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Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with spa, near Sultanahmet Square

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Turkish bath, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Breakfast and dinner served
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $100
$112 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

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
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 9 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 9 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 61 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 10 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 21 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 7 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 7 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa features a rooftop terrace and puts you just steps from Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square. Guests can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials, and Grill Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is steps away and Gulhane Station is 7 minutes.

Languages

English, German, Romanian, Russian, Turkish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 22 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 AM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • This property charges a fee for luggage storage (EUR 3 per piece, per day).

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Grill Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Terrace Bar Pub - Onsite pub. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 48.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
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 and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa 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 Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 60 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa has a spa and a Turkish bath.
Are there restaurants at or near Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Grill Restaurant.
What's the area around Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa like?
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa is in Sultanahmet, a short 2-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 5 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 Exceptional

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
Soab, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

It was ok. Not worth the money
surraya, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lapis Inn was probably the most convenient hotel we have ever stayed in. The location is the best, you just cannot find anything better and specially for the price. When we came to Istanbul, we did not want to drive around on the Taxi,. And the priority was the location, we definitely achieved it to us Lapis Inn. Downtown is just few minutes away, the grand bazaar, all kinds of shopping, pork… If you just want to stay in Istanbul and enjoy the culture, the food and the shopping this is the most perfect spot to stay. Even though it’s located right in the center, the hotel is very quiet I think because the entrance is not on the street but hidden away. When you are hungry, you just have to go downstairs and step out of the hotel, they million of great restaurants steps away. Very nice and cozy hookah bar right outside of the hotel, when you come out, just turn left. And never-ending shopping is right outside of the hotel. There’s also a great breakfast, variety of different foods for every diet Gorgeous for you from the terrace on the roof while you have your breakfast. It is a very clean hotel, not super fancy, but very clean. Hamam is also a must experience.
Elena, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location
We stayed in the corner suite (#501) on the top floor. There were only 2 rooms on that floor. Most of the floor was taken up by a terrace with an amazing view and the breakfast area. I loved the location on the hotel and the room. The AC unit blows straight into my head (I did not like it). The bathroom area was much newer than the bedroom area (I like both of them). The breakfast included many kinds of fresh cheese a couple of types of fruits, vegetables. There were 4 types of hot dishes for breakfast that were different every day. In the afternoon, there was tea and cookies for the guests. The staff was very helpful and nice.
Victoria, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rahul, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fation, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Siti Zulaikha, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ivana, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

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
Lydia, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The hotel was a great location, walking distance to attractions and the tram right outside the door practically. Staff was helpful and very nice.
Lorraine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fabulous family stay at the Lapis Inn. We had a spacious family room which was cleaned daily and fresh water bottles added every day. The views from the terrace are amazing and the surrounding historical sites within easy walking distance. The area is full of restaurants and shops. Breakfast choice was brilliant with eggs cooked to order perfectly (thanks chef!). The staff were excellent - all friendly and welcoming. Fully recommended.
Malcolm, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast view is great!!! People very helpful and friendly. Close to tourist and cultural areas.
Claudio, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I didn't receive any benefit from my VIP, and the property is ok.
ABRIL, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kamlesh Kumar, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

DILEK, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yngvild, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 !
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

This is my second time staying here and this time I’m really disappointed. The morning of my flight I had stolen items. Worth $400 I couldn’t locate them and was dissatisfied. My flight was super really so after searching everywhere I left. I didn’t receive any compensation. I’ll make sure to not stay here again… really ruined my trip.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely time. Great location. Easy to commute to all landmarks. It’s located in the heart of Istanbul. Will recommend!
Muhammad, 7-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Shower head so badly calcium encrusted, water came only out the sides. Biddet inside the shower, felt unsanitary as water would splash out of the biddet onto you as you tried to shower with the restricted shower head. Shower was very mouldy. TV did not work at all. Room felt like it had no noise insulation, could hear everything, footsteps, people speaking. I stayed on the 4th floor underneath the rooftop restaurant, staff sat out on the 5th floor until 2am chatting, lack of insulation meant I could hear everything. Small selection for breakfast. Staff seemed indifferent and not approachable or friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in old town close to blue mosque and grand bazaar.
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4/10 Fair

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.
Mohammed, 7-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Imtiaz, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

LAHCEN, 2-night trip
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