Hotel California

Hotels
8.7 (701 reviews)
BINBIRDIREK MAH. GEDIKPAŞA CAMI SK. NO 49 /888 AP - Fatih , Istanbul , tr

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Small room
Limited breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Some reviews mentioned issues with room cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
9.75
Multiple reviews highlighted the helpfulness and kindness of the staff.
Location
9.79
The location of the hotel was frequently praised for its convenience to major attractions.
Room Quality
7.74
Several reviews noted that room sizes were small and some amenities were lacking.
Amenities
8.27
Amenities were noted to be basic with limited breakfast choices.
Value for Money
9.23
Many guests felt that the hotel provided good value relative to its location.
Food and Beverage
7.78
Breakfast options have been described as insufficient and limited in variety.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall a good experience despite some issues with room quality and breakfast.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 15:25

Property Description

Charming Location in Historic District
Located on a quiet street in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district, California Hotel offers a charming stay with French balconies and proximity to Theodosius Cistern.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
The parquet-floored rooms at the hotel come with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and private bathrooms. Elevator access ensures convenience for all guests.

Warm Hospitality and Convenient Services
Guests can enjoy the bright and contemporary lobby, perfect for relaxing or planning city excursions with the helpful hotel staff. The nearby Grand Bazaar adds to the allure of staying at California Hotel.

Book your stay now at California Hotel for a delightful blend of comfort and convenience in Istanbul!

Important information:

Please note that construction work is taking place nearby and property may be affected by noise.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    Adults stay for € 10 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 701 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.79
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 7.78
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Vladis C • solo_traveller • fi
5
Nice for a couple of nights
Pros:

The room is big and clean. The staff is friendly and nice breakfast.

Cons:

The toilet flush was broken, and no-one fixed it because "it is weekend". We had to use alternative methods to flush...
Noisy - the windows - like to windows - we could hear how cats walk on the street.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Vladis C • solo_traveller • fi
3
Fake room description
Pros:

The room is clean, and the guy at the reception is very friendly. It was quiet.

Cons:

Be careful, when booking. They say in the description that the room is with the view (courtyard, landmark), but the room does not have the view at all. It doesn't have a window to the street, it has an artificial window to the artificial view - wall, no real outdoors. The room is the box. When we asked to change it, they said - that's what we booked. However, that was not what we booked.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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orazio60 • solo_traveller • it
4
Pros:

La pulizia

Cons:

Colazione inesistente camere senza finestra e piccolissime macchina per la colazione guasta se potete evitare ho fatto reclamo a booking ma non ti rispondono

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Liliia • couple • gb
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Lali • extended_group • ge
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Rano • couple • uz
4
Cons:

Расположение отличное! Но очень шумно ночью! Завтраки ужасные, однообразные😞!Я точно не вернусь уже в этот отель

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Duduman • couple • gb
10
Ok
Pros:

God

Cons:

Yes

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay with exceptional staff, a perfect location, and outstanding hospitality. A wonderful stay that truly felt
Pros:

We absolutely loved our stay! The staff were incredibly friendly, especially Mr. Ramazan, who was exceptionally knowledgeable, kind, and welcoming. He was always communicative, helpful, and polite, making us feel comfortable throughout our stay.
The hotel’s location is excellent—very close to the main tourist attractions, the tram, the Grand Bazaar, and many other places of interest, making it easy to explore the city. We also really enjoyed the hammam, which was a wonderful experience.
Everything about our stay was amazing. Thank you to the entire team for making us feel so welcome and at home. We truly appreciated your hospitality and would be delighted to stay here again.

Cons:

There used to be nothing.. I love it

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Ivane • couple • ge
10
The stuff of the hotel was very friendly and lovely, we felt ourselves like at home🫶 Sezgin, Ramazan, Khatuna and Lika,
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • couple • ro
4
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Gordana • solo_traveller • rs
9
Pros:

Sve je bilo u najboljem redu. Lokacija odlicna. Sve je blizu. Cisto. Osoblje odlicno

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ambrine • couple • fr
9
Wonderful !
Pros:

Our journey in Turkey was absolutely great thanks to CALIFORNIA Hotel. Amazing location near to everything, tram station, restaurant, 10 min walk from Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosquee. The Hotel is clean, small and new. A very best experience! Highly recommend !

Cons:

Walls are thin, we heard the room next door and people in the corridor when they passed by

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Sabina • couple • ba
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Shafaat • extended_group • gb
8
good all round, some things could be better
Pros:

Very good location, decent sized rooms.

Cons:

The pictures look very good but some maintenance is required. The bathroom was not the cleanest and had some issues but that may have been just the one room we had. The breakfast was also quite poor, very small but hotel was cheap though so its expected.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Beatriz Madrid Suárez • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • br
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Julie Anna • couple • it
10
Pros:

Mi è piaciuto tutto moltissimo. L'accoglienza, lo staff, la pulizia delle camere. Avevo un cuscino troppo alto e ho chiesto di sostituirlo con uno più basso. Sono stata accontentata immediatamente 😀

Cons:

Se proprio devo dire qualcosa, direi che la colazione non è molto varia ma quello che c'era era comunque molto buono

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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DMITRII • solo_traveller • kz
1
Cons:

Terrible experience. Terrible stuff. Had to apply to the Istanbul's tourist police.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Dragos • couple • ro
1
Personalul foarte amabil,în schimb hotelul foarte slăbuț.
Pros:

Aproape de bazar

Cons:

Camera nu avea nici o fereastră,lenjeria era murdară și a trebuit să o schimbe băiatul de la recepție la ora 00:30 (noaptea) deoarece nu a fost schimbată.(la acea oră am ajuns la hotel).
A doua zi de dimineață a trebuit să plătim 40€ în plus pentru beneficia de o cameră cu ferestre .
Patul foarte prost,nu te puteai odihni .
Se auzea absolut orice de afară și din camerele alăturate.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
M
Meruert • couple • kz
10
Pros:

Прекрасный отель, остались только положительные впечатления от проживания. Всё было на высоком уровне: чистота в номерах, комфортная обстановка и продуманность деталей для удобства гостей.

Номер был уютный, аккуратный и полностью соответствовал ожиданиям. Атмосфера в отеле спокойная и приятная, что позволяет действительно отдохнуть и расслабиться.

Персонал заслуживает отдельной благодарности — очень вежливые, внимательные и всегда готовы помочь. Обслуживание было быстрым и качественным на всех этапах.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee