Ilkay Hotel Istanbul, Istanbul ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Hudavendigar Cad. - Sirkeci, 28-30, Istanbul, Turkey, 34112

Ilkay Hotel, a 3-star property in the heart of Sirkeci, features 40 air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and is committed to sustainable tourism. Guests benefit from a restaurant serving traditional Turkish dishes, a bar, and convenient services including a tour desk.

Rooms & Amenities

All guestrooms at Ilkay Hotel include air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, and free WiFi. Certain units come with a seating area for relaxation. The hotel also provides 24-hour room service and laundry service.

Dining & Nearby Options

Daily buffet breakfast is served with fresh ingredients, and the on-site restaurant offers a variety of Turkish and international cuisine. Additional dining options are within 0.5 miles with local eateries like Olive Anatolian Restaurant and Ti Amo Bistro.

Services & Local Area

Ilkay Hotel facilities include a lobby, bar, and concierge services. A tour desk is available to help arrange trips to nearby attractions such as Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, both within 0.5 miles.

Transportation & Landmarks

The hotel is within walking distance to Sirkeci train station and major landmarks, providing easy access to public transport options like buses and trams. Eminonu Ferry Port, 0.5 miles away, offers connections to the Asian side and Bosphorus cruises.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

16 m²

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2 Single beds

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King Room

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2 persons

16 m²

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1 Double bed

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Standard Triple Room

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3 persons

24 m²

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Istanbul2300 ft

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 27.2 mi

Istanbul (IST) 28.4 mi

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station2000 ft

Metro stations

Halic4600 ft

Vezneciler 1.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Meals!

“The restaurant offered mouth-watering dishes at very reasonable prices, making it a favorite spot during our stay.” view full review

Spotless Rooms!

“Our room was impeccably clean and tidied up daily, providing a comfortable and serene environment.” view full review

Fantastic Breakfast!

“The breakfast spread was very nice with a variety of options that ensured a great start to our day.” view full review

Excellent Honesty!

“A special moment for us was when the receptionist safely returned my wife's lost handbag, showcasing the hotel’s commitment to integrity.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Currency exchange
Barber shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Car rental
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Children's buffet

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Hudavendigar Cad. - Sirkeci, 28-30, Istanbul, Turkey, 34112

Map view

street view

Hudavendigar Cad. - Sirkeci, 28-30, Istanbul, Turkey, 34112

City landmarks

Museums

Hagia Sophia Museum

2600 ft

Mosque

Blue Mosque

4100 ft

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

2300 ft

Square

Sultanahmet District

3600 ft

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

4900 ft

Museums

Topkapi Palace

3700 ft

Museums

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

2300 ft

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

2300 ft

Bridges

Galata Bridge

3500 ft

Historic Areas of Istanbul

2700 ft

Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet

TGC Press Media Museum

2600 ft

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

4900 ft

Monuments and Landmarks

Serpent Column

3500 ft

Torun Sok.

Mosaic Museum

4000 ft

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu

Cagaloglu Hamami

2100 ft

Mosque

Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque

4300 ft

Museums

Hagia Irene

2500 ft

Gallery

Dolmabahce Palace

2.1 mi

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

3700 ft

Mosque

Rustem Pasha Mosque

3800 ft

Divan Yolu Caddesi

Column of Constantine

3600 ft

Gallery

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

1.5 mi

Square

Beyazit Square

4900 ft

Square

Beyazit Tower

5100 ft

Synagogue

Neve Shalom Synagogue

1.1 mi

Mosque

Laleli Camii

1.4 mi

Nearby

Cankurtaran Mh.

Beyoglu Turkish coffee

1800 ft

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Gulhane Park

1800 ft

Museums

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

1600 ft

Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5

Caferaga Madrasa

1500 ft

Restaurants

The Coff’s Sirkeci

300 ft

Hudavendigar Caddesi No:36

Sehzade Cag Kebap

900 ft

Hocapasa Sokak No: 6 Sirkeci

Sirin Kofte

600 ft

Muradiye Cad. Vezir Cikmazi Sok. No:5 Fatih Sirkeci

Big Family Kebap

600 ft

Hocapasa Mah. Tayahatun Sok. No: 20 Sirkeci

Sanli Durum

600 ft

Hocapasa Mahallesi

Lak Lak Fast Food

600 ft

Orhaniye Cad. No:26 Sirkeci

Hoca Pasa Pidecisi

800 ft

Hoca Pasa sk 19

Ikram Doner Kebap

500 ft

Muradiye Caddesi No:14 Ayazaga

Hodjapasha Fish&Meat Restaurant

700 ft

Ibni Kemal Cd. No:28-A Hocapaşa Mh.

