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Located in a restored 107-year-old building, Ethnica Hotel Old City has a traditional décor with handicrafts and paintings reflecting Ottoman history. It offers free Wi-Fi and 24-hour front desk service. Ethnica Hotel Old City has air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV, mini-bar and a safe box. They all include a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms also offer sea views. There is a restaurant serving international cuisine. You can also enjoy drinks from the hotel’s bar. Topkapi Palace is just a 5-minute walk from Ethnica Hotel Old City. It is 1640 feet from Hagia Sophia and 2625 feet from Blue Mosque. Basilica Cistern is a 10-minute walk away and Spice Bazaar is within 10 minutes’ walking distance. Marmaray Sirkeci Metro Station is 164 feet from while Sirkeci Tramway Station is 656 feet away from the property. Ataturk Airport is 11 mi away. Istanbul Airport is 34 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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2 full beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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2 queen beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Istanbul
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  • Katuna25
    Georgia Georgia
    Great location, near to the main sightseeing. Easy accessible to the public transport. Staff is frendly and helpful. Shops, restorants and cafes are nearby. The breakfas was tasty. You can also find traditional turkish deshes inside the hotel.
  • Justina
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Great location, comfortable room, very tasty Turkish breakfast
  • Tiffany
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is above a super cute restaurant /cafe. The decorations are very nice and the environment felt cozy. All of the staff were polite and welcoming. The room had everything I needed. Also, it is very close to all of the places to visit in...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • RESTO ETHNİCA
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • Seafood • Turkish • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Ethnica Hotel Old City
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 20 per day.
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules

Ethnica Hotel Old City takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
€ 50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 60 years old

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to show the credit card used for reservation upon check-in. Please note that the name of the guest needs to correspond with the name on the credit card when booking.

Early check-in and late check-out is possible for an extra charge. Please contact the property after booking for more details.

Minors under 18 years of age cannot check into hotels unless they are accompanied by their parents or a designated adult.

To unfill the mini-bar upon check-in requires an additional charge of EUR 10.

There are special conditions for group reservations. When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply and hotel may request a prepayment of 50% of total amount.

Please note that the rates on this website are quoted in EUR but guests are charged in local currency at the front desk. Rates are based on the daily exchange rate.

Breakfast is not included for extra beds and can be provided at a surcharge.

Please note that daily breakfast is free of charge for 2 children under 12 years.

Please note that for bookings with payment at the hotel, the property reserved the right to pre-authorize the credit card when the reservation is made.

For booking with nonrefundable reservations, the property charges the total amount of booking and issues the invoice.

Property does not accept debit cards.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ethnica Hotel Old City of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Ethnica Hotel Old City

  • Ethnica Hotel Old City offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Themed dinners
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at Ethnica Hotel Old City is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Ethnica Hotel Old City include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Quad
    • Family
    • Twin

  • Guests staying at Ethnica Hotel Old City can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • À la carte

  • Ethnica Hotel Old City is 2,450 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Ethnica Hotel Old City may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Ethnica Hotel Old City has 1 restaurant:

    • RESTO ETHNİCA