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River Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Grand Bazaar

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
River Hotel, near Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, offers a peaceful retreat in the bustling city. Guests enjoy breakfast on a sunny terrace, spa treatments, and dry cleaning. Visitors praise the attentive staff and the location near Süleymaniye Mosque and Egyptian Bazaar.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
Bathroom

Spa

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers massages and wellness treatments such as body scrubs. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a sauna.

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Economy Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul, River Hotel is in the city center. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tupras Stadium or Ülker Stadium.
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Mesih Pasa Mahallesi Ordu Caddesi Ceyla, Sokak No: 18, Istanbul, Laleli, 34126

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Galata Tower - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Aksaray Tram Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Yenikapi Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mado - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tatseven Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sekizkardeşler Patisserie Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barbekü Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

River Hotel

Hotel near Grand Bazaar
Consider a stay at River Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a massage or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services
  • 1 meeting room, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at River Hotel boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (EUR 30 per night); reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Massage
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 30 per night (3281 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per stay

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 18125

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

River Hotel Istanbul
River Istanbul
River Hotel Hotel
River Hotel Istanbul
River Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is River Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at River Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does River 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 River Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Beyazit Square and Grand Bazaar. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are also within 2 mi (3 km). Aksaray Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Laleli-University Station is 6 minutes.

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River Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 84 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guzal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went the river hotel for 6 nights, we really liked it because everything was clean, and the staff was very friendly, especially the receptionists, the breakfast was very good and there were multiple varieties. Its located near the train station so it was very easy transportation, we will visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

abdulmajeed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Money value, nice breakfast, helpful staff,daily housekeeping, good spa
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing thanks for hotel.com
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ravil

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Issues from start. First they don't have parking (even though they say there is valet parking) none at all. You have to find parking yourself. I found 15 min walk from hotel for 600 tl. AC is not working. (They changed our room) it wasn't working there either. Bathroom smells bad. Had to keep windows open. Breakfast included but you have to pay extra for omlet. Stayed two nights was terrible. Would not suggest to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karwan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They lied it’s nothing match as pictures advertising sofa to old and noisy can’t give a zero star but can’t find one,not safe for family at all vey small left
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Farhad

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked for 3 single bed, on arrival no room were available, looked for new hotel but unfortunately no luck, then we were given a tiny room with 2 beds, I hade to sleep on the floor, you could hardly get in to the shower, it was so small and very old and rusty, very very basic breakfast, the beds were very dirty and old and very uncomfortable, hardly sleep the 4 nights we stayed. NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

TRESOR

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

6/10 Okay

Son

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Misbah

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

abdulmajeed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zahra Said

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shapour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

TACK TILL PERSONALEN

Mycket trevlig personal och mycket väl bemötande så man kunde bortse från små skavanker. Personalen hjälpte i högsta grad för vår trivsel. Frukosten hade ingen variation och exakt samma pålägg och ost varje morgon.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahcene

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

Séjours fantastique

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alassane

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Feryal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Hüseyin

Liked: Staff & service
Das Hotel ist empfehlenswert. Die Lage ist praktisch und sehr zentral. Das Personal im Hotel ist sehr nett und Freundlich. Wir wurden mit einer sehr sympathischen Art an der Rezeption empfangen, und bei jeglichen fragen wurde uns geholfen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gut
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Mufid

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
...
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SITA

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Abduelkarim

2/10 Terrible

Shemsije

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Bewertungen auf Ebookets sind entwerde fake oder nicht aktuell. Dieses Hotel ist kein Hotel für jemanden aus der Schweiz, Deutschland odee Österreich, denn es entspricht nicht einmal einem 1 Stern Hotel. Schade, fühlen uns von Ebookers betrogen bezüglich der Bewertungen auf der Ebookers Homepage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

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