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Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Hagia Sophia

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Garden views
Garden views
Premium Sultan Junior Suite
Bar (on property)
Garden

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Caferiye Sok. No. 6/1, Sultanhmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Topkapi Palace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Vezir Room

Premium Vezir Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Sultan Room

Premium Sultan Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Single Room

Premium Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Jetted bath
Bathrobes
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Sultan Junior Suite

Premium Sultan Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

You'll be connected to a shopping centre at Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class, and within just a 15-minute stroll of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, free babysitting and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel include Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Sur Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Safran - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EFEZÂDE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Corner - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Hagia Sophia
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A meeting room and limo/town car service are available. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

This Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class offers 49 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Matbah Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express 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 allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 6 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 900 per night.

Payment types

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: TRY 2150 per room (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 900 per night

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 and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 11560

We should mention

  • Up to 6 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class?

Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class?

The closest beach to Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class is Florya Beach (16.5 km).

What makes Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class.

Is Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free babysitting and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class is a hit with families.

Does Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class?

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

Are pets allowed at Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff were very helpful and the room was perfect. We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

8/10 Good

Danica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is right next to Hagia Sofia. Room we had was fairly spacious with a balcony and huge bathrooms. Really loved the large shower and turkish style bath with the marble sink and seats in the shower. Bed was comfortable. And staff was super friendly. HOWEVER - The location doesn’t seem to be accessible for Taxis. Ours dropped us off at the bottom of the hill because of the tram. We had to walk up hill with our luggage on cobblestone and observed other guests arriving do the same to get to the hotel. So book proper Airport transfers that will get you right at the hotel’s door step. - The hotel is old and needs updating. The rooms are clean but tired. Like the carpet in the room has old stains. The air conditioners are also old and underpowered for the room size and need replacing. We arrived in the evening and its been a very hot week (its summer time and there is a heat wave) the room we had would not cool and we could not sleep. Around 11pm we requested to maybe borrow an electric fan if available but they did not have one. After 3 hours we requested for a different room otherwise we were going to check out and book somewhere else. luckily they had another room available hoping it would be better. The new room took about 6 hours to cool but after that it was okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel is classy. The rooms are luxurious and the breakfast is wonderful. Be aware that it's an old building that would not be accessible to people with disabilities. If that's not an issue for you, it's very nice and close to the main sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location of the Ottoman imperial Hotel, the staff were so pleasant and helpful, and I had an all-around safe failing while on the property.
View from our room
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Service was great, the room was so noisy, Many noises during the night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Safoah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff super welcoming and friendly made you feel like home .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evgeny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a great find - an absolute gem! We loved our stay there, and it's in the perfect location to0. I'm disabled and have to use a mobility scooter or a walking frame. The hotel is not totally step free, but the staff bent over backwards to help. There was always someone on hand to lift the scooter up the steps, or connect the charger etc. They were also happy for us to have our breakfast in the main (ground floor) restaurant (by the window!), rather than climb the flight of stairs to the normal breakfast room. We were struck also by how helpful - and happy - all the staff were. We noticed a couple of ladies working in the kitchen preparing some food and they were chatting together happily, and even dancing on the spot a little, while still carrying out their work at a commendable speed! Altogether 10 out of 10 in all aspects!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was excellent in terms of closeness to the Hagia Sophia and other sites. However, our room and bathroom were very outdated. Also, it was right by the tramway tracks, so the train noise and calls to prayer from the Hagia Sophia made it tough to sleep through the night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in a fantastic location. Very comfortable and great breakfast included. The hotel itself is very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALINA

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Best stay ever!

It was the best choice I made. It was 8 of us! The hotel is located in a great location, you can walk to various facilities nearby. The service was very nice, especially Sevgi who served us at breakfast, she is an incredibly beautiful soul. Breakfast with relaxing music and a beautiful view. And the almond soup we had for lunch is worth recommending. If I ever come back to Istanbul, I will definitely come back to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mizell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hospitality from the staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location. It’s close to all the site seeing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

EUNPIL

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ros

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Quite difficult to find even after asking several people.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Huzaifa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel , staff are extremely helpful. Close to all major attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent and location right next to Hagia Sophia and near Blue Mosque
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. breakfast good. near to many sites and near to the tram stop.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet sanctuary a short stroll away from the key sights of the old town.Perfectly located behind the Aghia Sofia mosque. Attentive front desk and waiting staff. Authentic Ottoman dining experience in hotel restaurant. Complimentary breakfast. Early morning call to prayer from the mosque quite audible but wasn't a problem for us. We booked a larger front facing room on fourth floor which had a bathroom and a jaccuzi in the bedroom. We liked having the extra space. We enjoyed our stay at this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

NORA L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property was its best come on. It’s a bit noisy between the prayer every 6 am and other hours of the day and the trams coming every 15 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024