Hotel Ilkay

Hotel with restaurant, near Bosphorus

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Hotel Ilkay puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Topkapi Palace. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is steps away and Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Flat-panel TV
The current price is $71
$79 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair with a polka dot cover, a small wooden table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with sheer curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, a small stool, and a mirror on the wall.

Twin Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hudavendigar Street No: 44-46, Eminonu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34210

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blue Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 13 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 25 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 3 min walk
  • Eminonu Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seher Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salute Pub & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mese - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ilkay

  • Hotel Ilkay puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Topkapi Palace. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is steps away and Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • 24-hour business center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1986
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 22340

Also known as

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Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ilkay offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Ilkay does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Ilkay?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ilkay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ilkay?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Ilkay like?

Hotel Ilkay is in Istanbul City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 7 minutes' walk from Bosphorus.

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Reviews

Hotel Ilkay Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The breakfast buffet was consistently described as delicious and good. (12 reviews)
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Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location as a base for a visit to Istanbul. Quiet room and all the facilities worked. Close to the historic sites and very convenient for public transport links.
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10/10 Exceptional

A nice hotel - very well situated, room was very clean, all facilities worked and the staff are friendly and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Really well located hotel with an excellent breakfast. Staff changed our room to the rear of the hotel when we asked a quiet room. I would definitely stay again Room quite small, but this is to be expected in city centre hotel.
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8/10 Very good

The staff was friendly. The service was attentive. The breakfast was very good. I can recommend this hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Check-in and out was smooth, near Eminönü and Marmaray Sirkeci, next to shops, Topkapi, Blue mosque and Hagia Sophia, breakfast buffet delicious, resaturant downstairs a lovely place, people are attentive, room clean, simple and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly Recommend This Hotel

Great Location to get anywhere in the city you need. Easy walking area right out your door - as well as a tram stop close by. Simple hotel but very comfortable and reasonable. And includes a very nice Turkish breakfast in the adjoining restaurant. A great place to stay in Istanbul. All food and shopping right there and at better prices than any of the bazaars.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Moderately comfortable accommodation

It's located in the bustling old town area in Istanbul near a tram station, a metro station as well as a ferry pier. Also, some of major tourist sites are near the hotel. It's nice and clean accommodation with delicious breakfast. Most receptionists were fundamentally nice to me and quickly reponded to my requests.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good. The hotel changes towels and clean up every day, very clean. The room is big enough and the breakfast buffet is delicious. There are slightly different styles every day.
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8/10 Very good

I like this hotel very much. The breakfast is good. I wish they were open a little longer in the morning. My room was comfortable. The carpeting needs cleaning. The staff is very nice. I like the location.
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6/10 Good

Generally good
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, enjoyed my stay, convenient location, breakfast is standard and good, the stuff were very friendly and helpful. Did not have any issue in the room. Cleaning was daily too
Verified review

8/10 Very good

I love this hotel and I want it to continue to do well. I did have a request for someone to assist me with a small problem in my room. No one came to assist me. There was a man working that day who did not follow up on my issue. The carpet area near the elevator on the 5th floor needs some attention. I hope they can clean the stains, I really appreciate all of the available television channels. The restaurant staff are all amazing!!! The cleaning staff are very helpful! My arrival was very nice as a wonderful man working at the reception area helped me with my luggage. The taxi could not park in front of the hotel due to the tramline in front of the hotel. I needed help walking to the hotel and the manager offered to assist me. This was very helpful to me!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Hello! I like staying here. I was very disappointed with the available channels on the television in my room. There are no English channels. I wanted to watch the news once in a while. I was unable to do so. Breakfast is good; however, it could be a little more relaxed for the guests. One last thing: One day I asked for a wake-up call and it came about an hour late. Please check your system. Thank you, Kathryn Daley
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6/10 Good

