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Optimist Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Blue Mosque

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Standard Twin Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
The Optimist Hotel in Istanbul's heart offers a garden retreat and daily breakfast. Guests can use WiFi to plan adventures, enjoy drinks at the bar, or sample local dishes at the restaurant. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff and convenient dry cleaning/laundry options.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Optimist Hotel is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Galata Tower. Vialand Tema Park and Istanbul Expo Center are also worth visiting.
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Bindirdirek Mh At Meydani Sk No 16, Fatih, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 5 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sultanahmet Sosyal Tesisleri - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spectra Cafe Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chang Cheng - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buhara 93 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Türkistan Aşevi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Optimist Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Optimist Hotel provides free full breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 60-cm LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20 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 credit cards and cash
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 2022-34-1426

Property is also known as

Optimist Hotel Istanbul
Optimist Istanbul
Optimist Hotel Hotel
Optimist Hotel Istanbul
Optimist Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Optimist Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Optimist Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Optimist Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Optimist Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Optimist Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Optimist Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is steps from Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Optimist Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the staffs were very friendly. Didnt like how the bathroom flush broke and water dripping from AC even though it was fixed later
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This small boutique hotel and restaurant is right next to Blue Mosque walking square. It's very convenient location to many attractions in walking distance. Or T1 tram is very close by, it will take you to many other attractions too. We really like the location. The hotel is clean, quite, and comfortable to sleep, great view too. The owner and staff is very kind and helpful too. We really enjoy our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Läget

Fantastiskt läge, god mat på hotellet Minus för dåligt wi-fi, och att viss belysning på rummet inte fungerade, tv funkade inte heller, inga stora saker men ändå. Annars toppen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

ALEKSANDRA

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

Супер отдых в Оптимисте

Все очень круто. Шикарное расположение в центре города. Завтраки супер. Персонал супер. Цена супер. Всем довольны.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
personnels au top, etablissement très bien situé.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful central hotel with views of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia from the bedroom window. Lovely breakfast each morning. We were well looked after.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

flavio, Atlanta

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

Fantastic place and great hospitality

Fantastic location. Owner & manager Mohammed made everything to make me comfortable, including providing a pass for the tram. Also a great breakfast. And the views to the Blue Mosque were incredible. Would love to stay here again !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Alma Virginia

Disliked: Staff & service

great location but very bad service

Good:location right in front of the Blue Mosque,we have the one with spectacular views of the Blue Mosque,Hagia Sophia and Marmara Sea.Walkable distance to almost historic location.Breakfast was good and staff were friendly.Bad:Tried to contact the hotel before our trip and to book a private shuttle service from the airport to the hotel.Unfortunately,after 2-3 messages nobody answer so we've taken a taxi.At 1 o’clock we’ve got our room which was not so clean,no heat,frozen water at the sink/shower,the TV doesn’t work(the owner told us that you don’t need TV you book the room for the view).All the winds are in the room if you do not have heat,many spaces between windows,walls, and doors.When we asked about the TV why it's not working,they remembered to start the heating,after that it was ok in the room.Second day we’ve gone exploring the city and return on 6 pm at the hotel and went to our room which,surprise:was clean expecting new guests.Therefore,no luggage,no any other thinks that we’ve had in the room.Therefore,we have gone downstairs and trying to find where were all our belongings:nobody knows,the staff call the owner.We have discover our luggage at the front desk but without thinks that we have out of baggage:perfumes,books, clothes,etc.I had to repeat several times that we’ve missing thinks,so we are going to call the police.They told us to wait to talk to housekeeping, who arrived later very upset and give us our missing thinks who putted in her cupboard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Y avais une damme adorable cest tout le reste laisse tembe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

jessica

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

No nos dieron cuarto!

Llegué al hotel y me mandaron a otro! Uno de atrás del edificio! No sé si estaba lleno o simplemente le quisieron mandar cliente al amigo del hotel de atrás, porque son totalmente distintos! Si estaba lleno, por qué aceptan reservación y no cancelan con tiempo para buscar otro hotel?
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Volkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ett helt okej ställe!

Det var ett trevligt hotell med bra läge, tillgänglig personal, helt OK frukost och stark Wi-fi. De enda anmärkningarna är att de inte hade fler nycklar till rummet samt att det inte fanns ”stör ej”/”städa ej”-skyltar att lägga på handtaget. Observa att hotellet ligger mitt emot en av de stora historiska moskéerna (därav tidiga väckningar på morgnarna).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

lupo

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

I recommend! Your place with friendly people

Everything was good. If you want to stay near to all top tourist places, this is your hotel. Breakfast, staff, place, view, all. The owners are very kind and responsive. For the owners - thank you for your warm attitude and attention! Greetings! Gery, Bulgaria
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice place with amazing location!

Nice place with amazing location! The staff is very friendly and helpful! Right across the street from the blue mosque!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

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

В гостях у добрейших людей в Стамбуле

Душевно-домашний отель в самом сердце Стамбула. Спасибо большое за отношение к гостям- впечатление, что приехал домой к добрым старым знакомым. Вид из окна комнаты на последнем этаже- это что-то потрясающее!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ludmila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Чудове розташування: всі визначні пам'ятки поруч; дуже доброзичливий персонал; дуже смачний сніданок. Поєднання ціни та якості.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Recep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Irmina

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

Cudne miejsce i ludzie

Pobyt w Hotelu Optimist to prawdziwa przyjemność. Powitanie po 23.00 kiedy przybyliśmy było takie, jak w rodzinie i zanim się obejrzeliśmy bagaż był w pokoju a my piliśmy pyszną turecką herbatę. Właściciele Mohamed i Cherry oraz pracownicy Ali i Mohamed i pies Charlie są bardzo serdecznie i przyjaźnie nastawieni. Zawsze życzliwi, uśmiechnięci, pomocni i zainteresowani pobytem swoich gości.W hotelu można zjeść smaczny posiłek i napić się pysznej herbaty. Śniadania są podawane od 8.00 do 12.00 i są bardzo obfite i smaczne. Hotel jest świetnie usytuowany dla osób chcących zwiedzać i poznać Istambul. Do Blue Mosqe jest 3 minuty drogi a Hipodrom można podziwiać z hotelowego patio. Również niedaleko jest do Hagia Sophia i Cysterny Bazyliki, Pałacu Topkapi. Bardzo blisko jest do tramwaju, którym można dojechać praktycznie wszędzie. Komunikacja miejska jest dobrej jakości, czysta, klimatyzowana.Miasto zrobiło na nas ogromnie pozytywne wrażenie a jego mieszkańcy obalili wszelkie mity o Turkach. Planujemy wrócić do Istambułu i do Hotelu Optimist, bo czuliśmy się w nim doskonale. Pozdrawiamy Was wszystkich i do zobaczenia wkrótce!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

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