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Blue Tuana Hotel Old City in Istanbul
🌍 Istanbul, Sultan Ahmet, Akbıyık Değirmeni Sk. No: 3, Fatih
● Center: 840 m
🌞 Sea - 2 min
✅ Rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Blue Mosque and Sea of Marmara ✅ Friendly and helpful staff who assist with tours, tickets, and parking ✅ Excellent central location close to Sultanahmet Mosques and other historic sites ✅ Free bike rentals and a shared kitchen available for guests ✅ Rooms include essentials such as safe, mini refrigerator, and toiletries ❌ Thin walls causing noise from train every 15-25 minutes and neighbors’ rooms ❌ Small and sometimes congested rooms with reports of malfunctioning air conditioning and hot water issues ❌ Breakfast quality and service inconsistent, with some guests finding it mediocre ❌ Some maintenance problems reported including sewer smells, leaking roofs, and dirty carpets ❌ Booking reliability concerns with reports of canceled reservations and room relocations
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Double room
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
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Kitchen in the room
76 USD
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Private bathroom
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Family Triple room
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Triple room
Private bathroom
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Description
Blue Tuana Hotel Old City is a 3-star hotel established in 2011, offering a range of room types including Double rooms, Deluxe Triple rooms, Family Triple rooms, and Deluxe Double Suites. Positioned just 161 meters from the sea, the hotel provides air conditioning, free parking, and WiFi, though guest ratings indicate these services average around 5/10. Guests can enjoy a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Sea of Marmara and the Blue Mosque, alongside a restaurant and bar on site. The hotel features soundproof rooms, a sauna, a private beach area, and a shared kitchen. Services such as luggage storage, currency exchange, and laundry are available. The hotel is known for its friendly and helpful staff, although some reviews mention issues like small room sizes, noise disturbances from a nearby train line, and occasional maintenance problems. Breakfast is served buffet style but has mixed reviews regarding quality. Overall, the Blue Tuana offers affordable accommodation in Istanbul’s historic Sultan Ahmet district with a balance of conveniences and some noted drawbacks.
Location
Blue Tuana Hotel Old City is located in Istanbul’s Sultan Ahmet neighborhood at Akbıyık Değirmeni Sk. No: 3, Fatih district. It lies just 161 meters from the sea and approximately 391 meters from the Serpent Column, a historic bronze monument. The hotel is within a 5-minute walk of the Sultanahmet Mosques and close to major attractions such as the Hagia Sophia. Nearby dining options include the highly rated Blue House Rooftop restaurant at 222 meters and Balıkçı Sabahattin just 178 meters away. The Ataturk Airport (IST) is 14 kilometers from the hotel, making airport transfers manageable. Guests will find themselves in a tourist-heavy area with many restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Tips
- If you are sensitive to noise, request a room away from the train tracks and check for soundproofing.
- Use the terrace early in the morning for sunrise views over the Sea of Marmara.
- For airport transfers, consider using public transport routes suggested by experienced guests, such as the M11 to M2 metro lines, then tram T1 or T6 for smoother travel.
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: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:00 Open 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: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, JSB
- Check in time: 13:00. Check out time: 11:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Express check-in
- Fire Extinguisher
- No elevators
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family room
- TV
- Safe (in room)
Services and amenities
- Iron and board
- Hairdryer (on request)
- Luggage storage
- Iron
Meals
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Restaurant (buffet style)
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free internet
Transfer
- Airport transportation
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- Russian
- English
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Business
- Photocopy machines
Beauty and wellness
- Hammam
Kids
- Family/Kid Friendly
The distance to the sea is 160 meters
Hotel view
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Reviews
10.01.2026
The guy at the hall is very friendly and professional. Overall very good quality-price ratio and very nice view from their breakfast room. It would be definitely 5 stars if not because one day during breakfast, I had a runny nose and one of the cleaning ladies who was also having breakfast had an inappropriate comment saying that it was disgusting for her that I had a runny nose and that my manners were awful for blowing my nose at the table. If she was a client, this would not damage the rating of the hotel, but being an employee, this lady should understand she represents the hotel, and this is not the way to address customers while they are having breakfast. I hope she can improve her way of addressing customers, this way preventing further damage to this hotel’s well-deserved 5 stars ratings. Apart from this small episode, everything else was perfect and I would love to come back to Istanbul staying at this hotel.
