Situated 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, minibar 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 500 metres from Hagia Sophia and 800 metres 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 50 metres from while Sirkeci Tramway Station is 200 metres away from the property. Ataturk Airport is 18 km away. Istanbul Airport is 55 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal


Availability

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

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Istanbul
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Moncef
    France France
    When i was not happy for the room the day after o met Mr Veyzi who change me better and bigger room Also Mr Veyzi negociate for me taxi to avoid high price Breakfast nice typical turkish
  • Amritayan
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Awesome location, right in the middle of the most watched and tourist place in Istanbul..
  • Eka
    Georgia Georgia
    The location is great! Stuff very friendly and helpful. The hotel is very lovely and nice. We enjoy our stay here.

Hotel surroundings

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
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

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

Most popular facilities
  • 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
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
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 sport events (broadcast)
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    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 possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs € 20 per day.
  • Street parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • 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 14:00

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 15 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
€ 50 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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.

Age restriction

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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash Bankcard Ethnica Hotel Old City 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 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 minibar 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-authorise the credit card when the reservation is made.

For booking with non-refundable 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 identification 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 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.

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

Due to 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 dinner nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/performance
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The prices at Ethnica Hotel Old City may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ethnica Hotel Old City is 800 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Ethnica Hotel Old City include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Family
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Ethnica Hotel Old City is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • 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 has 1 restaurant:

    • RESTO ETHNİCA