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Dara Old City Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel, walk to Blue Mosque
VIP Access
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Dara Old City Hotel

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Restaurant
Exterior
Standard Triple Room
Restaurant
Reception

Overview of Dara Old City Hotel

Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
The price is NZ$243
Price available on 28/4/2024

Check out the area

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Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi, Su Terazisi Sokak. No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Popular LocationBlue Mosque6 min walk
  • Popular LocationHagia Sophia10 min walk
  • Popular LocationGrand Bazaar10 min walk
  • AirportIstanbul (IST)52 min drive

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Room options

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room (for 4 people)

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

Economy Quadruple Room (for 4 people)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Room

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

Economy Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

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 curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite

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

Superior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Large Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

Dara Old City Hotel is located in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, and is near the airport and near the boardwalk. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar are two other places to visit that come recommended. With boat tours and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 4 min drive
  • Galata Tower - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • Arch Bistro - 3 min walk
  • Warung Ibu Deden - 4 min walk
  • Ziya Baba Restaurant - 3 min walk
  • My Terrace - 1 min walk

About this property

Dara Old City Hotel

Hotel rejuvenated in 2020 and located near Blue Mosque
Located close to Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar, Dara Old City Hotel provides a terrace, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and a porter/bellboy
  • Luggage storage, outdoor furniture and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 17-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Building
  • 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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Transfer service fee per adult: EUR 87.15

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • 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

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 does it cost to stay at Dara Old City Hotel?

As of 26 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dara Old City Hotel on 28 Apr 2024 start from NZ$243.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

Dara Old City Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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