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Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG

4.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
This historic district hotel balances exploration and relaxation near Istanbul's ancient landmarks. Enjoy morning coffee, deep-tissue massages, and aromatherapy at the spa. Guests love the attentive staff, breakfast at the Historic restaurant, and evening drinks at the bar.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Room service

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG is near the airport and near a metro station. Istanbul Archaeology Museums and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Walled Obelisk and Galata Tower are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Gencturk Cad. Sirvanizade Sokak No. 5, Vezneciler-Fatih, Istanbul, 34134

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galata Tower - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Aksaray Tram Station - 5 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaşıbeyaz Kıyı İstanbul - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Asuman Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laleli İskender - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Libyano cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪İbb Yemekhane - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG

Upscale hotel near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Egyptian Bazaar and Walled Obelisk, Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG provides a grocery/convenience store, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Indulge in aromatherapy, reflexology, and a massage at Sportive Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Historic, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, a living plant wall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 107 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55-cm HDTVs with premium channels
  • Highchairs, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 40 km
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 19 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Historic
  • Lobby Bar
  • To Go Coffee

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1995
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-cm LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Due to local traffic restrictions, vehicle access to the property is not available 10 AM-9 PM. Cars with non-citizen license plates can enter the area by showing their reservation confirmation to officers at the entrance locations.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 19 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered valet parking fee: EUR 10.00 per day
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 4845

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

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Senator Istanbul Old City
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Istanbul Old City By Ihg
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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG?

Valet parking is available for EUR 10.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City by IHG located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this spa hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Walled Obelisk and Hagia Sophia are also within 2 mi (3 km). Aksaray Tram Station is only a 5-minute walk and Laleli-University Station is 8 minutes.

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