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California Hotel

Hotel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Grand Bazaar

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Lobby sitting area
Smart TV
Exterior
Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast buffet
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is AED 288
AED 323 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4

Explore the area

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Gedik Pasa Cami Sk. 49, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Popular LocationSultanahmet Square4 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrand Bazaar5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Mosque10 min walk
  • AirportIstanbul (IST)50 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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8/10 Good

Our initial room was good and roomy but the roof leaked after a heavy rain. They transferred us to a very small room.Bre...
Domingo T
Nov 12, 2023

Room options

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Standard Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Single Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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AED 354 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

California Hotel is located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, and is in a shopping district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bosphorus and Florya Beach, while Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ataturk Olympic Stadium or Vodafone Park.
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What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 4 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 10 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 11 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • T-Cafe - 2 min walk
  • Seyru Sefa Cafe - 2 min walk
  • Karaköy Faruk Güllüoğlu - 3 min walk
  • Hanzade Terrace Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Burger King - 3 min walk

About this property

California Hotel

Hotel rejuvenated in 2022 and located near Blue Mosque
A short walk from Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia, California Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Concierge services, a reception hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at California Hotel boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Heated floors, rainfall showers, and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 164 ft (EUR 250 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 250 per day (164 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is California Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at California Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at California Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does California Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is California Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cemberlitas Bath, Grand Bazaar, and Sultanahmet Square. Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern are also within 10 minutes. Cemberlitas Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

California Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Bashar

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

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Domingo T

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad shahzaib

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

8/10 Good

Abdulrahman

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Aziza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsa

Traveled with partner
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