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About this property
Set on a quiet, charming street in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, California Hotel features an elegant façade with French balconies. It’s just 100 metres from the ancient Theodosius Cistern. The hotel offers parquet-floored rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. All rooms are accessible by elevator and fitted with a private en suite bathroom with hairdryer. The lobby area of the hotel features bright décor and contemporary furnishings. Its seating area offers a pleasant place to relax or read a newspaper. The hotel’s staff can offer advice about city excursions or travel itineraries. Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar is just 500 meters from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Lift
- Heating
- Air conditioning
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Rijad
Bosnia and Herzegovina“Location is very near to everything to see. Tram station is 3 minutes far. Market is in the neighborhood. It is clean, receptionist was very kind to us. The breakfast is very good and delicous.” - David
United Kingdom“Great location, close to shops, staff were very welcoming and friendly.” - Moises
Australia“All the staff was very friendly, Farhan at the reception was always happy to help with directions,recomendatios of places to see, I will go back next year 😊 Thanks for everything.” 
Kristiina
Estonia“Really good location, all shops and attraction in walking distance. Room was nice and clean. Breakfast was simple but enough.”- Sema
Norway“The hotel was o ot a couple of minutes away from the tram stop and had shops around. Also walking distance to a lot of tourist attractions.” - Simbajon
Germany“The staff are very friendly, and I think the price for our stay is very reasonable. The room is clean, and they also made sure we were comfortable during our sleep.” - Ahmed United Kingdom“Very Nice and clean Rooms. Good breakfast, Very friendly team. Very close to -must to do- sightseeing including AyaSofia Mosque, Sultanahmet, Grand Bazar. Also Tram within couple minutes walk which can take you everywhere.”
- Lolygf
Spain“The hotel is very well located, walking distance (10-15 min) to most of the spots you have to visit in Istanbul and with a tram station at 2 min walking which is very convenient after several days walking. There is a supermarket very close and...” - Andrei
Romania“We are traveling to Istanbul quite often and this is the best hotel we manage to find so far in Sultan Ahmet area. The hotel is located on a quiet street, just two minutes away from Cemberlitas tram station. Very good position. The hotel room is...” - Daniel United Kingdom“Very good for the price. Great location. Friendly staff.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restoran #1
- Open forBreakfast
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that construction work is taking place nearby and property may be affected by noise.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 34-2487
