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Basilissis Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Hagia Sophia

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Exterior
Interior entrance
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Interior
Restaurant
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

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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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)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Güzelsanatlar Sk. 4, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬2 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), a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • A water dispenser, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
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

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 at Basilissis Hotel?

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 5-minute walk of Istanbul Archaeology Museums and Basilica Cistern. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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