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Hotel Ilkay

Hotel with restaurant, near Hagia Sophia

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Flat-panel TV
The current price is CNY535
CNY599 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 52 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. 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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gulhane Turgut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ilkay

Hotel Ilkay puts you in a great location, within just a 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 just a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is steps away and Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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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*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

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

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out 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 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ilkay?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ilkay?

Yes, there's an onsite 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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Reviews

Hotel Ilkay Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

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

Room
Location
Breakfast

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Peter, 21-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Very 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 Exceptional

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.
Sandra, 4-night trip

8/10 Very 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 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Very friendly, informative, competent staff

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

8/10 Very 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 Exceptional

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 Very good

I like this hotel very much. The breakfast is good. I wish they were open a little longer in the morning. My room was comfortable. The carpeting needs cleaning. The staff is very nice. I like the location.
Kathryn, 14-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Near every where
Guldaran, 8-night trip

6/10 Good

Generally good
4-night trip

4/10 Fair

War ok
Cigdem, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Good

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 Good

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.

8/10 Very 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

2/10 Poor

not good

lifts not working, lights not working, horrid room, rude receptionist. After complaining, we were immediately moved to a sister hotel which was very good. I would not recommend the Ilkay unless you are used to staying in a hostel.

4/10 Fair

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 Fair

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 Good

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.
Kathryn, 8-night trip

4/10 Fair

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 Good

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.

2/10 Poor

There is a construction site behind the hotel. This has, apparently, permission to run three shifts over 24 hours, seven days a week. This makes the hotel fine for anything but actually sleeping at night, a fact the hotel manager seems to have difficulty with. We did not appreciate sarcastic offers to stay at his house instead. Eventually, we were moved to Hotel Erboy around the corner. The staff here were lovely and the hotel far superior. At present, the Alkay is not suitable for anyone to stay there and I suggest that Expedia remove it from their website. Oh, and by the way, we didn't enjoy being lied to about the availability of other rooms in the hotel.

8/10 Very 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