Optimist Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.6

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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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

Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • 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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Chad
United States United States
“The location is fantastic and the staff was very friendly and welcoming”
Yana
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“We had wonderful time at the Optimist. The entire staff was wonderful, Muhammed (Mumy the owner who is also "The Optimist"), Asia, the brother of Mumy and the other two girls were so nice and accommodating - friendly, chatty and helpful. They fed...”
Irene
Italy Italy
“Excellent hospitality, welcoming drink and pastry, good breakfast and wonderful views from the top floor. Just take in consideration Floor 4 (highest) has a glass door in the bathroom”
Hira
United States United States
“This was a great location. We stayed in room 4 which is the room on the top floor and had great views of blue mosque and aya sophia. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was delicious.”
Kelly
United States United States
“Location was amazing. Staff was amazing. Room was clean. Towels and bed were nice and soft. Food in the restaurant was delicious as well.”
Dan
Romania Romania
“the stuff is the best. thanks you Cesar and all guys”
Aleksandre
Georgia Georgia
“Great location, great rooms with traditional vibes, good breakfast and nice cafe. Nice staff, will visit again”
Hawar
Iraq Iraq
“It has fantastic location and the view from the room is unbeatable. It is really a place that you won't be disappointed if you book.”
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.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restoran #1

No additional info available

Amenities of Optimist Hotel

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

House rules

Optimist Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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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.

License number: 2022-34-1426

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