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Hotel Ilkay

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Hagia Sophia

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Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Street view
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Flat-panel TV
The price is $60
$67 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hudavendigar Street No: 44-46, Eminonu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34210

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Blue Mosque - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Galata Tower - 6 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 49 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 13 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 21 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 3 min walk
  • Eminonu Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capadocia Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ilkay

Hotel Ilkay puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Egyptian Bazaar. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Eminönü Square and Basilica Cistern are within just a 10-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is steps away and Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Turkish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 40 rooms
  • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1986
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
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, debit cards and cash.
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 22340

Also known as

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Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ilkay offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Ilkay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ilkay?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ilkay?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ilkay?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Ilkay like?
Hotel Ilkay is in Istanbul City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 10 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

Hotel Ilkay Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Comfortable & Convenient
I needed a clean, comfortable, and conveniently located place to stay, as I planned to spend most of my time exploring Istanbul. For this purpose, this hotel was a great choice, and I can see why it receives consistently high ratings. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the bathroom well-equipped. Breakfast was included, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Gulhane and Sirkeci tram and metro stations are just a short walk away, making it very easy to get around the city. Although my reservation was for the Ilkay Hotel, I was actually checked into the Lalahan Hotel. This was a bit confusing at first but didn’t impact my stay overall. A few points for future guests and for management: The adjoining street is very noisy in the evenings, be sure to close your window if you’re a light sleeper. The lift didn’t work, not a problem for me being on the first floor but not for those higher up. The television in my room wasn’t working, though I didn’t really need it. The sealant in the shower is starting to get mouldy and could use a refresh. Please consider covering the food in the breakfast buffet. Some of it was left exposed, and I noticed flies around, along with guests coughing nearby. Overall, my stay was pleasant, and I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a central, affordable base in Istanbul.
4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Near every where
Guldaran, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I like this hotel very much. The breakfast is good. I wish they were open a little longer in the morning. My room was comfortable. The carpeting needs cleaning. The staff is very nice. I like the location.
Kathryn, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I really enjoyed the breakfast and the breakfast staff. One of the maids kept taking the toilet paper from my room. I thought that was rude and strange. My travel guide had a difficult time speaking to me when he would contact the hotel. Someone told him that they could not connect him to my room telephone. This became a problem for me until I was able to fix the problem with one of the front desk employees. The location is excellent; however, the tram line is extremely noisy into the late-night hours. The noise also starts early in the morning, and it interrupted my sleep.
Kathryn, 13-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, enjoyed my stay, convenient location, breakfast is standard and good, the stuff were very friendly and helpful. Did not have any issue in the room. Cleaning was daily too
Anastasiia, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

I stayed in this hotel for few days. Will NOT mention names as I follow the RULES and REGULATIONS of EXPEDIA. My hotel room bed sheets were NOT CHANGED AT ALL for 5 days, even though I REQUESTED FEW TIMES from the 2 cleaning ladies and also told the house keeping and also requested/complained to the lady at the Hotel Reception. On my last day, I nice house keeping man changed bed sheets. For 5 days, I HAD TO SLEEP ON DIRTY SHEETS FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS.
BENNY, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ali, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Mehmet, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Location was excellent, no better than that this Room were ok, abit small, we expected to have a refrigerator in our room,, food was below average
Amir, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Istanbul stop over
A 2 night stay before flight home, convenient location, central, on tram line route, clean and comfy, breakfast typical, Red River pub adjoining is great.
William, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff so friendly Good location Room size is bigger than other hotels
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location
Very good compared to budget
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location
Great location
1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We love this hotel.
Its very convenient to reach around the city.
Seyla, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

usama, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very clean room in top location!
Very clean room, with good and kind service in a top location in the middle of the old town. Everything is in walking distance.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

very good except my AC was leaking water and didnt fix properly but it doesnt effect my staying as they solve it temporary.
saif, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zeynab Khaled
Very nice hotel and clean tidy verity of breakfast options very helpful poeple and very handy location in Istanbul I highly recommend this hotel .
zeynab, 13-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our Istanbul home :)
We stay at this hotel every time we go to Istanbul. We love it!
Seyla, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Nothing that is shown on your website about this "Hotel" is true. In fact, it is a hostel or even lower.
Adrian, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Literally on the tram line in Gulhane
Check in was basic WiFi password given keys no porter service. Room was small twin with on suite. It was clean but dated. It was also facing the main tram line so early nights were not an option. Teams run till midnight & start up at 6am. Breakfast was the most basic we had on our travels in Turkey. On real orange juice some dilute water. There were eggs fresh bread honey cereal but limited hot food. The positive thing with this hotel is it is centrally located near all the main attractions, topkapi 20 mins walk Sultanahmet 10 minutes Bosporus 10 minutes grand bazaar 30-25 minutes.
Kara, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Overall pleasant stay
It was nice small comfortable hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable bed. Location is good.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Room & perfect Location
Hotel it's really nice & clean, close from Gulhane / sirkeci Metro station. Breakfast was amazing. So many shop near from hotel. Topkapi Palace , Hagia Shopia, Blue Mosque, basilica, just 5 minutes walk from Hotel.
Perdana, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed trip
We are really enjoyed, the hotel is really good such as the location, the staff are friendly ,clean ,quite , good price.
Hiam, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review