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Henna Hotel Istanbul

Hotel with free breakfast, 4-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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Family Studio Suite, Sea View | Terrace/patio
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Henna Hotel Istanbul welcomes visitors with personalized service and a cooked-to-order breakfast. Enjoy memorable views from the rooftop terrace, and convenient dining at the on-site bar and restaurant. Free in-room WiFi keeps travelers connected.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Studio Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premier Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premier Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Court Yard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Court Yard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Studio Suite With Sea View

  • Sleeps 4

Premier Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

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Cankurtaran Mh Akbiyik Cd, No 9 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 2 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪By Kinyas Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seasons Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Henna Hotel Istanbul

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque, Henna Hotel Istanbul provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Henna Hotel Istanbul have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2021
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 window guards
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0202

Property is also known as

Orient Hostel Istanbul
Orient Istanbul
Orient Hostel International Hotel Istanbul
Orient Hostel
Henna Hotel Istanbul Hotel
Henna Hotel Istanbul Istanbul
Henna Hotel Istanbul Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Henna Hotel Istanbul pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Henna Hotel Istanbul?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Henna Hotel Istanbul?

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

What time is check-out at Henna Hotel Istanbul?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Henna Hotel Istanbul located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Square, and Blue Mosque. Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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Henna Hotel Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 333 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful small hotel with friendly, helpful staff centrally located to many sites!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shireen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing stay and Mehmet and his staff were incredibly kind and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque. Many restaurants within walking distance. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was so kind and helpful, helping to book my hamam service and airport shuttles.thank you Sema and Melissa for your excellent customer service, The Turkish breakfast was also terrific. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing customer service! They even acknowledged my birthday!!! Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, the best attention In the hotel and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel, the service was incredible. This hotel is located in walking distance of everything. The staff was a pleasure to be around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meldryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Friendly staff. Great views-roof top. Yummy breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nayixy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The hotel has the perfect location, a lovely terrace in the room, and a cozy, family-friendly vibe. Breakfasts were excellent, and the staff couldn’t have been kinder. Special thanks to Mehmed, the Manager, who made us feel more than welcome. Truly fantastic experience! 🌟
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent site close to all the main site
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You cannot find a better location to stay in Istanbul . Will definitely come back for another visit! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully renovated rooms, good breakfast and food. Super service and attention to all guest needs. Very comfortable beds. Surprisingly quiet rooms although the hotel is located in a very busy tourist area. Highly recommend.
Sea View from roof top
Hagia Sophia View from roof top
View from roof top where breakfast is served
Blue Mosque View from roof top
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ali, the General Manager was present every time we were in the lobby. He was ensuring everyone was happy with everything, asking about their plans and even reminding people that were departing if they remembered their pasports. Breakfast had a great selection
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, property and staff!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooftop breakfast area with views of the Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Very good choices for breakfast. Excellent staff and very quiet at night. Bathroom modern and shower recess quite large, location excellent and many dining options literally next to the hotel and its surrounds. You can also order meals/ Coffee at the hotel . Would recommend.staying there. Hotel manager very helpful and gave many helpful tips.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time in Istanbul and this hotel didn't disappoint. Staff was friendly. Provided dining options. Rooms were small but had the essentials and were clean. Love that its located downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location....could walk to the various sites
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Henna Istanbul for a couple of days before going to Cappadocia for a few days and then came back to Henna before leaving Türkiye. Very warm greeting from the reception staff when we came back. Resmi Teşekkür Ederim Everyone !! We’ll definitely come back to Henna Hotel again someday ✨
Hotel Front
Reception Area
Room #104 ..
Room #104 .. (with bathroom area opaque filter ‘ON’)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

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

Fabulous

Thankyou for a great stay. Amazing hotel in a great location that makes it so easy to get to all the sights. The roopftop terrace for breakfast is so fantastic. Great views to the water and the two mosques. Really lovely welcoming staff who were all so helpful. Thankyou again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Henna hotel is wonderful property to stay. Staff was very nice, professional, and helpful with directions and transportation. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farinah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly hotel staff - definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

bettine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Henna Hotel was just perfect for exploring the old town if Istanbul. We walked and or used the light rail to get to everything. Staff were incredible and so helpful with recommendations. The breakfast on their rooftop deck was delightful. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirit

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

A great location for all the main tourist attractions very clean and helpful staff .a fantastic range of breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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