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Olimpic Hotel

Travelers explore Istanbul's ancient landmarks before returning to a peaceful garden oasis where multilingual staff help craft the perfect city adventure

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served - Olimpic Hotel (Istanbul)
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Single Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Triple Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Economy Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room, Connecting Rooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul, Olimpic Hotel is in the city center. Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Forum Istanbul. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Peykhane Cad. No16, Fatih, Istanbul, 34412

What's nearby

  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blue Mosque
    Blue Mosque
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia
    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
  • Tarihi Cemberlitas Muhallebicisi
    2 min walk
  • Ortaklar Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • İstanbul Kitap Kafe
    1 min walk
  • Grace Rooftop Restaurant
    2 min walk

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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
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
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2004

We should mention

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

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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Reviews

Olimpic Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outstanding location Superfriendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very nice. I would come and stay here again. Breakfast was great- and so were the views from the terrace. Clean rooms!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, friendly interesting place! Love the breakfast! Very very helpful staff!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I solo traveled to Turkey. The staff at the Olimpic made me feel like family. I felt safe and secure at this property. Ebru was so very helpful with everything. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants local experience The location of the property is within walking distance of everything in the old town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

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

10/10 Excellent

Rizwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing that I did not like. From location to staff, everything was perfect. Staff went out of its way to be helpful. I'm sure they had my review on their minds but they seemed genuinely caring. Only , temporary, issue is the rooftop which is being renovated, and is not available for breakfast. I was however able to get a view of the mosque and bosphorous from the top.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

usman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were So good. Staff was so friendly . So cooperative
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good view from the breakfast room. Quite a noisy hotel due to the central staircase and also as we were on floor 3 directly under the breakfast room/ kitchen where maintenance was being done.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Asif

Hotel staff was good, front desk person Mahmood and others are very helpful. Hotel is in a good location. Reason I gave 3 stars due to.. Okay breakfast Room sizes are small Room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gülhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was fresh and the view very nice. All the staff are friendly. We'd especially like to thank Mr. Ali. He contacted us before our trip even began, which made us very happy. A small hotel with a great and safe location. The sheets and towels were clean, and there was coffee, tea, a heater, toiletries, and a hairdryer. It met all our expectations for our 3-day trip to Istanbul, and we recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chiaki

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a very convenient location. It’s only a 5-minute walk to Çemberlitaş Station, and most of the famous sightseeing spots are within walking distance. It was the perfect base for exploring the city. The facilities are a bit dated, but it wasn't an issue for me. More importantly, every staff member was so kind and helpful. I can't thank them enough, especially Mr. Dogan and Mr. Ezel, who went above and beyond! The breakfast room offers a fantastic view of the city, which was a great way to start the day.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Marita

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

Great option for an Istanbul visit!

The staff was great, very accommodating. The breakfast area was great, top floor of the hotel. There was an elevator, so that wasn’t a problem. The breakfast was plentiful for a European buffet. Loved the bread and the juices. Had boiled eggs, but more lunch meat and veggies than I would say was breakfast. The room was clean and bed comfortable. The ac was great- once we figure the slide on the front covered lots of features. But highlight- it was very close to everything on the old town - Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, even Topkapi Palace, the grand bazaar and spice bazaar area. A great place to visit from if you are wanting to walk and be right in the midst of things.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff but my room wasn't the cleanliest and the food was ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vadia

Reception guy was amazing helpful and all staff were nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service! We arrive late but still welcome us with a smile. Close to main landmarks and tram line. Suggestive view from the rooftop. Highly reccomended!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

