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California Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Sultanahmet Square

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A hotel entrance with a black facade, large glass doors, and two potted plants with white flowers.
A modern cafe with a marble floor, two black bar stools, a counter with a sign reading "CAFE & BAR", and a green wall with plants.
A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a modern ceiling design, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A modern lobby with a large TV screen displaying 'FRIDAY MOOD', two plush armchairs, a dining area with black chairs, and a ceiling with skylights.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small bedside table, a wall-mounted TV, and a bathroom with a glass shower.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Gedik Pasa Cami Sk. 49, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, and a door.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a kettle, two bottles of water, a remote control, and a nightstand.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a television.

Standard Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a shower area.

Economy Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a minibar.

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a kettle, two bottles of water, a remote control, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a TV.

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

Sultanahmet stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Turkish and Islamic Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T-Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Derviş Cafe 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Masala Indian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

California Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Sultanahmet Square
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly California Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. A complete renovation of California Hotel was completed in July 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2022
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
California Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 81-cm Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 250 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 81-cm smart TV with satellite premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at California Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 250 per day (164 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-2487

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

How close is California Hotel to the airport?

California Hotel is 27.9 mi (56-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at California Hotel?

As of Sept 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at California Hotel on Sept 18, 2026 start from CA $67, excluding 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.

Does California Hotel have an airport shuttle?

California Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 60 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is California Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12.3 mi (26-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does California Hotel offer free breakfast?

California Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at California Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at California Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at California Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does California Hotel have a pool?

California Hotel does not have a pool.

Does California Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is California Hotel to downtown Istanbul?

California Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Istanbul.

California Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and welcoming staff, and an excellent breakfast. The elevator was a welcome addition and made getting luggage up to the room much easier. The airport transfer service was also very convenient and highly recommended. The room was clean overall, though a more thorough deep clean in some areas would make the stay even better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad shahzaib

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hakan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great area and Hotel is quite good for this rate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MYRA CERES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, receptionist and concierge of the hotel are excellent and very hospitable. They provided great service throughout our stay. I recommend this property very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy little Hotel. Clean, convenient, in the heart of Sultan Ahmed location. Staff in the Hotel is outstanding 5*, superbly accommodating. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Furheen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
As a solo traveller, I stayed in economy single room. Overall stay was ok. I liked the decor and rooms were clean. The only thing that let me down was the noise outside my room starting early morning (cleaning, hoover etc) until late afternoon and I could hear guests using the bathroom next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Domingo T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our initial room was good and roomy but the roof leaked after a heavy rain. They transferred us to a very small room.Breakfast was adequate. Their staff were courteous and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, laundry service was prompt, the room was small but clean & effecient, the hotel is located within easy walking to all the main attractions. The only issue we experienced was our rooms tv couldnt connect to any of the streaming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in the historic center of Istanbul, the old town. Grand Bazaar with the column of Constantine (328 AD) are located in two minutes of walking. But the streets are super busy of course. It is a great cultural experience if you want an authentic atmosphere. If you wanted something quiet and peaceful the downtown area is not for you. Our host Nadim was super helpful and professional. He arranged the room for us that we liked. Hospitality and the service was overall great. Just make sure to communicate with the staff and they'll try their best to give you a pleasant experience during your stay. The breakfast is a traditional Turkish one, served every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tzeilan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Zimmer waren sehr sauber Personal war sehr hilfsbereit super Preis-Leistung, Hotel ist nicht abgelegen alles in der Nähe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TARIK

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

Temiz sade

Çoğu büyük otele göre temiz ve sade dizayn çok beğendim.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

erman

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

Fiyat performans oteli

Otelde 3 gece kaldık gerçekten temiz rahat bir otel çalışanlar çok iyi güleryüzlü tavsiye ederim.Arabayla gidicekler için park yeri bulmak çok zor ve sıkıntılı malesef
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
施設内は清潔でシャンプーなどのアメニティも充実しています。 歩いて20分ほどのところに、アヤソフィアやトプカプ宮殿があり、近くの駅からトラムにのっていくこともできます。 3分ほどの場所にスーパーもあり水などの食材や日用品が買えます。また、7分ほどの場所にアルコールが売っているお店もあるので、イスラム教以外の人も満足できます。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Güzel temiz ve merkezi bir otel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Abdulrahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Herşey için teşekkürler.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Messaoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Goooooood _tooooopppp
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Alireza

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Magne

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bashar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kadir

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023