Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include free babysitting and a fireplace in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Gülhane Park - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Basilica Cistern - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Istanbul Archaeology Museums - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sultanahmet Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hagia Sophia - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Blue Mosque - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Grand Bazaar - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Little Hagia Sophia - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Topkapi Palace - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Egyptian Bazaar - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Eminönü Square - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Beyazit Square - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Süleymaniye Mosque - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Galata Bridge - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
The nearest airports are:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 45.9 km / 28.5 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST) - 41.9 km / 26 mi
The preferred airport for Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class is Istanbul Airport (IST).
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Grab a bite to eat at Matbah Restaurant, a theme restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Located in Istanbul (Sultanahmet), Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class is a 4-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and 11 minutes by foot from Blue Mosque. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Grand Bazaar and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Topkapi Palace.
The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodations in Türkiye. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Special Class.
Make yourself at home in one of the 49 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Babysitting or childcare (free)
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Airport transportation
- Number of meeting rooms - 1
- Reusable cups only
- Limo or town car service available
- Free WiFi
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free buffet breakfast
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Energy-saving switches
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- Recycling
- No accessible airport shuttle
- LED light bulbs
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Free breakfast
- Multilingual staff
- Daily
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator
- Double-glazing on all windows
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- Rooftop garden
- Organic food
- Showcase for local artists
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Express check-in
- Garden
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Luggage storage
- Express check-out
- Porter/bellhop
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Library
- Smoke-free property
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Concierge services
- Ülke: TR
- Şehir: IST
- Adres: Caferiye Sok. No. 6/1, Sultanhmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400, TR
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Total number of rooms - 49
- Number of floors - 3
D2573MZnh
01-01-1970 02:00
01-01-1970 02:00
Wonderful stay, would recommend to anyone who wants a good stay and be close to big tourist attractions. Sevgi and Tuncay were great breakfasts hosts. Fresh omelettes were provided every morning. The staff were all welcoming and friendly.. .
336AdrianM
01-01-1970 02:00
01-01-1970 02:00
Really lovely hotel ideally situated. Istanbul is huge and we were a bit worried about having to travel to get to the main sites. No need to worry as this is at the heart of it all, in the middle of the old city and everything in easy walking distance.
A gorgeous boutique hotel with amazing restaurant and staff who couldn’t be more helpful. A sanctuary from the bustle of the streets.
Thanks for the stay, we really enjoyed it. .
BTS1972
01-01-1970 02:00
01-01-1970 02:00
Very Nice Hotel next to the Hagia Sophia. The small hotel has charme is is located right next to the Hagia Sophia. The rooms are nicely decorated. It is ideal for sightseeing as it lays directly in the heart of old Constantinople. Prices are ok.. .
Explore39830201755
01-01-1970 02:00
01-01-1970 02:00
Very kind staff hotel. Nice hotel in front of Santa Sofía.
The staff was very kind and the waitress Sergi was wonderful and sympathetic.
Very pleasant days in Estambul. .
9amberzephyr
01-01-1970 02:00
01-01-1970 02:00
Charm, location, location, location - and value.. The Ottoman Hotel Imperial offers a wonderful value and a perfect location for visiting the key sites of the old town in Sultanahmet. The Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern are literally 1 to 2 minutes on foot from the front door. The lovely Gulhane Park is also just a short walk away.
If you wish, you can book one of the rooms that overlooks the Hagia Sophia and see the faithful going in and coming out, and even hear the prayers from inside the mosque.
The hotel is charming and friendly, and the front desk staff are skilled at arranging your airport transfers. Some of the hotel's infrastructure shows wear and tear, but the location, friendliness and value outweighed any concerns about that for us.
Breakfast was always made easy and bright with the help of Sevgi and Tuncay. The breakfast room itself is lovely - overlooking the minarets and buildings of the old city, and the famous architect Sinan's madrasa.
We will plan to stay again when we return to Istanbul.. .
vic2rioanm
01-01-1970 02:00
01-01-1970 02:00
One to a million places to visit. It was an amazing experience with my family in Istanbul , at this hotel .
First of all , the breakfast was delightful , but the customer service , the personnel (staff) was incredible , Sevgi and Tuncay .
Second of all , the location is ,,strategic,, next to Topkapi ‘ s wall and to the city centre , plus the public transport possibilities .
I recommend it to all tourists. .
Dream24723468350
01-01-1970 02:00
01-01-1970 02:00
Beautiful stay. Our experience at Hotel Ottoman Imperial was absolutely amazing. Beautiful location, beautiful rooms and very friendly staff. I especially enjoyed seeing Sevgi every day, she made our stay at the hotel amazing. Tuncay was also a very friendly and helping person.. .
DannyM955
01-01-1970 02:00
01-01-1970 02:00
Unbeatable location, good food, lovely staff. I stayed at the Ottoman Hotel for a night in October 2025. Some big pluses:
- Amazing location - walkable in 5 minutes to any of Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sofia or Topkapi Palace
- Massively helpful staff
- Good food - both Turkish and cosmopolitan
- Very competitive price.
The accomodation is fairly basic, though I hasten to add it was clean, pleasant and the facilities were good, and it was in line with what I expected for the price.
If someone told me they were visiting Istanbul, I would definitely recommend this option.. .
U4606YTandrewd
01-01-1970 02:00
01-01-1970 02:00
Wonderful location and unique dining room and breakfast room. Helpful friendly staff. Disappointing rooms.,. I chose this hotel for its spectacular location opposite Hagia Sophia. It was a good choice. The dining room and breakfast room are elegant and unique overlooking this unspoiled part of the city. The breakfast was good. The restaurant menu is small but good cuisine, service and atmosphere. The staff were very helpful at all times and friendly (especially Sevgi in the breakfast room). The stairs down to my room were a problem for me (partially disabled) as there is no lift. I was moved up one floor. My first room was very noisy. The second was dark and opened onto a disused balcony and shaft. Both rooms were clean but shabby and need renovation to bring them up to standard.. .
NataliaAll
01-01-1970 02:00
01-01-1970 02:00
Lovely place !!. What a lovely hotel ! The view is incredible the staff all so nice and breakfast with Sevgi , Hilal and Simge everyday great start to the day ! Thank you - Room 203 :). .