Dara Old City Hotel - Istanbul

$$$$||View on mapIstanbul, TurkeyKucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Su Terazisi Sokak No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122|
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Dara Old City Hotel - Istanbul
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Su Terazisi Sokak No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.0
Staff8.5
Free WiFi8.3
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.9
Comfort7.4
Cleanliness7.3
Facilities7.2
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families20%
Groups19%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.0
Staff8.5
Free WiFi8.3
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.9
Comfort7.4
Cleanliness7.3
Facilities7.2
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families20%
Groups19%
Solo6%

3-star hotel in Sultanahmet with a rooftop terrace overlooking the Marmara Sea and historic landmarks

Location

Dara Old City Hotel sits a 5-minute walk from Topkapi Palace and Aya Sofia. The hotel is on a quiet street in Sultanahmet, close to the tram station and public transport. Nearby attractions include the Basilica Cistern, and the area offers many restaurants and shops.

Rooms

The hotel offers soundproofed rooms with air conditioning and premium bedding. Each room is individually furnished with local cultural decor and has a flat-screen satellite TV. Private bathrooms include a hairdryer and courtesy slippers.

Dining

The rooftop restaurant serves a homemade traditional Turkish breakfast with views of the Marmara Sea and Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Guests can also enjoy local drinks and spirits at the rooftop bar. The breakfast includes a variety of salads, fresh eggs, and bread.

Family-Friendly

Dara Old City Hotel provides family rooms and a 24-hour reception with tour desk assistance. Multilingual staff can help arrange excursions to local attractions. The hotel offers a shuttle service to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport for families.

Entertainment & Activities

The hotel offers bike tours, cooking classes, and walking tours about local culture. Evening entertainment and happy hour are available at the rooftop bar. Guests can also join pub crawls and tour or class about local culture.

  • Location: 5-minute walk to Topkapi Palace and Aya Sofia
  • Rooms: Soundproofed rooms with local cultural decor
  • Dining: Rooftop restaurant with homemade breakfast
  • Family: Family rooms and multilingual staff
  • Entertainment: Bike tours, cooking classes, walking tours

License number: 2022-34-1276

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 10.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Russian, Turkish, Arabic
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:27
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Rooms and availability

Family Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Triple Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness center

Laundry

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Dinner

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Dara Old City Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 36 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 26.5 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, SAW

Location

Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Su Terazisi Sokak No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122
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Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Su Terazisi Sokak No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122
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Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Su Terazisi Sokak No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mosque
Blue Mosque
100 yd
Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet
TGC Press Media Museum
100 yd
Torun Sok.
Mosaic Museum
100 yd
Sultanahmet Meydani
Obelisk of Theodosius
100 yd
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
100 yd
Mosque
Little Hagia Sophia
100 yd
Mosque
Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque
100 yd
Binbirdirek
Theodosius Cistern
100 yd
Monuments and Landmarks
Serpent Column
100 yd
Fountains
German Fountain
100 yd
Divan Yolu Caddesi
Column of Constantine
100 yd
Museums
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
100 yd
Restaurant
Ziya Baba Turk Mutfagi
100 yd
Restaurant
Reggae BR
100 yd
Restaurant
Ayasofya Liman Cafe & Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Ortaklar Kebap Lahmacun
100 yd
Restaurant
Hunkar Kebap Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Ezgi
100 yd
Restaurant
CarsI sultanahmet bufe
100 yd
Restaurant
Qubbe Qunefe Hookah
100 yd
Restaurant
Yabaci
100 yd
Restaurant
evin unlu mamulleri
100 yd

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