

To unfill the mini-bar upon check-in requires an additional charge of EUR 10.

There are special conditions for group reservations. When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply and hotel may request a prepayment of 50% of total amount.

Please note that the rates on this website are quoted in EUR but guests are charged in local currency at the front desk. Rates are based on the daily exchange rate.

Breakfast is not included for extra beds and can be provided at a surcharge.

Please note that daily breakfast is free of charge for 2 children under 12 years.

Please note that for bookings with payment at the hotel, the property reserved the right to pre-authorize the credit card when the reservation is made.

For booking with nonrefundable reservations, the property charges the total amount of booking and issues the invoice.

Property does not accept debit cards.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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 10 per day.

  • 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 3 years old stay for € 50 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 14 years old stay for € 50 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    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

7.4
Based on 36 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.1
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 6.1
Amenities: 7.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 6.6
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Vikram
2
Pros:

Extremely bad . Terrible hotel . Room was unclear with unclear coffee cups and bed was not done . Unclear sheet and just simply fine up without any clean up . So so so bad !! Never stay here !

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Murat • family_with_children • de
5
Nur das Personal und die Lage waren gut
Pros:

Nir das Personal, sie waren extrem nett

Cons:

Kleines Zimmer, alte Ausstattung. Kein Kühlschrank.

2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Ileana • extended_group • ro
9
2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Israil • extended_group • az
5
2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Oleg • couple • lv
8
Отличное место для индивидуальной поездки. Удобная локация.
Pros:

Отличное расположение - рядом Султанахмед, Айя София, парк Гюльхане. Рядом общественный транспорт - метро трамвай. Хороший завтрак. Прекрасная локанта всего в пяти минутах ходьбы.

Cons:

Чистота в номерах так себе. Иногда забывают поменять полотенца, т.бумагу положить.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
M
Mahbod • extended_group • se
1
2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Anas • family_with_children • jo
4
Wouldn't really recommend it
Pros:

Location was very good, in walking distance from the old city, famous parks/Mosques, and a lot of resturants around. The staff was very helpful and friendly and helped with many stuff. The water pressure was great

Cons:

The room and bed were extremly small, bed for a family (with a baby) was 160 cm, which made our stay very uncomfortable. We were promised a replacement room in 2 nights at check-in but never got one. The facility itself is old (bath/shower/closet). Cleanliness was okay

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ola • extended_group • se
6
Helt okej!
Pros:

Att den är central och nära till allt.

Cons:

Badrummet är hemsk, väldigt gammal och trasig. Det stinkande verkligen!!

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • ro
1
De evitat atit hotelul cit si orasul, mizerie, aglomeratie.
Pros:

Pozitia in zona de interes, aproape de obiective turistice.

Cons:

Paturi rupte, pisici pe masa la restaurant, mic dejun execrabil acelasi 4 zile la rind.

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
A
Aram Nuri • extended_group • iq
10
Pros:

Good location and Mr. Yousif was very kind and respectful

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
E
Elvis • couple • ba
5
2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Anton • solo_traveller • ru
1
Pros:

Локация

Cons:

Номер устарел, не соответствует фото. Грязь, запах канализации, отсутствие уборки

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
H
Hamidullah • family_with_children • ca
10
beautiful place to stay .
Pros:

everything

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
cheap, but at what cost
Pros:

The rooms have moisture problems, paint falling from the walls, very strong sewer smell in the bathroom and the noise on the street is coming all trough in the rooms. The reception tried to help but couldn't do much because all the rooms are compareble.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
D
Daniela • extended_group • hu
8
2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
• extended_group • de
7
Turıstık gezı
Pros:

Konumunu

Cons:

Temızliği

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
H
hontrok • couple • es
8
Good price for the location
Pros:

The hotel is well located for the river and the main monuments. There is a tram line nearby. I booked a river view room. Our first room hardly showed the river but we were moved to a higher room without asking and we then had a view. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and simple but adequate. There is a lift after climbing one flight of stairs. The hotel is cheap so it lacks luxury but it was comfortable.

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Roberto Broggio • couple • it
7
2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Miklós • solo_traveller • hu
7
2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Marzhan • solo_traveller • kz
10
Pros:

Очень чисто, каждый день убираются. Комнаты большие, есть все удобства. Понравилось то, что здесь всегда рады помочь. И расположение отеля идеальное.

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee