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Royal Bosphorus Hotel

Hotel with a full-service spa, 9-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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Experience the historic charm of Istanbul at Royal Bosphorus Hotel, where a short walk takes you to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. Relax with a massage or sauna session at the full-service spa, enjoy bike rentals nearby, and unwind with in-room WiFi. Luggage storage is available for your convenience.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hocapasa Mah., Hüdavendigar Cad. No.6, Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Kandil Tesisleri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪OSMANLIZADELER - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Constantine Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gulhane Turgut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal Bosphorus Hotel

Hotel near Bosphorus
A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Royal Bosphorus Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a full-service spa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Bosphorus Hotel include thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2194

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Royal Bosphorus Hotel Hotel
Royal Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul
Royal Bosphorus Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Bosphorus Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Royal Bosphorus Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Bosphorus Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Royal Bosphorus 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 Royal Bosphorus Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gülhane Park, Hagia Sophia, and Bosphorus. Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sirkeci Marmaray Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Royal Bosphorus Hotel Reviews

6.8

7.6

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very nice Staffa, good breakfast. Walking distance to metro station and Galata Tower.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Da migliorare

L'hotel è in ottima posizione ma hall e camere sono scadenti. Letti scomodi. Avevamo una perdita di acqua nel bagno e in 6 notti non è mai stata sistemata (di notte un rumore continuo). Il personale molto gentile, comunque. La Colazione molto scarsa e nella hall (che è piccola) ... non certo piacevole. Non valeva il prezzo che abbiamo pagato.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Safije

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

nicht empfehlenswert

“Absolut nicht zu empfehlen. Die Zimmer sind sehr klein, was noch in Ordnung wäre, da man dort ohnehin nur schläft. Aber das Badezimmer ist ein Albtraum – so klein, dass man Platzangst bekommt, wenn man die Toilette benutzen möchte. Duschen ist ebenfalls nahezu unmöglich, da es so eng ist, dass man sich nicht richtig bewegen kann. Das Personal war auch nicht besonders hilfsbereit. Für einen Preis von 160 EUR pro Nacht für ein Doppelzimmer ist dieses Hotel nicht empfehlenswert.”
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Haitham

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The guys at the reception are very friendly and supportive. I do not recommend the breakfast. The room is not as expected. Small bathroom for a deluxe room. No slippers. They did not change the bed sheet or the pillow covers all my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Louisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons séjourné 14 nuits dans cet hôtel. Nous en sommes très déçues car en effet dès notre arrivée les lits sont inadéquats (1 double et 1 lit d’appoint cassé), alors que l’on avait bien demandé 2 lits simples!! Lits bruyants dans une chambre bruyante près de la salle où il y a plein de machines, des tuyaux…. L’enfer quoi!!! Le personnel nous a dit de rester 3 nuits dans cette chambre pour nous installer dans une autre. L’autre c’était pareil et aucune vue sur la rue !!! Petit déjeuner pas bon du tout et répétitif…. C’était clairement une perte d’argent. Petit point positif quelques personnes de l’hôtel sympa hormis cela vraiment nul. Je ne recommande pas du tout!! A fuir!!!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

kamel

Liked: Staff & service

Kamel Bouro

Rummet är mycket trångt
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was great as it was only a few steps away from Guhane station, plenty of dining options around and shops. However, it was too noisy! I have stayed at hostels that are more quiet than this hotel. The elevator runs loudy, especially if you stay on floor 6/7. I could barely get any sleep during my stay there. I honestly do NOT recommend this hotel and definitely will not come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place, the staff are very nice people especially mr. Fatih and mr.nadeem they has been very helpful. The location is ver convenient, it is close to the tram station and you can walk for 5-7 minutes to Sultan Ahmet and Aya Sofia. I would book the same hotel in my next visit to Istanbul.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sessiz temiz oda. Güler yüzlü, ilgili personel için çok teşekkürler. Sık olarak kullanacağım bir otel olacak
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and welcoming staff Close to touristic places, public transportations and commodities Definitely to book again
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location ist sehr zentral, jedoch ist das Hotel bzw. die Zimmer nicht sehr sauber und Bettwäsche/Handtücher hatten immer Löcher..
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Vladyslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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Вцелом отель неплохой: свежий ремонт, сотрудники вежливые, уборка ежедневно, столики на крыше, завтрак есть...Но! Звукоизоляции нет, лифт громыхает (особенно это слышно ночью) - выспаться не получится; площадка на крыше маленькая, неухоженная; санузел крошечный, не развернуться.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

SEUNG OK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
깔끔하고 좋다고~~ 혼자하는 만큼 아침식사가 되어 더 좋으시데요^^
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Ahmad, Lebanon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect stuff Excellent location Narrow rooms The reserved room not available I was obligated to stay one night at another hotel till my room was ready
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Fiz esta reserva no Royal Bosphorus Hotel e chegando no hotel eles disseram que não tinham mais vagas e que teria que ir para outro deles que ficava ao lado. Eu paguei por este hotel, essas acomodações. Mas o que eu fiquei era bem inferior a este e COM CERTEZA o valor seria menor se tivesse reservado no que fiquei. Estou bem insatisfeito, não achei justo o que fizeram comigo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

DISGRACE

Bu otele rezervasyon yapmama rağmen başka otele yönlendirildim. Ben neden başka otele gideyim bu otele rezervasyon yaptım deyince "başka şansınız yok" cevabını verdiler. Profesyonellikten uzak anlayışları var. Kesinlikle önermiyorum, paranızla rezil olmayın.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Walid

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wissam

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Walid

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Murat

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Sevhan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hatice

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

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