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Optimist Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Blue Mosque

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
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1 bedroom, free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
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1 bedroom, free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished
In the heart of Istanbul, Optimist Hotel offers a warm welcome with breakfast, a garden to unwind in and dry cleaning/laundry services. Connect to WiFi, enjoy a drink at the bar or indulge in local cuisine at the restaurant. The attentive staff has left an impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Bindirdirek Mh At Meydani Sk No 16, Fatih, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 54 min drive
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 14 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 15 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 5 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 5 min walk
  • Beyazit Station - 12 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Türkistan Aşevi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tarihi Cemberlitas Borekcisi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Terrace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Chant Mansion 龙吟公馆 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chang Cheng - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Optimist Hotel

You'll be in a fantastic location at Optimist Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes and Cemberlitas Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (EUR 20 per day)
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 60-cm LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 20 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 accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1426

Also known as

Optimist Hotel Istanbul
Optimist Istanbul
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Optimist Hotel Istanbul
Optimist Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does Optimist Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Optimist Hotel 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 Optimist Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Optimist Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs EUR 20 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Optimist Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 20 per vehicle one-way.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Optimist Hotel and nearby?

Optimist Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Optimist Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Optimist Hotel like?

Optimist Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 4 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque.

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Optimist Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

the staffs were very friendly. Didnt like how the bathroom flush broke and water dripping from AC even though it was fixed later
4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Carlos, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This small boutique hotel and restaurant is right next to Blue Mosque walking square. It's very convenient location to many attractions in walking distance. Or T1 tram is very close by, it will take you to many other attractions too. We really like the location. The hotel is clean, quite, and comfortable to sleep, great view too. The owner and staff is very kind and helpful too. We really enjoy our stay.
Chin, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Läget

Fantastiskt läge, god mat på hotellet Minus för dåligt wi-fi, och att viss belysning på rummet inte fungerade, tv funkade inte heller, inga stora saker men ändå. Annars toppen.
Elisabeth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Супер отдых в Оптимисте

Все очень круто. Шикарное расположение в центре города. Завтраки супер. Персонал супер. Цена супер. Всем довольны.
ALEKSANDRA, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

personnels au top, etablissement très bien situé.
Jessica, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful central hotel with views of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia from the bedroom window. Lovely breakfast each morning. We were well looked after.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place and great hospitality

Fantastic location. Owner & manager Mohammed made everything to make me comfortable, including providing a pass for the tram. Also a great breakfast. And the views to the Blue Mosque were incredible. Would love to stay here again !
flavio, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

great location but very bad service

Good:location right in front of the Blue Mosque,we have the one with spectacular views of the Blue Mosque,Hagia Sophia and Marmara Sea.Walkable distance to almost historic location.Breakfast was good and staff were friendly.Bad:Tried to contact the hotel before our trip and to book a private shuttle service from the airport to the hotel.Unfortunately,after 2-3 messages nobody answer so we've taken a taxi.At 1 o’clock we’ve got our room which was not so clean,no heat,frozen water at the sink/shower,the TV doesn’t work(the owner told us that you don’t need TV you book the room for the view).All the winds are in the room if you do not have heat,many spaces between windows,walls, and doors.When we asked about the TV why it's not working,they remembered to start the heating,after that it was ok in the room.Second day we’ve gone exploring the city and return on 6 pm at the hotel and went to our room which,surprise:was clean expecting new guests.Therefore,no luggage,no any other thinks that we’ve had in the room.Therefore,we have gone downstairs and trying to find where were all our belongings:nobody knows,the staff call the owner.We have discover our luggage at the front desk but without thinks that we have out of baggage:perfumes,books, clothes,etc.I had to repeat several times that we’ve missing thinks,so we are going to call the police.They told us to wait to talk to housekeeping, who arrived later very upset and give us our missing thinks who putted in her cupboard.
Alma Virginia, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Y avais une damme adorable cest tout le reste laisse tembe
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

No nos dieron cuarto!

Llegué al hotel y me mandaron a otro! Uno de atrás del edificio! No sé si estaba lleno o simplemente le quisieron mandar cliente al amigo del hotel de atrás, porque son totalmente distintos! Si estaba lleno, por qué aceptan reservación y no cancelan con tiempo para buscar otro hotel?
jessica, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ett helt okej ställe!

Det var ett trevligt hotell med bra läge, tillgänglig personal, helt OK frukost och stark Wi-fi. De enda anmärkningarna är att de inte hade fler nycklar till rummet samt att det inte fanns ”stör ej”/”städa ej”-skyltar att lägga på handtaget. Observa att hotellet ligger mitt emot en av de stora historiska moskéerna (därav tidiga väckningar på morgnarna).
Volkan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I recommend! Your place with friendly people

Everything was good. If you want to stay near to all top tourist places, this is your hotel. Breakfast, staff, place, view, all. The owners are very kind and responsive. For the owners - thank you for your warm attitude and attention! Greetings! Gery, Bulgaria
lupo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place with amazing location!

Nice place with amazing location! The staff is very friendly and helpful! Right across the street from the blue mosque!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

В гостях у добрейших людей в Стамбуле

Душевно-домашний отель в самом сердце Стамбула. Спасибо большое за отношение к гостям- впечатление, что приехал домой к добрым старым знакомым. Вид из окна комнаты на последнем этаже- это что-то потрясающее!!!
Konstantin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Чудове розташування: всі визначні пам'ятки поруч; дуже доброзичливий персонал; дуже смачний сніданок. Поєднання ціни та якості.
Ludmila, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recep, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cudne miejsce i ludzie

Pobyt w Hotelu Optimist to prawdziwa przyjemność. Powitanie po 23.00 kiedy przybyliśmy było takie, jak w rodzinie i zanim się obejrzeliśmy bagaż był w pokoju a my piliśmy pyszną turecką herbatę. Właściciele Mohamed i Cherry oraz pracownicy Ali i Mohamed i pies Charlie są bardzo serdecznie i przyjaźnie nastawieni. Zawsze życzliwi, uśmiechnięci, pomocni i zainteresowani pobytem swoich gości.W hotelu można zjeść smaczny posiłek i napić się pysznej herbaty. Śniadania są podawane od 8.00 do 12.00 i są bardzo obfite i smaczne. Hotel jest świetnie usytuowany dla osób chcących zwiedzać i poznać Istambul. Do Blue Mosqe jest 3 minuty drogi a Hipodrom można podziwiać z hotelowego patio. Również niedaleko jest do Hagia Sophia i Cysterny Bazyliki, Pałacu Topkapi. Bardzo blisko jest do tramwaju, którym można dojechać praktycznie wszędzie. Komunikacja miejska jest dobrej jakości, czysta, klimatyzowana.Miasto zrobiło na nas ogromnie pozytywne wrażenie a jego mieszkańcy obalili wszelkie mity o Turkach. Planujemy wrócić do Istambułu i do Hotelu Optimist, bo czuliśmy się w nim doskonale. Pozdrawiamy Was wszystkich i do zobaczenia wkrótce!
Irmina, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip