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Basilissis Hotel

Travelers step into Istanbul's rich history while enjoying multilingual staff service, dry cleaning, and a business center at this convenient retreat

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The Basilissis Hotel sits in the heart of Istanbul, where guests connect to WiFi from their rooms and gather in the lobby for complimentary coffee or tea. The on-site restaurant provides dining options after a day of exploring the historic city.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Triple Room

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul, Basilissis Hotel is in the city center. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Güzelsanatlar Sk. 4, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Gulhane Park
    Gülhane Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious elements
    Blue Mosque
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station
    3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station
    6 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gülhane Sur Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Le Safran
    1 min walk
  • Espressolab
    2 min walk
  • EFEZÂDE
    1 min walk
  • Gulhane Sark Sofrasi
    1 min walk

About this property

Basilissis Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Basilissis Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a business center, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a water dispenser, and concierge services
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Basilissis Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1887

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Basilissis Hotel Hotel
Basilissis Hotel Istanbul
Basilissis Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Basilissis Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Basilissis Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Basilissis Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Basilissis Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Basilissis Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Basilissis Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Basilissis Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

The room was very clean and cozy. Staff was very nice and accommodating and felt very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel. Very quiet in a super convenient location. Easy walking distance to major attractions. I really appreciated the excellent service, very helpful staff and good advice. Air conditioning was great, bed very comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emirhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The receptionists were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had great customer service. Front desk was very accommodating and helpful. Staff went above and beyond to ensure we had the best stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super great staff and rooms were fine. Exactly what I expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so smelly and musty. It was super dirty and the bathroom was full of mold. The towels were yellowish. You get what you pay for, the hotel is not a good choice you are only paying for the area but the room was horrible. Breakfast was ok. Staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Murad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Terrible stay We booked a room with windows and a balcony for about €150, but on arrival, we were given a small, windowless economy room instead. I believe they were overbooked and decided to downgrade us. Thanks to Hotels.com support, we were moved to a smaller room with windows for the second night, but the first night was awful — no windows, no air, and my spouse and three kids struggled with panic attacks. It completely ruined our stay. Breakfast was very basic, and the hotel staff didn’t care or try to help. Without Hotels.com, we would have been stuck.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Otel çok iyi hem konumu hem temizliği hemde çalışanları. önemli olan turistik bölgelere yakın
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Azucena

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La TV y el frigobar no funcionaron y no lo pudieron arreglar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das ist das schrecklichste Hotel der ich und meine Familie wahren. Zimmer schmutzig mit Kakerlaken und Schimmel Bett Matratze volleres Urin Flecken. Zimmer ohne Fenster und wie in Bunker. Nie wider in das Grusel Hotel. Essen voll vergammelt das Obst. Personal sehr unhöflich und Arrogant. Das Ganze Hotel hatte nach Kanalisation gerochen . Schaden das man keine Bilder Posten kann habe alles fotografiert.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

serhat

es war ok badezimmer zu klein und an einigen stellen schimmel zimmer hatte keinen fenster
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

YUNJUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

직원이 열일

호텔 깨끗하고 위치도 트램 정류장에서 가까워서 이동하기 편리했습니다, 다만 저층방은 행인과 까꿍할정도로 가까웠어요 ㅠ 컨시어지 직원 귀여운 Awab 덕에 맛있는 식당, 공항까지 편리하게 갈수 있었어요 테쉬퀼레이드람
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uma experiência decepcionante

As roupas de cama estavam manchadas, o banheiro parecia mal lavado e além disso as funcionárias no café da manhã ficavam olhando e sequer levantavam o pé pra andar, dava até aflição
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Persio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Bem localizado, mas quartos pequenos

A grande vantagem do hotel é que está bem localizado, bem próximo de uma estação de trem e de tram. Está também bem próximo das grandes atrações de Istambul como Topkapi e Sofia etc. O café da manhã é mais voltado para turcos, pois não há muitas opções para estrangeiros.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jättebra läge och trevlig personal . Det enda de behöver förbättra är frukosten. Det fanns inget kaffe tex , bara pulverkaffe Och dagsfärskt bröd skulle jag uppskatta. Kändes som det var gårdagens bröd de serverade Rummet var litet men fräscht 😊 Väldigt trevligt område med bra kommunikationer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

JOSEP

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hay personal super atento y muy profesional (muy buenos consejos) y otros en cambio muy flojos (no se enteran de nada). La ubicación es genial.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nabeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad lighting in bathroom. Shower head was too hot or too cold. Horrible water pressure. Dated room. Good front desk people though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betül

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hersey cok Güzeldi hersey icin tesekkürler:)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Terrible Experience

Terrible experience I called them on the day of arrival while I was waiting for connection flight to arrange airport pick up but they mentioned my confirmed booking is not valid anymore and they can't accommodate us. they made our Christmas break stressful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Miryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien

Pequeño y en callejón pero limpio por el precio está bien y ubicación inmejorable ,volvería
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super sauberes Hotel sehr zentrale Lage empfehlenswert
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gamze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es wurde jeden Tag sauber gemacht. Handtücher wurden immer gewechselt, sowie auch die einmallatschen. Das Personal war super freundlich. Manch andere Hotels mit Sternen können sich eine Scheibe abschneiden Die Lage war auch super zentral, 2 min Fußweg zur nächsten Straßenbahn. Würde ich nochmal buchen :).
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ozan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel staff welcomed us very well. But there was a package of previously eaten food in my room. But in general the hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel at Aya Sofya

Extremely helpful staff! Great quality hotel for a cheap price overall!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021