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May Hotel

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Grand Bazaar

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Terrace/patio
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 6 per person)
Property entrance
Lobby
Staircase
May Hotel is at the crossroads of Istanbul's landmarks, steps from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Guests can enjoy the library or the rooftop terrace for city views. Multilingual staff assist with navigation, and on-site car rentals make exploring beyond Istanbul easy.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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7 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
7 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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7 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
7 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | 7 bedrooms, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
7 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, May Hotel is near a metro station. Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Vialand Tema Park and Istanbul Expo Center are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Beyazit Station - 5 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kumkapı Tiryaki Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Amber Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Erciyes Lokantası - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ramo Ocakbaşı - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hira Lokantası - ‬2 min walk

About this property

May Hotel

Hotel near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, May Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and car rentals on site are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at May Hotel offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and communal kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per day

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 major credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
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
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0157

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

May Hotel Istanbul
May Istanbul
May Hotel Hotel
May Hotel Istanbul
May Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is May Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at May Hotel?

May Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at May Hotel?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at May Hotel?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does May Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is May Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern are also within 1 mi (2 km). Beyazit Station is 5 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes.

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