Big Orange Hotel Old City in Istanbul
✅ Staff praised as very helpful and friendly, notably Aziz, Yunus, Mustapha, and Sertac ✅ Rooms described as clean and comfortable with daily cleaning ✅ Breakfast served on a rooftop with a nice sea view ✅ Good location with easy access to Old City historical sites ✅ Reasonably priced for a short visit in Istanbul ❌ Breakfast served at the rooftop of a neighboring hotel without elevator access ❌ Some reports of torn bed sheets and unchanged toilet paper ❌ Noise from frequent calls to prayer due to proximity to a mosque ❌ No in-house restaurant available
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Description
Big Orange Hotel Old City in Istanbul offers 13 rooms including Standard Triple rooms with views, Standard Double rooms, and an Executive Suite with a view. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk and provides services such as currency exchange, luggage storage, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a terrace, a bar, and a shared lounge area. The hotel is non-smoking and prohibits pets. Check-in begins at 14:00, with check-out at 12:00. Rooms are soundproof and air-conditioned, with heating available. Parking is free, and the hotel has 24-hour security. Although the hotel lacks an in-house restaurant, breakfast is served daily as a buffet on a rooftop at the neighboring hotel. The hotel scores 7.4/10 overall, with cleanliness, amenities, location, and service rated around 7/10.
Location
Located 39 km from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Big Orange Hotel Old City sits in the Cankurtaran neighborhood of Fatih, Istanbul. It is just 157 meters from the sea and approximately 14 km from Istanbul Atatürk Airport. The hotel is within walking distance of notable historical sites including the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Hagia Sophia. The Serpent Column, a notable ancient bronze monument, is 387 meters away. Nearby dining options include Blue House Rooftop (233 m) with sea views, Balıkçı Sabahattin (195 m), and Doy Doy Restaurant (274 m).
Tips
- Be prepared for calls to prayer due to the hotel's proximity to a mosque.
- If you have mobility concerns, note that breakfast is served on a rooftop without elevator access.
- Consider exploring nearby restaurants like Blue House Rooftop for meals since the hotel lacks an in-house restaurant.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Option: Buffet Opening hours: [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:00 Open Contact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 15 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, DinersClub, JSB
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:30-12:00.
Services and facilities
- Computer
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Private check-in/check-out
- No elevators
- Soundproof rooms
- Fridge
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Safe (in room)
- Ironing
- Hairdryer (on request)
- Luggage storage
- Iron
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free internet
- Shuttle
- Airport transportation
- Spanish
- English
- Tour assistance
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Photocopy machines
The distance to the sea is 160 meters
Hotel view
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Reviews
Staff very helpful.
Easy access to Historical sites in the Old City.
No in-house restaurant but many in the immediate area.
Nice greets Salahdin, Hanan and Hamza
Relatively a good price for what you need for a short visit In Istanbul.
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Frequently asked questions about Big Orange Hotel Old City
Does Big Orange Hotel Old City allow pets?
No, pets are not allowed at this hotel.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is served as a buffet daily from 08:00 to 10:00 but is not included in the room rate and must be paid on-site.
What room types are available at this hotel?
The hotel offers Standard Triple room with view, Standard Double room, Standard Double room with view, and Executive Suite with view.
How far is the hotel from major Istanbul airports?
It is 39 km from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and about 14 km from Istanbul Atatürk Airport.
Where is breakfast served at Big Orange Hotel Old City?
Breakfast is served on the rooftop of the neighboring hotel, which is accessible by stairs only.
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