Birlik Bufe

500 ft

Hocapasa Mahallesi

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

location

friendly staff

noise

small rooms

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

7.5

Location

9.6

Service

9.0

Dining

7.7

4.5/5 based on 1060 reviews

#118 of 1,357 hotels in Istanbul based on Tripadvisor

Steve

United Kingdom, June 2024

8.6/10

The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with some noise from the street level, but the location is great near major attractions. The service is exceptional, especially Mr Ersin at the reception. The dining experience provides a good variety of items, and the facilities are top-notch.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were nice but at the front, so some tram and street noise and noise from the pub on the street level.

Service

9.0

The service was outstanding; Mr Ersin guided us well, allowing us to explore like locals.

Location

9.0

The hotel is almost perfect in Sultanahmet area, a short walk to major attractions and near the tram station.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience offered a good variety of items with unlimited tea or coffee.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities are excellent, providing all necessary services.

Claude

United States of America, June 2024

9.0/10

I had a great time at the hotel, the location was fantastic near the famous Sultanahmet area, and the rooms were spacious and spotlessly clean, equipped with new furniture. The staff was exceptionally friendly, accommodating all my requests. The dining experience was delightful with a variety of dishes. However, the breakfast menu could have been more diverse. Overall, it was a comfortable stay with excellent value for money.

Rooms

9.0

My room was big with a large bed, sofa, wardrobe with a safe, desk with a fridge, and a small table, all clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was perfect, and the staff was always very friendly and helpful.

Location

10.0

The location was very good, just a short walk to Sultanahmet and Ayasofya mosques, near Gülhane Park, a perfect spot for sightseeing.

Dining

8.0

The breakfast buffet was amazing with a variety of meats, cheese, olives, fresh fruits, and more; however, it could have had more options like omelets for a customizable breakfast.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, offering everything I needed for a pleasant stay.

Jon

United States of America, March 2024

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms, though comfortable, faced some noise issues from outside. The service was warm and helpful, especially during a challenging situation we faced. The location was extremely convenient for exploring Istanbul's attractions. The dining options were varied but not exceptional. The facilities provided were satisfactory.

Rooms

7.0

The room I stayed in was nice, but being at the front meant I experienced some tram and street noise, as well as noise from the nearby pub.

Service

9.0

The staff at the hotel were wonderfully warm and helpful, especially when we had a problem with our accommodations due to a tour collapse. They went out of their way to assist us.

Location

9.0

The location of the hotel was perfect, situated on a well-lit, busy street within walking distance of all the major attractions in Istanbul.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered a good variety of items, including meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, and bread. However, it was not exceptional.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel's facilities were decent, but nothing particularly stood out during my stay.

Juliet

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.2/10

The hotel had a very comfortable king-sized bed, but the room was a bit noisy and not very soundproof. The service was extremely kind and accommodating, especially during a difficult situation. The location was perfect, within walking distance of all major sights. The dining experience was good with a limited selection. The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room had a very comfortable king-sized bed, but it was a bit noisy and not very soundproof.

Service

9.0

The service was extremely kind and accommodating, especially during a challenging situation.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, within walking distance of all major sights.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with a limited selection.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Thomas

United Kingdom, December 2023

8.4/10

I loved the hotel's cleanliness and modern furnishings. The room was nice, but a bit noisy due to street and pub sounds. The location was fantastic, close to major attractions and parks. The staff, especially Mr Ersin and Ferhat, were incredibly helpful and kind.

Rooms

8.0

The room was spotlessly clean with new gadgets and furniture.

Service

9.0

The staff, especially Mr Ersin and Ferhat, were praiseworthy and extremely kind.

