California Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul

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Relax in a spacious room with a high ceiling, featuring a large flat-screen TV and plush armchairs.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a sleek reception area with a glass facade, comfortable seating, and lush greenery.
California Hotel features a sleek exterior with large glass windows and doors, flanked by lush greenery.
Enjoy meals in a stylish dining area with a marble-topped table and comfortable seating.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, illuminated artwork, and a full-length mirror.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Gedik Pasa Cami Sk. 49, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Grand Bazaar
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sultanahmet Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Triple Room

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

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Sultanahmet stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T-Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seyru Sefa Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Karaköy Faruk Güllüoğlu - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hanzade Terrace Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk

About this property

California Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. California Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. A complete renovation of California Hotel was completed in July 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2022
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
California Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 81-cm Smart 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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 250 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 81-cm smart TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at California Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 250 per day (164 ft away)

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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-2487

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

How close is California Hotel to the airport?

California Hotel is 27.9 mi (56-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does California Hotel have an airport shuttle?

California Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 60 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is California Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12.3 mi (26-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does California Hotel offer free breakfast?

California Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at California Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at California Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at California Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does California Hotel have a pool?

California Hotel does not have a pool.

Does California Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is California Hotel to downtown Istanbul?

California Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Istanbul.

California Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alireza

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Bashar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Domingo T

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our initial room was good and roomy but the roof leaked after a heavy rain. They transferred us to a very small room.Breakfast was adequate. Their staff were courteous and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad shahzaib

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Abdulrahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy little Hotel. Clean, convenient, in the heart of Sultan Ahmed location. Staff in the Hotel is outstanding 5*, superbly accommodating. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Aziza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, laundry service was prompt, the room was small but clean & effecient, the hotel is located within easy walking to all the main attractions. The only issue we experienced was our rooms tv couldnt connect to any of the streaming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in the historic center of Istanbul, the old town. Grand Bazaar with the column of Constantine (328 AD) are located in two minutes of walking. But the streets are super busy of course. It is a great cultural experience if you want an authentic atmosphere. If you wanted something quiet and peaceful the downtown area is not for you. Our host Nadim was super helpful and professional. He arranged the room for us that we liked. Hospitality and the service was overall great. Just make sure to communicate with the staff and they'll try their best to give you a pleasant experience during your stay. The breakfast is a traditional Turkish one, served every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Oualid

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Furheen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
As a solo traveller, I stayed in economy single room. Overall stay was ok. I liked the decor and rooms were clean. The only thing that let me down was the noise outside my room starting early morning (cleaning, hoover etc) until late afternoon and I could hear guests using the bathroom next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MYRA CERES

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, receptionist and concierge of the hotel are excellent and very hospitable. They provided great service throughout our stay. I recommend this property very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

TARIK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Temiz sade

Çoğu büyük otele göre temiz ve sade dizayn çok beğendim.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magne

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

erman

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

Fiyat performans oteli

Otelde 3 gece kaldık gerçekten temiz rahat bir otel çalışanlar çok iyi güleryüzlü tavsiye ederim.Arabayla gidicekler için park yeri bulmak çok zor ve sıkıntılı malesef
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
施設内は清潔でシャンプーなどのアメニティも充実しています。 歩いて20分ほどのところに、アヤソフィアやトプカプ宮殿があり、近くの駅からトラムにのっていくこともできます。 3分ほどの場所にスーパーもあり水などの食材や日用品が買えます。また、7分ほどの場所にアルコールが売っているお店もあるので、イスラム教以外の人も満足できます。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hakan, München

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great area and Hotel is quite good for this rate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Güzel temiz ve merkezi bir otel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kadir

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023