Hotel Ilkay

Property class: 3.5

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A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Hotel Ilkay provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 208
AED 232 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Hotel Ilkay is near a metro station. Topkapi Palace and Sultanahmet Square are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue. Ready for a night out? Consider Bomontiada and Volkswagen Arena. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Hudavendigar Street No: 44-46, Eminonu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34210

What's nearby

  • A tree-lined park pathway with benches and a sign indicating the Istanbul Museum of The History of Science and Technology in Islam.
    Gülhane Park
    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
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historic stone gate with two towers, a clear sky, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
    Topkapi Palace
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station
    1 min walk
  • Gulhane Station
    2 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    47 min drive

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 near Bosphorus
  • A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Hotel Ilkay provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a hair salon and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
    • A banquet hall, laundry services, and luggage storage
    • Multilingual staff, a gift shop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hotel Ilkay boast perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ilkay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ilkay?

As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ilkay on 16 November 2026 start from AED 208, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ilkay?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ilkay?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 30.

Where is Hotel Ilkay located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istanbul Archaeology Museums, Bosphorus, and Topkapi Palace. Gülhane Park and Eminönü Square are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sirkeci Marmaray Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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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Reviews

Hotel Ilkay Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 375 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel - very well situated, room was very clean, all facilities worked and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. The service was attentive. The breakfast was very good. I can recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Generally good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Near every where
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
War ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 Poor

Disliked: Room comfort

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 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.