Only 500 metres to the iconic Blue Mosque, this hotel is in the historical Sultanahmet area. It offers free WiFi, a spa centre with Turkish bath and air-conditioned rooms with a cable TV. Each room at Lapis Inn Hotel Old City has a private bathroom with amenities and hairdryer. A minibar and a work desk are also standard. The Grill Restaurant at the rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy panoramic Marmara Sea and Sultanahmet Square views, serves traditional Turkish cuisine. Terrace Bar Pub is ideal for after-drink and chat. You can find a Turkish bath at the spa centre. Massage services are provided by Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa. Tour desk is also available. Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar are within the walking distance of the hotel. Istanbul Airport is 44 km while Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 46 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast info

Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
3 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Istanbul
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alberto
    Spain Spain
    Great people working in this hotel, very kind and profesional. The views in the breakfast are amazing. I recommend it. Thanks for your hospitality.
  • Marina
    Norway Norway
    the location is near to everywh hagasophia Topkapı palace and all around historical places and hotel was clean specially I want to thanks to sakir he was so kind helpful
  • Somsak
    Thailand Thailand
    -Good location, nearby T1 tramway with mostly flat way. -Staffs were kind and helpful -Breakfast buffet is good taste and they had complimentary evening tea time. -The rooms we got are very suitable and convenient for our family 5 adults.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Terrace Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Turkish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel)

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Please inform Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel)

  • Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) has 1 restaurant:

    • Terrace Restaurant

  • Guests staying at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Walking tours
    • Spa facilities
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Check-in at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) is from 13:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) is 150 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Single
    • Twin