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Facing Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Optimist Hotel offers air conditioned rooms with a French balcony. There is a covered outdoor terrace where guests can enjoy a drink or meal. With free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV, all rooms at The Optimist feature views of the Blue Mosque. Each room also has a minibar and a private bathroom. The romantic terrace with its vine branches offers a romantic setting for breakfast or brunch. The rich buffet menu includes over 40 alternatives, including some Turkish specialties. The 24-hour front desk staff can provide car rentals, bike rentals and shuttle services to Ataturk Airport, 8 miles away. Room service is available 24/7. Optimist is within a 5-minute walk of the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the lively Grand Bazaar. Free parking is provided.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal

Private parking available


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Istanbul
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Osama
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Everything was amazing. the hospitality, Breakfast, people, kinidness, location evrything was incredible. 100% recommend this place.
  • Prutikun
    Thailand Thailand
    Service is excellent, the breakfast was great and the view from the room is absolutely stunning.
  • Buffy
    United States of America United States of America
    The owners were exceptional. Their kindness will be remembered. The location was perfect.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restoran #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Optimist Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 10 per day.
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Grocery deliveries
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • Arabic
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Russian
    • Turkish

    House rules

    Optimist Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Optimist Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Optimist Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Optimist Hotel

    • Optimist Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Optimist Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Halal

    • Optimist Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Bar crawls
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Themed dinners
      • Cooking class

    • Optimist Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restoran #1

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Optimist Hotel on this page.

    • Check-in at Optimist Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Room options at Optimist Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • The prices at Optimist Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.