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Hotel Rio

Where historic charm meets modern comfort. Fuel up on breakfast at the hotel’s bustling cafe or take in the sights of nearby Grand Bazaar.

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Located near Süleymaniye Mosque and Egyptian Bazaar, Hotel Rio offers a vibrant retreat with breakfast buffet, coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi while taking advantage of the 24-hour front desk and express check-out for a seamless experience.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, is home to Hotel Rio. Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Mall of Istanbul. Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Aksaray Cad. Sait Efendi Sk. No: 20/1, Istanbul, 34130

What's nearby

  • The view from the front of the main gate of Istanbul University and Beyazıt square on a sunny spring day. Beyazit, Istanbul, Turkey
    Beyazit Square
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Blue Mosque featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and a mosque
    Blue Mosque
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Laleli Mosque
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Aksaray Tram Station
    2 min walk
  • Istanbul Yenikapi Station
    6 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
    59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mado
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Tatseven Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Hacı Bozan Oğulları
    2 min walk
  • Aksu Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio

Hotel near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque, Hotel Rio provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a vending machine and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a lift and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Rio offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, cookware/dishes/utensils and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 8 per day)
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 8 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 AM; check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 8 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 8 per day (656 ft away)

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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2475

We should mention

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Rio Istanbul
Rio Istanbul
Hotel Rio Laleli
Hotel Rio Hotel
Hotel Rio Istanbul
Hotel Rio Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Rio pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Rio?

Self-parking is available for EUR 8 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rio?

Check-in start time: 2 AM; check-in end time: noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Rio?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Does Hotel Rio provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Hotel Rio located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are also within 2 mi (3 km). Aksaray Tram Station is only a 2-minute walk and Laleli-University Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Rio Reviews

7.2

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liaquat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed in rio hotel for 11 nights it was great helpful staff nice breakfast very good location room cleaning every day..thanks will back again as i will travel to Istanbul
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

ayiub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not excellent but good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ashraf Mostafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

You get what you pay for

The hotel is decent; nothing fancy. You get what you pay for. It's situated in a strategic position close to all major means of transport. The hotel is small; the breakfast is fine. I stayed there for 5 day and it was okay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ayman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very bad hotel
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un personnel très à l' écoute, la propreté et le calme . L' entretien des chambres tous les jours. Un petit déjeuner correct
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nobar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Värsta hotell

Dåliga personal, dåligt och gammal mat, smutsig hotell och otrevliga personal
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Sitedeki tanıtım resimleri güzeldi. Ama kalıdığımız oda havalandırma boşluğuna bakıyordu. İki gece için idare eder diyemiyorum çünkü asansör çok ses yapıyor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Nurzhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Доволен

В нашем номере в общем все было отлично. Состояние за свою цену нормальное. Уборку делали каждый день, очень чисто. Обслуживание супер. Свежий завтрак и приветливый персонал. Расположение отличное для шоппинга.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Shahin

Nothing to right home about

Small and very typical hotel in the heart of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Watheq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kamen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good for the price

The hotel represent very good service by the price they want. Perfect location. Actually parking is not exist. They using street parking spaces which is paid and hardly to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Hakam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
الفندق ممتاز ولكن وجود مقاهي بجانب الفندق تسبب الازعاج الكبير ولوقت متاخر جدا من الليل
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Zaher

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

A good price and location

Hotel location is good. Room was clean however housekeeping service was not done during my stay. Price is ok at this time of the year. I hope management ensures regular cleaning to rooms every day
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Levent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cok iyi - Bu bölgede tavsiye edilecek Hotel -

Hotel cok temiz, sessiz, oda genis, personel cana yakin, aile icin uygun, Gezilecek yerlere ulasim iyi (tranvay cok yakin), yani tavsiye ediyorum!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Domenico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

POSIZIONE OTTIMA

Hotel vicino alle fermate del tram e della metro, personale gentilissimo, colazione a buffet, pulizie stanze e cambio asciugamani giornalieri, nelle vicinanze money change e ristoranti convenienti, avevo un stanza singola piccola ma completa del necessario, consiglio a tutti questo Hotel, comodo ed economico
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rouslan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

lakshmi Kanta sarma

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diya

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Iram

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022