Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category Istanbul, Istanbul ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Caferiye Sok. No. 6/1, Istanbul, Tr, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400

Ottoman Hotel Imperial is recognized for its unique blend of traditional Turkish hospitality and modern comfort, having recently been awarded the title of 'Best Historical Hotel' by the World Luxury Hotel and Spa Awards. Conveniently located in Sultanahmet, guests can enjoy unbeatable views of the Hagia Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome. The hotel embodies Ottoman charm and is surrounded by significant historic and cultural landmarks. It is designed to cater to both leisure and business travelers, ensuring an unforgettable experience in Istanbul.

Location

Ottoman Hotel Imperial enjoys an elevated position in the heart of Sultanahmet, just steps away from iconic attractions such as the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. The pedestrian-only area enhances guest safety while offering a serene environment. It is conveniently located 0.5 miles from Sirkeci Station and 28 miles from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, with transfer services available upon request.

Rooms

The hotel features 49 elegantly furnished rooms adorned with traditional Turkish rugs and rich fabrics. Each room is equipped with modern amenities like air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Thoughtful touches such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes are provided for guest convenience. Guests can also enjoy 24-hour room service and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Eat & Drink

Dining at Ottoman Hotel Imperial includes the Matbah Restaurant, which specializes in traditional Ottoman cuisine. This restaurant transports guests back in time with its authentic flavors. The Padisah Restaurant offers innovative Turkish dishes paired with stunning views of the historical Caferaga Medrese. Additionally, the hotel has the Saltanat Bar, providing a cozy atmosphere for guests to unwind throughout the day.

Leisure & Business

The hotel responds to the needs of both leisure and business travelers with comprehensive support in GDS systems and commissions. Leisure facilities include a Winter Garden, Summer Garden, and an intimate Sultan's Lounge. The establishment also provides a full concierge service and secretarial support, ensuring guests’ needs are met with utmost care.

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Junior Suite

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2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Single Room

Max:

1 person

18 m²

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1 Single bed

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2 persons

20 m²

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Getting around

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City Center

Istanbul2300 ft

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 27.0 mi

Istanbul (IST) 28.8 mi

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station1400 ft

Metro stations

Vezneciler 1.1 mi

Halic 1.2 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Views!

“We had a room overlooking Hagia Sophia, and the view was breathtaking every morning!” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast at Mathba restaurant was abundant and featured delightful Turkish specialties that made each morning special.” view full review

Luxurious Bathroom!

“Our bathroom was equipped with a comfortable bathtub and shower option, providing a relaxing experience after a day of sightseeing.” view full review

Cozy Atmosphere!

“The room, while not the largest, was perfect for a couple and created a warm and inviting atmosphere for our stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Baggage storage
Elevator
Currency exchange

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Garden area
Jacuzzi

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Caferiye Sok. No. 6/1, Istanbul, Tr, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400

Map view

street view

Caferiye Sok. No. 6/1, Istanbul, Tr, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400

City landmarks

Mosque

Blue Mosque

3200 ft

Museums

Topkapi Palace

3000 ft

Cankurtaran Mh.

Beyoglu Turkish coffee

2900 ft

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

1.2 mi

Bridges

Galata Bridge

1.0 mi

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

3500 ft

Torun Sok.

Mosaic Museum

2300 ft

Mosque

Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque

3000 ft

Mosque

Rustem Pasha Mosque

1.1 mi

Gallery

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

1.5 mi

Square

Beyazit Tower

4600 ft

Square

Beyazit Square

1.0 mi

Nearby

Museums

Hagia Sophia Museum

1000 ft

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

700 ft

Square

Sultanahmet District

2000 ft

Museums

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

1600 ft

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

700 ft

Historic Areas of Istanbul

1100 ft

Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet

TGC Press Media Museum

1700 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

Serpent Column

1900 ft

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Gulhane Park

300 ft

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

1900 ft

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu

Cagaloglu Hamami

1700 ft

Museums

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

300 ft

Museums

Hagia Irene

1500 ft

Divan Yolu Caddesi

Column of Constantine

2000 ft

Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5

Caferaga Madrasa

100 ft

Museums

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

1700 ft

Kabasakal Cad. No:2 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi

Tomb of Sultan Ahmet

1000 ft

Merkez Beyazit

Mausoleum of Mahmud II

1900 ft

Restaurants

Theodora Restaurant

300 ft

Alemdar Cad. No:2 Sultanahmet

Zeynep Sultan

400 ft

Alemdar caddesi 9 Sultanahmet

Gulhane Sark Sofrasi

1000 ft

AlayKosku Cad. No: 22

Panorama Restaurant

900 ft

Yerebatan Cad. No:18 Sultanahmet

360° Panorama Restaurant

900 ft

Yerebatan Cad. No:18 Sultanahmet

The And Hotel

900 ft

Yerebatan Cad. No:18 Sultanahmet

House of Medusa

900 ft

Yerebatan Caddesi No:9 Sultanahmet

Mom's Corner

600 ft

Cankurtaran Mahallesi

Konak Cafe and Restaurant

600 ft

Alemdar Mah. Prof. Kazim Gurkan Cd. No. 18 Sultanahmet-Istanbul

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Exceptional service

Small rooms

Facing busy street

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

7.4

Location

9.7

Service

8.9

Dining

7.9

Dick

United States of America, May 2024

8.6/10

I loved the hotel's proximity to local attractions and restaurants. The rooms, though small and facing a busy street, were clean. The service was exceptional and truly made my stay memorable. The dining options were good, with the added bonus of packed breakfast arrangements for early tours. Overall, a great value for the price.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, while small and facing a busy street, were clean and comfortable. They could benefit from extra drawer storage.

