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California Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel entrance with a black facade, large glass doors, and two potted plants with white flowers.
A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a modern ceiling design, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small bedside table, a wall-mounted TV, and a bathroom with a glass shower.
A modern lobby with a large TV screen displaying 'FRIDAY MOOD', two plush armchairs, a dining area with black chairs, and a ceiling with skylights.
A modern cafe with a marble floor, two black bar stools, a counter with a sign reading "CAFE & BAR", and a green wall with plants.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Explore the area

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Gedik Pasa Cami Sk. 49, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a television.

Standard Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a shower area.

Economy Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a kettle, two bottles of water, a remote control, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Istanbul

At California Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Sultanahmet hotel, attractions include Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

What's nearby

  • Column of Constantine - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T-Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Çemberlitaş Köftecisi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peyk Away Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

California Hotel

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly California Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. A complete renovation of California Hotel was completed in July 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2022
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
California Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 81-cm Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 400 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 81-cm smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at California Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 400 per day (164 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-2487

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at California Hotel?

California Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at California Hotel?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at California Hotel on 22 Nov 2026 start from AU$86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to California Hotel?

The closest beach to California Hotel is Florya Beach (15.8 km).

Does California Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, free buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at California Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at California Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at California Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

California Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, not so far away from metro station, all the touristic places is near. The only thing that is kinda bad is air ventilation in some rooms, bad smell and standard rooms that looks like economic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and welcoming staff, and an excellent breakfast. The elevator was a welcome addition and made getting luggage up to the room much easier. The airport transfer service was also very convenient and highly recommended. The room was clean overall, though a more thorough deep clean in some areas would make the stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great area and Hotel is quite good for this rate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, receptionist and concierge of the hotel are excellent and very hospitable. They provided great service throughout our stay. I recommend this property very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy little Hotel. Clean, convenient, in the heart of Sultan Ahmed location. Staff in the Hotel is outstanding 5*, superbly accommodating. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hairs all over the room. AC barely worked. Wouldn't give us a second key so we could keep the AC running. The "free water bottles" described in the ad referred to a single 330ml water bottle, and if you ask for more they'll tell you there is a water pitcher at breakfast. Speaking of breakfast, unless you arrive at 8am sharp, good luck, the staff does not refill anything, you'll stay hungry. The towels in the hotel I wouldnt wipe my floors with, they smelled terrible and could be used as sand paper
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
As a solo traveller, I stayed in economy single room. Overall stay was ok. I liked the decor and rooms were clean. The only thing that let me down was the noise outside my room starting early morning (cleaning, hoover etc) until late afternoon and I could hear guests using the bathroom next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our initial room was good and roomy but the roof leaked after a heavy rain. They transferred us to a very small room.Breakfast was adequate. Their staff were courteous and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, laundry service was prompt, the room was small but clean & effecient, the hotel is located within easy walking to all the main attractions. The only issue we experienced was our rooms tv couldnt connect to any of the streaming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in the historic center of Istanbul, the old town. Grand Bazaar with the column of Constantine (328 AD) are located in two minutes of walking. But the streets are super busy of course. It is a great cultural experience if you want an authentic atmosphere. If you wanted something quiet and peaceful the downtown area is not for you. Our host Nadim was super helpful and professional. He arranged the room for us that we liked. Hospitality and the service was overall great. Just make sure to communicate with the staff and they'll try their best to give you a pleasant experience during your stay. The breakfast is a traditional Turkish one, served every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Havlular pis kokuyordu kullanamadik. Oda yerler pisti. Sigara icilmeyen oda sigara kokuyordu. Otelin olduğu sokak pek tekin degildi. Parasina degmedi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bokade med två enkel bädds men fick inte det. Hade inte ens fönster i rummet och det stod fönster när jag skulle boka. Det är Turkiet så jag förväntar mig inget.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Zimmer waren sehr sauber Personal war sehr hilfsbereit super Preis-Leistung, Hotel ist nicht abgelegen alles in der Nähe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Temiz sade

Çoğu büyük otele göre temiz ve sade dizayn çok beğendim.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fiyat performans oteli

Otelde 3 gece kaldık gerçekten temiz rahat bir otel çalışanlar çok iyi güleryüzlü tavsiye ederim.Arabayla gidicekler için park yeri bulmak çok zor ve sıkıntılı malesef
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
施設内は清潔でシャンプーなどのアメニティも充実しています。 歩いて20分ほどのところに、アヤソフィアやトプカプ宮殿があり、近くの駅からトラムにのっていくこともできます。 3分ほどの場所にスーパーもあり水などの食材や日用品が買えます。また、7分ほどの場所にアルコールが売っているお店もあるので、イスラム教以外の人も満足できます。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Güzel temiz ve merkezi bir otel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Herşey için teşekkürler.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goooooood _tooooopppp
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024