05.10.2025
Sounds like we had a lucky escape from the hotel, the hotel cancelled our booking 2 days before we were due to stay, though it was a shock at the time, we managed to rebook somewhere else. Avoid if you want peace of mind, unreliable.
17.09.2025
We were disappointed with our stay at Blue Tuana Hotel. Upon arrival, we were moved to a different property, the Big Orange Hotel, located two buildings away, I am guessing they were sold out. Unfortunately, the experience there was not up to standard. The hotel felt very dated, the carpets were dirty, and our room had a strong sewer smell. While the location is excellent and the view from our suite was beautiful, several details were lacking. The pillows were uncomfortably tall and left us with neck pain, there was not enough toilet paper provided, and breakfast was mediocre—not terrible, but certainly not great either.
14.05.2025
This hotel is definitely a pro/con hotel. If you accept some minor downsides, the upsides are well worth it - but you need to know the downsides before booking.
Pros
1. Great fresh breakfast included with the price of the room
2. Fantastic view from our room, and from the breakfast - which is on the roof
3. Terrific location - 5 minutes to the sultanahmet mosques
Cons:
1. Shower backed up, and we had to run the water for a while before we had warm water
2. The room was not quiet. The t6 train passed by every 15-25 minutes, quite loudly and the mosque does call to prayer 5 times a day. I found that I tuned both out after day 1 - and you’ll hear call to prayer anywhere in the city, anyway. But the walls are also paper thin and it was a little disturbing to hear other people showers running and knowing others could hear ours.
Neighborhood:
- it’s very touristy - you could have guessed that; but this means that each restaurant and storefront will try to hustle you inside. Honestly it’s like this for a mile or two in any direction.
None of this would keep me from booking again but I know some might want this information before booking.
The directions from the airport that Google gives you kinda suck if you’ve never been to Turkey before. I’d recommend taking the m11 to the m2, then either to the t1 at the university, or t6 at the end of the line (yenikapı) —
t1 requires a bit of a walk and the train is crowded but the train comes every few minutes.
The t6 is much quieter, and less walking required, but the train could take up to 25 minutes to come.
Pros
1. Great fresh breakfast included with the price of the room
2. Fantastic view from our room, and from the breakfast - which is on the roof
3. Terrific location - 5 minutes to the sultanahmet mosques
Cons:
1. Shower backed up, and we had to run the water for a while before we had warm water
2. The room was not quiet. The t6 train passed by every 15-25 minutes, quite loudly and the mosque does call to prayer 5 times a day. I found that I tuned both out after day 1 - and you’ll hear call to prayer anywhere in the city, anyway. But the walls are also paper thin and it was a little disturbing to hear other people showers running and knowing others could hear ours.
Neighborhood:
- it’s very touristy - you could have guessed that; but this means that each restaurant and storefront will try to hustle you inside. Honestly it’s like this for a mile or two in any direction.
None of this would keep me from booking again but I know some might want this information before booking.
The directions from the airport that Google gives you kinda suck if you’ve never been to Turkey before. I’d recommend taking the m11 to the m2, then either to the t1 at the university, or t6 at the end of the line (yenikapı) —
t1 requires a bit of a walk and the train is crowded but the train comes every few minutes.
The t6 is much quieter, and less walking required, but the train could take up to 25 minutes to come.
24.01.2025
The room is congested. Ac didn’t work in our room. No hot water at night. The staircase is small , difficult to carry the bags, as there is no lift. No water was given inside room. More over the road is closed due to construction , and we have to walk all the way to hotel carrying all our luggage
The staffs are friendly and good breakfast
The staffs are friendly and good breakfast
29.10.2024
Horrible!!! If you want to be awake all night this is the prefect hotel for you! Because the sound of the train will not give you the opportunity to have a comfortable sleep! The staff doesn’t know a lot of english the conversations are really hard. This is not nearly to what Istanbul can offer you! The only good thing about the hotel is the location. The walls are very thin and besides the train you can hear very well the conversations between the people in the next rooms. The towels were ripped and looked dirty. There were holes in the wall and the furniture needed renovation. I don’t recommend staying in this hotel, because it will ruin your whole trip!
