La Vida Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Blue Mosque

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La Vida Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes and Gulhane Station is 13 minutes.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes
  • Soundproofed rooms

Room options

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Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room with Terrace

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Comfort Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outside through a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Double Room

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a window, curtains, a chair, and a view of buildings.

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A traditional room with a brick wall, a wooden bench, and a hanging light fixture.

Double Room with Patio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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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 Airport (IST) - 54 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 62 min drive
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 5 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 16 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 25 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 13 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 13 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Meşale Restaurant & Cafè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elif Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Palude Sultanahmet - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seoul Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

La Vida Hotel

  • La Vida Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes and Gulhane Station is 13 minutes.

At a glance

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

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Children aged 7 and younger eat free breakfast

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 110-cm LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Printer

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

PARADİSE SEAFOOD&KEBAP - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 2021-34-2719

Also known as

La Vida Hotel Hotel
La Vida Hotel Istanbul
La Vida Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does La Vida Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Vida Hotel 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 La Vida Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at La Vida Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at La Vida Hotel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by La Vida Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 55 per vehicle one-way.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at La Vida Hotel and nearby?

La Vida Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near La Vida Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, PARADİSE SEAFOOD&KEBAP.

What's the area around La Vida Hotel like?

La Vida Hotel is in Sultanahmet, a short 8-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 5 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque.

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Reviews

La Vida Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's restaurant served excellent food, including delicious fish soup, and offered a good selection of Turkish cuisine. (17 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and good by multiple guests. (16 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing stay at La Vida hotel. Clean rooms, great location, and amazing staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location,very clean and tidy room, friendly staff and very good breakfast😊
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The best area of Historic Istambul close to all iconic places.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location close to shops restaurants and tramway Nice breakfast included. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean amenities.
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8/10 Very good

The staff were very helpful in helping to arrange a lovely turkish bath for us, and answering other questions we had about the area..thank you!
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8/10 Very good

Good enough hotel. Polite service. Helpful staff.
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6/10 Good

Very friendly people.
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommended

Excellent location , large rooms and very clean
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8/10 Very good

Central location for a short break. Very good
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10/10 Exceptional

Good choice

Nice hotel with friendly and helpful staff. I’d definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it

Clean, spacious rooms with amazing staff. Close to a verything.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Don't hesitate

Wonderful hotel. Great location and a great price. Bed very comfy. Quiet. Breakfast could be better but adequate. Staff fantastic.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fairly small rooms. But very central and a nice breakfast. Perfect for a Istanbul weekend
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6/10 Good

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.
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6/10 Good

The location and staff were great but thr facilities and powercuts at the time of our visit caused a lot of inconvenience.
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8/10 Very good

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
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8/10 Very good

It is good. Clean. Friendly staff. Some staff didn’t understand English.
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10/10 Exceptional

The best trip in La Vida Hotel

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!