A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, La Vida Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at PARADİSE SEAFOOD&KEBAP, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Istanbul, La Vida Hotel is in the city centre. Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bosphorus and Gülhane Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium, or consider a night out at Bomontiada. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Akbiyik Cd., No.80, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
What's nearby
Blue Mosque
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Hagia Sophia
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Basilica Cistern
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Sultanahmet Square
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
5 min walk
Sultanahmet Station
8 min walk
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
62 min drive
Restaurants
Balık çı Sabahattin
3 min walk
Meşale Restaurant & Cafè
2 min walk
Elif Cafe
2 min walk
Palude Sultanahmet
3 min walk
Dubb Ethnic Restaurant
2 min walk
About this property
La Vida Hotel
Hotel near Blue Mosque
A short walk from Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia, La Vida Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at PARADİSE SEAFOOD&KEBAP, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services
Luggage storage, a porter/bellboy and coffee/tea in reception
Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at La Vida Hotel feature comforts, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at La Vida Hotel?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does La Vida Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.
Where is La Vida Hotel located?
Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia. Bosphorus and Topkapi Palace are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes by foot and Gulhane Station is 13 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
La Vida Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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One of the things I love most about this place is the exceptional hospitality of the staff. From the moment I arrived, everyone was warm, welcoming, and always willing to help with a smile. They truly made me feel comfortable and valued throughout my stay. The service exceeded my expectations and added so much to the overall experience. Because of the outstanding treatment and positive atmosphere, I would definitely choose to stay here again and highly recommend this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Nermeen
28 Apr 2025
Great location!
Location was excellent, walking distance from all the sites. Staff was very helpful, arrange airport transfers and checked in often with us regarding our stay.
Staff is helpful, check in was quick, Nice area for walking and nice food all around in addition to being near from the touristic historical center of the city.
The room was very clean and comfortable.
Lovely hotel, lovely and clean. Lots of little touches like bathrobes, slippers, water and tea and coffee.
In a perfect location only 5 minutes walk from the blue mosque etc
Lovely breakfast
A very nice and accommodation, with friendly staff always helpful and polite to help.
And adjoins a great restaurant and a street full of nice restaurants and a few bars to relax and enjoy the night away.
Very reccomend for location, as a 5min walk to the Blue Mosque and all the tourist sites and squares.
Local tram, taxi and boat links all nearby.
We had a good stay. Near historical places. The rooms were clean. The staff was helpful and friendly. But it would be better if they put a tea or coffee machine next to breakfast.
Clean hotel located in the old area. Very near from the touristic sites. Many restaurants in the same street. Thanks for Batu for his disponibility and helpl!
Fairly small rooms. But very central and a nice breakfast.
Perfect for a Istanbul weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
T
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location.
Location was great, walkable to the main mosques and others sightseeing. Many shopping options nearby. Breakfast was ok. The downside was that in our room the window was high, which we could not see outside, making the room dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
amna
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location and staff were great but thr facilities and powercuts at the time of our visit caused a lot of inconvenience.
The staff was really nice, the room is spacious and nice , I liked yhe hotel .
they have problem with daily cleaning, they don’t clean the room after checking in , they barely made the bed and changed some of the towels but didn’t clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Ayesha Ayub
6 Feb 2024
It is good. Clean. Friendly staff. Some staff didn’t understand English.
The lovely guy from the reception it was absolutely amazing!
He helped us with everything (room-wise, recommendations around, food-wise)
The restaurant downstairs also has the best fish soup in Istanbul.
We eat every day!!!
I highly recommend this hotel and services !
Many thanks to M from the reception!
Keep smiling and always positive!