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Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Turkish bath, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Breakfast buffet
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Sofa bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Ticarethane Cikmazi Sk No 3, Alemdar Mah. Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34420

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mado - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Deraliye Ottoman Cuisine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Galeyan Yunus Emre Akkor - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vamos Estambul Restaurant & Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel near Sultanahmet Square
Located close to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Indulge in a body treatment, a sports massage, and aromatherapy at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Grill Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, massage treatment rooms, and a TV in the lobby
  • An elevator, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Romanian, Russian, Turkish

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grill Restaurant
  • Terrace Bar Pub

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property charges a fee for luggage storage (EUR 3 per piece, per day).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2409

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Ambassador Hotel Istanbul
Ambassador Istanbul
Lapis Inn Hotel Spa
The Ambassador Hotel
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa?

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 AM.

What time is check-out at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gulhane Station is 7 minutes.

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Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mustapha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Meadina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the breakfast area was so beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aneesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at this charming hotel. While it’s not very big, it was incredibly accommodating and had everything I needed. The staff were outstanding—special thanks to Yaseen and Zulfiye, who were especially helpful and friendly throughout my stay. Their warm hospitality really made a difference. The breakfast was a highlight—fresh, tasty, and a perfect start to the day. The location is also fantastic, literally right next to the trams, which made getting around so convenient. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location Great room Staff was so helpful Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Great hotel, near the sites

We had a great time at this hotel. The beds were comfortable, great breakfast, and helpful staff. It was less than 5 minutes to Ayasafiya, which is great. Also lots of access to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prapto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I dont like the hotel far from drop off, too manny road closet it, only night time open it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to many attractions and there was a tram stop across the street. The view from the terrace breakfast room was excellent. Seating was available both inside and outside and was available in the evening as a place to sit and enjoy the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel so close to all mosque and tramline.hotel staff vey good a d very friendly and helpfull.very good breakfast. Sure will come again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel with a very nice roof top patio with breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in old town close to blue mosque and grand bazaar.

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a great location, walking distance to attractions and the tram right outside the door practically. Staff was helpful and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast view is great!!! People very helpful and friendly. Close to tourist and cultural areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing rooftop views and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is lovely; it’s hidden a mist the iconic places to go in Türkiye. The rooftop view is breathtaking and eating at the rooftop is spectacular. We were upgraded and thoroughly loved it. The staff is very kind, helpful and easy to understand. The best is the breakfast just delicious and again the rooftop view is amazing. Excellent location to sites, facilities r great, staff was excellent and very clean. Food preparation was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved staying here and will come back next time in Turkey. The staff were wonderful!! They made being there really easy and were helpful in everything even arranging my taxi to the airport. The woman who does the massage and hammam was excellent.. I would totally recommend her. It was a great location… an easy walk to all of the main attractions.. and excellent restaurants just a step out of the door. My favourite was breakfast on the terrace and incredible view of the mosques…It was lovely being there!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yama

There was contration too much noise I couldn't sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rehab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of this hotel and rooftop views were amazing! Great breakfast spread and drinks every morning. Staff were amazing, very helpful, and sweet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is good and at very best location but rooms are very small not good for family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Wira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view on the rooftop restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time. Great location. Easy to commute to all landmarks. It’s located in the heart of Istanbul. Will recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionists were very kind and hospitable especially Selcuk. He made me feel welcome at the hotel and provided good guidance to me. Being my 1st time in Istanbul, this was really helpful. The hotel is a walking distance to Hagia Sofia and Grand Bazaar. I will recommend hotel due to proximity to the local attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

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

Awesome place

Really a great location. Walking distance from all the sites. Good restaurants nearby. Staff were helpful and their breakfast was awesome. Pretty big spread. Didn’t get to use the spa. But there’s always next time. Definitely will be back and rebook. Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeenat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect ! The location was great ! Right on the best street with the blue mosque and Hagia Sofia 1 min walk away ! Rashid was really helpful at reception and so we’re the rest of the hotel staff. Breakfast on the 5th floor had amazing views ! The terrace is a really nice place to relax and take in the views. Loads of food places right on your doorstep as well! Will definitely be staying again !

4/10 Poor

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but the pics on Expedia are misleading. Equivalent of a 2* hotel. Very ok breakfast too. No real window - overlooking the AC ducts.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022