Istanbul Holiday Hotel in Istanbul
✅ 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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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.
Services and facilities
- 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
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- TV
- Minibar
- Safe (in room)
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Hairdryer (on request)
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Iron
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Vending machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free internet
- Shuttle
- Airport transportation
- Airport transportation - drop-off
- Russian
- English
- Tour assistance
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Free parking nearby
- Fax and copy machine
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets Not Allowed
The distance to the sea is 230 meters
Hotel view
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Reviews
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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!
you very much next time
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.
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.
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