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Olimpic Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, 6-minute walk to Grand Bazaar

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The Olimpic Hotel sits in Istanbul's historic center, where history meets genuine hospitality. Guests start their day with a breakfast buffet in the tranquil garden before heading out to nearby Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, then return to unwind at the hotel bar.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
2 bedrooms
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Designer toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Peykhane Cad. No16, Fatih, Istanbul, 34412

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 13 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ortaklar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tarihi Cemberlitas Muhallebicisi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Kafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Little Piece of Asia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Olimpic Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Olimpic Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
  • Luggage storage, books, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Olimpic Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 17-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and childcare services

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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
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Food Place

Things to do

  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator (100 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated entire property - February 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 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, 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, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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

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

Olimpic Hotel Istanbul
Olimpic Istanbul
Olimpic Hotel Hotel
Olimpic Hotel Istanbul
Olimpic Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Olimpic Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Olimpic Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Olimpic Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Olimpic Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Olimpic Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern. Hagia Sophia and Galata Tower are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cemberlitas Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes.

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Olimpic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality was amazing. ALL staff we encountered were amazing people who were very welcoming, polite and helpful. You receive unlimited tea, water and coffee down at the lobby after being there for almost a week they already knew my preference and would just bring it out. 10/10 recommend. I saw a comment saying it gives a 5 star hotel feel and I agree. The is a smaller hotel but such a great option also very close to the grand bazar and the tram to get around the city.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I definitely recommend the Olimpic Hotel. It is very close to the Hippodrome & the Aya Sofya & the staff were all absolutely wonderful. I was treated like a special friend by all the staff. Margarita, Dogan, the receptionist & the breakfast staff were all so kind and helpful. The roof terrace has a magnificent view & the breakfast was healthy and filling. Comfy bed and good shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget-friendly basic stay

Reception staff were lovely and ever so helpful. However the hotel itself is a bit run down - there were some holes in the walls, the towels and bedding weren't completely clean, no mirror in the bedroom and the breakfast was bland. Lovely views from the rooftop cafe though, and great location for transport and sightseeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Behrooz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly and nice but room was too small and no chair, no table, fridge was not working You have to ask for room service and cleaning. Breakfast was okay but quality of the products provided were very cheap
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Melisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Don’t stay here. The rooms need a deep clean to say the least. There was weird black hairs on our sheets when we first arrived, open used shampoo bottles in our bathroom and the halls had a weird odor. The staff was extremely loud in the mornings and would talk very loudly and play music around 8 am. Breakfast was poor and you couldn’t tell the difference between used and unused silverware and cups/glasses. The only good thing about this place is its central location otherwise it’s not worth the stay or money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación, servicio y un personal excelente atenciones.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kerem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Alles war super, allerdings bedürfen die Zimmer einer Rennovierung. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und hat den besten Service geliefert. Die Aussicht aus dem Restaurant beim Frühstück ist atemberaubend Wie hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Personal muy agradable pero limpieza deficiente

El personal muy agradable, serviciales, atentos y con mut buena disposición. La limpieza podría ser mejor. La ventilación del baño es muy deficiente, lo que obliga a tener la ventilación prendida constantemente.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons eu un très bon dîner sur le toit avec vue sur la Mosquée Bleue.(-20% pour les clients de l'hôtel) Une chambre avec vue sur la mer avec balcon, le directeur est très serviable. Petit bémol, il faut encore faire quelques efforts au niveau propreté pour éviter les moisissures dans la pièce d'eau, le sol et rample escalier proche de la cuisine, un congélateur mis devant l'accès à la salle de petit déjeuner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cok güzel bir hotel

Fotograflardaki gibiydi. Deniz manzarası güzeldi. Bulundugu bolge gece saatlerinde cok canlı. Rahatlikla aile olarak tercih edilebilir. Odada bir iki eksik vardı, hemen temin ettiler. Odada balkon olması cok keyifli oldu. Sabah kahvaltisi çok güzel. Acik büfe ve yeterli secenek var. O bölgede kahvaltiya gitseniz kisi basi 700-1000 aralığında ödersiniz. Kahvaltidaki hanimefendi cok güleryuzluydu. Firindan yeni çıkarttığı yiyecekleri masalara servis yapması cok hoş bir detaydi. Temiz oda ve guzel kahvaltı icin teşekkürler.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Biz çok memnun kaldık. İkinci defa Olimpic Otele geldik ve pişman olmadık. Odalar gayet temizdi. Kahvaltı güzeldi. Çalışanlar da çok anlayışlı ve yardımseverdi. Ulaşım çok kolaydı. Bir daha ki İstanbul ziyaretimizde tekrar Olimpic Otelde konaklamak isteriz.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Valentina

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anzhelika

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zuhal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mounir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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