01.05.2024
We stayed for 4 days for a mini holiday at the end of April. The hotel is small, but lacks nothing. Mr. Aziz and his collaborators were very kind and generous with attention. They solved some of the problems for tours, plane tickets and airport transfers excellently. The rooms and bathrooms are super clean and we are really a stone's throw from the historic center. The restaurants are all around the hotel site, so really in two minutes you can choose the restaurant you prefer. The terrace has a splendid view of the Blue Mosque and the Bosphorus (we even saw dolphins during breakfast). HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
06.03.2024
We found nails in our room and when we reported to a senior man (hotel worker) that was outside our room he laughed, he was also snooping around the rooms and felt very uncomfortable, we had a different experience with the young guys at the reception they were helpful and professional. Rooms are small but the hotel is well situated.
20.02.2024
Management and staff are very responsible and helpful. Good communication from both owner and staff. Breakfast was very good and staff will accommodate milk for baby. Overall a good place to stay. Nice and cozy place, and like 2 mins walk to Blue Mosque and Hafiz Mustafa.
10.08.2023
Very friendly and helpful staff,on arrival they assisted us with getting a simcard ,and gave suggestions to the more affordable restaurants to go and eat at. Housekeeping daily with fresh towels.Assorted breakfast buffet
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POIs near hotel
Serpent Column (6 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 (7 min)
Displays Ottoman carpets, calligraphy, ceramics, and manuscripts spanning Islamic art history.
Tickets: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Guided Tour, 56 EUR View
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
Basilica Cistern (Exit) (8 min)
Underground 6th-century Byzantine reservoir with 336 columns beneath Sultanahmet Square. Open 09:00–19:00 daily.
Tickets: Istanbul Unlimited Public Transportation Card with Free Delivery to Hotel, 45 EUR View
Mehmet Efendi Fountain (8 min)
Ottoman-era public fountain representing traditional Islamic water architecture.
Tickets: Istanbul: Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Sultanahmet, 9 EUR View
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Restaurant «Balıkçı Sabahattin» (3 min)
Cankurtaran Mh., Şehit Hasan Kuyu Sok No:1, 34122 Sultanahmet
Restaurant «Blue House Rooftop» (3 min)
Cankurtaran, Dalbastı Sk. No:14, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
Reviews27.06.2025
We had a wonderful coffee and dessert for the sunset views! Absolute recommendation!
You can even feed birds with a soft music, extremely good for insta videos or a memorable experience
Whole atmosphere was great!
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You can even feed birds with a soft music, extremely good for insta videos or a memorable experience
Whole atmosphere was great!
😊
27.06.2025
Thank you for the best service we have ever witnessed in Istanbul. I came here for a good meal from Kazakhstan with my friends, but also got a very good emotions. Kurban is very intelligent and welcoming person, all the staff was friendly and polite. Thank you!!
24.06.2025
COME DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY! Super fun place if you're looking for a sparklers-DJ-dancing-on-a-rooftop vibe. We went late night for some drinks and caught a PARTY instead. If nightclubs are your scene, there's no better way to do it than here because you also have the best view of the blue mosque.
03.06.2025
It was a fantastic experience with wonderful hospitality! We ordered drinks and food, and afterward, they generously brought us tea and some sweets on the house. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. The food was delicious. if I visit Istanbul again, I’d definitely come back here. Also, such an amazing view.
25.04.2025
I can only give all the praise for the Hotel and the employees. The hotel is in a great location where everything is available to you. From the moment we arrived, the employees welcomed us very warmly and helped us with our luggage. They were happy to help us with any information we needed. The rooms are tidy and are cleaned every morning. I even received a gift for my birthday that was waiting for me in the room to my wonderful surprise. My rating is 10. All recommendations from the bottom of my heart. I can very happily recommend this hotel. Thank you and see you next time. Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Doy Doy Restaurant (4 min)
Şifa Hamamı Sokak No:13, Küçük Ayasofya Mh., 34400 Sultanahmet/Fatih/İstanbul
Frequently asked questions about Blue Tuana Hotel Old City
Are pets allowed at Blue Tuana Hotel Old City?
Pets and service animals are not allowed at this hotel.
What types of rooms are available at this hotel?
Room types include Double room, Double room with sea view, Deluxe Triple room, Family Triple room, and Deluxe Double Suite.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is served buffet style daily from 08:00 to 10:00 but is not included in the room rate and must be paid at the property.
Does the hotel offer parking facilities?
Yes, free parking is available for guests.
How far is the hotel from major Istanbul attractions?
The hotel is about a 5-minute walk from the Sultanahmet Mosques and 391 meters from the Serpent Column.
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