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White House Hotel Istanbul

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 6-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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White House Hotel Istanbul, minutes from the Grand Bazaar, offers upscale comfort in a convenient location. Guests enjoy breakfast at the on-site restaurant, book hair salon appointments, and connect with high-speed WiFi. Car rentals help visitors explore beyond the neighborhood.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Alemdar Mah Catalcesme Sok No:21, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪DERALIYE OTTOMAN CUISINE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee No 4 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Massa Bistro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

White House Hotel Istanbul

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, White House Hotel Istanbul provides a rooftop terrace, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry services, concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at White House Hotel Istanbul offer thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, 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

  • Secured, covered self parking on site (TRY 700 per night)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: TRY 700 per night
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Property Registration Number 20688

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is White House Hotel Istanbul pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for TRY 700 per night.

What time is check-in at White House Hotel Istanbul?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at White House Hotel Istanbul?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is White House Hotel Istanbul located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station and Gulhane Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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White House Hotel Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 797 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unbeatable value/location, superbly trained, polite and helpful staff; and the perfect location for tourism. ALL the major attractions in the Sultahnamet district are within a 5-10 minute walk; as is almost unlimited shopping and dining.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On my fourth stay the White House Hotel outstanding in every way. Perfect as my home away from home it fits like a glove.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erdoan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is convenient to many places to walk
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Great location; walking distance to all major attractions. Nice staff and management; treat guests like family. Good breakfast. Definitely will stay again if we are in Istanbul again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is exactly as pictures. Great location, excellent services, staff was WONDERFUL..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in old town - easy and interesting walk to major sites and restaurants. From check in to check out the hotel exceeded expectations in all areas! The personal service, especially, provided by the hotel staff was outstanding!

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

The best

This may be the nicest hotel you ever stay at. Fantastic service, helpful advice, spotless rooms, top notch breakfast..... outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was personally inspired by the level of service of the owner and his staff. Very gentle people. Thanks for the hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUNHAK

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

Great service

Very very kindly hotel. Wonderful breakfast rooftops restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best of all is the warm service from everyone in the hotel. You feel like at your own home with all staff caring about you. Location is great and room is very clean and comfortable. Perfect choice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Day and Night Shift managers as well as bellboys - particularly Rhaman very friendly and helpful. Good fresh breakfast. Perfect location to visit historic sultanahmed neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

AWESOME!!!

Absolutely the best place to stay in Istanbul. The staff were not just friendly, but went out of their way to satisfy us. If you wanted or asked for anything, it was done. They even got my wife a present when we left. The Turkish coffee was awesome!! I cant thank them enough for the memories!! We were also within easy walking distance to all of the major sites.... i just cant say enough about this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Enjoyable city, complemented by Lovely Hotel

A very enjoyable and entertaining stay in Istanbul, with lovely sites and friendly people. Would do it again! The White House Hotel is/was part of the positive experience too. It is well located near attractions and transportation. The hotel is clean and well maintained. The Service is impeccable, gracious and friendly. Breakfast is good and plentiful, much needed because of all the walking to do for enjoying the city! Rooms are nice, but small. To get around this we chose a triple room even though there were just two of us. Thanks to the owner, Harun Cardirci, Mehmet, Kemal, and the team for making our stay so memorable and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at the White House Hotel in Istanbul was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was struck by the warmth and hospitality of the owner, Harun, who makes every guest feel welcome and comfortable. It's clear he puts his heart and soul into the hotel, reflected in every detail. The breakfast is excellent, offering a wide variety of fresh and delicious options. Waking up to the stunning view of the Hagia Sophia each morning is priceless, and the hotel's location is perfect for exploring Istanbul's rich history and culture. What truly sets the White House Hotel apart is the feeling of being at home. Thanks to Harun and his team's personal touch, guests feel like part of a big family. The genuine hospitality and cozy atmosphere make leaving hard and returning a must. In summary, the White House Hotel is not just a place to stay but an experience. Exceptional hospitality, comfort, delicious breakfast, breathtaking views, and an unmatched sense of home make it a perfect choice for anyone visiting Istanbul. I highly recommend the White House Hotel for a memorable stay in this enchanting city.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Before staying I had some questions that I sent via the app and they were always answered in full and promptly. From the moment we arrived Harun welcomed us with a smile, some orange juice, and Turkish delights. He went over the details of our stay and explained how everything was going to work with the reservation and check out. During our stay the staff was always extremely helpful. Taner was at the front desk every morning and would give us excellent tips on where to visit and what to expect and directions. Every morning we were greeted with a smile from Halil in the breakfast area on the rooftop patio and he would ask us about our stay so far and how we are enjoying the stay. Rahman was helpful with getting our luggage to the room and would always go out of his way to say hello when he saw us. There are so many more staff we had great interactions with that I did not get the name of. The staff is top notch and my wife and I can safely say it was one of the friendliest and warming hotels we have stayed at. We highly recommend the property if wanting to see Istanbul.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was super clean and the owner, staff, and custom service and experience was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely amazing , very clean and in a perfect location. The staff were extremely friendly, professional, and always helpful. Everything exceeded expectations, making it an outstanding stay. Kamal at the front desk was super helpful with everything. The breakfast was super delicious with a big selection. The owner Harun was very personal, caring and made us feel so welcomed. They gave us a gift during check out to remember them. What an exceptional gesture. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

taeyoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I've never met this kind of super friendly staffs. Even though room is quiet small but it can be reached to every famous tourism attractions. And the last day, I needed to leave from the hotel at 04h, they prepared a club sandwiches & beverage and souvenir. They were heart breakers. Once you stay this hotel, you can understand what I'm saying.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasneem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Location, hotel staff, rooms, breakfast - all 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rrally enjoyed
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I came back because I liked it. Very well located, walking distance from historical area. Owner and staff very nice and gentle. Also very hrlpful Wonderful breakfast. There's no restaurant, but it is known. And many , many options around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Great Hotel in Great Old Town Location

We really our enjoyed in our 9 night stay in The White House Hotel in Istanbul. All of the staff (front desk, cleaners and at breakfast) were polite and helpful. The location is perfect for first time visitors with all the major sights of the old town only about a 5 minute walk away.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we walked in the door, we knew the White House hotel was special as we were warmly greeted by the owner for our 5 night stay. Overall the staff at the hotel were as good as have ever encountered, constantly going above and beyond to make certain our needs were met. Add in super clean and well designed rooms and a delightful rooftop breakfast deck and you have a winning combination.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

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