Located just 110 metres from Gulhane Tram Station, Raymond Blue Hotel offers elegantly-decorated rooms and free WiFi service throughout the property. Each room here provides air conditioning and a minibar. There is also a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, electric kettle, desk and a safety deposit box. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer, bathrobes, free toiletries and slippers. Certain rooms offer city view, ironing facilities and a sofa bed. Serving both in à la carte and open buffet style, on-site restaurant offers a variety of dishes to enjoy. There is also an on-site bar and a snack bar. You can use provided car and bicycle rental services offered at the property. Airport shuttle service is offered upon request at a surcharge. 24-hour front desk, concierge and ticket services are available. Hagia Sophia is 600 metres while Basilica Cistern is 550 metres from the property. Famous tourist attraction Grand Bazaar is 1.3 km away. From Raymond Blue Hotel you have easy access to all of the most important, most magical sights both of ancient and modern Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar are at your doorstep. All that Istanbul's Old City Center has to offer is within walking distance of the Raymond Blue Hotel. The hotel features a terrace cafe and restaurant at Raymond Hotel next door, and exceptional dining experiences, water pipe and a small bar on the rooftop which serves exceptional Turkish Cuisine while you take in the breathtaking views of the Bosphorus, Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. This Restaurant is open from May to October. Ataturk International Airport is 20 km from Raymond Blue Hotel. Istanbul Airport is 53 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 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 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Buffet


Availability

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

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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  • Muhamed
    Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
    Prety modern hotel. Its location is one of its best perks. They had great breakfast, whole staff spoke great english. Staff is pleasant and always welcoming. I recommend everyone to stay here
  • Setrak
    Thailand Thailand
    Raymond and Raymond Blue are joined operating business. I am native to Istanbul living overseas you may read my comments on 2015 and they were about how great it was unfortunately this is not the case anymore
  • Hadi
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The location is in the center of the tourism area. Easy to find food and souvenirs.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Raymond Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Raymond Cafe Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • High tea
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Facilities of Raymond Blue Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 10 per day.
  • Street parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Wellness
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules

Raymond Blue Hotel 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.

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 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and 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 and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Raymond Blue 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

Raymond Hotel offers:

* Guests will receive 10% discount at on-site restaurant.

* Please note that on-site restaurant is open from May to October.

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 Raymond Blue 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Raymond Blue Hotel

  • Guests staying at Raymond Blue Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Halal
    • Buffet

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

    • Hammam
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Raymond Blue Hotel is 600 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Raymond Blue Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Raymond Restaurant
    • Raymond Cafe Restaurant

  • Check-in at Raymond Blue Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Raymond Blue Hotel include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple

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