Hotel
Istanbul
7.9/10

Optimist Hotel

Facing Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Optimist Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a French balcony. There is a covered outdoor terrace where guests can enjoy a drink or meal. With free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV, all rooms at The Optimist feature views of the Blue Mosque. Each room also has a minibar and a private bathroom. The romantic terrace with its vine branches offers a romantic setting for breakfast or brunch. The rich buffet menu includes over 40 alternatives, including some Turkish specialities. The 24-hour reception staff can provide car rentals, bike rentals and shuttle services to Ataturk Airport, 12.5 km away. Room service is available 24/7. Optimist is situated within a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the lively Grand Bazaar. Free parking is provided.

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7
Breakfast info: Continental, Vegetarian, Halal
Private parking available

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Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

BİNBİRDİREK SULTANAHMET AT MEYDANI NO.68 EMİNÖNÜ FATİH İSTANBUL, Fatih, 34000 Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul, Turkey

Facilities

Free WiFi Airport shuttle Private parking Non-smoking rooms Restaurant 24-hour front desk Bar Heating Tea/coffee maker in all rooms Very good breakfast

Gallery

a bathroom with a white sink and a shower at Optimist Hotel in Istanbul

a bedroom with a bed and a living room at Optimist Hotel in Istanbul

a view of a city with a mosque in the background at Optimist Hotel in Istanbul

a group of trees covered in snow in a city at Optimist Hotel in Istanbul

a bedroom with a bed and a large window at Optimist Hotel in Istanbul

a bedroom with two beds with towels on them at Optimist Hotel in Istanbul

a bedroom with a large bed with a vase of flowers at Optimist Hotel in Istanbul

two pictures of a mosque with two towers and trees at Optimist Hotel in Istanbul

two cups of coffee sitting on plates in front of the washington monument at Optimist Hotel in Istanbul

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Reviews

Nur 9/10

Malaysia 🇲🇾

Pros: It was very near to sultanahmet camii, and the view is stunning!

Danny 9/10

Colombia 🇨🇴

All u need

Pros: A prime location, outstanding value, authentic local flavors, and a warm, welcoming service

Cons: I really don't have any complaints. It was all great

Coretta 10/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Pros: Not just a magnificent view, I love this place! Staff and restaurant lovely!

Marve 10/10

Estonia 🇪🇪

Hotel near Blue Mosque

Pros: It was really best place to stay in Istanbul in Sultanahmed square near Blue Mosque. Very cosy, amazing hospitality and excellent food. Comfortable bed and quiet room in the central city. Thanks to all team. We'll come back.

Badea 10/10

Romania 🇷🇴

Pros: The best location with such an amazing view of the mosques. We loved waking up in the morning and sitting on the terrace for people watching haha. The breakfast is always so delicious and the staff incredibly welcoming and paying attention to details. Beautiful view from the room, the bed was very comfortable. It was just the perfect stay for our city break❤️ Can't wait for next time.

Jane 9/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Stunning view in great location.

Pros: Fantastic view. Great breakfast and welcome drink. Helpful staff.

Cons: Bathroom door in our room was glass so not private.

Jude 8/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Amazing location and great, generous breakfasts.

Pros: Perfectly located in Sultanahmet right across the hippodrome from the Blue Mosque. Also the breakfasts were delicious and ample. Staff were friendly and let us stow our luggage.

Cons: The bathroom was in need of a revamp and the shower was missing a door. Apart from a couple of brochures there was no information in our room.

Kabeer 10/10

Australia 🇦🇺

Excellent customer service with friendly team

Pros: Amazing experience staying in optimist hotel Cesar great guy with great customer service.

Cons: Clean and tidy

Natia 10/10

Georgia 🇬🇪

Exceptional service and great quality !

Pros: The location is perfect - it’s right in the middle of Sultanahmet Square - which is the heart of Istanbul. If it’s your first visit and you are going to see Hagia Sopia, Topkapi Palace and Blue mosque - you will be there in less than 5 minutes walk away. I stayed at double/twin room. The property itself is peaceful, clean and beautiful. The room has exceptional lighting - Turkish lamps and many mirrors. There was a wardrobe with built-in organizer and hangers. also, there were other storage spaces. The bathroom was clean - there was a shower gel, a shampoo and a soap. We were provided with clean towels. There was a hairdryer and an iron. It was a little cold and staff turned on the heat in the building without asking and I appreciated that. We had breakfast every morning there and it was delicious! The staff - especially the host - are very friendly and helpful!

Sanja 10/10

Germany 🇩🇪