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Hippodrome Hotel

This peaceful garden retreat sits just steps from Hagia Sophia, offering travelers a quiet escape with terraces overlooking Istanbul's historic skyline

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The Hippodrome Hotel offers a calm sanctuary amid Istanbul's vibrant history. Guests enjoy breakfast at the restaurant, relax in the garden, or attend the manager's reception. The terrace offers stunning views, with the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace nearby.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Hippodrome Hotel is near a metro station. Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port. Zorlu Performing Arts Center and Vialand Tema Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi 38, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • A large mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A waterfront promenade with a mosque and minarets in the background.
    Bosphorus
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic building with a prominent tower and dome, surrounded by trees and other structures.
    Topkapi Palace
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    4 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station
    8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Balıkçı Sabahattin
    1 min walk
  • Meşale Restaurant & Cafè
    2 min walk
  • Armagrandi Spina Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Turgut Pide Kebap
    1 min walk
  • Elif Cafe
    2 min walk

About this property

Hippodrome Hotel

  • Hotel near Blue Mosque
  • A short walk from Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
    • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and an elevator
    • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hippodrome Hotel have perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Down comforters, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
    • LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: TRY 20 for adults and TRY 20 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 70.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 20 for adults and TRY 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 100 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 70.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0518

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hippodrome Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Hippodrome Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hippodrome Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Hippodrome Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Hippodrome Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 100 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hippodrome Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square, and Hagia Sophia. Bosphorus and Topkapi Palace are also within 15 minutes. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hippodrome Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 237 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was wonderful from start to finish! Staff was attentive and kind. Breakfast had many options and changed slightly from day to day. Very short walk to all the sights and in a safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marvelous location, walking distance to all mayor attraction, Breakfast included, super nice are, I love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exquisite stay

Very fine place near all wonderful locations, Thank you to everyone of the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was located at a prime tourist spot. Many attractions nearby and different things to do. The staff is helpful and friendly in suggesting tours as well. Staff is also helpful in accommodating needs. I had a great winter experience looking forward to another sometime in the future!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Muhammad hafeez

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ilker

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Trotz Angaben eines Parkplatzes vom Hotel, keine Parkmöglichkeit. Wir mussten in der Nähe auf einem Parkplatz gegen Gebühr parken. Eine Ermässigung für diesen Fehler des Hotels gab es nicht. Es ist abends aber auch nachts sehr laut drumherum. Das Frühstück ist in einem anderen Hotel in der Nähe. Man muss also aus dem Hotel zum frühstücken. Die Auswahl, im Gegensatz zu anderen niedrigeren Hotels, sehr mager. Weiche Butter am Buffee, oder allgemein die Auswahl sehr wenig. Lage super! 👍 Die Getränke in der Minibar sind kostenpflichtig in Euro. Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen, daher auch der Lärmpegel an den Fenstern.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice little hotel in a very convenient location for the old town attractions (Blue Mosque, Topaki Palace, Hagia Sophia). It's a fairly old hotel with lots of character. Don't go there expecting very modern facilities as you'll be disappointed but it has all you need for a city break. The breakfast (taken at a nearby terrace) is fairly basic and caters more for the Mediterranean/Asian travelers. Bread, cheese, cold meats, olives etc. and cake. no toast which would have been nice. All in all a friendly place and I wouldn't put anyone off.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SAMIIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un des meilleurs endroit pour visiter Istanbul

Emplacement au top, chambre magnifique et spacieuse avec vue imprenable sur la mosquée bleue... tout à été parfait !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Salah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great except the parking, when I booked the hotel it supposed to be free parking available that’s what they mentioned in the website, but it wasn’t I had to pay for parking! The staff was friendly & the Room in very good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rekha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean. Central location to Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and Topkapi. Front desk people were quite helpful. The 3rd bed in our room was a pull out sofa which was not comfortable - springs were poking through at several places. The bathtub had a jacuzzi that didn’t work; Breakfast was fine; If you are a vegetarian, you have cereal, bread, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelon. Coffee was definitely not the “Turkish” type. BTW, Hippodrome and Azade hotels are one and the same. We had booked with Hippodrome; stayed at Azade!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Przyjemny hotelik bardzo przyjemna usliga spokojna cicha okolica.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’emplacement et le personnel au top
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excelente

Excelente ubicación, cerca a todos los atractivos turísticos. La gente es muy amable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient, the staff are very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le seul point positif : localisation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Christian

Espectacular . Repetiré. Gracias a Karim, Elias y Hamit
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well-designed rooms, nice view at the breakfast and very kind and helpfull stuff. Leaves a good memories.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

muly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good location..close resto n shopd.. an also Blue Mosque and Hagi Sofia.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel near the blue mosque

The customer service was excellent the room was nice and big..breakfast spot on...the manager was very kind and polite and very helpful we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location the rooms are warm and cozy the beds are wonderful the staff is very nice and the location once again is perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bilquees

Room for improvement

The room was basic, bathroom was clean but very small. Breakfast was the same everyday. They could have had different varieties of fruits and better selection of breads. The choice is limited for vegetarians especially vegans.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly positioned location. Wonderful breakfast buffet with a breathtaking view. Very friendly staff. Good price. What more can you hope for?
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect hotel for sightseeing

This hotel is in a perfect location to see the best sites. Literally walking distance from the Blue Mosque, Haji Sophia etc. Plus the staff was so good to us. They took great care of us during our whole stay. Helped us get cabs. Breakfast buffet was served in their nearby sister hotel which had a beautiful Bosporus view and had longer breakfast hours and a better selection than most US hotels. It is surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and shops. There are small markets nearby which carry everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcelino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excelente ubicación, buen precio

excelente ubicación y disposición del personal, a pasos del Sultanamet!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Abeir

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

اقامه غير مريحه

الفندق اثاثه قديم جدااا وضيق جداااا
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019