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Basileus Hotel in Istanbul
🌍 Turkey, Istanbul, Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Sehit Mehmet Pasa sokak No: 1
● Center: 820 m
🌞 Sea - 3 min
✅ Staff frequently described as friendly and polite, with special mentions of employees like Faruk and Ahmed who assist guests beyond usual expectations ✅ The hotel’s location is repeatedly praised for proximity to major historical sites like Sultanahmet and Hagia Sophia, within a 5-10 minute walk ✅ Guests note daily cleaning service and complimentary bottled water replenished regularly ✅ Prices are considered reasonable for the area and hotel category, offering good value ✅ Some guests highlight the hotel’s honesty and management’s efforts to improve conditions ❌ Multiple reviews mention maintenance problems such as broken or noisy air conditioning units, leaking showers, and malfunctioning TVs ❌ Several guests reported poor room conditions including mold, dust, insects, and generally shabby furnishings ❌ Noise from the street and air conditioning can disturb sleep, compounded by hard beds that some found uncomfortable ❌ Breakfast is not included despite some booking platforms suggesting otherwise, and no on-site restaurant is available ❌ Safety concerns were raised about basement-level rooms located near fuel storage and laundry areas with poor ventilation ❌ Some guests experienced issues with hot water availability and inconsistent room cleaning practices
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Rooms and prices
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Standard Double room
Private bathroom
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59 USD
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Standard Triple room
Private bathroom
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68 USD
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Superior Double room
Private bathroom
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Economy Triple room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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77 USD
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Standard Quadruple Family room
Family room with bathroom
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95 USD
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Standard Double Ground Floor room
Private bathroom
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98 USD
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Economy Triple Ground Floor room
Private bathroom
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Economy Quadruple Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Economy Double Ground Floor room
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Description
Basileus Hotel is a modest three-star accommodation located in a historic neighborhood of Istanbul, housed in a building constructed in 1900. The hotel features 21 rooms spread over three floors, offering a variety of room types including Economy, Standard, and Superior categories, some with ground floor access and family options. Guests can expect free Wi-Fi throughout the property, air conditioning, and 24-hour front desk service. While the hotel does not provide breakfast, there is a breakfast hall and lobby bar on site. The hotel provides practical amenities such as currency exchange, laundry, luggage storage, and car hire services. Check-in begins at 14:00 and check-out is until noon. Despite some reports of maintenance issues, many guests appreciate the friendly staff and the effort of management to improve the hotel. The property is managed by a private host and offers free parking and meeting facilities.
Location
Basileus Hotel is situated in Istanbul’s historic district, just 68 meters from the Mehmet Efendi Fountain, an Ottoman-era public water fountain. It lies approximately 228 meters from the sea and about 13 km from Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST). The hotel is within walking distance of Sultanahmet and the Hippodrome, though reaching public transport may require navigating steep and narrow streets, as noted by guests. Nearby dining options include Cafe Mavi Onur Guesthouse (132 m), Restaurant Olive Istanbul (235 m), and Cafe Hotel Alzer (261 m). The location offers convenient access to major attractions, making it suitable for travelers interested in history and culture.
Tips
- Expect some rooms to require patience due to maintenance issues; request a room not located on the ground floor or basement to avoid poor ventilation and noise.
- Since breakfast is not available on-site, explore nearby cafes like Olive Istanbul or Cafe Mavi Onur for meals.
- Be prepared for steep walks to public transport and major attractions.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. 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: Option: Set menu Cuisine: Continental 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
- 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
- Managed by a private host: This property is managed by a private host. A private host refers to a party who rents one or more properties for purposes not related to their trade, business, or profession.
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family room
- Safe (in room)
Services and amenities
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Laundry
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
Meals
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
Internet
- Internet access
Transfer
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Parking
- Parking
Business
- Fax and copy machine
Kids
- Family/Kid Friendly
The distance to the sea is 230 meters
Hotel view
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Video: Basileus Hotel, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Reviews
10.11.2025
The aircon broke during our stay, there seemed to be no rush to fix it. It made sleeping impossible. Slightly shabby rooms, but friendly staff. Its a shame, with a bit more attention to detail and better workmanship, this hotel could be amazing - its in a great location. Hopefully they will make improvements for future guests.
22.10.2025
Very good hotel and their main manager was so kind and help full for customers.
31.08.2025
Simple hotel, there blocks from the hippodrome.
Walking distance from Sultanahmet team station. The Çemberlıtaş team station suggested by Google maps is only practical going to the hotel, but it is very steep, and the sideways too narrow.
Walking distance from Sultanahmet team station. The Çemberlıtaş team station suggested by Google maps is only practical going to the hotel, but it is very steep, and the sideways too narrow.
08.08.2025
We booked this hotel after reading their reviews. Nothing like what we hoped for. The hotel is being renovated whilst you are there. Air cons are so noisy that you can barely get any sleep at night. Damaged fixtures all around. From lights that barely work to leaking shower head. The bathroom is mouldy and not fit for purpose. When you are having a shower, on the ground floor, there is no what pressure, TV is ancient and doesn't work at all, when we asked them to look at it we were informedthat there is no aeria, fridge in the room is cooler and you cant keep any food in it or have copd drinks in your room, during 8 days stay our bedding never got changed...... too many negative points to mention. We even got locked out of the hotel as the receptionist decided to go upstairs and lock the door and again, not even a doorbell to use. There is no free breakfast either. Regarding service, without naming anyone, you'll see 3 receptionists, and some are at least trying to help, and others couldn't care less.
09.07.2025
Price and performance wise its good. Honest business, Owners are trying to improve the hotel.
