Travelers explore Istanbul's ancient landmarks before returning to a peaceful garden oasis where multilingual staff help craft the perfect city adventure
The Olimpic Hotel sits in Istanbul's historic center, where history meets genuine hospitality. Guests start their day with a breakfast buffet in the tranquil garden before heading out to nearby Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, then return to unwind at the hotel bar.
Located in Istanbul, Olimpic Hotel is in the city center. Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Forum Istanbul. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Peykhane Cad. No16, Fatih, Istanbul, 34412
What's nearby
Sultanahmet Square
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Blue Mosque
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Basilica Cistern
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Grand Bazaar
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Hagia Sophia
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Cemberlitas Station
3 min walk
Istanbul Kumkapi Station
13 min walk
Istanbul Airport (IST)
53 min drive
Restaurants
İstanbul Kitap Cafe
1 min walk
Tarihi Cemberlitas Muhallebicisi
2 min walk
Ortaklar Restaurant
1 min walk
İstanbul Kitap Kafe
1 min walk
Little Piece of Asia
1 min walk
About this property
Olimpic Hotel
Hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Olimpic Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
An elevator, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Olimpic Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
17-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and childcare services
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Food Place
Things to do
Books
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
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.
7 steps to reach entrance
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Elevator (100 inch wide door)
Hardwood flooring in room
Tile flooring in public areas
Well-lit path to entrance
More
100% renewable energy
5 floors
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic water bottles
Renovated entire property - February 2025
Reusable cups
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
17-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Mini-fridge
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2004
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Olimpic Hotel Istanbul
Olimpic Istanbul
Olimpic Hotel Hotel
Olimpic Hotel Istanbul
Olimpic Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Is Olimpic Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Olimpic Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Olimpic Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Olimpic Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.
Where is Olimpic Hotel located?
Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern. Hagia Sophia and Galata Tower are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cemberlitas Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes.
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Reviews
Olimpic Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rooms were So good. Staff was so friendly . So cooperative
usman
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Asif
12 January 2026
Hotel staff was good, front desk person Mahmood and others are very helpful.
Hotel is in a good location.
Reason I gave 3 stars due to..
Okay breakfast
Room sizes are small
Room
Asif
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Robert
5 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good view from the breakfast room.
Quite a noisy hotel due to the central staircase and also as we were on floor 3 directly under the breakfast room/ kitchen where maintenance was being done.
Robert
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Chiaki
17 December 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a very convenient location. It’s only a 5-minute walk to Çemberlitaş Station, and most of the famous sightseeing spots are within walking distance. It was the perfect base for exploring the city.
The facilities are a bit dated, but it wasn't an issue for me. More importantly, every staff member was so kind and helpful. I can't thank them enough, especially Mr. Dogan and Mr. Ezel, who went above and beyond!
The breakfast room offers a fantastic view of the city, which was a great way to start the day.
The breakfast was fresh and the view very nice. All the staff are friendly. We'd especially like to thank Mr. Ali. He contacted us before our trip even began, which made us very happy. A small hotel with a great and safe location. The sheets and towels were clean, and there was coffee, tea, a heater, toiletries, and a hairdryer. It met all our expectations for our 3-day trip to Istanbul, and we recommend it to everyone.
I definitely recommend the Olimpic Hotel. It is very close to the Hippodrome & the Aya Sofya & the staff were all absolutely wonderful. I was treated like a special friend by all the staff. Margarita, Dogan, the receptionist & the breakfast staff were all so kind and helpful. The roof terrace has a magnificent view & the breakfast was healthy and filling. Comfy bed and good shower.
The hospitality was amazing. ALL staff we encountered were amazing people who were very welcoming, polite and helpful. You receive unlimited tea, water and coffee down at the lobby after being there for almost a week they already knew my preference and would just bring it out. 10/10 recommend. I saw a comment saying it gives a 5 star hotel feel and I agree. The is a smaller hotel but such a great option also very close to the grand bazar and the tram to get around the city.
Reception staff were lovely and ever so helpful. However the hotel itself is a bit run down - there were some holes in the walls, the towels and bedding weren't completely clean, no mirror in the bedroom and the breakfast was bland. Lovely views from the rooftop cafe though, and great location for transport and sightseeing.
The staff are very friendly and nice but room was too small and no chair, no table, fridge was not working
You have to ask for room service and cleaning.
Breakfast was okay but quality of the products provided were very cheap
The staff was great, very accommodating. The breakfast area was great, top floor of the hotel. There was an elevator, so that wasn’t a problem. The breakfast was plentiful for a European buffet. Loved the bread and the juices. Had boiled eggs, but more lunch meat and veggies than I would say was breakfast. The room was clean and bed comfortable. The ac was great- once we figure the slide on the front covered lots of features. But highlight- it was very close to everything on the old town - Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, even Topkapi Palace, the grand bazaar and spice bazaar area. A great place to visit from if you are wanting to walk and be right in the midst of things.
Marita
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Melisa
2 September 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Don’t stay here. The rooms need a deep clean to say the least. There was weird black hairs on our sheets when we first arrived, open used shampoo bottles in our bathroom and the halls had a weird odor. The staff was extremely loud in the mornings and would talk very loudly and play music around 8 am. Breakfast was poor and you couldn’t tell the difference between used and unused silverware and cups/glasses. The only good thing about this place is its central location otherwise it’s not worth the stay or money.
