Located nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam in the Old City Sultanahmet district, the smoke-free Basileus Hotel Istanbul proudly offers an archaeological museum. Boasting a location just steps from the functioning Blue Mosque, the 3-star hotel features 21 rooms as well as a lobby area and a storage room.
The rooms comprise a dressing area and a sitting area complete with ironing facilities and an air conditioner, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are furnished with soundproof windows, along with elegant furniture.
This Istanbul hotel also features a work desk and a photocopy machine for those arriving on business.
Situated just moments from Basileus Hotel, the restaurant Ziya Baba Turk Mutfagi offers a Turkish menu.
The hotel is about 45 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport and 650 m from such cultural venues as the late 16th - century Ottoman German Fountain. Guests can visit Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, which is only 5 minutes' walk away, and the Dolmabahce Palace which is 4.5 km from the Basileus Istanbul. Also, First Courtyard is situated merely 1.1 km away. You can easily find the superb Istanbul Archaeology Museums within a few blocks of the property. Catladikapi bus stop is approximately 500 metres from the Basileus.
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Stephen
2023-07-21
Excellent location near Old Town sights and eateries. Super helpful hosts with airport transit and itinerary planning. Immediate at-home feeling. Highly recommended for anyone.
Natalie
2023-07-17
Excellent location and walking distance to attractions. Friendly and helpful staff. Great spread for breakfast with variety. Clean and comfortable rooms. Informative and well trained staff. Family-like atmosphere. Relaxing tea and cookies available. Good value for money
Nothing that I didn't like.
William
2023-07-16
I've had a great stay at Basileus hotel. The place was clean, I thoroughly enjoyed its location and rooms. Good restaurant served local specialities.
Jean-Baptiste
2023-07-15
We recommend this accommodation, thank you for a perfectly pleasant stay.
Joel
2023-07-10
Amazing staff who goes out of their way to help you, clean and comfortable rooms, great breakfast with a variety of options, convenient location near main attractions and metro station, useful advice from the staff on where to go and what to do.
Felt very well, no complaints whatsoever.
Edgar
2023-07-09
The staff were easy going, the breakfast was tasty and everything was perfect...
John
2023-07-07
Homey place, it has VERY GOOD staff and location.
Mary
2023-07-02
The hotel is located in Sultanahmet area, which is within walking distance of the major Sultanahmet attractions. The staff are friendly and helpful, providing useful advice about what to visit and how to reach tourist attractions. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the breakfast has a good selection. The hotel also has free Turkish tea and cakes available in the reception area.
The hotel is a bit tricky to get to from the tram stop.
Matthew
2023-05-23
We had the best stay at this hotel! The location was perfect, just a short walk from all the main attractions in this city. We were able to easily visit the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. The hotel is also conveniently located near bus and tram stops, making it easy to explore further. The staff at this hotel were helpful and gave us great tips on what to visit and how to get there. They even lent us a public transportation card filled with funds. The breakfast at the hotel was delicious and had a wide variety of options. The hotel building was old but charming, and everything was kept very clean. this hotel offered great value for the price.
Could not be improved in any way.
Tony
2023-03-03
Great location, just a short walk away from the main attractions and close to restaurants and shops. The staff were very friendly and helpful, providing useful advice and recommendations. The breakfast had a wide variety of delicious options, including fresh fruits and pastries.
The room was disappointing, with a window that didn't close properly, allowing street noise to disturb our sleep. the proximity to a mosque meant we were woken up early every morning by the muezzin's calls to prayer.
Jack
2023-02-04
I had an amazing stay at a small family-run hotel in Istanbul. The staff were pretty good too make me feel welcome and helped me with everything I needed. The breakfast was the best I've ever had at a small hotel, and the room was beautifully decorated in Ottoman style. The location was perfect, just a short walk to all the tourist places. I highly recommend this hotel for an really good experience.
David
2023-01-20
This hotel is in the perfect location, within walking distance from all the main attractions in the Old City. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, giving us great advice on how to make the most of our stay. The room had a large and comfortable bed with snow-white bed linens, and the breakfast included delicious Turkish coffee and cake.
No specific improvement needed, everything was perfect.