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Mara Oldcity Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Bosphorus

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
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Standard Double or Twin Room | Bathroom
Bathroom
Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Mara Oldcity Hotel, in Old City's heart, blends historic charm with comfort. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi to share adventures, consult knowledgeable concierge staff for exploring the neighborhood, and securely store luggage while discovering Istanbul's treasures.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Connecting Room - 4 Person Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Connecting Room - 4 Person Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Hocapasa Mahallesi Serdar Sokak No1, 34421, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34421

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 - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gar Pub Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ayasofya Roof Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Mara Oldcity Hotel

Hotel near Bosphorus
A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Mara Oldcity Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Mara Oldcity Hotel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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

Property is also known as

Mara Oldcity Hotel Hotel
Mara Oldcity Hotel Istanbul
Mara Oldcity Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Mara Oldcity Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mara Oldcity Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mara Oldcity Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mara Oldcity Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Mara Oldcity Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Mara Oldcity Hotel located?

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

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