Optimist Hotel

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.8

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About this property

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 specialities. The 24-hour reception staff can provide car rentals, bike rentals and shuttle services to Ataturk Airport, 12.5 km away. Room service is available 24/7. Optimist is situated within a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the lively Grand Bazaar. Free parking is provided.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Heating
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

  • 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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Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Marve
Estonia Estonia
“It was really best place to stay in Istanbul in Sultanahmed square near Blue Mosque. Very cosy, amazing hospitality and excellent food. Comfortable bed and quiet room in the central city. Thanks to all team. We'll come back.”
Badea
Romania Romania
“The best location with such an amazing view of the mosques. We loved waking up in the morning and sitting on the terrace for people watching haha. The breakfast is always so delicious and the staff incredibly welcoming and paying attention to...”
Jude
Australia Australia
“Perfectly located in Sultanahmet right across the hippodrome from the Blue Mosque. Also the breakfasts were delicious and ample. Staff were friendly and let us stow our luggage.”
Kabeer
Australia Australia
“Amazing experience staying in optimist hotel Cesar great guy with great customer service.”
Natia
Georgia Georgia
“The location is perfect - it’s right in the middle of Sultanahmet Square - which is the heart of Istanbul. If it’s your first visit and you are going to see Hagia Sopia, Topkapi Palace and Blue mosque - you will be there in less than 5 minutes...”
Sanja
Germany Germany
“AMAZING room with the most beautiful room and breakfast was the best breakfast that we had in hotel!!”
Διονύσης
Greece Greece
“Everything was great..the place the hospitality the people that run the hotel,my regards to Sezer and everyone there... Breakfast was fantastic, location wonderful..all together contributed to be my best trip to konstantinoupoli so far...”
Kelvin
Spain Spain
“Optimist is just optimist! Everything involved in a really good mood; the staff, the view, the location.. For sure an experience and place you have to live!!”
Xenie
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The hotel is in a beautiful location, overlooking the Blue Mosque and everything around is close. Absolutely perfect! Great breakfast in the morning, soup, tea. My husband and I were here for 3 days and we really enjoyed it! It was snowing, it was...”
Fredy
Australia Australia
“The location and the price, very close to the most important places to know”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restoran #1

No additional info available

House rules

Optimist Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Optimist Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 2022-34-1426