History comes alive at this welcoming hotel where guests can step back in time between visits to nearby landmarks or moments of relaxation in the garden
Raimond Hotel puts travelers within walking distance of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The property offers a peaceful garden retreat, complimentary breakfast buffet, daily manager's reception and in-room WiFi for planning the next day's adventures.
Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Raimond Hotel is near a metro station and by the sea. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Mimar Hayrettin Mah. Kadirga Limani, Cad. No:7, Kumkapi, Istanbul, 34121
What's nearby
Beyazit Square
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Grand Bazaar
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sultanahmet Square
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Blue Mosque
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hagia Sophia
18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Istanbul Kumkapi Station
5 min walk
Beyazit Station
7 min walk
Istanbul Airport (IST)
50 min drive
Restaurants
Hira Lokantası
1 min walk
Ulusoy Cafe & Pastane
1 min walk
Kumkapı Tiryaki Restaurant
1 min walk
Hoş Seda Balık Restaurant
1 min walk
the first ottoman
1 min walk
About this property
Raimond Hotel
Hotel near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Raimond Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle, and a free daily manager's reception. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
Other perks include:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
Express check-in, a porter/bellhop, and luggage storage
Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at Raimond Hotel have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and bidets
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Guidebooks
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
3 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Minibar
Room service
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per room (roundtrip)
Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 1 (roundtrip), (up to 2 years old)
Nearby parking fee: EUR 8 per day (1148 ft away)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
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 2022-34-0104
We should mention
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Ciwan Hotel Istanbul
Ciwan Hotel
Ciwan Istanbul
Raimond Hotel Istanbul
Raimond Istanbul
Raimond Hotel Hotel
Raimond Hotel Istanbul
Raimond Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Is Raimond Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Raimond Hotel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 1 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Raimond Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Raimond Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 60 per room applies.
Where is Raimond Hotel located?
Located in Istanbul City Center, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Kumkapi Station is only a 5-minute walk and Beyazit Station is 7 minutes.
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Reviews
Raimond Hotel Reviews
6.8
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6.6
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
7.0
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 42 reviews
10 - Excellent
14
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 42 reviews
8 - Good
6
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 42 reviews
6 - Okay
9
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 42 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 42 reviews
2 - Terrible
8
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laurence
6 August 2025
Raimond Hotel stay August 2025
Really nice hotel in a very accessible spot. Staff very helpful . Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again
The property is close to the major attractions and the staff, especially Mr. Kadeer and Mr. Mateen, were going above and beyond to make our group's stay as comfortable and pleasant as can be.
The Hotel is not clean at all, they clean, they clean once in 3 days, towels are not really clean, I had 2 Room with 3 single bed, they gave us one with 3 single bed other one one double bed one single in a very small Room, so had to and check then they changed. Shower was broken had to wait 2 days to repair after asking couple time,
Group of thieves,they took 20 dollar extra for each night from me,i send email and no reply ,bad location ,industrial area no transoortation ,even taxi doesnt go there,,,,thieves
Ammar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
24 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Hotel is schoon, helaas niet altijd warm water in de douche, meer lauw. Voor de rest schoon, goed ontbijt, vriendelijk personeel
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
2/10 Terrible
Tim
27 May 2019
Disliked: Staff & service
Dishonesty for helping to make the booking for the night bus. He overestimate the amount of the prices for the bus from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Everything was terrible. When we arrived at 10pm they did not have our and sent us to an apartment with no light in the bedroom no towels, everything old and falling apart. Dirty bed sheets a dump. Best day they gave us our room where the shower was broken, safe box did not work. The next day the room was not cleaned. Never take this hotel!!!
We really liked the hotel me and my wife , we had a nice 15 days at the Raimond, Ahmet the owner was super friendly and really cares about his customers, and Mustapha a super super nice person who dropped tears when we left , and Farouk was very helpful guy , momy Marie the housekeeper was very hardworking. We had this experience and now we have 4 more friends in our cycle . Thank you so much RAIMOND for the warm heart.
Im Hotelzimmer befindet sich zwar alles was man so braucht, aber sauber waren die Zimmern leider nicht. Wir haben uns bei Ankunft 2 weitere Zimmer angeschaut weil wir nicht zufrieden waren. Aber haben uns dann letztendlich für das 3. Zimmer im 2. Stock (für 40€ Aufpreis, da wir Basemant Economy gebucht hatten und das befindet sich im Keller) entschieden, weil das eher am "saubersten" war. Im Bad befanden sich mehrere Haare auf dem Boden. Bei den Bettwäschen hatte man an manchen stellen kleine flecken. Wir waren 4 Nächte dort und getauscht wurden die Handtücher im Bad zwar täglich aber dafür die Bettwäsche garnicht. Personal war sehr freundlich da kann man nicht meckern. Also wem die Sauberkeit von den Zimmer nicht soo wichtig ist, dann ist das Hotel schon Ok.
