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Hotel Ilkay

Hotel near Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

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Lobby sitting area
Bar (on property)
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Bar (on property)
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Hudavendigar Street No: 44-46, Eminonu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34210
  • Topkapi Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

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

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galata Tower - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red River Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ziyafet Restoran - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Capadocia Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ilkay

Hotel near Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ilkay.

This Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1986
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ilkay offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Russian, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

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 Hotel Ilkay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 22340

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
Ilkay Hotel
Ilkay Istanbul
Ilkay
Hotel Ilkay Hotel
Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
Hotel Ilkay Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Ilkay to the airport?

Hotel Ilkay is 29.6 mi (68-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Ilkay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Ilkay.

How close is Hotel Ilkay to the beach?

This hotel is 14 mi (29-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Hotel Ilkay offer free breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Ilkay offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Ilkay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ilkay?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Ilkay?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Ilkay have a pool?

Hotel Ilkay does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Ilkay have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Ilkay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Ilkay to downtown Istanbul?

Hotel Ilkay is 0.7 mi away from Istanbul.

Hotel Ilkay Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 371 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

norman, blyth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really well located hotel with an excellent breakfast. Staff changed our room to the rear of the hotel when we asked a quiet room. I would definitely stay again Room quite small, but this is to be expected in city centre hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hello! I like staying here. I was very disappointed with the available channels on the television in my room. There are no English channels. I wanted to watch the news once in a while. I was unable to do so. Breakfast is good; however, it could be a little more relaxed for the guests. One last thing: One day I asked for a wake-up call and it came about an hour late. Please check your system. Thank you, Kathryn Daley
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter John, Stoke on Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel - very well situated, room was very clean, all facilities worked and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable & Convenient

I needed a clean, comfortable, and conveniently located place to stay, as I planned to spend most of my time exploring Istanbul. For this purpose, this hotel was a great choice, and I can see why it receives consistently high ratings. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the bathroom well-equipped. Breakfast was included, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Gulhane and Sirkeci tram and metro stations are just a short walk away, making it very easy to get around the city. Although my reservation was for the Ilkay Hotel, I was actually checked into the Lalahan Hotel. This was a bit confusing at first but didn’t impact my stay overall. A few points for future guests and for management: The adjoining street is very noisy in the evenings, be sure to close your window if you’re a light sleeper. The lift didn’t work, not a problem for me being on the first floor but not for those higher up. The television in my room wasn’t working, though I didn’t really need it. The sealant in the shower is starting to get mouldy and could use a refresh. Please consider covering the food in the breakfast buffet. Some of it was left exposed, and I noticed flies around, along with guests coughing nearby. Overall, my stay was pleasant, and I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a central, affordable base in Istanbul.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello! I have stayed at the Ilkay on several past trips. I was disappointed this last time at the breakfast. I admit that I get to breakfast during the last 15-20 minutes. I dislike the way the staff make me feel pressured to hurry. The staff intends to clean up the area at exactly 10:30 a.m. and if you are eating, it feels uncomfortable. I try to hurry. I want to feel more relaxed on my holiday. People spend a lot of money to travel, and they don't want to feel pressure to hurry up and eat their breakfast. The restaurant staff can clean up without making guests feel uncomfortable. The staff at the front desk are very nice as are the cleaning staff. I like this hotel; just chill out a little at breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guldaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Near every where
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this hotel very much. The breakfast is good. I wish they were open a little longer in the morning. My room was comfortable. The carpeting needs cleaning. The staff is very nice. I like the location.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the breakfast and the breakfast staff. One of the maids kept taking the toilet paper from my room. I thought that was rude and strange. My travel guide had a difficult time speaking to me when he would contact the hotel. Someone told him that they could not connect him to my room telephone. This became a problem for me until I was able to fix the problem with one of the front desk employees. The location is excellent; however, the tram line is extremely noisy into the late-night hours. The noise also starts early in the morning, and it interrupted my sleep.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, enjoyed my stay, convenient location, breakfast is standard and good, the stuff were very friendly and helpful. Did not have any issue in the room. Cleaning was daily too
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

BENNY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I stayed in this hotel for few days. Will NOT mention names as I follow the RULES and REGULATIONS of EXPEDIA. My hotel room bed sheets were NOT CHANGED AT ALL for 5 days, even though I REQUESTED FEW TIMES from the 2 cleaning ladies and also told the house keeping and also requested/complained to the lady at the Hotel Reception. On my last day, I nice house keeping man changed bed sheets. For 5 days, I HAD TO SLEEP ON DIRTY SHEETS FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mehmet

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Amir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Location was excellent, no better than that this Room were ok, abit small, we expected to have a refrigerator in our room,, food was below average
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Istanbul stop over

A 2 night stay before flight home, convenient location, central, on tram line route, clean and comfy, breakfast typical, Red River pub adjoining is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff so friendly Good location Room size is bigger than other hotels
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Very good compared to budget
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Seyla

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

We love this hotel.

Its very convenient to reach around the city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

usama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Very clean room in top location!

Very clean room, with good and kind service in a top location in the middle of the old town. Everything is in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

saif, iraq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
very good except my AC was leaking water and didnt fix properly but it doesnt effect my staying as they solve it temporary.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

zeynab, New Zealand

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

Zeynab Khaled

Very nice hotel and clean tidy verity of breakfast options very helpful poeple and very handy location in Istanbul I highly recommend this hotel .
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Seyla

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

Our Istanbul home :)

We stay at this hotel every time we go to Istanbul. We love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Adrian, Kuwait

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing that is shown on your website about this "Hotel" is true. In fact, it is a hostel or even lower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Kara, Leicester

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Literally on the tram line in Gulhane

Check in was basic WiFi password given keys no porter service. Room was small twin with on suite. It was clean but dated. It was also facing the main tram line so early nights were not an option. Teams run till midnight & start up at 6am. Breakfast was the most basic we had on our travels in Turkey. On real orange juice some dilute water. There were eggs fresh bread honey cereal but limited hot food. The positive thing with this hotel is it is centrally located near all the main attractions, topkapi 20 mins walk Sultanahmet 10 minutes Bosporus 10 minutes grand bazaar 30-25 minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018