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Hotel Ilkay

Hotel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to Bosphorus

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Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Hotel Ilkay blends Ottoman charm with modern comfort in a convenient location. The day begins with a satisfying breakfast buffet before guests browse the on-site shops or visit nearby Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. The attentive staff consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hudavendigar Street No: 44-46, Eminonu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34210

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galata Tower - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salute Pub & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ilkay

Hotel near Bosphorus
A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Hotel Ilkay provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, laundry services, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Ilkay boast perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen 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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • 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

  • 24-hour 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 22340

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Ilkay
Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
Ilkay Hotel
Ilkay Istanbul
Ilkay
Hotel Ilkay Hotel
Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
Hotel Ilkay Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ilkay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ilkay?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Ilkay?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 30.

Where is Hotel Ilkay located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Bosphorus, and Eminönü Square. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sirkeci Marmaray Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Hotel Ilkay Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 373 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really well located hotel with an excellent breakfast. Staff changed our room to the rear of the hotel when we asked a quiet room. I would definitely stay again Room quite small, but this is to be expected in city centre hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in and out was smooth, near Eminönü and Marmaray Sirkeci, next to shops, Topkapi, Blue mosque and Hagia Sophia, breakfast buffet delicious, resaturant downstairs a lovely place, people are attentive, room clean, simple and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kihl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very friendly, informative, competent staff

Central location, breakfast ok, clean rooms, good bathroom, noise level ok. Adjacent restaurant Reed River good with reasonable prices.

10/10 Excellent

tsz yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good. The hotel changes towels and clean up every day, very clean. The room is big enough and the breakfast buffet is delicious. There are slightly different styles every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Generally good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Solid Hotel

Solid Hotel in a great location. Great access to public transportation and ideally located for walking. Ok breakfast. My only issue was that I had asked for a room on a higher floor and was placed directly over the bar. Only realized that I was over the bar when I came in after a day of walking and tried to get some sleep.

8/10 Good

Kathryn Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hello! I like staying here. I was very disappointed with the available channels on the television in my room. There are no English channels. I wanted to watch the news once in a while. I was unable to do so. Breakfast is good; however, it could be a little more relaxed for the guests. One last thing: One day I asked for a wake-up call and it came about an hour late. Please check your system. Thank you, Kathryn Daley
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Venus L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Misleading

1. The walls are paper thin, so you hear the plumbing, doors closing, and any footsteps. 2. The nice pictures are of the renovated rooms. Unfortunately, we had an un-renovated one and it was old and dirty. 3. Our window faced a brick wall. Literally. 4.The location is conveniently close to the tram and sultanahment. 5. Breakfast is ok. 6. We had a double bedded room and it was just two twins pushed together.

6/10 Okay

Jnk Acme

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ok, just ok

The location is amazing, and the staff very helpful and friendly, unfortunately this hotel is very old and pretty dirty. It is also very noisy (that is actually the main problem.) I had to change room because of the noise but I had the same problem in the other room also as the main noise wouyld come from the water pipes mainly from the toilet. Very bothering, loud and you could hear it mainly in the early mornings. A bit pricey for what you get.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable & Convenient

I needed a clean, comfortable, and conveniently located place to stay, as I planned to spend most of my time exploring Istanbul. For this purpose, this hotel was a great choice, and I can see why it receives consistently high ratings. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the bathroom well-equipped. Breakfast was included, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Gulhane and Sirkeci tram and metro stations are just a short walk away, making it very easy to get around the city. Although my reservation was for the Ilkay Hotel, I was actually checked into the Lalahan Hotel. This was a bit confusing at first but didn’t impact my stay overall. A few points for future guests and for management: The adjoining street is very noisy in the evenings, be sure to close your window if you’re a light sleeper. The lift didn’t work, not a problem for me being on the first floor but not for those higher up. The television in my room wasn’t working, though I didn’t really need it. The sealant in the shower is starting to get mouldy and could use a refresh. Please consider covering the food in the breakfast buffet. Some of it was left exposed, and I noticed flies around, along with guests coughing nearby. Overall, my stay was pleasant, and I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a central, affordable base in Istanbul.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location as a base for a visit to Istanbul. Quiet room and all the facilities worked. Close to the historic sites and very convenient for public transport links.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Highly Recommend This Hotel

Great Location to get anywhere in the city you need. Easy walking area right out your door - as well as a tram stop close by. Simple hotel but very comfortable and reasonable. And includes a very nice Turkish breakfast in the adjoining restaurant. A great place to stay in Istanbul. All food and shopping right there and at better prices than any of the bazaars.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cigdem

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
War ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gökhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was super allemaal.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel - very well situated, room was very clean, all facilities worked and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marco

Una sola notte

Come successo molti anni prima, si viene dirottati altrove. Trovo questa pratica poco corretta. Non abbiamo potuto usufruire della colazione in quanto siamo partiti prima delle 7:30 (altrove incomincia prima). La posizione è centrale, nella via principale tra Sirkeci e l'Ippodromo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mijn dochter en ik verbleven 5 nachten in het Ilkay hotel. En het is ons goed bevallen! Kleine kamer en badkamer maar erg schoon. Elke dag werd onze kamer schoongemaakt en aangevuld! Ontbijt was prima en het personeel is super aardig en behulpzaam. Dank jullie wel, we komen graag nog een keer terug!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello! I have stayed at the Ilkay on several past trips. I was disappointed this last time at the breakfast. I admit that I get to breakfast during the last 15-20 minutes. I dislike the way the staff make me feel pressured to hurry. The staff intends to clean up the area at exactly 10:30 a.m. and if you are eating, it feels uncomfortable. I try to hurry. I want to feel more relaxed on my holiday. People spend a lot of money to travel, and they don't want to feel pressure to hurry up and eat their breakfast. The restaurant staff can clean up without making guests feel uncomfortable. The staff at the front desk are very nice as are the cleaning staff. I like this hotel; just chill out a little at breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. The service was attentive. The breakfast was very good. I can recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

conceicao de maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
maravilhosa, nao precisa gastar com tour , conhece tudo a pe , distancia de 10 min a no maximo 20 de caminhada ate a ponte para v o por do sol metro a 2 minutos nao gastem com uber ou taxi , metro e trem deixam na rua do hotel e vc vai economizar no minimo r$ 300,00
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Turan

Liked: Staff & service
Goede ligging van t hotel. Alles op loopafstand. Goede ontbijt. Kamers van Ilkay zijn wat gedateerd maar we kregen kamers van t hotel er naast. Het was een achter appartement die omgetoverd is naar hotel. 2 kamers per verdieping, wel schoon en goede douche.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guldaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Near every where
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
C’e’ stato un disguido con la prenotazione e ci hanno fatto un upgrade delle Stanze molto gradito. Zona centrale
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otel çalışanlarının ilgisi harikaydı, hatta İstanbul Sultanahmet gibi yoğun bir lokasyonda bu ilgiye çok teşekkür ederiz
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Moderately comfortable accommodation

It's located in the bustling old town area in Istanbul near a tram station, a metro station as well as a ferry pier. Also, some of major tourist sites are near the hotel. It's nice and clean accommodation with delicious breakfast. Most receptionists were fundamentally nice to me and quickly reponded to my requests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024