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Dara Old City Hotel

3.0 star property
Experience the charm of Istanbul's historic heart. Enjoy your morning coffee in the lobby then plan an exciting day of exploration.

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Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Point of interest
Reception
Point of interest
Located near Topkapi Palace and Egyptian Bazaar, Dara Old City Hotel offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, a cozy library, and relaxing outdoor furniture. Connect to WiFi in your room or unwind on the charming terrace while planning bike rentals or exploring nearby attractions.
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 226 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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8.4 out of 10, Very good, (25)
The price is CA $56
CA $63 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 11 - Feb 12
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About the area

Map
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi, Su Terazisi Sokak. No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 12 min walk
  • Egyptian Bazaar - 18 min walk
  • Süleymaniye Mosque - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Warung Ibu Deden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ziya Baba Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Terrace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Chant Mansion 龙吟公馆 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dara Old City Hotel

Hotel rejuvenated in 2020 and located near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Egyptian Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque, Dara Old City Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
  • A nature reserve, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 17-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and highchairs

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 60)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1276

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Dara Hotel Istanbul
Dara Istanbul
Hotel Dara
Hotel Dara Istanbul
Dara Hotel Istanbul
Dara Old City Hotel Hotel
Dara Old City Hotel Istanbul
Dara Old City Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Dara Old City Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dara Old City Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dara Old City Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Dara Old City Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Dara Old City Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dara Old City Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar, and Süleymaniye Mosque. Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

Dara Old City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Yasir

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel quiet in middle of old city breakfast was good, staff were polite and helpful. highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay at dara we were happy with service, staff were polite and very helpful. highly recomended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Francisco, Upland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very short walks to most important places like H-Sophia, Blue Mosque, Cistern and many more. Didnt have to take a bus nor taxi at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Maygyul

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got 2 rooms ( one for my family and other for my parents). One for my parents rooms we waiting to check in at 10 pm and then that room didn’t have curtains and it smelled very baddd like something rotten. Very unpleasant hotel with smelly rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an immensely enjoyable stay at the Dara Old City hotel. We received such a warm welcome and the staff were friendly, accommodating and incredibly helpful. The location is excellent, just a few minutes walk from the Hippodrome. The rooftop restaurant has lovely views and is the perfect place to unwind and watch the sunset after a busy day sightseeing. Would definitely recommend and we hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shahzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stars of the hotel were the staff. Very friendly, knowledgeable and professional they always went the extra mile. Very clean room and great location all the main attractions within walking distance and great link for public transport. Very highly recommended this hotel. If I can give them more than 5 stars I would’ve done it 7⭐️
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shazia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

DARA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you very much
Hi there, I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, the staff (sorry, I can't remember all their names) were extremely helpful to which they went out of their way whenever I had a query. I am hoping their Manager appreciates, values them in every way possible and rewards them with plenty of bonuses for all their efforts. The terrace was a fantastic view to see all the Masjids and the sea view. To all the Dara Hotel staff - Thank you very much once again and I apologise if I did not manage to say goodbye to all of you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis Henrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Taek suk

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
비추천
직원들은 친절하였으나 룸과 욕실이 많이 작고 좁아 불편했어요 씻기도 불편해서 세수만 하고 잠만 겨우 자고 바로 체크아웃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
هو راس منتصف جبل لا يستطيع اي انسان المشي بحريه
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Isra

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Marco

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Navruz

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aslan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Mehmet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

habip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijke en zeer behulpzame personeel, kamers iets aan de kleine kant maar wel schoon en netjes. Maar over het algemeen een goed hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Hillevi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020