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The Parma Hotel Downtown

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Grand Bazaar

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In the heart of Istanbul, The Parma Hotel Downtown offers a luxurious retreat near the Grand Bazaar. Unwind with a massage or steam room session, then indulge in meals at one of two on-site restaurants. With free to-go breakfast and in-room WiFi, guests can also enjoy the coffee shop/cafe and hair salon amenities.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 231
AED 259 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Rainfall showerhead
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gencturk Cad No 43, Sehzadebasi/Istanbul, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34134

What's nearby

  • Laleli Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Süleymaniye Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Beyazit Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Eminönü Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 5 min walk
  • Aksaray Tram Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülen Et Balık Resturant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laleli İskender - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gülsoy Patisseria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Diana Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Beethoven - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Parma Hotel Downtown

Upscale hotel near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Eminönü Square, The Parma Hotel Downtown provides free to-go breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
Other perks include:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, free newspapers, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 89 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • 66-cm HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Limited housekeeping, desks, and desk chairs

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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
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 66-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 400 per vehicle

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bird Hotel
Black Bird Hotel
Black Bird Hotel Istanbul
Black Bird Istanbul
Hotel Bird
Hotel Black Bird
Black Bird Hotel
The Parma Hotel Downtown Hotel
The Parma Hotel Downtown Istanbul
The Parma Hotel Downtown Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is The Parma Hotel Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Parma Hotel Downtown?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at The Parma Hotel Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Parma Hotel Downtown provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of TRY 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Parma Hotel Downtown located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Laleli Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are also within 2 mi (3 km). Aksaray Tram Station is 7 minutes by foot and Laleli-University Station is 7 minutes.

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The Parma Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 56 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

mehtaab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, staff helped us with looking for transport around istanbul. Tasty breakfast every morning with a variety of dishes
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bed,helpful staff in a good location within walking distance of tram and metro.Breakfast was average but then again I’m English. I would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Pedro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las cajas fuertes de la habitacion no funcionan Te dicen que te ponen tetera y bandeja de fruta en la habitacion y no es verdad En tres dias no cambiaron las sabanas Nadie habla castellano y dice que la recepcion si habla castellano El spa es de pago El bufett es puntual para cerrar No importa que no termines
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Elvira

Nicht entsprechend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Volker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schön gelegen nicht weit von Metro und Strassenbahn.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Eyad Asaad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
8910
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was less than average, breakfast too. If you need a minimalistic place to spend the night go with it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything, the are open 24/7 and the location is amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Das Badezimmer sah schrecklich aus. Sobald geduscht wurde kam Wasser aus dem Abfluss raus und der ganze Boden war nass. Das Badezimmer sollte saniert werden.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Das Preis Leistungsverhältnis stimmt. Das Personal war sehr nett. Das Frühstück ist reichhaltig. Wir werden wieder hinfahren.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Wed

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
الاسره غير مريحه ومأمور الاستقبال طريقة استقباله سيئه
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helt ok Läget är ok Personalen är ok Hjälpsamma Prisvärt
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pour dormir et c'est tout.

Hôtel proposant le stricte minimum. La chambre que j’ai eu n’était pas la bonne par rapport à la réservation, j’ai dû réclamer deux fois de changer de chambre. Le petit déj est quelconque pas plus. Le room service a été très bien.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

bon rapport quqlite prix

sejour agreable et convivial

8/10 Good

Ирода, Узбекистан

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Отличное расположение

Мне очень понравилось расположение отеля. Он находится недалеко от центральной проезжей части, так что после того , как вы возвращаетесь в отель на отдых , не слышно шума городского транспорта. В то же время до трамвайной остановки " Аксарай" 5 минут ходьбы. Буквально через две остановки находится " Гранд базар", который нельзя не посетить. Еще через 2 остановки на трамвае Голубая мечеть, Аля София, Топкапы. Если вы хотите сделать покупки , тона всех прилегающих к отелю улицах вдоль и поперек магазины на любый вкус.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Trotz Reservierung kein Zimmer

Bei Ankunft sofort eine Überraschung. Ihre Zimmer sind leider belegt! .... wir haben jedoch ein Upgrade für Sie. Wir wurden in ein Hotel in unmittelbarer Nähe begleitet. Das Best Western Premier Senator war tatsächlich ein kostenfreies Upgrade.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Nesnosna buka

Tijekom svih 7 dana naseg boravka u hotelu su izvodjeni radovi renoviranja soba tocno iznad nase.. Sobarice od 07: 00 ujutru zapocinju galamiti po hodniku i zavirivati u sobu da li ste ustali.. Ostalo je sve bilo OK ali o spavanju i odmoru nema govora..Sve u svemu niti 3 a kud 4 *...

