Optimist Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (238 reviews)
BİNBİRDİREK SULTANAHMET AT MEYDANI NO.68 EMİNÖNÜ FATİH İSTANBUL , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Car hire
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Heating problems
Stairs lack elevator

Categories

Cleanliness
6.79
Multiple reviews mention poor cleanliness, especially with room upkeep.
Service
9.26
Service is consistently praised across multiple reviews, highlighting friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.3
The location is described as superb and perfect, situated in the city center.
Room Quality
7.25
Room quality mentioned as problematic with issues regarding heating and water, impacting comfort.
Amenities
8.78
Amenities were not explicitly criticized, and some positive notes regarding food options and additional services were made.
Value for Money
8.74
The hotel provides good value as indicated by several reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.29
While breakfast was noted to be good, some reviews indicated it was not varied enough.
Overall Experience
8.76
Overall experience is generally positive with notable comments about the view and hospitality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 08:44

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms with Stunning Views

The Optimist Hotel, with its air-conditioned rooms featuring French balconies and views of the Blue Mosque, offers a luxurious stay in Istanbul. Enjoy the covered outdoor terrace for a relaxing drink or meal, and make use of the free Wi-Fi and LCD TV in each room. The romantic terrace is perfect for a delightful breakfast experience with over 40 buffet options, including Turkish specialties.

Convenient Services and Amenities

Benefit from the 24-hour reception staff that can assist with car rentals, bike rentals, and shuttle services to Ataturk Airport. With room service available around the clock, your needs are always met at Optimist Hotel.

Prime Location for Exploring Istanbul

Located just a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar, Optimist Hotel provides a prime location for exploring Istanbul's iconic landmarks. Plus, enjoy the convenience of free parking during your stay.

For a luxurious stay with stunning views and convenient amenities in the heart of Istanbul, book your room at Optimist Hotel now.

Important information:

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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private 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 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 15 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

8.4
Based on 238 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 8.76
Балабай • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Отдыхали в отеле в апреле 2026, все очень понравилось, замечательные хозяева, добрые, отзывчивые, отдельное спасибо Саше, Насте, Кудрату за гостеприимство, постоянную заботу и готовность помочь, а также за организацию шикарного трансфера из аэропорта. В отеле небольшие, но уютные номера со всем необходимым, вкусные сытные завтраки, отель находится в историческом центре, напротив голубой мечети, очень удобное местоположение, красивый вид из окна!
Тем, кому тяжело подниматься, обратите внимание, в отеле достаточно крутая винтовая лестница.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Katica • solo_traveller • hu
10
Kellemes környezet.
Pros:

Központi helyen van, Kék Mecset a tér másik oldalán található, a szobából is rá láttunk. A szoba nem nagy, de a célnak tökéletesen megfelelt. A személyzet kedves, segítőkész és mosolygós. Az étel roppant ízletes és bőséges volt.

Cons:

Nincs olyan ami nem tetszett.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Victor Carsana • solo_traveller • it
10
Siamo stati come a casa
Pros:

È andato tutto benissimo! Siamo stati accolti con calore, la stanza era perfetta, con una vista notevole sulla Moschea blu, la colazione ottima, lo staff sinceramente caloroso. Che volere di più?

Cons:

Nulla

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • es
3
Buenas vistas, no es un hotel.
Pros:

La ubicación, excelente

Cons:

El hotel no es un hotel. Es un bar restaurante con unas habitaciones que tienen las mejores vistas de Estambul pero las peores instalaciones posibles. No han acabado alguna obra, no te cambian las toallas ni otros amenities. Colchón viejo y sin cubre colchón. No hay limpieza de habitación. Pagas las vistas. Además, como no tendrán licencia de hotel, aceptan un máximo de pago con tarjeta. Así que tienes que ir pagando de 70€ en 70€.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • by
2
Cons:

По прилету самолета вышла и получила сообщение от отеля, что бронь моя отменена и номеров у них больше нет, не смогли списать деньги с карты. Спасибо, пожалуйста. Я заранее общалась с менеджером и подтверждала приезд. Специально искала отель с оплатой при заселении. Ну оно и к лучшему. Забронировала сращу другой отель рядом и в живую глядя на этот отель очень была рада, что отменили бронь. Отель убитый, с наружи так точно! Так что имей е ввиду, что по приезду можете остаться без номера!

