Erbil

3.5-star hotel near Bosphorus

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe
Meeting facility
Property entrance
Meeting facility

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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HOCAPASA MAH.IBNI KEMAL CD.NO:34, SIRKECI, 18, Istanbul, IST, 34112
  • Place, Bosphorus
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Bazaar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 322 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Heart of Istanbul.Within a 10-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll find Bosphorus and Eminönü Square. Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Eminönü Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Ipek Palas Istanbul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ziyafet Restoran - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Erbil

3.5-star hotel near Bosphorus
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Erbil. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1999
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Erbil offers 55 shared accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 35-cm LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-cm LCD TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night

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
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 Eurocard.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Erbil Hotel
Erbil Hotel Istanbul
Erbil Istanbul
Hotel Erbil
Erbil Hotel
Erbil Istanbul
Erbil Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Erbil to the airport?

Erbil is 29.4 mi (68-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Erbil have an airport shuttle?

Erbil offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, on request, for a charge of EUR 30 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Erbil to the beach?

This hotel is 13.9 mi (35-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Erbil offer free breakfast?

Erbil offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Erbil?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

Is there free parking at Erbil?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Erbil have a pool?

Erbil does not have a pool.

Does Erbil have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Erbil have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Erbil to downtown Istanbul?

Erbil is 0.7 mi away from Istanbul.

Erbil Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

adnan , London

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

very nice hotel as location and close to the sea..

i have been in istanbol many time and this hotel was good to my trip

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Vodafone 37. Istanbul Marathon

Close to finish and fantastic location for many tourist attractions; all walking distance. Clean but very small room, air condition, easy breakfast included, friendly staff. Good bus, train and taxi link. Apx. 25 km from airport, 25 minutes.

2/10 Terrible

Susan, Manchester, CT

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

Great location but look for a different hotel

The hotel staff was very unprofessional and rude. The hotel food was bad and the air conditioning didn't work in the room. The location of the hotel was great. I booked this room in advance of meeting up with a tour group that was staying at this hotel so that is why I selected it. Our tour guide did not stay in the hotel because he said it was so bad.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Spring stay at Erbil

The location is good for visits to the Old City and for other venues. Close to the tram lines and within walking distance of many places. The rooms were very clean and adequate for my stay. Breakfast was excellent. Loved the interaction between the Turkish families staying there....... Not just tourists. Front desk could do with some help. All the restaurants recommended were expensive and very poor service.

8/10 Good

Ashley, Melbourne

Basic Hotel in old town area.

We stayed here as part of a tour and felt the hotel satisfied our needs. It is in a good location in the centre of the old town. However the fittings and fixtures are tired and the bathroom could be revamped. Breakfast includes standard Turkish fare with a great view of the bay yet is only accessible by stairs. Therefore wouldn't suit those with mobility issues.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

nice location

we often stay in this hotel as it's cheap, clean, comfortable (but rather small) and nicely located. Try! Hope you'll enjoy if you like simple accommodation.

6/10 Okay

hassan, DC

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Reasonable

By the internce you will be welcomed by a nice staff who helps you moving your bags and relocate in your room. However, standard single rooms are poor and tight, they can hardly fit more than one bag. Closet is also tight yet doable. The begged issue would be the shower and the bath room. Great location but you near topkapi museam, tram station, sultan ahmet square, grand Bazar, ayasofia and the posfurous.

6/10 Okay

hassan, DC

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Reasonable

By the internce you will be welcomed by a nice staff who helps you moving your bags and relocate in your room. However, standard single rooms are poor and tight, they can hardly fit more than one bag. Closet is also tight yet doable. The begged issue would be the shower and the bath room. Great location but you near topkapi museam, tram station, sultan ahmet square, grand Bazar, ayasofia and the posfurous.

8/10 Good

Salim, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Small room but OK

I went to Istanbul in April 2013 and stayed at the Erbil Hotel. My first impression of the room was that it was very small. Probably the smallest i've stayed in. It did have a double bed but there wasn't much room to move about and at night it got a bit stuffy so i had to sleep with the AC on. there was no view from the window as it looked over what looked like a lift shaft with no lift so i kept the curtains drawn. The room however was clean and the bed was comfortable. I stayed for 8 nights and the room was serviced every day. Best thing is the location. You come out and if you follow the tram line it will take you to the Topkapi palace and the Blue Mosque, which was about 10 minute walk away. Lots of restaurants nearby and one right on the doorstep of the hotel with outside tables does good food and is open until very late. Hotel Staff are friendly and the continental breakfast on the roof terrace room is good. If I went to Istanbul again I probably would pay more and stay in a slightly higher standard room, just so i could have a bit more space and a view, but if your on a budget and don't intend to spend much time in the room then this place does the job.

6/10 Okay

Craig, England, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good hotel for the location.

Good location to be able to get to where you want to with ease by walking, tram, or one of the many ferries. There is very little noise from the road, but the walls are thin enough that you can hear the general movement of people in other rooms above, below, and to the side. The breakfast room is on the top floor and has a reasonable view over the city. Don't touch this hotel if you have any difficulty getting around. The lift is tiny, there is not a lot of room to move around the room, and you have to use the stairs to get to the breakfast room. A good hotel if you want that bit more than a B&B, but if you want a top hotel then look else where.

