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The Magnaura Palace Hotel

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Blue Mosque

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The Magnaura Palace Hotel in historic Istanbul is steps from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Enjoy city views from the rooftop terrace, relax at the café, or browse the library. Practical touches like dry cleaning and luggage storage make exploring effortless.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Sea View, Corner | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite, Sea View, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room with Terrace Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Room with Terrace Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Marmara Sea View Room, With Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Marmara Sea View Room, With Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Magnaura Palace Suite, With Jacuzzi and Large Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Magnaura Palace Suite, With Jacuzzi and Large Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sultanahmet Mah. Dalbasti Sok., No13/1 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meşale Restaurant & Cafè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elif Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Society - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Magnaura Palace Hotel

Hotel near Blue Mosque
A short walk from Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia, The Magnaura Palace Hotel provides an airport shuttle, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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

  • 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
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 90 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 90 per stay

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1429

We should mention

Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

MAGNAURA PALACE HOTEL Istanbul
MAGNAURA PALACE HOTEL
MAGNAURA PALACE Istanbul
MAGNAURA PALACE
The Magnaura Hotel Istanbul
The Magnaura Palace Hotel Hotel
The Magnaura Palace Hotel Istanbul
The Magnaura Palace Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is The Magnaura Palace Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Magnaura Palace Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Magnaura Palace Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Magnaura Palace Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Magnaura Palace Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 5-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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The Magnaura Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 528 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay at the Magnaura Palace Hotel! The staff were very friendly and accommodating, the location was convenient to major landmarks and public transportation, and the room was spacious and clean! Good toiletries provided as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very nice stuff, tasty breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to everything important. Staff professional and friendly. Breakfast buffet was good, variety of food and juices.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room , great housekeeper , breakfast was fantastic, great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. All the staff (Nursi, Emir, Esbat (The Prince - son of owner), and Mustafa (owner) were extremely hospitable and took care our needs in the utmost professional way. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting the old city and touring the great mosques. The restaurant staff are wonderful and the view is superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and everyone was so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and well informed staff. Incredible breakfast buffet! Very convenient to Haivist airport bus drop off & pick up.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoshihiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was so nice to come back to a clean and tidy room everyday! The house keeping staff do a perfect job!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the Sultanahmet. Close to all the main attractions and transportation. Great choice for travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roya

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was great we were close to all the places we wanted to visit
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, a short walk to Zhagia Sofia and Blue Mosque! We were treated like family!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super location great view of the blue mosque
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to the most points of interest, the room was clean and comfortable, but the most Special is the restaurant in the roof, the view is beautiful, and the breakfast is so good
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay - close to the mosques, parks, shopping. The hotel staff was super friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was a tremendous smorgasbord of typical Turkish food. The hotel arranged pick up from the cruise port, a private tour of Istanbul and transportation to the airport - all at reason a reasonable cost. We hope to go back to Istanbul and stay at this lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room had a huge east facing window. The blackout blind was inoperable. Street lights & morning sun where bad!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalpathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and polite staff who took care of all of our needs. Location and roof-top views were excellent -walking distance to Haghia Sophia and Blue Mosque, as well as trams to most places. Will stay again when I visit Istanbul for vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lots of restaurants and historic sites close by. Staff helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff. Very helpful with info. Very good restaurant with amazing view. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sandra elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful , informative hotel clean and
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They go out of their way to help and treat you as if you are family!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooftop and restaurant were both very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and very friendly and helpful staff. Just minor issue at their restaurant: hard to find English speaking server. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Parastoo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel location is walkable to many historical and tourist attractions. Clean with helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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