Location

10.0

The location was wonderful for sightseeing and close to major attractions and public transport.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was adequate for a 3-star hotel. The breakfast was good, but could have more variety.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers a good range of services like car hire, housekeeping, and airport shuttle.

Doug

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is cozy and welcoming, perfect for a budget-friendly stay. The rooms, though a bit small, were adequate for a good night's sleep, especially during the quieter season. Situated at the back of the hotel, the room size is understandable considering the affordable price point.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were a bit small but completely acceptable for the price range and low season stay.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, professional, and hospitable. Staff members were friendly, fluent in English, and readily available for any requests, making the stay convenient and enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The location was brilliant, offering easy access to key attractions like Sultanahmet and Aya Sofiya mosques. Additionally, being near the beautiful Gülhane Park added to the overall charm of the area, making sightseeing and public transport easily accessible.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was pleasant, with a good but limited selection of dishes at the small boutique hotel's restaurant. The variety served every morning was delicious, especially the fresh options like meats, cheese, olives, and breads.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were modern and well-maintained, offering great amenities for a comfortable stay.

James

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is in a very convenient location, close to major attractions with excellent transportation connections and near great dining options. The rooms lack proper facilities and are set above tram lines with old decor and dirty carpeting. The service was outstanding, accommodating my needs promptly and assisting with arranging affordable transport. Dining was satisfactory, particularly the delightful breakfast choices. Overall, a well-located hotel with a few room-related drawbacks.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had no proper facilities, were above the tram lines with grubby carpet, and felt cramped and old.

Service

9.0

The staff were attentive and responsive, going above and beyond to assist in arranging affordable and reliable transportation.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location is ideal, within walking distance of major attractions and excellent transport links, as well as being close to fantastic dining establishments.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, especially breakfast, was simple but enjoyable with a variety of tasty options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities provided were satisfactory, offering basic amenities for a comfortable stay.

Kyle

United States of America, August 2023

8.2/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were smallish but quite comfortable, clean, and well-equipped with necessary amenities, although there was some noise from the street and pub. The location was great, offering easy access to major attractions in Istanbul.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean, quiet, and comfortable, with a good size and great shower. They included a mini fridge, hairdryer, TV, tea & coffee making facilities, and a safe.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, especially thanks to Mr Ersin at the reception who guided us well and made our stay very enjoyable. The staff were friendly and always willing to assist.

Location

9.0

The location was ideal, just a short walk to Sultanahmet and Aya Sofiya mosques, near Gülhane Park, with convenient access to public transportation.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was satisfying with a varied buffet and the option to dine at the Red River restaurant for a pleasant meal overlooking the street.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered essential facilities for a comfortable stay.

location

noise

Charles

United States of America, August 2023

8.8/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The room was clean and comfortable, though there was some noise from the street and the nearby pub. The staff provided good service, especially Ersin at the reception, who helped us navigate the city like locals. The location was ideal, close to key attractions in Istanbul. The dining experience offered a nice variety of items, and the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

8.0

The room was nice and clean, but I could hear some noise from the tram and street, as well as the pub downstairs.

Service

9.0

The staff, particularly Ersin, was very helpful and made our stay more enjoyable. They even assisted us when we faced difficulties during our travels.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, just a short walk away from major attractions like Sultanahmet and Aya Sofiya mosques, and close to the beautiful Gülhane Park.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was delightful with a variety of items on offer, including an unlimited buffet. The breakfast had a good selection, ensuring a satisfying start to the day.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered essential facilities, making the stay convenient and comfortable for guests.

John

United States of America, June 2023

8.6/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were above the tram lines, clean, and for a good price. The service was exceptional, especially thanks to Mr Ersin who made us feel like locals. The location was ideal, close to major attractions and transport. The dining options were varied and good. Overall, a solid choice for the price.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms above the tram lines were good and clean, especially considering the low price.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, particularly Mr Ersin's guidance that made us feel at home. They were quick to accommodate requests and very friendly.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect, walking distance to major attractions and close to transport options.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was very good and varied, with a restaurant attached for more options. The buffet had a nice selection.