Dara Old City Hotel - Istanbul

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Dara Old City Hotel - Istanbul
$$$$
Overall Score
Very good · 1367 reviews
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.0
Staff8.5
Free WiFi8.3
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.9
Comfort7.4
Cleanliness7.3
Facilities7.2
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families20%
Groups19%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good · 1367 reviews
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.0
Staff8.5
Free WiFi8.3
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.9
Comfort7.4
Cleanliness7.3
Facilities7.2
Who stays here
Couples55%
Families20%
Groups19%
Solo6%

Family-friendly hotel with a rooftop terrace overlooking Sultanahmet and the Marmara Sea in Istanbul

Location in Sultanahmet

Dara Old City Hotel Istanbul is a 5-minute walk from Topkapi Palace and Aya Sofia. The hotel sits in the Sultanahmet historic centre, with the Basilica Cistern also nearby. Guests can reach Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport via the hotel's airport shuttle service.

Rooftop Terrace Dining

The rooftop terrace at Dara Old City Hotel has a restaurant with views overlooking historical landmarks and the Marmara Sea. Guests can enjoy a homemade traditional Turkish breakfast with local cuisine on the terrace each morning. The restaurant also offers a selection of traditional Turkish and international dishes for lunch and dinner.

Soundproofed Rooms

All rooms at the Dara Old City Hotel are soundproofed and individually furnished with white-washed walls and wooden floors. Each air-conditioned room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer and slippers. The rooms are designed for a peaceful stay despite the busy city location.

Personalized Services

The hotel's multilingual staff can arrange personalized tour guidance and local excursions for guests. A 24-hour reception with a tour desk is available to assist with bookings and transfers. The hotel also offers an effective airport shuttle service and can arrange bike tours, cooking classes, and walking tours.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Dara Old City Hotel is family-friendly, offering family rooms and a terrace with outdoor furniture. Children can enjoy evening entertainment and happy hour on the rooftop. The hotel also provides tour classes about local culture and pub crawls for adults.

  • Location: 5-minute walk from Topkapi Palace and Aya Sofia
  • Rooms: Soundproofed rooms with air conditioning and flat-screen TVs
  • Dining: Rooftop restaurant serving homemade traditional Turkish breakfast
  • Services: Airport shuttle service, 24-hour tour desk with multilingual staff
  • Activities: Bike tours, cooking classes, and walking tours
  • Family-Friendly: Family rooms and evening entertainment

Licence number: 2022-34-1276

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 10.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Russian, Turkish, Arabic
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:27
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Triple Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Family Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Welcome drink

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Spa and relaxation

Spa & wellness centre

Laundry

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Dinner

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Dara Old City Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 26 £
📏 Distance to centre 600 m
✈️ Distance to airport 42.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, SAW

Location

Address
The address has been copied.
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Su Terazisi Sokak No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122
Map view
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Su Terazisi Sokak No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mosque
Blue Mosque
250 m
Mosque
Little Hagia Sophia
240 m
Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet
TGC Press Media Museum
490 m
Mosque
Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque
120 m
Monument
Serpent Column
290 m
Torun Sok.
Mosaic Museum
520 m
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
200 m
Divan Yolu Caddesi
Column of Constantine
270 m
Museum
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
300 m
Merkez Beyazit
Mausoleum of Mahmud II
440 m
Sultanahmet Meydani
Obelisk of Theodosius
520 m
Restaurant
Ziya Baba Turk Mutfagi
200 m
Restaurant
Reggae BR
170 m
Restaurant
Ayasofya Liman Cafe & Restaurant
150 m
Restaurant
Ortaklar Kebap Lahmacun
360 m
Restaurant
Hunkar Kebap Restaurant
200 m
Restaurant
Ezgi
180 m
Restaurant
CarsI sultanahmet bufe
150 m
Restaurant
Qubbe Qunefe Hookah
210 m
Restaurant
Yabaci
210 m
Restaurant
evin unlu mamulleri
280 m

Reviews of Dara Old City Hotel

7.4 /10
Very good
1367 reviews
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