こちらのホテルには何から何までお世話になりました🙏 whatsupでISTからの送迎を頼み片道€50でした。他のホテルは€75だったりするのでこちらはリーズナブルかも。ただし、現金のみなので注意!トルコリラでも払えますよ。まず、小さいですが素敵なロビーでターキッシュコーヒーやターキッシュチャイをサービスでくれます。一日中歩いて観光に疲れたらおじさんが紅茶を毎回出してくれるのでまるで実家に帰ってきたのかくらいの安心と安らぎをくれます。笑
お部屋は綺麗ですが、友人が入ったあと使い終わったお湯がタンクにまた溜まるまで少しまってシャワーしましたがすぐ冷たくなったので断念…シャワーの窓が常に空いてるのでお部屋はあったかいですがシャワーやトイレ洗面所がある場所は寒いです!それ以外は文句なし!!
ルーフトップのビューを見ながら朝ごはんを期待していましたが、リノベ中なので二軒お隣のレストランで朝食でしたので一瞬ですが外に出てから入るので寒い冬はジャケットを。
朝食はとっても美味しくて特にパプリカ、茄子、にんじんのローストは美味しすぎました。ゆで卵にスペシャルスパイスがかかっているのやビーツサラダも美味しすぎて、二泊したので次の朝が楽しみになるくらいでした。立地は最高で初日の観光が終わったらまさかこんな近くにホテルがあったのかと驚かされるくらいの場所にあります!笑 アヤソフィア、ブルーモスク、地下宮殿、この三つがすぐそこの徒歩圏内なので一日目で全て回れちゃいました!
それだけ近いし、たくさんモスクがあるので朝方お祈りがガンガン聞こえるので耳栓をしながら寝ました。それもまた異文化にいるんだなーと感じさせてくれますよ。
Thank you so much for making our stay so cozy! The staff who is in charge of making chai and coffee was always there for us to feel relaxed. Whenever we comeback from long day sightseeings, he always asked us “chai?” and answer is (you guessed it) .. “Yes, Please!” I felt like I was at home in this cute little lobby. They have arranged our transpirations from and to IST and we communicated via Whatsup. It was €50 one way but please be sure to have cash since they only take cash.
The breakfast was the highlight!!! Due to renovation, it wasn’t at their rooftop; however we were two buildings next to the hotel to have a breakfast there: roasted peppers, carrots and eggplants were off the chart as well as devils egg type of dish and beets salad!
O hotel Olimpic é uma verdadeira gema no coração de Istambul. Numa ruazinha encantadara, a poucos passos da praça do Hipódromo. O café da manhã, é simplesmente delicioso..O quarto, muito bom e espaçoso.
Mas o melhor de tudo foi a equipe: funcionários amáveis além do imaginavel: Mahmud, Ali, Shukran e os demais, todos merecem nota 10. Espero voltar a Istambul e ficar novamente no Olimpic.
Alles war super, allerdings bedürfen die Zimmer einer Rennovierung. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und hat den besten Service geliefert.
Die Aussicht aus dem Restaurant beim Frühstück ist atemberaubend
Wie hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt.
Kerem
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Eduardo
14 September 2025
Personal muy agradable pero limpieza deficiente
El personal muy agradable, serviciales, atentos y con mut buena disposición.
La limpieza podría ser mejor. La ventilación del baño es muy deficiente, lo que obliga a tener la ventilación prendida constantemente.
Nous avons eu un très bon dîner sur le toit avec vue sur la Mosquée Bleue.(-20% pour les clients de l'hôtel)
Une chambre avec vue sur la mer avec balcon, le directeur est très serviable.
Petit bémol, il faut encore faire quelques efforts au niveau propreté pour éviter les moisissures dans la pièce d'eau, le sol et rample escalier proche de la cuisine, un congélateur mis devant l'accès à la salle de petit déjeuner.
Fotograflardaki gibiydi. Deniz manzarası güzeldi. Bulundugu bolge gece saatlerinde cok canlı. Rahatlikla aile olarak tercih edilebilir. Odada bir iki eksik vardı, hemen temin ettiler. Odada balkon olması cok keyifli oldu. Sabah kahvaltisi çok güzel. Acik büfe ve yeterli secenek var. O bölgede kahvaltiya gitseniz kisi basi 700-1000 aralığında ödersiniz. Kahvaltidaki hanimefendi cok güleryuzluydu. Firindan yeni çıkarttığı yiyecekleri masalara servis yapması cok hoş bir detaydi. Temiz oda ve guzel kahvaltı icin teşekkürler.
Biz çok memnun kaldık. İkinci defa Olimpic Otele geldik ve pişman olmadık. Odalar gayet temizdi. Kahvaltı güzeldi. Çalışanlar da çok anlayışlı ve yardımseverdi. Ulaşım çok kolaydı. Bir daha ki İstanbul ziyaretimizde tekrar Olimpic Otelde konaklamak isteriz.