The Magnaura Palace Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (1317 reviews)
Sultanahmet Mah. Dalbasti Sok. No:13/1 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Noisy from the restaurant
Basic room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
Overall cleanliness was appreciated, but some reviews mentioned basic conditions.
Service
10
Reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff throughout several comments.
Location
10
Multiple reviews highlighted the excellent location near major tourist attractions.
Room Quality
8.86
Some guests found the rooms basic and not luxurious, impacting their expectations.
Amenities
9.86
The rooftop terrace and restaurant views were particularly well-received.
Value for Money
9.36
Some guests felt the hotel was basic relative to the price paid, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.86
Breakfast quality received positive mentions with varied choices despite minor issues.
Overall Experience
10
Guests expressed a generally high satisfaction level despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:26

Property Description

Prime Location in Sultanahmet Area
Situated just steps away from the iconic Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, The Magnaura Palace Hotel offers a luxurious stay in the heart of Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet area.

Charming Turkish Decor and Modern Amenities
Experience the blend of traditional Turkish textiles with modern comforts in the air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD TVs, minibars, and picturesque views of either the Marmara Sea or the ruins of Magnaura Palace.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Indulge in a delicious buffet breakfast, explore nearby dining options, and rely on the attentive staff to assist with tour bookings, car rentals, and airport transfers for a seamless travel experience.

Ready to immerse yourself in the rich history of Istanbul? Book your stay at The Magnaura Palace Hotel now for an unforgettable experience!

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 ages 9 and older are allowed.
    Adults stay for € 35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

9.6
Based on 1317 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.86
Amenities: 9.86
Value for Money: 9.36
Food and Beverage: 9.86
Overall Experience: 10
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Tim • couple • gb
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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SHINJI • couple • jp
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
嶋田 • solo_traveller • jp
9
とても満足のいくものでした。
Pros:

イスタンブールの主要な観光名所に近くて、とても便利でした。部屋も清潔で、朝ごはんのバイキングも美味しかったです。

Cons:

ありません。

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Was really impressed with the hotel staff so helpful

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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MarkJHa • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent location , really nice rooms and beds were really comfortable extremely clean
Staff were really friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie • family_with_children • ca
9
Excellent hôtel bien situé dans le centre touristique.
Pros:

Très bel hôtel magnifiquement placé dans le centre touristique. Chambre impeccable de bonne grandeur. Très bon petit-déjeuner et souper disponible sur place. Personnel courtois et aidant. Ascenseur disponible. Je recommande cet hôtel.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • kz
10
Отель однозначно рекомендую! Отель по домашнему уютный
Pros:

Великолепный отель, вызывает только положительные эмоции. Шикарное расположение- 1 минута пешком до площади Султанахмета. Все достопримечательности в шаговой доступности. Чистый номер, он не большой, но очень уютный, удобный матрас, белоснежная постель, доброжелательный и всегда готовый помочь персонал. У нас был номер с террасой, откуда открывался шикарный вид на город и мраморное море. После Истикляль мы выспались, было тихо по ночам.

Cons:

Понравилось всё!

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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MOHAMED • couple • us
10
Incredible experience with this hotel, would stay here again in a heartbeat
Pros:

This hotel beyond exceeds expectations. The location of this hotel just literally cannot be beat. You are in the center of the old city, where 90% of the historic aspects of Istanbul are. You can see such a beautiful and breathtaking 360 view from the rooftop restaurant where Hagia Sophia and blue mosque look to be so close.
The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had, no exaggeration. We literally were barely able to eat additional local food while we were there because every morning we would stuff our faces with such a wide and diverse array of food.
There are so many local restaurants and stores nearby as well. At night (around midnight usually) we would walk about 2 minutes and reach a number of great restaurants. We had so many cats to pet in the local area (the whole city is full of cats) and the area felt ridiculously safe even at 3am we felt very safe walking around the area and even then many people could be seen on the streets (even older couples up until a little after midnight).
We were treated like royalty here and I will recommend this place without a question to every single person traveling to Istanbul.

Cons:

Nothing. Wish I could’ve stayed longer. No negative findings whatsoever.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stefano • couple • it
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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TOMOKO • couple • jp
10
又泊まりたい
Pros:

立地、眺望、サービス、お料理

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Eva • extended_group • at
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Katalin • couple • hu
10
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Letian • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Location is elite, front desk is friendly and helpful.

2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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JOSE MIGUEL • couple • es
10
Pros:

La limpieza y la ubicación

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Vardui • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Нам понравилось в этом отеле абсолютно всё: расположение, чистота, уютный номер, отличная кровать, вкусные завтраки 👍

2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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Rene • couple • de
10
Super Lage, Freundliches und nettes Personal, sehr empfehlenswert!
Pros:

Die Lage kann nicht besser sein. Das Hotel liegt genau zwischen Hagia Sophia und Blauer Moschee. Vom Restaurant schaut man direkt auf den Bosporus. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir können nur Gutes berichten.

Cons:

Uns hat eigentlich alles gut gefallen. Wir hatten nichts auszusetzen.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Balog • couple • hu
10
Kiváló elhelyezkedés, nagyon jó reggeli
Pros:

Minden nevezetesség pár perc sétával elérhető a történelmi óvárosban. Az erkély a Boszporuszra néz, az étterem körpanorámás, a Kék mecset és a Hagia Szophia nappali és esti pompájában gyönyörködhettünk. A szobák rendkívül tiszták, a reggeli kiváló, a személyzet nagyon kedves és segítőkész.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Virginia • couple • it
9
Pros:

La posizione e pulizia

Cons:

La stanza un po' piccola poca e poca scelta di dolce a colazione.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
9
Pros:

The location was excellent. 5 mins walk to the Blue Mosque and 7 to Hagia Spohia.

Cons:

Nothing disappointing about it

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Cassandra • couple • us
10
Highly recommend and would stay again
Pros:

We booked for location and the rooftop breakfast view, and everything was even better than we hoped.

Location was great for walking to top tourist sites. The entire hotel team was friendly and helpful - from the desk team whose straightforward information saved us money at local site, to the courteous young man at the door, to the delightful cleaning lady that hugged me goodbye.
Breakfast had wide variety of tasty food choices but even better were the views from the restaurant and rooftop deck. It was quiet, warm, and beautiful inside on cold winter days and nights.

Room and bathroom were comfortable, cozy, standard European style

Cons:

We liked everything about the property.

We booked transport through the hotel due to a midnight arrival. Transport was an on-time, large luxury vehicle. The negatives were it cost 20 euros more than transport through booking.com and smelled very strongly of cigarettes.

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee