Dara Old City Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar, Dara Old City Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone, and a mirror.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a mirror, and a remote control on the nightstand.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Standard Triple Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Dara Old City Hotel is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Süleymaniye Mosque is another place to visit that comes recommended. With boat tours and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi, Su Terazisi Sokak. No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A bustling market with colorful stalls and a patterned ceiling.
    Grand Bazaar
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Little Hagia Sophia
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station
    7 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station
    12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Art Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Buhara 93
    4 min walk
  • Arch Bistro
    3 min walk
  • Garden 1897 Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • dubb Kebab Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Dara Old City Hotel

  • Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Grand Bazaar
  • Located close to Egyptian Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque, Dara Old City Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • 17-inch HDTVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and highchairs

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dara Old City Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dara Old City Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Dara Old City Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Dara Old City Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dara Old City Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar, and Süleymaniye Mosque. Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dara Old City Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 33 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location so good also the room cleaning
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel quiet in middle of old city breakfast was good, staff were polite and helpful. highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay at dara we were happy with service, staff were polite and very helpful. highly recomended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stars of the hotel were the staff. Very friendly, knowledgeable and professional they always went the extra mile. Very clean room and great location all the main attractions within walking distance and great link for public transport. Very highly recommended this hotel. If I can give them more than 5 stars I would’ve done it 7⭐️
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall is ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just dont do it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an immensely enjoyable stay at the Dara Old City hotel. We received such a warm welcome and the staff were friendly, accommodating and incredibly helpful. The location is excellent, just a few minutes walk from the Hippodrome. The rooftop restaurant has lovely views and is the perfect place to unwind and watch the sunset after a busy day sightseeing. Would definitely recommend and we hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very short walks to most important places like H-Sophia, Blue Mosque, Cistern and many more. Didnt have to take a bus nor taxi at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got 2 rooms ( one for my family and other for my parents). One for my parents rooms we waiting to check in at 10 pm and then that room didn’t have curtains and it smelled very baddd like something rotten. Very unpleasant hotel with smelly rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have booked 2 quadruples rooms paied and asked for high floors When my parents arrived late night they didnt find our both quadruple rooms (large rooms) and they give my old parents small tiny uncomfortable room, stinky rooms, This is so desapointing, my parent feel ill, and it wasfor their 80 years birthday, this is shameful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Personeel uitstekend. Kamers helaas slecht. Ontbijt is van 08:00 tot 10:00. Rond 08:40 is er geen roerbak ei meer over.....
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

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

비추천

직원들은 친절하였으나 룸과 욕실이 많이 작고 좁아 불편했어요 씻기도 불편해서 세수만 하고 잠만 겨우 자고 바로 체크아웃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
هو راس منتصف جبل لا يستطيع اي انسان المشي بحريه
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you very much

Hi there, I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, the staff (sorry, I can't remember all their names) were extremely helpful to which they went out of their way whenever I had a query. I am hoping their Manager appreciates, values them in every way possible and rewards them with plenty of bonuses for all their efforts. The terrace was a fantastic view to see all the Masjids and the sea view. To all the Dara Hotel staff - Thank you very much once again and I apologise if I did not manage to say goodbye to all of you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijke en zeer behulpzame personeel, kamers iets aan de kleine kant maar wel schoon en netjes. Maar over het algemeen een goed hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024