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World Heritage Center Hotel

Hotel connected to a shopping center in Istanbul with free breakfast

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World Heritage Center Hotel in central Istanbul blends history with modern comfort. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, scenic terrace, on-site shopping mall, in-room WiFi, and arcade room. Helpful staff can direct visitors to nearby Hagia Sophia.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Economy Quadruple Room (Basement Floor) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Quadruple Room (Basement Floor)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (Basement Floor) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds (Basement Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room (Basement Floor)

Economy Triple Room (Basement Floor) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Triple Room (Basement Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Alemdar Mah. Divan Yolu Cd., Doktor Eminpasa Sok. 2-8 Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adonin Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grande Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace (by Yurdan) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mozaik Teras Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Massa Bistro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

World Heritage Center Hotel

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar, World Heritage Center Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a shopping mall on site. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Concierge services, a telescope, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at World Heritage Center Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as free international calls and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and a personal chef

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (TRY 500 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • 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

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Picnic area
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 6 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: TRY 500 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 2021-34-2538

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

World Heritage Center
World Heritage Center Hotel Hotel
World Heritage Center Hotel Istanbul
World Heritage Center Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is World Heritage Center Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at World Heritage Center Hotel?

Self parking is available for TRY 500 per day.

What time is check-in at World Heritage Center Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at World Heritage Center Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is World Heritage Center Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and Blue Mosque. Egyptian Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is only a 2-minute walk and Cemberlitas Station is 5 minutes.

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World Heritage Center Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 262 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rajinder

Liked: Amenities
Very clean , very close to all attractions and extremely helpful staff. Yusuf was great and extremely helpful!! All the staff was helpful too. I highly recommend anyone to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Prime location, very hospitable and amazing views from terrace!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amela Emir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and helpful. Hotel in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location was excellent! The room and hotel was very clean and breakfast was very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana A & Aizah

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. All the staff super kind, the hotel is totally renovated, the breakfast is ok to last until lunch, even for kids. The terrace view and room view to the blue mosque A+. The location perfect. The tram is infront and all the main attractions walking distance. Great hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

hasamali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't mention better than this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Ali

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

10/10 Excellent

SYED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay to explore all the historical places in Istanbul. Beautiful views from the rooms and roof top.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHEILA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect for tourists who want to be near the major attractions. It was 5 min walk to all the famous mosques and only 10min walk to Grand Bazaar. Transportation from/to airport can easily be set up with hotel. This service was really good and im glad i booked it. Vehicles cannot drop you off at front of hotel so there is a 3min walk from shuttle drop off to hotel door but hotel sends staff to greet you and get your luggage from shuttle. The room was basic but clean, although i am happy they had big rooms that fit 4 adult guests. Breakfast was included and the food selection was nice. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The front desk person, Moises, went above and beyond explaining all the places around the hotel where we can go after he checked us in. He took his time in guiding us and provided us with map. Again, BEST location!! And don’t forget to check the rooftop— amazing view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed 1 night, but the room was comfortable and clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was nice and the hotel is right in the heart of the old city. I would definitely recommend the hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Farman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADNAN MAHFOOZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really Recommend this property, is very convenient to a lot of restaurants and famous sites. And best of all right front of blue mosque. The management and all the staff made us feel like our home , excellent service. The breakfast selection was awesome and room service was A . The hotel manager, Younus, very nice guy and helpful. This hotel stay was the best and will be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Udom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this hotel in Istanbul. The staff was friendly. The location is excellent. Walkable to many must see attractions in Istanbul. Tram station is next to the hotel which makes it very convenient. Breakfast is good with plenty of options. Good value for money. I will recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Very convenient as it has the tram station right in front, atm next door, bazaar and musks 5 min away. It has a terrace with one of the best views of Istambul. Staff is very very nice. Always trying to help so that you can enjoy istambul
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sanela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a good location ,just the tram passes every minute or two. Staff is great and helpful. Rooms are very small but thats how it is in Istanbul. Breakfast was good, everything was tasty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a perfect location to be central to Istanbul. Buffet breakfast was great and we had access to free drinks and snacks. Our room had a view of the Blue Mosque which was unexpected. On our floor we were next to the terrace, which had some skyline views of Istanbul. The room was spotless. Everyone was atentive and made sure we were looked after. We would definitely come back here again and recommend coming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and Hospitality — We’ll Definitely Be Back! We stayed at the World Heritage Center Hotel in May and were very satisfied! First of all, the staff was incredibly kind and helpful. The location is excellent — right next to a tram stop, which makes it super convenient to explore the city. Yes, you can hear the tram from the room, but since we were out all day enjoying Istanbul, it didn’t bother us much. We also really appreciated the free coffee, tea, lemonade, water, and pastries available in the lobby at all times — such a nice touch. The terrace offers a stunning view of Istanbul and the Blue Mosque — truly unforgettable! Breakfast was a traditional Turkish spread — fresh and tasty — though we felt it could use a few more European-style options. We were three people staying in one room, and it was comfortable and spacious enough. Overall, a great experience — and we’ll definitely return to this hotel on our next visit to Istanbul!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well I would like to find some fault, as I am sure that some days things are far from perfect. But from my experience the hotel and in particular the staff are fantastic adverts for why everyone should visit Istanbul. The staff are friendly and helpful at all times, they are all polite, the meals are varied and will cater for most tastes, the rooms are clean, tidy and comfortable, the hotel is situated centrally with a tram stop outside the hotel, where you can head off and explore the city. But most of all the staff will help you make the most of your time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marium

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A great location in the heart of Sultanahmet. The tram is outside the hotel itself, cheap to use and great for travel. The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia a 2 minute walk with beautiful views from the hotel terrace! The only downside to the hotel was, the rooms are very small and the bathrooms even smaller - unfortunately to the point you struggle to move around in the bathroom. There was no wifi in the room and upon asking, the team were unable to do anything about it. The staff however were very helpful and nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rasha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a beautiful terrace and very good staff. My room was horrible it had an overpowering smell of sewerage and was so small. The breakfast was good but the plates didnt smell clean. I am bot a picky peraon but that smell is still in my system and i cannot get it out of my nose
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHOJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed as a family for 2 nights in a room on the 5th floor of the hotel in front of the Blue Mosque. I saw a very beautiful view here. I was able to stay in one of the most memorable rooms of my life. Also, the hospitality of the staff was top class. Specifically, the staff went to buy the Istanbul Card with me, which was very helpful. In addition, I was deeply moved by the consideration of all the staff. I wanted to stay all 4 nights in Istanbul, but 2 nights were not available. It was a really great trip. I would like to stay again next time if I have the opportunity. thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hotel in the centre of everything

The room was tiny, even though staff upgraded us to the deluxe room. We had a love and hate emotions from this hotel :) it was comfortable and wifi worked. We enjoyed breakfast. However, our sea view top floor room was right above the tram station which is extremely loud, not to mention the extra loud call for prayer early in the morning from all the major mosques that are so beautiful to look at from the window. Unfortunately, during the night and morning we woke up multiple times from the sewer smells. We were not sure whether they came from the hotel pipes or from outside. The patio was beautiful and we walked nearby around the old centre. Hotel helped with parking our car and covering the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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