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Basilissis Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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The Basilissis Hotel sits in the heart of Istanbul, where guests connect to WiFi from their rooms and gather in the lobby for complimentary coffee or tea. The on-site restaurant provides dining options after a day of exploring the historic city.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 160
AED 180 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Güzelsanatlar Sk. 4, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • 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 - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Sur Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Safran - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EFEZÂDE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Basilissis Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Basilissis Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a business center, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a water dispenser
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Basilissis Hotel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1887

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Basilissis Hotel Hotel
Basilissis Hotel Istanbul
Basilissis Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Basilissis Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Basilissis Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Basilissis Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Basilissis Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Basilissis Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Basilissis Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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Basilissis Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 53 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

The room was very clean and cozy. Staff was very nice and accommodating and felt very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

aisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had great customer service. Front desk was very accommodating and helpful. Staff went above and beyond to ensure we had the best stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel. Very quiet in a super convenient location. Easy walking distance to major attractions. I really appreciated the excellent service, very helpful staff and good advice. Air conditioning was great, bed very comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super great staff and rooms were fine. Exactly what I expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so smelly and musty. It was super dirty and the bathroom was full of mold. The towels were yellowish. You get what you pay for, the hotel is not a good choice you are only paying for the area but the room was horrible. Breakfast was ok. Staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Azucena

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La TV y el frigobar no funcionaron y no lo pudieron arreglar
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das ist das schrecklichste Hotel der ich und meine Familie wahren. Zimmer schmutzig mit Kakerlaken und Schimmel Bett Matratze volleres Urin Flecken. Zimmer ohne Fenster und wie in Bunker. Nie wider in das Grusel Hotel. Essen voll vergammelt das Obst. Personal sehr unhöflich und Arrogant. Das Ganze Hotel hatte nach Kanalisation gerochen . Schaden das man keine Bilder Posten kann habe alles fotografiert.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

serhat

es war ok badezimmer zu klein und an einigen stellen schimmel zimmer hatte keinen fenster
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

YUNJUNG

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

직원이 열일

호텔 깨끗하고 위치도 트램 정류장에서 가까워서 이동하기 편리했습니다, 다만 저층방은 행인과 까꿍할정도로 가까웠어요 ㅠ 컨시어지 직원 귀여운 Awab 덕에 맛있는 식당, 공항까지 편리하게 갈수 있었어요 테쉬퀼레이드람
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uma experiência decepcionante

As roupas de cama estavam manchadas, o banheiro parecia mal lavado e além disso as funcionárias no café da manhã ficavam olhando e sequer levantavam o pé pra andar, dava até aflição
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Persio

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

Bem localizado, mas quartos pequenos

A grande vantagem do hotel é que está bem localizado, bem próximo de uma estação de trem e de tram. Está também bem próximo das grandes atrações de Istambul como Topkapi e Sofia etc. O café da manhã é mais voltado para turcos, pois não há muitas opções para estrangeiros.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jättebra läge och trevlig personal . Det enda de behöver förbättra är frukosten. Det fanns inget kaffe tex , bara pulverkaffe Och dagsfärskt bröd skulle jag uppskatta. Kändes som det var gårdagens bröd de serverade Rummet var litet men fräscht 😊 Väldigt trevligt område med bra kommunikationer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

JOSEP

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hay personal super atento y muy profesional (muy buenos consejos) y otros en cambio muy flojos (no se enteran de nada). La ubicación es genial.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Nabeel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad lighting in bathroom. Shower head was too hot or too cold. Horrible water pressure. Dated room. Good front desk people though.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betül

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hersey cok Güzeldi hersey icin tesekkürler:)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Terrible Experience

Terrible experience I called them on the day of arrival while I was waiting for connection flight to arrange airport pick up but they mentioned my confirmed booking is not valid anymore and they can't accommodate us. they made our Christmas break stressful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Miryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bien

Pequeño y en callejón pero limpio por el precio está bien y ubicación inmejorable ,volvería
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super sauberes Hotel sehr zentrale Lage empfehlenswert
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gamze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es wurde jeden Tag sauber gemacht. Handtücher wurden immer gewechselt, sowie auch die einmallatschen. Das Personal war super freundlich. Manch andere Hotels mit Sternen können sich eine Scheibe abschneiden Die Lage war auch super zentral, 2 min Fußweg zur nächsten Straßenbahn. Würde ich nochmal buchen :).
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Ozan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel staff welcomed us very well. But there was a package of previously eaten food in my room. But in general the hotel was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniar

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

Great hotel at Aya Sofya

Extremely helpful staff! Great quality hotel for a cheap price overall!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher J

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

A very good, solid, central place to stay in IST

The Basilissis Hotel is in a very good part of town, right near the Sultan Ahmed Mosque and square, and a lot of tourist-friendly sites and food options! The hotel is kind of off the main roads, so it's a little quieter than if it was on the rail lines. The room was practical, the bed was comfortable. The shower did not have it's "rainwater shower head" even hooked up, so don't expect that; however, the shower worked fine. Their included soaps are good. A mini-bar does have a price list, but very reasonable considering the convenience; just be aware, around the corner are super cheap options for water, drinks, and snacks. The staff all speak good English; there was some mix up with our taxi information when we ordered, but in the end it all worked out. They always answered our questions, and worked hard to make us feel valued. If COVID is till a thing when you read this, the hotel itself can order a guy to come by and do the test in the lobby; you pay the hotel staff, and you get your results within 8-10 hours (that's how long ours took). Those results are available to use to get you back into the US. Still reading? Then let me put you at ease; it's a good place to stay! There were only nitpick things that we could find wrong, but because of it's central location, professional staff, and good room, we would not hesitate to stay here again in Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Vladimir

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

A pleasant surprise.

Nice hotel on a quiet side street in the heart of the city. Literally a 5 minute walk from everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Certainly an hotel to recommend

Stayed 7 nights September 2021. Hotel in a central location walking distance to many eateries, Grand Bazzar & Spice Bazzar. Tramline is 5 mins walking distance. The hotel is compact but in great location. Cleaned daily. All staff were friendly especially the 2 receptionists who were great at giving directions and recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021