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Caferiye Sok. No. 6\/1, Sultanhmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400

Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category, a 4-star hotel next to Hagia Sophia Museum, has been chosen as the Best Historical Hotel in the World Luxury Hotel and Spa Awards. This exclusive property blends Ottoman Palace and Modern Turkish cuisines while offering traditional Turkish hospitality, comfort, and elegant premium service.

Elegant Traditional Rooms

Rooms at Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category feature traditional Turkish rugs and wooden floors. All 49 accommodations include premium bedding, pillow menus, and laptop-compatible safes, with some rooms offering charming views of Hagia Sophia Museum.

Ottoman Palace Cuisine

Matbah Restaurant at Ottoman Hotel Imperial offers traditional Ottoman cuisine with exquisite detail. Another dining option is the Padisah Restaurant that combines fine dining with stunning views of the Caferaga Medrese, the historical handicraft centre built by Ottoman architect Sinan in 1576.

Elegant Leisure Spaces

The hotel offers four suitably elegant areas for relaxation: the Winter Garden, the Summer Garden, the more intimate Sultan's Lounge, and a covered terrace with views over the rooftops of the Old City. Guests can visit the Saltanat Bar, open daily from 9 AM to 12 AM, located on the main floor next to the Reception and Lobby.

Historic District Setting

The Ottoman Hotel Imperial is situated on the truly premium location in town, surrounded by all the major historic and cultural sights in the heart of Sultanahmet. The property is just 10 minutes' walk from Sirkeci and 45 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

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Junior Suite
2 persons
28 m² 
1 Double bed
Single Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Single bed
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Double or Twin Room City View
2 persons
20 m² 
2 Single beds
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2 persons
20 m² 
2 Single beds
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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre
Istanbul700 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 43.4 km
Istanbul (IST) 46.3 km
Train
Sultanahmet Tram Station400 m
Underground
Vezneciler 1.7 km
Halic 1.9 km

Facilities

Boutique hotels design their amenities with your relaxation and unique travel experiences in mind

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

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

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Caferiye Sok. No. 6\/1, Sultanhmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400
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Caferiye Sok. No. 6\/1, Sultanhmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400
Nearby
Museum
Hagia Sophia Museum
280 m
Alemdar Mahallesi
Basilica Cistern
190 m
Square
Sultanahmet District
580 m
Museum
Istanbul Archaeology Museums
480 m
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami
190 m
Historic Areas of Istanbul
320 m
Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet
TGC Press Media Museum
510 m
Monument
Serpent Column
560 m
Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Gulhane Park
80 m
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
560 m
Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu
Cagaloglu Hamami
500 m
Museum
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
70 m
Museum
Hagia Irene
440 m
Divan Yolu Caddesi
Column of Constantine
590 m
Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5
Caferaga Madrasa
30 m
Museum
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
490 m
Kabasakal Cad. No:2 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi
Tomb of Sultan Ahmet
280 m
Merkez Beyazit
Mausoleum of Mahmud II
570 m
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