rashid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was ok but the WC had a bad odour. Talked to staff many times and ghey were spraying refresher . Also, toillet was blocked
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raluca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Der hotel ist sehr zentral, alle Sehenswürdigkeiten zu fuß erreichbar..ich war sehr, sehr zufrieden..zimmer war sauber, genau wie auf die bilder, frühstück buffe war mega, viel auswahl da für der preis, und sehr lecker..personal war sehr, sehr SEEEHR HILFSBEREIT, und freundlich. Ich hatte mein reisepass in flughafen vor mein Abflug verloren, und die von hotel waren für mich da...haben mir weitergeholfen und unterstützt..ein riesen dank an personal, vor allem an Rezeption mädchen, leider weiß und Özer
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Erstmal muss man erwähnen, dass die Räume täglich gereinigt werden, was heutzutage nicht mehr selbstverständlich ist. Es gibt sowohl neue Hand-/Badetücher als auch Toilettenpapier. Ansonsten ist ein Zimmer mit Balkon von Vorteil. Außerdem sind nahezu sämtliche wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten in Sultanahmet auf der europäischen Seite fußläufig zu erreichen, genauso wie Essens- und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und die Tramstation. Die Räume an sich waren nicht hellhörig. Extrem nervtötend war jedoch ein Hund im, der von der ersten Nacht an, die wir da waren, teilweise nächtelang ununterbrochen durchgebellt hat. Wenn man sein Zimmer so wie wir Richtung Innenhof hatte, bekam man kein Auge zu. Erholsam war das überhaupt nicht. Dem Personal haben wir das mitgeteilt, aber passiert ist nichts. Gewundert haben wir uns auch über die Terrasse, die werbewirksam sowohl auf den Bildern bei Expedia als auch auf der Website des Olimpic Hotels in Szene gesetzt wurde. Als wir da waren, erinnerte sie sich eher eine rammelige Baustelle. Vom gemütlich dort verweilen und den Ausblick genießen war keine Spur.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
こちらのホテルには何から何までお世話になりました🙏 whatsupでISTからの送迎を頼み片道€50でした。他のホテルは€75だったりするのでこちらはリーズナブルかも。ただし、現金のみなので注意！トルコリラでも払えますよ。まず、小さいですが素敵なロビーでターキッシュコーヒーやターキッシュチャイをサービスでくれます。一日中歩いて観光に疲れたらおじさんが紅茶を毎回出してくれるのでまるで実家に帰ってきたのかくらいの安心と安らぎをくれます。笑 お部屋は綺麗ですが、友人が入ったあと使い終わったお湯がタンクにまた溜まるまで少しまってシャワーしましたがすぐ冷たくなったので断念…シャワーの窓が常に空いてるのでお部屋はあったかいですがシャワーやトイレ洗面所がある場所は寒いです！それ以外は文句なし！！ ルーフトップのビューを見ながら朝ごはんを期待していましたが、リノベ中なので二軒お隣のレストランで朝食でしたので一瞬ですが外に出てから入るので寒い冬はジャケットを。 朝食はとっても美味しくて特にパプリカ、茄子、にんじんのローストは美味しすぎました。ゆで卵にスペシャルスパイスがかかっているのやビーツサラダも美味しすぎて、二泊したので次の朝が楽しみになるくらいでした。立地は最高で初日の観光が終わったらまさかこんな近くにホテルがあったのかと驚かされるくらいの場所にあります！笑　アヤソフィア、ブルーモスク、地下宮殿、この三つがすぐそこの徒歩圏内なので一日目で全て回れちゃいました！ それだけ近いし、たくさんモスクがあるので朝方お祈りがガンガン聞こえるので耳栓をしながら寝ました。それもまた異文化にいるんだなーと感じさせてくれますよ。 Thank you so much for making our stay so cozy! The staff who is in charge of making chai and coffee was always there for us to feel relaxed. Whenever we comeback from long day sightseeings, he always asked us “chai?” and answer is (you guessed it) .. “Yes, Please!” I felt like I was at home in this cute little lobby. They have arranged our transpirations from and to IST and we communicated via Whatsup. It was €50 one way but please be sure to have cash since they only take cash. The breakfast was the highlight!!! Due to renovation, it wasn’t at their rooftop; however we were two buildings next to the hotel to have a breakfast there: roasted peppers, carrots and eggplants were off the chart as well as devils egg type of dish and beets salad!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O hotel Olimpic é uma verdadeira gema no coração de Istambul. Numa ruazinha encantadara, a poucos passos da praça do Hipódromo. O café da manhã, é simplesmente delicioso..O quarto, muito bom e espaçoso. Mas o melhor de tudo foi a equipe: funcionários amáveis além do imaginavel: Mahmud, Ali, Shukran e os demais, todos merecem nota 10. Espero voltar a Istambul e ficar novamente no Olimpic.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026