8/10 Good

SJ, Reno, Nevada

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

Great Hotel for a Single Female Traveler

I was very happy and pleased with the concierges who helped me plan my travel from Istanbul to Ephesus. They even sent an attendant with me to negotiate my travel itinerary with the agency! The room was very comfortable with the a/c unit, the cozy size, and the window view of the street and restaurants outside. Sunday night was extra loud with the night club music blasting until midnight. The mattress was not firm enough for me, and my back and hips hurt a bit the following morning. The tv worked well, there was a hair dryer, and shampoos and conditioners available. Internet access was available too.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Erbil Hotel Review

Rooms are very small. The shower room is very tiny, no room to move, very hard for a fat person and if you have to enter the shower you have to go sideways. Not a very good choice for breakfast, same old breakfast everyday. AC doesn't work in the room. Yet, the location is very good. Next time I would try another hotel than this one. I wouldn't recommend this hotel for a fat person.

4/10 Poor

Søren, København

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Affordable Erbil Hotel, Sultanahmet, Istanbul

We had a rooster living in the yard just across the street from our window, making sure that we were awake for all prayer calls. The staff was friendly enough to accomodate us earlier than check-in time due to an early flight arrival. The staff insisted on carrying luggage etc. in the annoying way. The room featured no "Please do not disturb"-sign. The room had no iPod dock as promised. The promised minibar/refrigerator needed to be defreezed in such a way that we had no options of cold beverrages. The breakfast buffet was accaptable, except for the bad hygiene standards arround the cold drink dispenser.

8/10 Good

Will, Bristol, United Kingdom

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

Not a bad little place

Don't be put off by the fact that Expedia have rated this as a two-star hotel. For basic requirements, the Erbil a decent hotel. My room came with all the same mod-cons that some of the three and even four star hotels I've stayed at came with. There was a double bed, a private bathroom, a television (jn Turkish only, mind), and continental breakfast all included in the price. The location couldn't be much better either. Only five minutes away from the mosques in Sultanahmet and the ferry terminal in Eminönü as well as Sirkeci Station. For what I expected, I can't think of any major drawbacks to this hotel. The variety of the breakfast was very limited, an extra plug socket in my room would have been useful, and Sirkeci isn't a particularly nice part of Istanbul at night, but that's about it really.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Nie wieder

Dreckige Zimmer kein Fenster im zimmer alles nur auf anfrage sogar klopapier musste man jedesmal anfragen oder saubere Handtücher kein Personal...

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Güzeldi

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Gute Lage

Das Hotel war für unsere Zwecke geeignet.Kurze Wege zu Fähranlegern und den meisten Sehenswürdigkeiten. Das Zimmer war sauber, Frühstück ok, Personal freundlich.Da wir den ganzen Tag unterwegs waren, haben wir es nur zum Schlafen benutzt. Gute Restaurants in der nahen Umgebung. In diesem Stadtteil wird sehr viel gebaut, deshalb Abrißruinen in de Umgebung.Empfehlenswert, aber zu dem Preis zu teuer.

8/10 Good

Maggie

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

乾淨且位置極佳的飯店

Erbil 飯店客房打掃地很乾淨. 早餐也不錯. 飯店距離電車站很近, 且離主要的觀光區都很近.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie Liao

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

很棒的飯店

飯店離Tram 很近, 離聖索菲亞教堂及藍清真寺都很近. 飯店每天都有room service. 早餐也還不錯.

10/10 Excellent

Monika Chanovian, Oskarshamn

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

8/10 Good

Jürgen, Hamburg, Deutschland

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

Nettes, zentrales Hotel, für einen Stadtbesuch

Einfaches Hotel in sehr guter, zentraler Lage. Vom Frühstücksraum im 6. Stock blickt man aufs Meer. Die Betten sind gut - wir sind ohne "Kreuzschmerzen" aufgestanden. Das Personal ist freundlich. Die meisten Sehenswürdigkeiten sind zu Fuß zu erreichen. Bei einem späteren Besuch in Istanbul würde ich das Hotel wieder wählen.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Tolles Hotel am Goldenen Horn

Perfekte Lage für den Urlaubsaufenthalt, sehr freundliches, zuvorkommendes Personal, Frühstücksraum mit Sicht auf die Bosphorus-Brücke, gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Zimmer etwas klein.

8/10 Good

Monika Chanovian

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

8/10 Good

Gasteiz, Vitoria,España

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

Bien comunicado,céntrico,wifi gratis,desayuno...OK

Céntrico,buen desayuno,buena relación calidad-precio.A 2 minutos de la parada del tranvía Gulhane y a 5 minutos del puente de Gálata y bazar egipcio.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Eenvoudig, goed hotel

Erbil Hotel is een eenvoudig hotel. Goed centraal gelegen, vlak bij de tramhalte Gulhane, de moskee en t paleis. Niets bijzonders te vertellen. Je krijgt wat je ervoor betaald hebt. Geen verkeerd hotel overigens. Eenvoudig ontbijt met een pracht uitzicht in de eetzaal. Schone kamers, leuk straatje. Prima voor een dag of wat in Istanbul