Impeccable cleanliness and modern design define this urban retreat, offering a unique glimpse into local life with easy access to public transportation. Savor a delightful breakfast, enjoy top-notch sports facilities, and unwind with exceptional room service in clean, comfortable rooms.
Located in Bayrampasa neighborhood, Lionel Hotel Istanbul is connected to a shopping center. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Sultanahmet Square and Galata Tower. Forum Istanbul and Golden Horn are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Located close to Golden Horn, Lionel Hotel Istanbul provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a facial, or a body wrap at Qualia Exclusive, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pilates classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; Lionel Hotel Istanbul also has a garden, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks include:
An indoor pool
Free self parking and valet parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
Massage treatment rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 237 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.
The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 11 to September 11.
How much does it cost to stay at Lionel Hotel Istanbul?
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lionel Hotel Istanbul on 16 November 2026 start from AED 299, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Lionel Hotel Istanbul pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Lionel Hotel Istanbul?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM.
What time is check-out at Lionel Hotel Istanbul?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Lionel Hotel Istanbul provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of EUR 75 per vehicle applies.
Where is Lionel Hotel Istanbul located?
Located in Bayrampasa, this luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Forum Istanbul and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Golden Horn. Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square are also within 6 mi (10 km). Rami Station is 8 minutes by foot and Topcular Station is 11 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
Lionel Hotel Istanbul Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I’ve stayed about 15 times Lionel is always terrific great staff clean hotel great rooms comfy beds excellent showers brilliant location to metro it’s hands down my favourite hotel in Istanbul hence why I always return
I had a wonderful stay at Lionel Hotel Istanbul! Everything was excellent, from the clean and comfortable rooms to the friendly and professional service. A special thank you to Tolga, who was incredibly helpful, welcoming, and made sure everything was taken care of. Great experience overall, and I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The hotel was beautiful, clean, and organized. Staff were very helpful and communicated very well. Rooms were cleaned everyday. Breakfast was delicious with many varieties of choices. Many activities like pool, spa and sofa. Highly recommend. My family and I were very comfortable. Shout out to Tolag for always assisting us coming in and out of hotel.
Very nice and clean hotel. Staff is nice and room was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
ASIF
13 June 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had the junior suite, very good hotel, would recommend the suite, tv isnt on WiFi so cant screenshare , bathroom door had tape on it for the handle. Staff was really good.
Location is far from tourist areas. Local food places are really nice, walking distance
Stayed 6 nights. One of excellent stay experience there. There Suana steam bath services and SPA real good. Buffet breakfast was real delicious with so many choices. Room service and all other staff real
Professional.
Would like to stay there again if get chance to visit Istanbu.
The gym was very nice and excellent customer service from Elif and Tanju. Thank you so much!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Hakan
27 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve stayed it’s so good this hotel it was my wife’s second time staying here she and I agree the staff are great they went above and beyond for us they are so welcoming as soon as you arrive someone helps you with your bags which is exceptional even when we were changing rooms they were helpful they came and did everything for us they even gave me a birthday card which was a nice touch the rooms are brilliant huge beds cleans rooms and great shower power
My room was cleaned everyday the hotel is clean well organised the staff are brilliant all of them 5 stars 10/10 for Lionel hotel I’ll see you all soon in October !!!
My stay here was amazing, the room was clean and was well presented. The gym was very big and had everything that I needed, and spa area was very pleasant. The staff were very accommodating and welcoming from the moment I arrived. I would highly recommend this hotel, and special thanks to Misra and Elif for the smooth and quick check out. I will definitely be returning soon.
My family and I stayed here in July 2024 and had a great experience. The staff is nice, friendly, and polite. If you want to use the pool, you must buy and wear a swimming cap, which they sell for 60 TL.
The property and the services exceeded my expectations. I was there for 8 nights and i had a great stay!
Only minus is the area (lots of mechanic shops, and warehouses, etc.) There isn't much to do on foot. But with a car, you can get to everything you need to in less than 10-15 minutes.
Best Hotel of My Trip – Exceptional Service!
This is hands down the best hotel I stayed at during my trip! The service was absolutely amazing—I’ve never experienced service like this in Turkey. The valet parking team and security staff were incredibly nice, respectful, and spoke English very well. The service felt like more than 5 stars, and they were extremely generous!
The room was very clean and spacious, making it totally worth the money. The only downside is that it’s a bit far from Taksim and Galata Port, but it wasn’t an issue for me since we had a car. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lionel hotel, it had parking and friendly staff. Despite a slight misunderstanding at check in all was resolved by the hotel manager Zara, even giving us a discounted upgrade and free breakfast for a day. It was comfortable and the hotel is fairly up to a good standard, better than many 5 star hotels in Istanbul we have stayed in.
The only improvement that could be made is the charges involved in bringing up certain things to the room which should be free at a 5 star hotel.
The spa facilities were great and the rooms were always cleaned to a good standard, thanks to the cleaning team! Would definitely recommend
I recently stayed at Lionel Hotel Istanbul and had a mixed experience. The hotel has a good location and offers decent service, but there were some issues that impacted my stay.
While the staff was accommodating, there were cleanliness concerns, including dirty shoe prints in the bathroom and a hair found between the bed sheet and blanket. Housekeeping seemed inconsistent and could improve attention to detail. Additionally, the bathroom ventilation fan in my first room wasn’t working, and the bed configuration in that room caused disturbances due to sliding beds.
On the positive side, the hotel did upgrade our room twice, and when we requested smaller pillows at 4 a.m., they responded. However, service was sometimes slow—for example, it took over two hours to receive drinking water after requesting it.
Overall, this hotel offers medium-quality service. If you come with moderate expectations, it can still be a comfortable stay. I would recommend it, but not if you’re expecting top-tier luxury or flawless service.