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Sirkeci Emek Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Topkapi Palace

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Exterior
In the heart of Istanbul, Sirkeci Emek Hotel offers a warm welcome with its rooftop terrace, coffee shop/cafe, and free breakfast buffet. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Ensuite | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Nöbethane Cad. Demirkapi Kummeydani, Sk. No:13, Eminonu/Sirkeci, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galata Tower - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 2 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gulhane Turgut - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capadocia Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sirkeci Emek Hotel

Hotel near Topkapi Palace
Located close to Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square, Sirkeci Emek Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Sirkeci Emek Hotel boast perks such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, 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

  • Offsite parking available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; TRY 90 per night; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • 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
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 TRY 300 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 90 per night (492 ft away; open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 300 per night

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0740

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Emek Hotel
Emek Hotel Istanbul
Emek Istanbul
Sirkeci Emek Hotel
Sirkeci Emek
Sirkeci Emek Hotel Hotel
Sirkeci Emek Hotel Istanbul
Sirkeci Emek Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Sirkeci Emek Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sirkeci Emek Hotel?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sirkeci Emek Hotel?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Where is Sirkeci Emek Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sirkeci Marmaray Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

Sirkeci Emek Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 297 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heuda Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value hotel next to many dinning and shopping options. Staff was nice and we got a nice upgrade. The hotel is outdated but close to action
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff made it enjoyable. Very friendly and polite. They kept my luggage in the lobby after the check out until it was the time to move to a different hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hafiz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rooms are too small, no ventilation, old ACs, Area is good, many famous places
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

WAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Personnel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient to Sirkeci Station but quiet. Nourishing small buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a long stay cause it cheap.

10/10 Excellent

Enzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would choose this hotel every time if I we’re coming back to Istanbul! The location is perfect, walking distance from iconic places such as Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet mosque, the Basilica Cistern. It is close to tram, train, & bus services. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Their buffet breakfast was excellent. It was a fantastic experience😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is a cetric place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

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

Cosy hotel!

Pleasantly to quick over booked by the online service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ziyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience!

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hi, we a family of four stayed for five days. Excellent staff, breakfast lovely & the staff are really helpful. The hotel is walking distance to all sites you need and the tram station is as also on your doorstep! We'd stay there again 😀 Our daughters miss the place and the staff. Thank you all so much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Adel Jabbar

The hotel is clean,room service is very good ,the staff at the reception is excellent, the breakfast is varied, and the next visit l will be Atheer Emek hotel God willing. Adel Jabbar Housein Rotterdam ,Nederland
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I had a one small bed room with a shared bathroom. The breakfast was excellent every morning with tons of great options. Very easy to walk to from the subway and easy to get to the tourist attractions. I had my laundry done on the same street and there were restaurants in every direction. Well priced for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

mahmoud

Liked: Staff & service
The room is very small
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Seyfulla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bath is not cleans as on photo ,my room was to small and with small bed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Salem

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
window in room face wall no sun or light the price I pay is not worth it the breakfast is Missing coffee
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Vinoda

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

Luda n Vinod

It was clean and the service was good. I booked a double bed and was allocated 2 single bed put together. I understan i booked in October 2022 and arrived on February 2023 when there was renovation work going on. It was stiil clean and very professional. I am pmanning to return in April 2023 again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emek Hotel allowed us to check in at 9:00 am which is amazing. My kids were awake every morning by 3:30 so we naturally had breakfast by 4:30 am and headed to the mosque for prayer. The location is ideal and close to many things, Hagia Sofia and Sultan Ahmet are a 13 minute walk, Yeni Dzamija is a 15 minute walk, a boat ride of the phosphorus is 13 minute walk, etc. In terms of the hotel, they have the cutest elevator. This is an older hotel and the rooms are not the biggest but it is still very comfortable. We had one queen size bed and two fulls along with 4 pieces of luggage in our room - it was a little snug. There was not a bath but the water pressure in the showers was amazing and was able to warm up to really hot water very fast. The sheets and the bed are so comfortable and snug- the quality of the bedding is amazing that my kids fell asleep every night in a matter of minutes. I don’t like my room cleaned everyday so I appreciated that the staff was not pushing their own agenda on cleaning my room but whenever I needed something, like towels or the room cleaned, I used google translate to ask and they did it right away. The thing I loved the most about this hotel is that is a family run business and it’s very close knit family. They are very attentive and caring for the people staying here and I am sure that such service is very hard to find in Istanbul! Thank you Emek Hotel for your hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shenaz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I have ever experienced got there was taken to a broom cupboard room no windows next to loud lift could not sleep. Next day moved to another room window that faced a brick wall no air conditioning 1 shared bathroom and toilet situated on 5th floor. Disgusting even the tap water smelt strange loud construction work. Staff say no to everything my worst experience I should have listened to the bad reviews it ruined my holiday. Could not get a coffee even though I said I would pay this was more like a prison do not book stay home or book somewhere else honest!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Sewage smell, polluted water, mosquitoes

One of the worst rooms I have ever booked. The room was infested with mosquitos - I killed between 3 and 6 per night, every night. I couldn't sleep. Even with all the windows closed and after killing all the mosquitoes in the room, new mosquitos kept spawning and disturbing me. The smell of sewage in the bathroom was the worst I have ever experienced, it was unbearable without a window open. The water from the cold tap was brown, i have never seen anything like it. The combination of dirty water, foul smell and the mosquito investation was evidence the building has severe waste disposal issues. The air conditioning was intentionally disabled in my room, the hotel manager was very rude telling me I can open the window if I am hot. He pointed to my invoice telling me I had paid a very cheap price so the air conditioning is "closed". He seemed irritated with me. The surrounding area is very noisy due to construction. I could not wait to leave this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Senol

Liked: Staff & service
Parkhaus ist 8min zu fuss entfernt. Mit PKW konnte ich nicht bis zum Hotel fahren.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Serhan

Liked: Staff & service
Das Hotel liegt direkt am Bahnhof Sirkeci, somit sehr Zentral in Eminönü. Die Zimmer waren für 4 Personen leider sehr klein und dadurch haben wir kaum Platz für unser Gepäck im Zimmer gehabt. Die Zimmergröße auf den Fotos täuschen leider. Auch das Badezimmer war ziemlich klein. Sobald die Lüftung im Bad an war, hat es ziemlich stark gerochen. Das Frühstück-Buffet war in Ordnung und wurde im Erdgeschoss des Restaurants angeboten. Parkmöglichkeiten gibt es im nahegelegenen Parkhaus für 650 Lira pro Tag.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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