I am pretty sure they will do better in future.
Keep up the good work guys.
I am pretty sure they will do better in future.
Keep up the good work guys.
29.05.2025
Unfortunately, my stay at this hotel was quite disappointing. The room I was given felt more like a basement than a proper hotel room. It was located below the building, near the fuel storage area, warehouse, and laundry room, which raised serious health and safety concerns. There was no natural sunlight entering the room, making it feel dark and unpleasant.
Several amenities were not functioning: the in-room telephone didn’t work, the refrigerator was completely out of order, and the air conditioning unit was highly unreliable—it would turn on and off randomly, with no way to control it, even after contacting the staff.
Hot water was not consistently available, which made basic hygiene uncomfortable at times.
On a positive note, the staff were polite and respectful, but unfortunately, the overall quality of service was well below expectations. I would not recommend this hotel based on my experience.
Several amenities were not functioning: the in-room telephone didn’t work, the refrigerator was completely out of order, and the air conditioning unit was highly unreliable—it would turn on and off randomly, with no way to control it, even after contacting the staff.
Hot water was not consistently available, which made basic hygiene uncomfortable at times.
On a positive note, the staff were polite and respectful, but unfortunately, the overall quality of service was well below expectations. I would not recommend this hotel based on my experience.
02.12.2024
“Fantastic Stay at a Wonderful Hotel!”
Our experience at this hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff were incredibly polite and helpful, always going the extra mile to ensure our comfort. The location was perfect, close to all major attractions, making everything easily accessible. The facilities were top-notch, and the cleanliness exceeded our expectations.
A special thanks to Faruk for their outstanding assistance and friendly demeanor—it truly made our stay unforgettable. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an exceptional experience!
Our experience at this hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff were incredibly polite and helpful, always going the extra mile to ensure our comfort. The location was perfect, close to all major attractions, making everything easily accessible. The facilities were top-notch, and the cleanliness exceeded our expectations.
A special thanks to Faruk for their outstanding assistance and friendly demeanor—it truly made our stay unforgettable. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an exceptional experience!
23.11.2024
An excellent stay with exceptional service!
The hotel was perfect with very polite staff and an ideal location, as everything was within walking distance. My three friends and I had an amazing time, and we would definitely choose to stay here again. A special thank you to Faruk 😊 for going above and beyond to assist us during our stay – it truly made our experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!
The hotel was perfect with very polite staff and an ideal location, as everything was within walking distance. My three friends and I had an amazing time, and we would definitely choose to stay here again. A special thank you to Faruk 😊 for going above and beyond to assist us during our stay – it truly made our experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!
28.09.2024
The beds were so hard that we struggled to sleep. If you have back issues please be conscious of this. In our room we had a bed consisting of two single beds pushed together but the blanket was not large enough to cover this so we couldn't actually use the whole bed, only the centre 70%. There were unfortunately no extra blankets available from reception to help with this and there were no extra pillows either.
We checked out early after two nights as the soreness in our backs grew too much. Fortunately the reception only charged us for the two nights instead of the intended five. I'm very appreciative of that.
The location is within walking distance but you need to walk up a steep hill to get to most of the sites nearby and the public transport. The hotel feels like it is in need of modernisation, but one always expects that for a hotel at this price point.
We checked out early after two nights as the soreness in our backs grew too much. Fortunately the reception only charged us for the two nights instead of the intended five. I'm very appreciative of that.
The location is within walking distance but you need to walk up a steep hill to get to most of the sites nearby and the public transport. The hotel feels like it is in need of modernisation, but one always expects that for a hotel at this price point.
19.09.2024
We stayed here 10 years ago and were disappointed on our return. I killed 2 roaches in our room. There was a hole in the ceiling where there had been a leak. The drain in the floor appeared to back up. That said the location was excellent and the staff was helpful.
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POIs near hotel
Mehmet Efendi Fountain (1 min)
Ottoman-era public fountain representing traditional Islamic water architecture.
Tickets: Istanbul: Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Sultanahmet, 9 EUR View
Serpent Column (5 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
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (5 min)
Displays Ottoman carpets, calligraphy, ceramics, and manuscripts spanning Islamic art history.
Tickets: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Guided Tour, 56 EUR View
Cistern of Philoxenos (7 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
TGC Press Media Museum (8 min)
Museum chronicling Turkish printing and media history through artifacts and exhibitions on journalism.
Tickets: Cemberlitas Hammam Istanbul: Historical Bath Experience, 90 EUR View
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Cafe «Mavi Onur Guesthouse» (2 min)
Küçük Ayasofya Mh., Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:22, 34122
Restaurant «Olive Istanbul» (4 min)
Küçük Ayasofya Mh., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
Cafe «Hotel Alzer» (4 min)
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:72, 34122 Sultanahmet/Fatih/Fatih/İstanbul
Reviews18.05.2025
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!
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
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
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
you very much next time
01.03.2025
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.
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
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 Basileus Hotel
Does Basileus Hotel provide breakfast?
No, breakfast is not provided at Basileus Hotel.
What types of rooms are available at Basileus Hotel?
Room types include Economy Triple room; Economy Triple Ground Floor room; Economy Quadruple Family room; Economy Double Ground Floor room; Standard Triple room; Standard Quadruple Family room; Standard Double room; Standard Double Ground Floor room; and Superior Double room.
Is Basileus Hotel close to major Istanbul landmarks?
Yes, it is within walking distance of Sultanahmet, the Hippodrome, and the Mehmet Efendi Fountain (68 m away).
Are pets allowed at Basileus Hotel?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed at this property.
What is the check-in and check-out time at Basileus Hotel?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
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