The Basilissis Gulhane

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Prime City Center Location: The Basilissis Gulhane in Istanbul offers a central position in the city center. Guests enjoy easy access to key attractions such as Basilica Cistern (3-minute walk), Topkapi Palace (2297 feet), and Hagia Sophia (1640 feet). Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, free WiFi, and modern amenities including a work desk, TV, and soundproofing. Additional comforts include balconies, ground-floor units, and quiet street views. Dining Options: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, vegetarian, and halal. Guests can savor local specialties, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and more. Convenient Facilities: The hotel provides free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and a tour desk. Additional services include a minimarket, bicycle parking, and luggage storage.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Noha
Egypt Egypt
“The location. It lies in the heart of the old city with all the historical places and old markets within walkable distance. It is also 3 minutes from T1 train line, Gulhane park station where it can take you to anywhere. The breakfast was amazing,...”
Zineb
Morocco Morocco
“Very well-located hotel in Gülhane, close to all the main attractions and public transportation. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. A very special thank you to Najet, who was exceptionally kind, helpful, and attentive. He took great...”
Elena
Canada Canada
“The best place to stay! Excellent service, staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to help, great breakfast and a perfect location. I felt very welcome throughout my stay. Enjoyed my stay and will definitely come back again!”
Orhan
Canada Canada
“Perfect location ,close to all monuments.Front desk was super helpful ,I recommend.”
Antonia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, clean rooms, friendly staff and excellent value for money.”
Abdullaev
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
“The location is great 2-3 minutes walk away from Aya Sofia and Blue masque (Sultan Ahmed). I reserved econom room for two person, but mr.Muhammed gave us family room for no extra charge. Breakfast is more the expected for this price. I was in mid...”
Mathias
Turkey Turkey
“I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. Although the rooms are compact and on the smaller side, they are exceptionally clean and well-designed to make the most of the space. Everything felt fresh and modern. The location is excellent—very...”
Faruk
Turkey Turkey
“I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive from the moment I arrived. The room was spotless, modern, and very comfortable. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stress-free and...”
Elvira
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
“Ниджат и Мохаммед, которые по очереди работали на ресепшене, оставили самые приятные впечатления об отеле. Их забота, внимание и доброжелательное отношение запомнились больше всего. Отдельная благодарность Ниджату за советы, рекомендации по...”
Aryan
Romania Romania
“Very good personnel, the rooms are very clean, comfortable beds, such a good area , the hotel is close to everything, BOSFOR, Grand Baazar , Galata Port, Galata Tower, you don’t need to spend money on transport, everything is almost a 20 minute...”

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Basilissis Gulhane

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

The Basilissis Gulhane takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 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

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.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Basilissis Gulhane 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 2021-27-2826

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