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About the Hotel

Mimar Mehmetaga Cad. No:38 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400

Rooms with Ottoman charm

Hippodrome Hotel offers 28 rooms in a restored Ottoman building. Each room includes free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an LCD TV with international channels, a digital safe, and a minibar. Bathrooms have bathtubs or rain showers, with toiletries and a hairdryer provided. Some rooms connect, with one featuring a double bed and the other two single beds. Select rooms have views of the Marmara Sea or the garden.

Breakfast with a view

The rooftop terrace serves a breakfast buffet with homemade jams, Turkish-style omelets, and biscuits. Guests can eat while overlooking the Blue Mosque, Princes' Islands, and the Marmara Sea. A complimentary tea buffet is available at 3 PM.

Explore historic Sultanahmet

The hotel is 500 meters from Sultanahmet Tram Station and within walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Ferries to Eminönü provide access to the historic peninsula. Galata Tower is 2.4 km away, and Taksim Square is 3.6 km from the hotel.

Services for convenience

24-hour room service includes tea and coffee-making facilities. Additional services include babysitting, laundry (for a fee), and city tours. The front desk provides concierge assistance, and safety deposit boxes are available.

Transport and accessibility

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 45 km away, and Istanbul Airport is 32 km from the hotel. The Metro Vezneciler station is 1.9 km away, with connections to the city center. Paid parking is available nearby.

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Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

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1 Double bed

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Single Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

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1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

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3 Single beds

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Istanbul900 m

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 42.8 km

Istanbul (IST) 49.6 km

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station600 m

Underground

Vezneciler 1.9 km

Halic 2.3 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Mimar Mehmetaga Cad. No:38 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400

Map view

Mimar Mehmetaga Cad. No:38 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400

City landmarks

Mosque

Blue Mosque

840 m

Museum

Topkapi Palace

1.2 km

Landmark

Topkapi Palace harem

1.3 km

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

2.3 km

Museum

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

840 m

Landmark

TGC Press Media Museum

630 m

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

730 m

Mosque

Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque

790 m

Bridge

Galata Bridge

2.1 km

Museum

Hagia Irene

700 m

Landmark

Cagaloglu Hamami

810 m

Museum

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

720 m

Landmark

Mausoleum of Mahmud II

740 m

Mosque

Laleli Camii

2.0 km

Square

Beyazit Square

1.8 km

Nearby

Museum

Hagia Sophia Museum

460 m

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

490 m

Square

Sultanahmet District

480 m

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

430 m

Historic Areas of Istanbul

560 m

Torun Sok.

Mosaic Museum

210 m

Monument

Serpent Column

550 m

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

410 m

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Gulhane Park

560 m

Divan Yolu Caddesi

Column of Constantine

560 m

Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5

Caferaga Madrasa

550 m

Museum

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

450 m

Kabasakal Cad. No:2 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi

Tomb of Sultan Ahmet

350 m

Sultanahmet Meydani

Obelisk of Theodosius

400 m

Fountain

German Fountain

370 m

Restaurants

Elif Cafe

70 m

Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No 2 Sultanahmet Arasta Bazaar

Valley Hills Cafe & Restaurant

220 m

Cankurtaran Mah. Cankurtaran Cad. No :20/a

Meydan Borek

220 m

Cankurtaran caddesi no:11 Sultanahmet

North Art Coffee

220 m

21 Utangac Sokak

Archive Cafe & Winehouse

360 m

Cankurtaran Mah. Keresteci Hakki Sok. No: 19 Sultanahmet - Fatih

Sultanahmet Koftecisi

500 m

Buyukdere Cad. Astoria Alisveris Merkezi No:127 K:3 Sisli Esentepe

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

4/5 based on 363 reviews

#493 of 2,421 hotels in Istanbul based on Tripadvisor

Paul

United States, February 2024

8.2/10

Staying at the Hippodrome Apartment offered both impressive views of the Bosphorus and the Blue Mosque but fell short in terms of cleanliness since its grand opening. The staff, on the other hand, was always eager to assist with any queries or demands.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms provided stunning views of the Bosphorus, harbor, and the Blue Mosque. However, there were cleanliness issues since the grand opening.

Service

9.0

The staff were ready to assist and friendly, making the stay pleasant overall.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is its best feature, granting easy access to all the must-visit spots in Istanbul, especially in the Sultanahmet area.

Dining

8.0

Although dining was at a nearby hotel, the rooftop restaurant with a great view made up for any inconvenience. The Pork Belly dish was seriously yummy.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel lacked its own dining facilities but provided access to a neighboring hotel's rooftop restaurant with impressive views.

Robert

United States, January 2024

8.2/10

Staying at the Hippodrome Hotel was a mixed experience. While the proximity to the Blue Mosque offered a unique setting, the room at their sister building, Hippodrome Apart Hotel, was a bit of a hassle due to a taxi space issue. The service was helpful in shifting us to another hotel, and the location provided easy access to major attractions.

Rooms

8.0

The room at the Hippodrome Apartment, situated on the third floor of an old Ottoman family home, was cozy and clean, offering a glimpse of Ottoman history. However, the issue with taxi space was inconvenient.

Service

9.0

The service, especially from the manager, was top-notch. They went out of their way to accommodate us by shifting to another hotel, providing a triple room on the last floor.

Location

9.0

The location of the hotel near the Blue Mosque and the tram station was a huge plus. Being within walking distance of key attractions like the Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar made sightseeing effortless. However, the taxi space issue was a minor hiccup.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was at another hotel nearby, offering delicious local products with a stunning view. However, having to dine separately was a bit inconvenient.

Facilities

Samuel

United States, June 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of good and not-so-good experiences. The room, although spacious and well-located for observing the sea view and enjoying live music from nearby restaurants, had some maintenance issues like non-working lamps and scratches. The service was very friendly and helpful, from the reservation process to providing clean sheets and towels. The location was fantastic, close to major attractions and surrounded by great eateries, but the dining experience was in another hotel, offering a lovely view and decent food choices.

Rooms

7.0

The room in the secondary building was spacious with a good view but had maintenance issues like non-working lamps and scratches.

Service

9.0

The service from reservation to overall assistance was very friendly and helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, close to major attractions and great restaurants.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was in another hotel with a lovely view and fair food choices.