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Genius Hotel Istanbul

Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Hagia Sophia

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82-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes
Shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
In the heart of Istanbul, Genius Hotel Istanbul is a family-friendly haven near Hagia Sophia. Enjoy a coffee at the cafe, unwind with dry cleaning services, and savor dinner at the restaurant or drinks at the bar. Connect to in-room WiFi and plan your day with tour/ticket assistance while taking advantage of bike rentals for exploring nearby Topkapi Palace.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

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Economy Room (Basement) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes

Economy Room (Basement)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Kutlugün Sokak, No.9, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galata Tower - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 65 min drive
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 22 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 9 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 12 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seasons Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪By Kinyas Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Genius Hotel Istanbul

Genius Hotel Istanbul offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Sultanahmet Square and Basilica Cistern are within just a 10-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes and Gulhane Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • 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*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 15 per day)
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Bed rails

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1990
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 82-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs EUR 15 per day

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1169

Also known as

Nar Sultan
Nar Sultan Hotel
Genius Hotel Istanbul Hotel
Genius Hotel Istanbul Istanbul
Genius Hotel Istanbul Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does Genius Hotel Istanbul offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Genius Hotel Istanbul 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 Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 15 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 60 per vehicle one-way.

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

You can check in starting at 2 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Genius Hotel Istanbul and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.

Are there restaurants at or near Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Genius Hotel Istanbul like?

Genius Hotel Istanbul is in Sultanahmet, a short 8-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 3 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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