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Hotel Ilkay

Hotel with restaurant, near Hagia Sophia

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Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
At Hotel Ilkay, discover a blend of Ottoman charm and modern comfort. Start your day with a breakfast buffet, then indulge in some retail therapy at the on-site shopping or explore nearby Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. Guests appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Flat-screen TV
The current price is ฿2,542
฿2,847 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

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 - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul (IST) - 52 min drive
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 13 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 21 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 3 min walk
  • Eminonu Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capadocia Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ilkay

Hotel Ilkay puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Eminönü Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are within a 15-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is steps away and Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Russian, Turkish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1986
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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

Also known as

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Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ilkay offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Ilkay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ilkay?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ilkay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ilkay?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Ilkay like?

Hotel Ilkay is in Istanbul City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 10 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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Hotel Ilkay Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Location

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was delicious and offered a different style every day. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

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.
norman, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A nice hotel - very well situated, room was very clean, all facilities worked and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Peter John, 18-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff was friendly. The service was attentive. The breakfast was very good. I can recommend this hotel.
Dieter, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
Carla, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Near every where
Guldaran, 8-night trip

6/10 Okay

Generally good
4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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.
tsz yan, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

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
Kathryn Anne, 14-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice hotel, enjoyed my stay, convenient location, breakfast is standard and good, the stuff were very friendly and helpful. Did not have any issue in the room. Cleaning was daily too
Anastasiia, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

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.

6/10 Okay

suitable for a reasonable price

Convenient location, included breakfast in a pleasant room, accomodations were adequate. The walls were thin and noisy neighbors made sleeping difficult. I would try elsewhere.

4/10 Poor

Great location, not a haven after a long day

The hotel was centrally located, easy walking distance to main attractions. The room was a little tired looking, but functional. It felt a bit like a dorm room, instead of a welcoming hotel room. The room we had was in the older section of the hotel, above a noisy bar, and facing onto a busy (ready more noise) tramline. After a long hard day, we didn't really see our room as a retreat from the vibrant city. Sleeping in the early hours also proved difficult. Perhaps the other side of the hotel would have given more joy? Given the cost and location, I wasn't expecting much, but perhaps a little more.

4/10 Poor

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.

4/10 Poor

I stayed in this hotel for few days. Will NOT mention names as I follow the RULES and REGULATIONS of EXPEDIA. My hotel room bed sheets were NOT CHANGED AT ALL for 5 days, even though I REQUESTED FEW TIMES from the 2 cleaning ladies and also told the house keeping and also requested/complained to the lady at the Hotel Reception. On my last day, I nice house keeping man changed bed sheets. For 5 days, I HAD TO SLEEP ON DIRTY SHEETS FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS.
BENNY, 8-night trip

6/10 Okay

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

I really enjoyed the breakfast and the breakfast staff. One of the maids kept taking the toilet paper from my room. I thought that was rude and strange. My travel guide had a difficult time speaking to me when he would contact the hotel. Someone told him that they could not connect him to my room telephone. This became a problem for me until I was able to fix the problem with one of the front desk employees. The location is excellent; however, the tram line is extremely noisy into the late-night hours. The noise also starts early in the morning, and it interrupted my sleep.
Kathryn, 13-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
4-night trip

4/10 Poor

War ok
Cigdem, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Was super allemaal.
Gökhan, 6-night trip

4/10 Poor

Taichi, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

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
Marco, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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!
Faida, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Emine, 2-night trip