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We stayed there for 3 days. Staff was helpful and changed rooms for us, since the room was noisy and smelled smoke. Rooms in the 5th floor tend to be less noisy. Location is good, 30 min walk from Sultanamet. Enjoyed the stay, though I would like to have stayed closer to Sultanmeht.

8/10 Good

Kawthar, Paris

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

Chambre douillette

L'hôtel se trouve à proximité de toutes commodités ( magasins, transports, restaurants ). Le personnel est très serviable et rapide. Le ménage de la chambre est impeccable. Seul inconvénient le chauffage dans la chambre n'était pas très puissant. Sinon très bon dans l'ensemble

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre lodgings

Close to the Valens Aquaduct but far from the main tourist attractions like Blue Mosque and Aya Sofya (you can still walk or take the tram which is just a few stops away). I am not used to the tipping 'culture' and gave the hotel help 2 TLR but he signaled for another TLR after doing some 'stretching' of his arms due to carrying our stuffs. I found this funny. Hotel is actually quite old. The wood decor in our room needs refurbishing. The wireless Internet access is slow and cumbersome to connect to as each room occupant is given a specific password to gain access. I have never like carpeted floors and the reason is that it makes the room feel dingy and dark, with a kind of smell which needs a day to clear (or adjusted to) and this was what I experienced at Black Bird. The air-conditioning didn't help in the beginning as it was difficult to control. The toilet is rather old but nevertheless functioning. As a result, we didn't dare to ask for room service. The breakfast spread is a pretty standard fare and I cannot complain. The silver lining in my stay in this hotel is perhaps the location as it is further from the main tourist areas of Sultanahmet, it lets you experience how the people go through their daily hustle and bustle.

8/10 Good

Griff, Stockton on Tees

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

Noisy neighbours

The hotel is modern and clean. The service is good but it is a noisy neighbourhood. The streets were loud and the nearby mosque woke me at 6 a.m. It is a good three quarters of a mile to the tourist areas and the walk there is a little intimidating in places. I would probably choose a different hotel next time, purely because of the location.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

In der Nähe einiger Sehenswürdigkeiten

Für eine Nacht ganz in Ordnung. Viele Araber im Hotel und arabische Geschäfte in der Umgebung. Direkt gegenüber der Moschee Sehzadebasi. Taksim mit der berühmten Straße Istiklal caddesi ca. 5 km weg. Für einen längeren Aufenthalt würde ich das Hotel nicht empfehlen - aber für einen kurzen Aufenthalt ist es ganz zweckmäßig. W-LAN inklusive im ganzen Hotelbereich - das fand ich super.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel 4 étoiles... standards turques, 3 étoiles standards européens. Hotel propre et personnel très gentil, même s'il n'y a pas beaucoup de monde qui parle anglais. Bien desservi, pas loin du tram qui porte au centre ville (3-4 arrêts de la mosquée bleu) et aux bus qui portent à Taksim. Demandez une chambre sur la cour interne, car il y a 3 mosquées assez proches et à 6h15 du matin le réveil est assuré...

6/10 Okay

Ingeborg, Albany, OR, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Acceptable

Noisy location, the multiple calls to prayer at 11PM and at 4:30AM are VERY LOUD. The air conditioner works only part of the day. The hotel room was acceptable. The food selection was limited and some of the sliced cheeses had curled up edges due to age.Service was slow. Breakfast is scheduled for 7 AM but does not start until 7:15. Dinner is scheduled for 7:30PM and does not start until 8PM. This so-called four-star hotel fell way short of the five-star hotels I stayed in in Istanbul and in the rest of Turkey.