Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Şamil Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Bosphorus

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Şamil Hotel

Exterior
Standard Triple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Interior
Reception
Restaurant
Şamil Hotel, in Istanbul's historic center, offers a welcoming terrace and reliable WiFi in every room. Guests enjoy complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby, free newspapers, and 24/7 front desk staff for local advice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 12 - Sep 13
Check availability for tonight Sep 12 - Sep 13

Tomorrow

Sep 13 - Sep 14
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 13 - Sep 14
Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

You may also like

Ad
Reception

Legacy Ottoman Hotel

Istanbul City Center
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
7.2 out of 10, Good, 951 reviews
Legacy Ottoman Hotel

About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Şamil Hotel is near a train station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace 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 Rams Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing.
Visit our Istanbul travel guideOpens in a new window
Map
Hüdavendigar Caddesi Serdar, Sokak No. 1, Sirkeci, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galata Tower - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪OSMANLIZADELER - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red River Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capadocia Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gazelle Lounge Restourant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Şamil Hotel

Hotel near Bosphorus
A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Şamil Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Şamil Hotel offer perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 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; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2686

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Samil Hotel Istanbul
Şamil Hotel Hotel
Şamil Hotel Istanbul
Şamil Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Şamil Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Şamil Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Şamil Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Şamil Hotel?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Şamil 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 Şamil Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gülhane Park, Bosphorus, and Eminönü Square. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are also within 15 minutes. Sirkeci Marmaray Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.