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Genius Hotel Istanbul

Family-friendly stay near Grand Bazaar

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Front of property
Shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
82-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Family Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Kutlugün Sokak, No.9, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Topkapi Palace
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room (Basement) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Economy Room (Basement)

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Heart of Istanbul.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galata Tower - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shadow Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Genius Hotel Istanbul

Family-friendly stay near Grand Bazaar
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The family-friendly Genius Hotel Istanbul also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Genius Hotel Istanbul was completed in October 2020.

This Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Genius Hotel Istanbul offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 82-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 82-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.

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 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 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, 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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 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 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 carbon monoxide detector, 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 and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-1169

Property is also known as

Nar Sultan
Nar Sultan Hotel
Genius Hotel Istanbul Hotel
Genius Hotel Istanbul Istanbul
Genius Hotel Istanbul Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Genius Hotel Istanbul to the airport?

Genius Hotel Istanbul is 28.2 mi (65-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Genius Hotel Istanbul have an airport shuttle?

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

How close is Genius Hotel Istanbul to the beach?

This hotel is 12.6 mi (36-min drive) from Florya Beach and 17.8 mi (51-min drive) from Yorukali Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Genius Hotel Istanbul offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Genius Hotel Istanbul, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

Does Genius Hotel Istanbul have a pool?

Genius Hotel Istanbul does not have a pool.

Does Genius Hotel Istanbul have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Genius Hotel Istanbul have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Genius Hotel Istanbul to downtown Istanbul?

Genius Hotel Istanbul is 1 mi away from Istanbul.

Genius Hotel Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 117 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ARNEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff are very helpful and kind. The hotel is very accessible in all areas. Loads of restaurant. Walkable place from hotel to the tourist spot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is absolutely amazing, it's basically right behind the Hagia Sophia, the walk takes about 3-5 mins. It's beautiful to be able to just hangout around the two iconic mosques at any given time especially with low crowds at certain times. The concierge, Ali, was extremely friendly, helpful and you can ask him for any guidance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teuta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service is great. Overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisse

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend staying here as it's centrally located, just a short walk from the Sultanahmet tram station. There's also a supermarket on the next street. I will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Mamun

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahabbat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hotel to anyone want to spend time in istanbul .the service is very good 👍. The staffs are the best .i really appreciate your service .if i want to visit istanbul again i will go to this hotel again
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, nuce service. Extremely Close to all historical places.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is in the basement and is very small with space for a double bed and a small closet, good for just one person.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m telling you right now, there is NO better hotel to stay at in your trip to Istanbul! One: it is extremely convenient as it’s a 4 minute walk to the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Two: the staff was truly amazing! Always asking me if I needed anything, going out of their way to make sure all my needs are met. I even needed some souvenirs shipped back home and as it is a family run business, the owners cousin offered to ship my things back home for a GREAT price! Truly a great group of people that really make you feel at home. Thank you again! Will definitely be staying here again next time I come to Istanbul!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

suranya, Queens Village

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruiqian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Okay room, pushy host

Hotel is okay for this class, but the host was terrible. Very pushy people and keep on trying to sell me bs services. When I arrived the room wasn't clean but the cleaner did some work and fixed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAID, Baghdad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V. Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect and the room was great, had a very comfortable bed and pillows. Staff was nice and helpful. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ezgi

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is really convenient for the main sightseeing spots and walkable. The staff are so kind and helpful also. You will have a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Saila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and very nice area to stay in. Everything was nearby food places and shopping. The hotel staff were very friendly and provided us with everything required
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad I

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family run hotel and the owners and staff are absolutely wonderful to interact with. Amine checked us in and we felt right at home. Paro and Ali were always available to assist and share recommendations. The hotel is walking distance to Topkapi, Aya Sofia and Blue Mosque along plenty of restaurants. We were really happy with our stay and look forward to returning again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were helpful and friendly. The location is nice. Very close to Hagia Sofia, Topkapi palace and tons of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbos

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