Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category

Hotels
8.6 (441 reviews)
Caferiye Sok. No.6 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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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 441 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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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
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Shakir • family_with_children • kw
10
Definitely staying here on my next visit!
Pros:

The hotel’s location is phenomenal! It’s literally at the doorsteps of Ayasofya. In the heart of the old city. Museums, shops, restaurants, cafes are all around the hotel. Some rooms directly face Ayasofya! The staff were incredibly helpful. Breakfast was great. WiFi was fast. My next time in Istanbul I’m definitely staying there. Because it’s located in the heart of the old city with those narrow streets, during daytime, cars cannot drive up to the hotel’s entrance. It’s a short walk to the nearest open street and the hotel provides a golf cart to pick you up with your luggage. We never had a problem accessing it even with our heavy suitcases.

Cons:

None

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Yasmin • family_with_children • eg
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Harmannus Jan • solo_traveller • be
9
Very good base in Istanbul for my work activities with friendly and helpful staff.
Pros:

The breakfast was very good. Wide range of food and drinks. Friendly and caring staff in the breakfast room. (also other staff was friendly).

Cons:

Though they gave me a relatively quiet room, there was considerable noise in the late evening. This included loud cleaning and even some renovation activities (I guess) at a neighbouring building / restaurant, and guests speaking very loud on the corridor.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Russel • couple • us
10
Exceptional Experience
Pros:

Location

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Larysa • extended_group • ua
5
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Paolo • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

posizione favolosa, personale gentile, una menzione al ragazzo che ci ha seguito nel transfer di ritorno per aeroporto

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee