Optimist Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (263 reviews)
BİNBİRDİREK SULTANAHMET AT MEYDANI NO.68 EMİNÖNÜ FATİH İSTANBUL , Istanbul , tr

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Laundry
Express check-in/check-out
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 263 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
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Raffaella solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Colazione ricca e ottima posizione

Cons:

La pulizia potrebbe migliorare

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Davide couple it
10
Pros:

Position and view unique and beautiful. Two steps away from the mosques

Cons:

I will suggest a better cleaning

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Domingo CINDY solo_traveller ch
1
Pros:

Rien
Fuyez!!!
Personnels agressifs, lieux sales
Nous ne comprenons pas cette note élevé, les photos sont fakes!!!

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Kolumbán extended_group hu
10
Perfect location with lovely, kind management! :)
Pros:

Everything was so great! Waitresses and the whole team was really kind and lovely! If possible, i'll go there again! This is not just a Hotel, it is a small Cafe shop where you can eat also, we got very delicious breakfast every morning. The budget room has a small fridge also, so you can buy foods stc. if you want, there are many markets around there. Perfect Location, next to the Sultanahmet Camii (blue mosque)

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Chad couple us
10
Pros:

The location is fantastic and the staff was very friendly and welcoming

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Pavel couple ru
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Jorja couple nz
9
Amazing, would highly recommend to anyone needing a place to stay in Istanbul
Pros:

Amazing location. Comfortable, welcoming and attentive staff

Cons:

Looked like maybe a cat had been on our bed so had some black hairs over sheet when we first arrived.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Yana Lakova extended_group bg
10
Greetings from Mexico and Bulgaria. We loved our stay at the Optimist!
Pros:

We had wonderful time at the Optimist. The entire staff was wonderful, Muhammed (Mumy the owner who is also "The Optimist"), Asia, the brother of Mumy and the other two girls were so nice and accommodating - friendly, chatty and helpful. They fed us beautiful breakfast with coffee and apple tea. My friend and I were in a bliss from the atmosphere of the hotel, location and the city. We liked the most the authenticity of the hotel, we wanted a local "mom and pap" type of establishment and this is what "the Optimist" was. The sheets and towels were clean, the mattresses were very comfy and we had an AC and good bathroom. The hotel is facing the Blue Mosque, first line on the square, and has a cute Turkish bar on the first floor that serves drinks and food.

Cons:

We loved everything. I do not think that we had ironing table and hair dryer, but I am sure that the staff would have provided to us if we would have asked.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Alessandra couple it
10
Vista mozzafiato, ottima posizione, staff e proprietario super gentili, ti fanno sentire in famiglia!
Pros:

La vista, la gentilezza del personale, la posizione, la colazione

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller co
8
Optimist is close to everything
Pros:

Mohamed and the team is very friendly

Cons:

It’s ok for the price

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Benitta couple gb
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Florin solo_traveller ro
10
Pros:

Totul

Cons:

Nu am ceva anume

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Antonio couple it
7
Bravissime le ragazze dello staff
Pros:

La posizione

Cons:

La pulizia

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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stroe solo_traveller ro
8
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
Голубева solo_traveller ru
9
Pros:

Отель находится на очень хорошей локации. Из окна великолепный вид на миллион. На Голубую мечеть и Босфор. Молитвы совсем не мешали. Крики чаек и ворон почти тоже не мешали. Транспорт там не ездит. Редкое для Стамбула расположение отеля. Этим отель и привлекателен. Но есть нюансы. Уборки нет. Попросишь убрать мусор - убирут. Завтраки очень скудные. Нам есть с чем сравнить. После отдыха, были уже в другом отеле. И там завтраки были прекрасные. Очень понравилась русскоговорящая девушка Саша. Она пыталась сгладить все недостатки. Огромное ей спасибо. Знает три языка. Большая молодец. Если кому хочется чудесного вида из окна на мечеть и вы не будете обращать внимания на обслуживание - вам точно сюда. Мы ничуть не жалеем, что пожили в этом отеле. За такой вид и локацию можно и завтраком пожертвовать.

Cons:

Ну очень скудный завтрак. Совсем не было пакетов с чаем. Только кофе.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Orlando couple gb
10
Wow!
Pros:

L’accoglienza di questo posto è semplicemente incredibile. Fin dal primo momento, sia i proprietari che tutto il personale ci hanno fatto sentire come a casa, con una gentilezza e un’umanità che oggi è davvero difficile trovare.

La struttura forse non sarà lussuosa o a cinque stelle, ma posso dire con assoluta sincerità che, nonostante viaggi spesso, non ho mai trovato una vista più bella di quella che ammiravo ogni giorno dalla mia camera. È un panorama che porterò nel cuore per tutta la vita.

Ciò che rende questo luogo davvero speciale non sono solo i paesaggi, ma soprattutto le persone che ci lavorano. Con il loro calore, la loro disponibilità e la loro attenzione verso gli ospiti, offrono un servizio che va ben oltre le stelle: un servizio autenticamente umano.

Porterò con me ricordi meravigliosi e l’incontro con persone straordinarie. Grazie di cuore per questa esperienza indimenticabile. Spero davvero di tornare presto. 🫂

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Oksana solo_traveller ua
5
Pros:

Шикарное местоположение

Cons:

Чистота и удобства оставляют желать лучшего

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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arenaldi solo_traveller cl
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Ettore ENRICO solo_traveller it
5
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Silvia solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Camera al 4 piano con super vista sulla moschea. Sembra un quadro. Posizione eccellente. Colazione turca preparata al momento e servita, super. Personale sempre attento e disponibile, molto cordiali. Qualità/prezzo ottimo! Ci hanno offerto birre e spremuta d'arancia. Atmosfera adorabile.

Cons:

Pulizia non impeccabile. Se avete problemi di mobilità attenzione alle scale. Il resto è stato perfetto.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee