8.8
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82 $
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Ilkay Hotel

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Turkey, Istanbul, Hudavendigar Cah. No: 44-46 Sultanahmet Sirkeci
● Center: 330 m
🌞 Sea - 5 min
🧭 Coordinates
70 EUR
Ilkay
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Age7+
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
Beds:
82 $
Standard Single room
Standard Single room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
Beds:
Standard Triple room
3 x
Standard Triple room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
Beds:
Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and shower
Beds:

Description

The hotel is located in a historic area of Istanbul, 500 metres from the Hagia Sophia Museum and Topkapi Palace. Rooms in the hotel have wooden furniture and carpeted floors. The restaurant serves local Turkish and international cuisine. Guests can enjoy a refreshing drink in the pub, decorated with original posters and pictures of classical Western films.

Built: 1988

Renovated: 2012

Location: 18 km from airport Istanbul, in Sirkeci district.

The hotel has 60 rooms. All rooms are without balconies.

Consists of one 6-storey building (consisting of 3 buildings connected with each other).

On the hotel territory: 1 restaurant, 1 bar, Laundry and dry cleaning service, safe-Deposit box (complimentary), Internet connection (free)

Attractions: the tour fee

For children: Babysitting for a fee

A stay at Hotel Ilkay places you in the heart of Istanbul, within a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Eminönü Square. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Hagia Sophia and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Sultanahmet Square.

The distance to the nearest airport is 18 km.

Policies and conditions

  • Child Policies: Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
  • Breakfast: Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service Animals: Service animals are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the Hotel: MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Visa
  • Certification Details: License number: 22340
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Shopping on site
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Elevator/lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Newspapers
  • Ticket assistance
  • Gift shop
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Television in lobby
  • Pharmacy
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Fire Extinguisher
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
  • Smoke Detector
  • Cable TV
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/Bathtub
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe/Closet
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries
Accessibility
  • Accessibility features
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wheelchair access to restaurant
Services and amenities
  • Ironing
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Telephone
Meals
  • Bar
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Breakfast
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Restaurant (buffet style)
  • Bottled water
  • Kettle
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Shuttle
  • Car rental
  • Airport transportation
  • Transfer services
Languages Spoken
  • Spanish
  • German
  • Russian
  • English
  • French
  • Multi-language staff
  • Turkish
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Library
Parking
  • Parking
Business
  • Business center
  • Fax and copy machine
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
Beauty and wellness
  • Doctor
  • Beauty services
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed
Health and Safety Measures
  • Temperature control for staff
  • Personal protection equipment for staff
  • Extra decontamination measures
  • Temperature control for guests
  • Personal protection equipment for guests
  • Contactless check-in and/or check-out
  • Additional measures against COVID-19

The distance to the sea is 360 meters

Street view

Video: Ilkay Hotel - Sirkeci Group ★ Istanbul, Turkey

Map

Reviews

Cleanliness
Amenities
Location
Service
01.10.2025
This review is for my stay in 2008 in a time before google maps were available. The hotel is still around 16 years after I stayed. It survived the pandemic unlike many small hotels. I have good memories of my stay. Very well located. Easy to find food and convenient as the tram passes just in front. Some people may be disturbed by the slight noise. The staff was helpful too. Because it is a small hotel, it lacks a dining area. I remember leaving Istanbul with a good feeling, telling myself that I will stay there if i visit Istanbul again. I remember walking all the way to the bridge area and eating a fish sandwich!
31.08.2025
Lovely hotel and service stuff
Great location
The only things that needed is refrigenator in room
Otherwise its deserve 4 stars hotel
31.07.2025
Great location, nice place for a short stay
24.06.2025
Staff were very friendly 
Breakfast was also very nice
05.06.2025
A standard hotel with clean rooms in a perfect, 5 star location. The attached restaurant/bar is really good.
31.05.2025
It was quite good to have a simple travel in midtown. Reasonable price. Especially quiet in night time considering it’s being in the street side.
13.05.2025
Breakfast is super and location is convenient
16.04.2025
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29.12.2024
Hotel is clean and easy to find. 7 mins away from Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. Very accomodating staff and helpful.
03.12.2024
I chose this hotel primarily because I needed a clean, comfortable, and conveniently located place to stay, as I planned to spend most of my time exploring Istanbul.

For these reasons, I can understand why it receives such positive reviews, and I generally agree with them.

The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom suite was modern and well-maintained. Breakfast was included, which was a nice touch, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout my stay.

In terms of location, the hotel is very well situated, with both Gulhane and Sirkeci tram and metro stations just a few minutes' walk away, making it easy to get around the city.

One thing that threw me off was that I booked a stay at Hotel Ilkay but was actually placed in Lalahan Hotel, which caused a bit of confusion initially. It felt a little strange and somewhat misleading.

Overall, a decent stay for those prioritising location and comfort over luxury.
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Frequently asked questions about Ilkay Hotel

How much does it cost to stay at ?

The cost of living in depends on the date, rate, number of guests etc. Enter your dates to see prices.

Is it far from to the Marmaris sea?

The distance to the Marmaris sea is 360 meters

Which sights are located near ?

The nearest sights are: Hagia Sophia (580 m), German Fountain (740 m) and Grand Bazaar (830 m)

Which room categories are available in the ?

You can book Standard Single room, Standard Triple room, Standard Double room, Standard Double room in the hotel. Please check room availability by choosing your dates

What are the check-in and check-out times at ?

Check-in at is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 12:00.

Does Ilkay Hotel have a swimming pool?

No, Ilkay Hotel doesn't have a pool.

Are pets allowed at Ilkay Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed at Ilkay Hotel.

How to get from the closest airport to Ilkay Hotel?

The closest airport is Istanbul Airport, and it is about 42 mins from hotel by car (40.9 km).

What is the cancellation policy for Ilkay Hotel?

The cancellation policy for Ilkay Hotel varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

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