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Istanbul Holiday Hotel in Istanbul

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Turkey, Istanbul, Küçük Ayasofya Ch., 28
● Center: 760 m
🌞 Sea - 3 min

Excellent location near Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, praised in multiple reviews for easy access to main attractions Helpful and friendly staff recognized for good service and thoughtful gestures such as room upgrades Clean rooms and an overall good level of cleanliness maintained throughout guests’ stays Breakfast buffet described as good by some guests, with decent coffee and sufficient options for certain tastes Free parking and convenient amenities like elevator and luggage storage highlighted positively Rooms are frequently described as very small, with some lacking windows or having poor ventilation Breakfast variety is limited and repetitive, leading some guests to seek meals elsewhere during longer stays Noise from outside and thin walls disturb some guests, impacting comfort Air conditioning and other room facilities such as refrigerators have been reported as insufficient or malfunctioning Check-in process criticized in one review for delays due to staff dining; internet connectivity issues and elevator outages also noted
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Economy (No window) Double room
Economy (No window) Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
Beds:
92 USD
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Private bathroom
Beds:
105 USD
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Economy (No window) room
Economy (No window) room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
112 USD
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Standard room
Standard room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
Beds:
125 USD
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Suite
Suite
Private bathroom
Beds:
177 USD
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Family Suite
Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
Beds:
217 USD
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Standard Triple room
3 x
Standard Triple room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Standard Triple room with view
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Standard Triple room with view
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Standard Quadruple room
4 x
Standard Quadruple room
Private bathroom
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Standard Family room with view
Standard Family room with view
Family room with air conditioner, mini-bar and bathroom
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Standard Double room with view
Standard Double room with view
Air conditioning, minibar and shower
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Quintuple Family Suite
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Family room with bathroom
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Description

Istanbul Holiday Hotel is a three-star property built in 1980 and renovated in 2009, located on the Historical Peninsula of Istanbul. The hotel occupies a single four-story building and offers a variety of room types ranging from Economy (No window) rooms to Family Suites accommodating up to five guests. It provides amenities such as free parking, WiFi, air conditioning, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests will find conveniences like currency exchange, luggage storage, and laundry services on site. The hotel does not allow pets or service animals. Cleanliness and service receive solid ratings around 8/10, while the location scores highly at 9/10. Breakfast is served as a buffet but with some guest remarks about limited variety. The staff is often described as friendly and helpful, although check-in procedures have been noted as unusual in some reviews. Overall, the hotel offers practical accommodations close to Istanbul’s main historical attractions.

Location

The hotel is situated at Küçük Ayasofya Ch., 28, just a few minutes’ walk from major landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. It is approximately 226 meters from the sea and 13 kilometers from Ataturk Airport (IST). Nearby points of interest include the Serpent Column located 204 meters away. Guests can easily access the tram line 1 within a 5-minute walk, providing convenient transport options. Restaurants like Olive Istanbul (179 m), Mavi Onur Guesthouse cafe (184 m), and Hotel Alzer cafe (211 m) are also close by, offering various dining choices. This central location places travelers within easy reach of the Grand Bazaar and other historic sites on foot.

Tips

  • Choose your room carefully, as some are very small and without windows; inquire about room size before booking.
  • Plan to have breakfast elsewhere if you prefer variety, since the buffet can be repetitive.
  • Use the hotel's central location to explore major sites on foot and take advantage of nearby tram line 1 for wider Istanbul access.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Breakfast: Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • ATM
  • Shopping on site
  • Computer
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Security guard
  • Gift shop
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Design hotel
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
  • TV
  • Minibar
  • Safe (in room)
Services and amenities
  • Iron and board
  • Ironing
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Telephone
  • Iron
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Vending machine
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free internet
Transfer
  • Shuttle
  • Airport transportation
  • Airport transportation - drop-off
Languages Spoken
  • Russian
  • English
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Sun Deck
Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking nearby
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
Kids
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The distance to the sea is 230 meters

Hotel view

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Video: Holiday Time Hotel ★ Istanbul, Turkey

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Reviews

Cleanliness
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26.03.2026 Guest
The location is perfect, right behind the blue mosque, just that upon check in, the reception ask us to wait for them to finish their dinner only proceed with the check in, this is my first time ever met this kind of check in service. Other than that still good. Breakfast never change, my 5 nights staying end up breakfast elsewhere. Anyhow, it’s a good place to stay though
11.02.2026 ThiagoCA
Nice and affordable hotel right in the central part of Sultanahmed, just a few steps away from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Nice location, with convenience store next door, many restaurant options and Tram Line 1 is just a 5 minutes walk. The room was ok and had a nice view and the breakfast was really good.
04.02.2026 Rakha
Good yeah
03.02.2026 Guest
Hotel is good service♥️
03.02.2026 Saidah
Hotel is good service♥️
29.01.2026 Guest
I highly recommend this place for anyone who visits Istanbul for the first time, because the location is amazing and close to heritages and ground bazar.
29.01.2026 Guest
The owner is fantastic! On our first night, they specially provided us with a more spacious room with two large beds – it was a really thoughtful and free upgrade. The second night we moved to a smaller room with a double bed. It was really tiny, which I understand – businesses need to maximize their profits. But seriously, it was so small it was hard to turn around, basically just a partitioned space. The breakfast is hard to review; as an Asian, I'm not used to having bread and cold dishes in the morning, so I really couldn't eat much. The coffee was decent, though. Overall, the value for money is pretty good.
17.01.2026 CaptainK13
The location was the only positive aspect. The pictures they posted are completely misleading. The rooms are so small that two people cannot be in the room simultaneously, and the humidity makes it difficult to breathe. The room provided had no window. Furthermore, the noise from people walking and talking was intolerable. The only redeeming feature is the location; everything else was disappointing. For the price, it is entirely not worth it.
13.01.2026 Guest
The location and services are beat for travellers, it's near to major tourist places and the rooms are clean and staff is friendly, always available to help.
10.01.2026 Enibali
We stay 2 people in room for 3 cause they offer room size quite small. Pros: Location was good to reach airport bus, souvenir market, restaurant and mart. and elevator. Cons : The breakfast was poor and the menu very limited, if you not come early , you will got only bread and cheese/jam. In the room no water, no tea or coffee. must take water from lobby and sometimes its finish.
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POIs near hotel