Service

10.0

The service was top-notch, with attentive staff who went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. From restaurant service to checking on my well-being, they were dedicated and welcoming.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, surrounded by cafes and historical buildings, within walking distance of key landmarks like Aya Sofia and offering magnificent views.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good, offering a buffet with diverse food choices. The staff's attention to detail, including organizing packed breakfasts for early tours, was appreciated.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well-maintained and offered everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Great location

Small rooms

George

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.4/10

This hotel offers a great location close to the city attractions like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, and the Sultanahmet Mosque. The rooms, although clean, are unremarkable. The staff provides exceptional service, making your stay in Istanbul unforgettable. The dining experience is decent, with a nice variety of fresh options. However, the location is excellent, right in the center near many interesting places.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, although clean, are unremarkable.

Service

9.0

The staff is among the most dedicated and welcoming I have met during years of overseas travel, going beyond the normal course of customer service to ensure our comfort.

Location

10.0

The location is excellent, right in the center and close to so many interesting places.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience had a nice variety and fresh options.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provides various facilities to make your stay comfortable.

Anne

United States of America, November 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is perfect for young travelers looking for a cozy place to crash for the night. The rooms, although facing the main street, are gorgeous but could have been cleaner with some fixtures tightened. The service was extremely friendly and helpful, except for the incident of refusing to open an awning on the upper deck. The location is superb, right in SultanAhmet Square with iconic sites within walking distance. The dining experience was good, with a plentiful and varied breakfast. Overall, the hotel offers a great value for money with some room for improvement in cleanliness and service.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were cozy on the small side but good for young travelers. They were facing the main street, gorgeous, but could have been cleaner and some fixtures tightened.

Service

8.0

The service was extremely friendly and helpful overall but with the incident of refusing to open an awning on the upper deck.

Location

9.0

The location is unbeatable, right in SultanAhmet Square with iconic sites and attractions nearby.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered a plentiful and varied breakfast, which was good but could have some improvements.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were nice but could have been cleaner and better maintained.

Great location

Room cleanliness

Alex

United Kingdom, August 2023

9.0/10

I was immediately upgraded to a larger, modern, and comfortable room that was great value for the money. The main rooms were luxurious but pricey. The room was very clean with good amenities, quality bedding, towels, a flatscreen TV, and a safe.

Rooms

9.0

My room was spacious, modern, and comfortable for the price.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly, courteous, and incredibly helpful, without being pushy. They even arranged a last-minute airport transfer for me.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was perfect, close to historic monuments and within walking distance to many attractions. It overlooked the Hagia Sophia and was ideal for sightseeing.

Dining

8.0

The dining options at the hotel were plentiful and varied with a good selection. However, the menu tended to repeat daily.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offered a range of facilities, including room service and tours/ticket assistance. Everything was well-maintained and convenient to use.

friendly staff

limited dining options

Stephen

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.4/10

The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with a mini-hammam, overlooking the street with a tram line and the caferaga medrese. While slightly dated, the rooms are clean and cozy. The service is fantastic, with attentive and friendly staff providing helpful orientation. The location is excellent, right in Old Istanbul within walking distance of major historic sites. The dining experience is mixed, with limited options but amazing service. Overall, a great value for the location and comfort provided.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were as expected, a bit dated but clean and comfortable with a mini-hammam.

Service

9.0

The service is top-notch with attentive staff providing a helpful orientation.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is excellent, right in the heart of Old Istanbul near major historic sites.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience has limited options but the service is fantastic.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers essential facilities for a comfortable stay.

Charlie

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.6/10

The hotel was in a perfect location right next to Hagia Sophia and within easy reach of numerous attractions. The rooms offered stunning views and were beautifully decorated, although some were small. The service was professional and helpful, with courteous staff. The dining experience was enjoyable, with comfortable seating arrangements. Overall, a wonderful stay with great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The room on the 1st floor overlooking Hagia Sophia was absolutely spectacular. The 5th-floor room, though small, was quiet and beautifully decorated.

Service

8.0

The service was professional and very helpful, with kind and courteous staff.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is fantastic, in the heart of historical Istanbul, side by side with Hagia Sophia, making it perfect for exploring the city's iconic attractions and dining options.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was nice, with top-notch service and close proximity to Hagia Sophia.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered good facilities for a comfortable stay.

Murray

United States of America, June 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room, although tiny and not very clean with a broken table and damaged flooring, did have some good points like being clean, having air conditioning, and free WIFI. The view of Hagia Sophia from the first floor room was absolutely spectacular, but unfortunately, it was facing a busy street and the tram.

Rooms

5.0

The room I stayed in was very tiny and not very clean, with a broken table and damaged flooring. However, it did have some positives like being clean, having air conditioning, and free WIFI.

Service

9.0

The service at the hotel was excellent. The staff were very helpful and informative, without exception friendly and accommodating. They even cheerfully changed our room for us the following day.

Location

10.0

The location of the hotel was fantastic, right in the heart of historical Istanbul, near Hagia Sophia, and within walking distance of many tourist spots. The transportation was very handy, and it was in the center of Sultanhamet.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was delightful, with a delicious and generous buffet offering a variety of foods to choose from in a modern restaurant. It was a Turkish luxury dining experience that I truly enjoyed.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had great facilities, including room service, dry cleaning, housekeeping, laundry, and tours/ticket assistance. The facilities were very convenient for guests.