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Amara Old City Hotel & Spa

Central hotel with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Istanbul

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Couples treatment rooms, Turkish bath, body treatments
Luxury Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Couples treatment rooms, Turkish bath, body treatments
Restaurant
Located in Istanbul's historic Old City, Amara Old City Hotel & Spa offers a tranquil garden retreat with high-speed WiFi. Enjoy the on-site coffee shop, book spa treatments like body therapies and manicures, and rent bikes to visit nearby Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Luxury Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center neighborhood, Amara Old City Hotel & Spa is connected to a rail/subway station. Sultanahmet Square and Topkapi Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Nöbethane Cd. 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galata Tower - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gulhane Turgut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Amara Old City Hotel & Spa

Hotel near Egyptian Bazaar
Located close to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Amara Old City Hotel & Spa provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a Thai massage, a body wrap, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A TV in the lobby, newspapers in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 51-cm LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 51-cm LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Amara Old City & Spa Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Amara Old City Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Amara Old City Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Amara Old City Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Egyptian Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Sirkeci Marmaray Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes.

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