attraction
Serpent Column (3 min)
Ancient Greek bronze column from Delphi, relocated to Istanbul by Constantine I, featuring intertwined serpent heads.
Tickets: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Guided Tour, 56 EUR View
museum
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (4 min)
Displays Ottoman carpets, calligraphy, ceramics, and manuscripts spanning Islamic art history.
Tickets: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Guided Tour, 56 EUR View
attraction
Mehmet Efendi Fountain (4 min)
Ottoman-era public fountain representing traditional Islamic water architecture.
Tickets: Istanbul: Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Sultanahmet, 9 EUR View
museum
Cistern of Philoxenos (6 min)
Byzantine-era underground water cistern with 16 columns, providing water supply to medieval Istanbul.
Tickets: Istanbul Whirling Dervishes Ceremony: Entry Ticket, 20 EUR View
monument
Milion (8 min)
Ancient Byzantine monument marking the zero milestone for distance measurements in Constantinople.
Tickets: Troy: Guided Day Tour from Istanbul + Lunch, 143 EUR View

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Restaurant «Olive Istanbul» (3 min)
Küçük Ayasofya Mh., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
restaurant
Cafe «Mavi Onur Guesthouse» (3 min)
Küçük Ayasofya Mh., Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:22, 34122
restaurant
Cafe «Hotel Alzer» (3 min)
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:72, 34122 Sultanahmet/Fatih/Fatih/İstanbul
Reviews
18.05.2025 Iph
I had an absolutely wonderful experience at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. The service was impeccable, the rooms were spotless and beautifully decorated, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of.

The location was perfect, the amenities were top-notch, and the overall atmosphere was both relaxing and luxurious. I can confidently say this was one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had. Highly recommended – I will definitely be coming back!
12.05.2025 Maryam
I stayed at this hotel with my father for 7 days. The location is impeccable. We stayed in one of the rooms facing the hippodrome and it was really worth it. The breakfast was also very good and varied and the view was just wonderful. But the best part of this hotel was its kind, professional and friendly staff. Everyone, from the ladies who prepared breakfast, to the house keepers, to the receptionists, were all extremely warm and friendly. Mr. Mesut, the manager was incredibly helpful and gave us a lot of good guidance on what to do and see. He was really polite, kind nad professional. I can't say enough about how welcome him and his team made us feel. Next time we are in Istanbul, we will do our best to book a room with them again. 5 stars.
20.03.2025 Rosario
small and nice hotel very central, easy to get around in every part of the city. the staff is polite and kind I was in Istanbul for work and a bit of vacation I managed to do both without problems. they recommended me a place not very touristy and very Turkish and I was able to play a bit.. thank
you very much next time
01.03.2025 Clokzer
Very safe hotel , with a great location, i was very comfortable living in it because its beside a police station.

Negatives :
- elevator is too small , it can take 3 maximum without the bags
- breakfast is not varied, repeated , everyday the same food, with a very very small changes
- food is too expensive, i bought a Sandwich for 600TL

Positives :
- Ali is a great guy , helped me a lot , i hope for him a good day
- staff is very cooperative and friendly thanks to them
- the hotel takes the customer reviews seriously

Best 7 days in Istanbul, thanks to 1207 hotel.
16.02.2025 Faraz
What can I say about this hotel, pure hospitality and a must stay when your in Istanbul. Take it from me the service is special especially Mehmut and Sena who always greet you and take care of you whenever you need. Sena especially well done! The breakfast is fresh whenever you need no matter what time you get up. If you need a top up a fresh portion it will be made for you.

Frequently asked questions about Istanbul Holiday Hotel

Are pets allowed at Istanbul Holiday Hotel?

Pets and service animals are not allowed at this hotel.

What room types are available at Istanbul Holiday Hotel?

Room types include Economy (No window) room, Economy (No window) Double room, Standard room, Standard Triple room, Standard Triple room with view, Standard Quadruple room, Standard Family room with view, Standard Double room, Standard Double room with view, Suite, Family Suite, and Quintuple Family Suite.

How far is the hotel from Istanbul’s main historic sites?

The hotel is within a few minutes’ walk of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.

Does Istanbul Holiday Hotel provide breakfast and what is it like?

Breakfast is served as a buffet and is not included in the room price. Some guests found it limited and repetitive.

Is parking available at this hotel?

Yes, free parking is available on site.

Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 56 USD The best time to book is June 24, with rates starting from 42 USD

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