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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
Front of property
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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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

  • ‪Spectra Cafe Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buhara 93 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Türkistan Aşevi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪My Terrace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chang Cheng - ‬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, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, 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

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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
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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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