Hello! I have stayed at the Ilkay on several past trips. I was disappointed this last time at the breakfast. I admit that I get to breakfast during the last 15-20 minutes. I dislike the way the staff make me feel pressured to hurry. The staff intends to clean up the area at exactly 10:30 a.m. and if you are eating, it feels uncomfortable. I try to hurry. I want to feel more relaxed on my holiday. People spend a lot of money to travel, and they don't want to feel pressure to hurry up and eat their breakfast. The restaurant staff can clean up without making guests feel uncomfortable. The staff at the front desk are very nice as are the cleaning staff. I like this hotel; just chill out a little at breakfast.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable & Convenient

I needed a clean, comfortable, and conveniently located place to stay, as I planned to spend most of my time exploring Istanbul. For this purpose, this hotel was a great choice, and I can see why it receives consistently high ratings. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the bathroom well-equipped. Breakfast was included, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Gulhane and Sirkeci tram and metro stations are just a short walk away, making it very easy to get around the city. Although my reservation was for the Ilkay Hotel, I was actually checked into the Lalahan Hotel. This was a bit confusing at first but didn’t impact my stay overall. A few points for future guests and for management: The adjoining street is very noisy in the evenings, be sure to close your window if you’re a light sleeper. The lift didn’t work, not a problem for me being on the first floor but not for those higher up. The television in my room wasn’t working, though I didn’t really need it. The sealant in the shower is starting to get mouldy and could use a refresh. Please consider covering the food in the breakfast buffet. Some of it was left exposed, and I noticed flies around, along with guests coughing nearby. Overall, my stay was pleasant, and I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a central, affordable base in Istanbul.
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10/10 Exceptional

Every thing was great , just a small detail, it needs to be sealed around shover , soapy water leaked towards toilet which I almost fall down.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Istanbul stop over

A 2 night stay before flight home, convenient location, central, on tram line route, clean and comfy, breakfast typical, Red River pub adjoining is great.
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6/10 Good

Location was excellent, no better than that this Room were ok, abit small, we expected to have a refrigerator in our room,, food was below average
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Near every where
Verified review

6/10 Good

suitable for a reasonable price

Convenient location, included breakfast in a pleasant room, accomodations were adequate. The walls were thin and noisy neighbors made sleeping difficult. I would try elsewhere.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

War ok
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2/10 Poor

not good

lifts not working, lights not working, horrid room, rude receptionist. After complaining, we were immediately moved to a sister hotel which was very good. I would not recommend the Ilkay unless you are used to staying in a hostel.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Great location, not a haven after a long day

The hotel was centrally located, easy walking distance to main attractions. The room was a little tired looking, but functional. It felt a bit like a dorm room, instead of a welcoming hotel room. The room we had was in the older section of the hotel, above a noisy bar, and facing onto a busy (ready more noise) tramline. After a long hard day, we didn't really see our room as a retreat from the vibrant city. Sleeping in the early hours also proved difficult. Perhaps the other side of the hotel would have given more joy? Given the cost and location, I wasn't expecting much, but perhaps a little more.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

I stayed in this hotel for few days. Will NOT mention names as I follow the RULES and REGULATIONS of EXPEDIA. My hotel room bed sheets were NOT CHANGED AT ALL for 5 days, even though I REQUESTED FEW TIMES from the 2 cleaning ladies and also told the house keeping and also requested/complained to the lady at the Hotel Reception. On my last day, I nice house keeping man changed bed sheets. For 5 days, I HAD TO SLEEP ON DIRTY SHEETS FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

There is a construction site behind the hotel. This has, apparently, permission to run three shifts over 24 hours, seven days a week. This makes the hotel fine for anything but actually sleeping at night, a fact the hotel manager seems to have difficulty with. We did not appreciate sarcastic offers to stay at his house instead. Eventually, we were moved to Hotel Erboy around the corner. The staff here were lovely and the hotel far superior. At present, the Alkay is not suitable for anyone to stay there and I suggest that Expedia remove it from their website. Oh, and by the way, we didn't enjoy being lied to about the availability of other rooms in the hotel.