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Basileus Hotel

Hotel in Istanbul, 7-minute walk to Blue Mosque

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A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Basileus Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a business center, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Economy Triple Room, Basement Level | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Triple Room, Basement Level

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Entrance Floor) | Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed (Entrance Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Basileus Hotel is near a metro station. Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Istanbul Buyuksehir Belediyesi Kultur sanat Hizmetleri and Vialand Tema Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Sehit Mehmet Pasa, Sk. No: 1, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious elements
    Blue Mosque
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Little Hagia Sophia
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station
    9 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station
    10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Art Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Korean Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • My Terrace
    2 min walk
  • Şirvan Sofrası
    2 min walk
  • Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant
    1 min walk

About this property

Basileus Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
Close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Basileus Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a business center, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and secured bicycle storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Basileus Hotel include perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (TRY 350 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 3 2025 to January 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business center
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 500.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 350 per day (16 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 500.0 per day

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 major credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 34-1789

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Basileus Hotel
Basileus Hotel Istanbul
Basileus Istanbul
Hotel Basileus
Basileus Hotel Hotel
Basileus Hotel Istanbul
Basileus Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Basileus Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Basileus Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Basileus Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Basileus Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 1500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Basileus Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Little Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square. Blue Mosque and Bosphorus are also within 10 minutes. Cemberlitas Station is 9 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Basileus Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 552 out of 857 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 857 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 857 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 857 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 857 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Safder

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, most major attractions within walking distant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

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

Pleasant Traditional Hotel

Very happy with my stay here. The location was ideal, just a 5 minutes or so walk from the most famous must see attractions of Istanbul.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient walking distance to Blue Mosque and the markets. Good restaurants nearby
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Akhter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Price was reasonable. Every day cleaning service. They do not have breakfast service but lot of places in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in very close proximity to Sultanahmet & Hagia Sophia Mosque. Very clean. Worth noting there is no restaurant so breakfast is not provided. I thought breakfast was included when booked but there are good food options in nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was okay

The staff was friendly and very helpful. This hotel is a little older, needs a little updating paint and furniture. Could be a little cleaner, and there were four to five insects in my room. Oh and part of my shower door was missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed

I liked the area around the property. The service was not bad, and owners were good. Internet was so slow and bad, all the time I was using my data plan. The value of the money is more way high for this property, furniture is so old and wardrobe was broken, and it was noisy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff and hotel is also nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Umair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Great support from front desk staff. Great value for money. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a charming hotel with a boho chic antique flair. The large windows with the balcony gives it a cozy mood. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

IMRUL

Liked: Staff & service
The location was very good. walking distance to most places of interest.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Munir

Liked: Staff & service
Ok place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

Pleasant and Excellently Situated Tourist Hotel

Very pleasant hotel with extremely helpful staff situated within easy walking district of the most popular tourist attractions - Hagia Sofya, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace etc. Not the lap of luxury but extremely good value at the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Youssef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good propels good place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy at the front desk is very attentive and always go above and beyond! In great location for sure!! Highly Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Clean rooms. Attractions walking distance. Absolutely great value for the money
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THE UNIQUE ON THIS PROPERTY WAS THE STAFF. FARUK, AMMED AND KENAN, THIS 3 BOYS MAKE US THE TIME AT THE HOTEL, VERY VERY PLEASENT. A GREAT REVIEW TO THIS PROPERTY AND THE STAFF, EVEN THE MAID SERVICE WAS INCREDUBLE
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Amr

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spacious but needs a lot more cleanliness maintenance, and renovation. Staff was helpful at reception and during stay.

8/10 Good

Prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff Excellent service given by farooq
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I had a good stay at Hotel Basileus for a couple of nights before starting a cruise out of Istanbul. The hotel is not fancy, but it was a great value. Some highlights worth noting were: - Very low price - Great location, a short walk from most of the major tourist sites in Istanbul's old city - Quiet neighborhood but close to everything - Extremely helpful staff, especially Kenan, who provided good recommendations for places to eat and things to do. Check out Basileus if you are looking for a great value in a place to stay in Istanbul.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Muamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an ordinary airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022