Set on a quiet, charming street in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, California Hotel features an elegant façade with French balconies. It’s just 328 feet 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 private 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 1640 feet from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.4
High score for Istanbul
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Igor
    Singapore Singapore
    A really good and proper staff !!! Thanks to Mr. Ferhan and Mr. Auwi for helping us to resolve the issue with the lost mobile of my daughter in a taxi cab after a few days. Their risk management and proper knowledge of the town helped us a lot...
  • Ann
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was clean and accessible by elevator. The breakfast was a nice variety and the area was kept clean and was very appealing. The location was a quick and easy walk to public transportation, with tourist attractions nearby within an easy...
  • Karol
    Poland Poland
    This hotel is located perfectly in between Istanbul’s top locations. Around it you can find good local restaurants offering reasonable prices. The room was very clean and had all the facilities we needed. The breakfast was very satisfying and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restoran #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast

Amenities of Hotel California
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Game room
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/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 access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Turkish

House rules

Hotel California takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

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.

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

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

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

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

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Hotel California accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

FAQs about Hotel California

  • Hotel California is 1,000 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel California include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Single
    • Twin

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

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

  • Hotel California offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Game room

  • Guests staying at Hotel California can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Hotel California has 1 restaurant:

    • Restoran #1