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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ALLA • couple • mt
1
TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE !
Pros:

NON to like ,,, UNPROFESSIONAL and IRRESPONSIBLE! They sold my room for cash to someone else and when we arrived , we had nowhere to stay ! 🤬

Cons:

No communication with customer whatsoever! We asked some questions on “ message the property “ option, but never received the answer . We calked them directly one night before asking for possible early check in ,,, but what they are interested about was only to sell you Airport-Hotel transfer , which was more expensive than if you booked elsewhere! When we arrived about 10am , we have been told that our room HAS BEEN SOLD GOR CASH to some other “customers “ since they could not contact us earlier in the morning, blaming on payment issue and system outage!!! We are sorry , but airplanes DONT HAVE PHONE LINE and being unreachable while your flights and transportation is not unusual! Overall : unprofessional, irresponsible and zero customer service skills !
WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE !

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Maurizio • solo_traveller • it
7
Weekend a Istanbul
Pros:

Praticamente in centro. Piatto per la colazione turca discreto. Hotel a conduzione familiare, buona relazione qualità-prezzo

Cons:

Hotel un pó datato, ha molto potenziale, andrebbe risistemato un pó.
NB assenza di ascensore.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • it
8
Pros:

Ambiente molto tranquillo e familiare,personale gentile, colazione abbondante!

Cons:

La porta del bagno é trasparente, zero privacy

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
Татьяна • couple • ru
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Paolo • couple • it
9
Ottima struttura
Pros:

Posizione, pulizia, comodità stanza, colazione abbondante

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Alessia • couple • it
10
Più di un dipinto.
Pros:

All’optimist mi sono sentita semplicemente a casa. Siamo arrivati senza troppe pretese dato l’ottimo prezzo e subito siamo stati accolti nel bar sottostante con un tè e un dolcetto di benvenuto. È vero la struttura è senza scale ma le stanze sono accoglienti e hanno un panorama mozzafiato sulla piazza. La vista dalla finestra dell’ultimo piano per chi ha la fortuna di alloggiare nella stanza 4 è un quadro. La stanza potrebbe avere qualche accortezza in più ma sicuramente è una struttura diversa da un classico hotel. La colazione eccellente servita la mattina al bar da un personale davvero gentilissimo, sempre acqua gratis, di una cortesia disarmante. Pensate che al check out pioveva e ci hanno addirittura regalato un ombrello. Se dovessi tornare a Istanbul non avrei dubbi: sceglierei loro.

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Riana • couple • za
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • ro
7
Pros:

Locația este superbă, la cativa pași de toate obiectivele turistice din centrul istoric.
Micul dejun a fost bun.
Camera a fost bine încălzită, a fost destul de rece in perioada în care am mers acolo.
Patul a fost ok și confortabil.

Cons:

Camera in care am stat are nevoie de renovare - se vad urmele unei inundații pe tavan și zugrăveala se desprinde.
Nu s-a făcut curat în perioada în care am stat acolo (3 nopți de cazare) și nu au fost disponibile articole de igiena(săpun, gel de duș) deși în anunț erau menționate.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Violetta • couple • ru
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Vasile • couple • ro
10
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Natalya • extended_group • ua
5
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Alessandra • couple • it
9
Perfetto
Pros:

Location perfetta per visitare la città. Vista dalla camera spettacolare.
Le scale sono piuttosto ripide e scomode, non adatte a tutti e la camera necessiterebbe di un po' di manutenzione ma sono "difetti" che si ripagano ampiamente con il panorama.
Il personale è gentile e ci hanno custodito i bagagli gratuitamente una volta lasciata la stanza.
Ci ritornerò.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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STEFANO • couple • it
5
Pros:

La struttura merita una notte solo per la vista meravigliosa sulla piazza dell' ippodromo con vista spettacolare della moschea blu.

Cons:

Il piccolo hotel offre servizi molto ma molto basici. Necessita di un urgente restauro perché avrebbe tantissime potenzialità.. purtroppo la gestione è approssimativa e i disservizi continui. La direzione preferisce cash ma il cambio lo decide lei..

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Daniela Quinteira • solo_traveller • pt
7
Pros:

Was the best view ever. The was cheap for 4 nights. You can be at bed and see the Mosque. The breakfast was very good (to much food)

Cons:

Room n 3. The ketler to do tea/coffee was never working. Also the tv was not working. Is a petty (because I asked if can be swapped) and was not in 4 days. But they always give me free coffee downstairs.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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El alaoui • couple • fr
8
Pros:

L emplacement imbattable. Le personnel gentil et reactive. Tout ce bien passé. Merci

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee