Hotel Turkish House - Istanbul

Boutique hotel in a restored Ottoman house, 5-minute walk from the Blue Mosque

Property Highlights

Hotel Turkish House Istanbul operates from a restored Ottoman wooden house with 10 rooms. The ground floor features a glass section that allows guests to see original stonework and underground structures from the Ottoman Empire period. The building also includes a rear courtyard garden where breakfast is served.

Accommodations

Each room at the Turkish House includes air conditioning, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, and a minibar. Room categories include the Superior Queen Room (16 m2 with garden view) and the Deluxe Queen Room (larger, with desk and seating area). The Junior Suite with Sea View offers an outlook toward the Sea of Marmara.

Location

Hotel Turkish House sits on a quiet side street in Sultanahmet, 5 minutes on foot from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The nearest tram station at Sultanahmet Square is 8 minutes away. Major sites like Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar are within a 15-minute walk.

Dining & Breakfast

A daily buffet breakfast is served in the courtyard garden or indoor dining room, including Turkish cheeses, olives, fresh fruits, and eggs cooked to order (Turkish eggs recommended). The hotel offers complimentary afternoon tea and homemade cookies from 16:00. Grocery deliveries can be arranged upon request.

Guest Services

The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and a tour desk that can provide sightseeing advice. Concierge service includes booking tours, restaurant recommendations, and arranging airport transfers (with airport drop-off and pick-up). Public transport tickets (Istanbulkart) are sold at the hotel.

• Location: 5-minute walk to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
• Rooms: 10 rooms in a restored Ottoman wooden house
• Breakfast: Daily buffet with Turkish eggs and homemade cakes
• Unique feature: Glass floor revealing Byzantine-era ruins

Licence number: 21164