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Amara Old City Hotel & Spa

4.5-star luxury hotel near Egyptian Bazaar, connected to a rail/subway station

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Luxury Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Garden
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Nöbethane Cd. 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Place, Topkapi Palace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Luxury Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Triple Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, City View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Istanbul City Center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll find Egyptian Bazaar and Hagia Sophia. Topkapi Palace and Sultanahmet Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gulhane Turgut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ziyafet Restoran - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Amara Old City Hotel & Spa

4.5-star luxury hotel near Egyptian Bazaar, connected to a rail/subway station
Amara Old City Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Amara Old City Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Amara Old City Hotel & Spa offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 51-cm LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (32 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 51-cm LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 90 (roundtrip)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-2057

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Amara Old City & Spa Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Amara Old City Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Amara Old City Hotel & Spa is 29.5 mi (60-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa on May 18, 2026 start from $65, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Amara Old City Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Amara Old City Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Amara Old City Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 14 mi (31-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Amara Old City Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 for adults and EUR 4 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

Does Amara Old City Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Amara Old City Hotel & Spa does not have a pool.

Does Amara Old City Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Amara Old City Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Amara Old City Hotel & Spa to downtown Istanbul?

Amara Old City Hotel & Spa is 0.8 mi away from Istanbul.

Amara Old City Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Salah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amara is a gem in a fantastic location for reaching the major historical sights on foot. The cafe is lovely with indoor & outdoor seating options. The free Turkish-style breakfast is great and filling :-) Everything in the room worked well, no problems at all. We hope to return to Istanbul with our whole family someday, and booking a hotel will be an easy task: Amara!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Helpful and friendly staff

Not a bad hotel in a nice central location. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was poor and disappointing;, just one boiled egg and some ham , cheese , bread and olives plus condiments. Room and bathroom in general were ok. Safe was not very safe. Hallways were undergoing renovation so at times looked like a building site and slight issue with the plumbing one morning with dirty water coming through the taps and toilet.
Decent twin room
Poor breakfast
Building works :-(
Portable Safe, not secured .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

F

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoy the hotel and the location

Very good hotel and the location is excellent too. Mr Ayhan at the reception is very nice person and very helpful too . I would recommend this hotel and would certainly stay at this hotel. There is a lovely girl at the reception she is very friendly and very helpful .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Milica

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rummet var nybäddat men tyvär väldigt smutsigt. Det var trasiga dörrlister och damm/hår överallt i rummet framförallt i lådorna till byrån. Överlag så fick man inte en hemtrevlig känsla. Dessutom så såg receptionen ut som ett renoveringsobjekt (endast ett bord med sönderslitet tak), verkligen ett dåligt första intryck. Man hörde väldigt mycket genom väggarna och andra gäster var högljudda fram till 01.30 på natten. AC-enheten funkade inte vilket gjorde att rummet var väldigt kallt framförallt på natten. Glipande lister kring fönstrena gjorde att det blev kalt vinddrag i rummet. Det positiva var att hotellet var dess centrala placering och nära till tunnelbana och övriga sevärdheter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Berna

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Das Personal am Empfang war sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Allerdings hat die Putzkraft wirklich oberflächlich gereinigt. Wir haben uns mehrmals beschwert, daraufhin hat die Putzkraft nur die Stellen detailliert gereinigt, die wir auch bemängelt haben. Ich fand es aber gut, dass das Personal am Empfang unsere Beschwerde ernst genommen hat. Preislich war das Hotel super
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

TARIK

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatih

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cennet

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

giuseppe

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nel complesso un buon albergo, personale disponibile, ottima posizione. Peccato per la tv non disponibili programmi in italiano
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ercan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yusuf

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BIEN
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alle Mitarbeiter waren sehr nett, heimisches Gefühl
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tuba

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kadir

8/10 Good

Merve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
War alles gut bis auf das einchecken. Wir waren um 14:30 da und hatten erstmal kein Zimmer und mussten warten bis die Zimmer sauber waren (da waren Leute drin die eigentlich auschecken sollten, aber noch immer drin waren) Ende vom Lied wir sind um 17 Uhr eingecheckt. Sonst war alles top :)
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Emrah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Zentrale Lage jedoch schwer erreichbar mit dem Fahrzeug. Keine parkmoglichkeiten
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022