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Hotel Ilkay

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Bosphorus

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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Bar (on property)
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Hotel Ilkay blends Ottoman charm with modern comfort in a convenient location. The day begins with a satisfying breakfast buffet before guests browse the on-site shops or visit nearby Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. The attentive staff consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Hotel Ilkay is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue. Vialand Tema Park and Istanbul Expo Center are also worth visiting.
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Hudavendigar Street No: 44-46, Eminonu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34210

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galata Tower - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capadocia Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ilkay

Hotel near Bosphorus
A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Hotel Ilkay provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and laundry services
  • A water dispenser, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, multilingual staff, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ilkay boast perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • 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

  • 24-hour 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 22340

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Ilkay
Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
Ilkay Hotel
Ilkay Istanbul
Ilkay
Hotel Ilkay Hotel
Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
Hotel Ilkay Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ilkay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ilkay?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Ilkay?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 30.

Where is Hotel Ilkay located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Bosphorus, and Eminönü Square. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sirkeci Marmaray Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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