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Ethnica Hotel Old City

3.5-star hotel near Bosphorus

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Hoca Pasa Mh Nobethane Cad No 18, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Place, Gülhane Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Topkapi Palace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

Superior Triple Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, a nightstand, and a lamp between the beds.

Superior Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling light.

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a painting, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Istanbul

Istanbul City Center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll find Bosphorus and Topkapi Palace. Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eminönü Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De More - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mese - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ethnica Hotel Old City

3.5-star hotel near Bosphorus
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Ethnica Hotel Old City also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ethnica Hotel Old City offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay for guests staying between 01 April - 31 October

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 30.00 per vehicle (one way)

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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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. No onsite parking is available. 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, American Express, Union Pay, 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Outside food and drinks are not permitted on the property. Foods are not permitted in guestrooms.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1044

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Ethnica Hotel Old City.

Property is also known as

Bosphorus Old City Hotel Istanbul
Bosphorus Old City Hotel
Bosphorus Old City Istanbul
Bosphorus Old City
Grand Seigneur Hotel
Grand Seigneur Old City
Grand Seigneur
Ethnica Hotel Old City Hotel
Grand Seigneur Hotel Old City
Ethnica Hotel Old City Istanbul
Ethnica Hotel Old City Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ethnica Hotel Old City to the airport?

Ethnica Hotel Old City is 29.7 mi (70-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 Ethnica Hotel Old City?

As of Aug 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ethnica Hotel Old City on Sept 4, 2026 start from CA $41, 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 Ethnica Hotel Old City have an airport shuttle?

Ethnica Hotel Old City offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 30.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Ethnica Hotel Old City to the beach?

This hotel is 14 mi (31-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Ethnica Hotel Old City offer free breakfast?

Ethnica Hotel Old City does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ethnica Hotel Old City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ethnica Hotel Old City?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Ethnica Hotel Old City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Ethnica Hotel Old City have a pool?

Ethnica Hotel Old City does not have a pool.

Does Ethnica Hotel Old City have a restaurant?

Ethnica Hotel Old City is home to ETHNICA IRISH PUB, which features international cuisine.

Does Ethnica Hotel Old City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Ethnica Hotel Old City to downtown Istanbul?

Ethnica Hotel Old City is 0.7 mi away from Istanbul.

Ethnica Hotel Old City Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 7 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Vikram

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely bad . Terrible hotel . Room was unclear with unclear coffee cups and bed was not done . Unclear sheet and just simply fine up without any clean up . So so so bad !! Never stay here !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cheap, but at what cost

The rooms have moisture problems, paint falling from the walls, very strong sewer smell in the bathroom and the noise on the street is coming all trough in the rooms. The reception tried to help but couldn't do much because all the rooms are compareble.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Franco

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Strategico

Punto strategico vicino al siti da vedere Colazione (poca scelta ) il personale molto disponibile e gentile. Bello la location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Necati Kaan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ergin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

dunya ali yasir

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025