Добрый день! Хотелось бы довести до вашего сведения, что в этом отеле разводят на деньги при заселении. Я бронировала отель со 2.09 по 3.09. Заселялась ночью, о чем указывала при бронировании. На стойке регистрации персонал отказаться разговаривать со мной на английском, русском и упорно вел беседу на турецком. Через мин 30 пререканий выяснилось, что мне надо было почему-то бронировать с 1.09 на 2.09. И мои данные появятся у них только после 8.00. Затем речь пошла о том, что меня с моим парнем не имеют права заселять, тк мы не семейная пара. Почему это не указано на сайте? Наверное потому что это развод. Дело кончилось тем, что 60 tl решили вопрос, хотя номер стоил 48 tl. И ура! через час переговоров, персонал с довольной ухмылкой отдали нам ключи от номера с тараканами, сломаным душем и грязными полами.
Wir wurden trotz später Stunde überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend empfangen. Der junge Mann an der Rezeption beantwortete trotz später Stunde alle unsere Fragen und gab uns eigeninitiativ einige Tipps. Auch an den folgenden Tagen wurden wir bei jeder Begegnung im Frühstücksraum oder an der Rezeption überaus freundlich begrüßt. Auch unsere 8-jährige Tochter wurde als eigener Gast wahrgenommen (oft werden Kinder in solchen Zusammenhängen eher ignoriert und der Service ist eher an die „Zahlenden“ gerichtet): alle Hotelangestellten begrüßten sie liebevoll und offenherzig, wenn sie sie sahen. Unser Zimmer war klein und einfach. Es hatte aber funktionierende Aircondition, einen kleinen Kühlschrank, Fernseher, Ganzkörperspiegel und einen Tresor. Es gibt jeden Tag frische Handtücher, Duschgel, Seife, Bodylotion. Das Frühstück ist einfach aber lecker. Es wird von einer freundlichen Frau vorbereitet, die auch die Zimmer reinigt. Das Ciwan-Hotel liegt in Fatih – einer interessanten Gegend mit niedlichen Straßen und Gassen (zum Teil sehr steile Straßen). Es gibt fußläufig zahlreiche Restaurants und Cafés, kleine und große Möglichkeiten Lebensmittel einzukaufen, sowie Kleidung. Die nächste Tramstation Beyazit ist 10 Minuten entfernt. Ebenso weit ist es bis zum großen Basar. Zu Fuß bis Sarayburnu sind es ca. 20 Minuten. Wenn ich das nächste Mal nach Istanbul komme, würde ich wieder im Ciwan übernachten!
Towers broken , sink clogged and been told will be fixed very soon , in 4 days wasn't fixed . Smell of cigarettes and food comes from ventilation . Definitely not again . I don't think it meet 1star .
George
6/10 Okay
luc'ys, strasbourg
18 April 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
L'hôtel et pas mal,proche des sites touristique.
L'hôtel se trouve dans un quartier vraiment mal entretenu, mais elle est très proches de la majorité des monuments historique, a partire de l'hôtel ont peut presque tous les faire à pied,et le tramway et tout pré. Attention aux commercent très collantes.
Aufenthalt 21.9-27.09.2015 das Personal ist nicht in Arbeitskleidung (Familienunternehmen) Saubergemacht wird Täglich( Kein Bettwäsche wechsel) unser Zimmer war im Erdgeschoss Klein aber Schön ausgestattet mit TV, Pflegeartikel, kühlschrank,klima, handtücher. Tresor(Fenster ausblick auf eine Wand wo Klima geräte sind) (Personal oft Laut Abends) Tür zu Undicht. Frühstück war Gut gemischt aber immer das gleiche. Im Grossen und ganzen war es von eine Note von 1-6 eine gute 3+ es wurde zwar sauber gemacht aber kleine ecken etc gab es immer was zu meckern da oft kleine Haare nach dem Putzen noch da waren,, also wenn mann Richtig geguckt hat, hat man auch etwas dreck endeckt. In der Nähe von Hotel gibt es eine Ecke wo viele Fischrestaurant sind wo Abends viel Alkohol und Party ist. ansonsten kann man mit 20minuten Fussweg(anstrengend) zur Metro YENIKAPI von da Aus kann man eigentlich überall hin. das Personal hat Oft geholfen wenn man gefragt hat (sehenswürdigkeiten, fahrplan etc.)
das Hotel ist auf eine Strasse wo Geschäfte, Hotels, und Restaurants sind . es ist ca 4-5 Stockwerke Gross.
Halit
6/10 Okay
Laura
10 September 2015
Erinomainen hintalaatusuhde
Hotelli sijaistee hyvällä paikalla ja yleisilme oli siisti. Aamupala buffet runsas. Hieman ahtaan oloinen huone hyvin varusteltu, ainoa miinus ilmastoinnista, joka ei viilentänyt tarpeeksi tehokkaasti.