Hotel California
Hotel California
Set on a quiet, charming street in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, California Hotel features an elegant façade with French balconies. It’s just 100 metres from the ancient Theodosius Cistern. The hotel offers parquet-floored rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. All rooms are accessible by elevator and fitted with a private en suite bathroom with hairdryer. The lobby area of the hotel features bright décor and contemporary furnishings. Its seating area offers a pleasant place to relax or read a newspaper. The hotel’s staff can offer advice about city excursions or travel itineraries. Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is just 500 meters from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
- Heating
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Zahid
United Kingdom“I stayed at this hotel during a layover in Istanbul, and it was an excellent choice! The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making my short stay very pleasant. The hotel itself was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Its central...” - Marton
Hungary“the best receptionists! helpful, flexible and very kind” - Natalia
Ukraine“The location is perfect, 10 min walk from the Blue Mosque. Staff are very helpful and friendly.” - Yasmine
France“The location was perfect, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was decent. I asked them to do my laundry, and wow, it came back smelling absolutely amazing!” - Florea United Kingdom“Great staff, nice little hotel. Clean and spacious. Good price.”
Marina United Kingdom“The location is the most valuable aspect, as it’s within walking distance to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Spice Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Cemberlitas Hamam, and Cağaloğlu Hamam. There are numerous shops, additional bazaars, and other hamams nearby,...”
Faruk United Kingdom“Fantastic location. Room clean and modern. Excellent large walk in shower. Clean quality linen and towels. Kettle with tea+coffee and complimentary bottles of water.”- Florian
Romania“Very clean,the furnitures all brand new,staff coming every morning to clean the room bring new sheets and coffe,water,tea The breakfast was delicious and variety of aliments you could choose” 
Nilay United Kingdom“We were impressed by the cleanliness also staff were exceptionally friendly & extremely helpful, they made us feel like part of the family, it is rare to come across this level of genuine friendly people.”- Mohy United Kingdom“Property is like new facilities are fantastic staff are very friendly breakfast good. Highly recommended.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restoran #1
- Open forBreakfast
Facilities of Hotel CaliforniaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
- Heating
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Games room
Living Area
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Minibar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Transport
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
Reception services
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
- English
- Turkish
House rulesHotel California takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 34-2487
FAQs about Hotel California
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The prices at Hotel California may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Hotel California can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Room options at Hotel California include:
- Double
- Triple
- Single
- Twin
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Hotel California has 1 restaurant:
- Restoran #1
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Check-in at Hotel California is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Hotel California offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Games room
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Hotel California is 350 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
