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Optimist Hotel

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A short walk from Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque, Optimist Hotel provides free full breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, ornate ceiling, and curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • Park view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Optimist Hotel is near a metro station and near a boardwalk. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Zorlu Performing Arts Center and Vialand Tema Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Bindirdirek Mh At Meydani Sk No 16, Fatih, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a prominent blue cross.
    Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A large mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • An interior with a reflective floor, large columns, and a central illuminated structure.
    Basilica Cistern
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station
    5 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    11 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sultanahmet Sosyal Tesisleri
    3 min walk
  • İstanbul Kitap Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Sultan Cafe Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Şerbethane
    3 min walk
  • Buhara 93
    2 min walk

About this property

Optimist Hotel

  • Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
  • A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Optimist Hotel provides free full breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
    • Express check-in, tour/ticket information and concierge services
    • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 60-cm LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1426

Frequently asked questions

Is Optimist Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Optimist Hotel?

Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Optimist Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Optimist Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Optimist Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Optimist Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is steps away from Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 5 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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