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Hotel Ilkay

3.5-star hotel near Bosphorus

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A shopping area with a metal fruit display, a bar area, and a seating area with a fountain.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a round table, and a vase of flowers.
A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel entrance with a yellow interior, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a table.
A hotel lobby with a seating area, a coffee table with flowers, and a person working on a laptop.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Hudavendigar Street No: 44-46, Eminonu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34210
  • Place, Gülhane Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Topkapi Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a chair with a polka dot cover, a small wooden table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window with sheer curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, a small stool, and a mirror on the wall.

Twin Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Istanbul

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

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blue Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salute Pub & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe De More - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Mese - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ilkay

3.5-star hotel near Bosphorus
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Ilkay.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1986
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Ilkay offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

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 Hotel Ilkay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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, 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, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    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.

Property Registration Number 22340

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Ilkay
Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
Ilkay Hotel
Ilkay Istanbul
Ilkay
Hotel Ilkay Hotel
Hotel Ilkay Istanbul
Hotel Ilkay Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Ilkay to the airport?

Hotel Ilkay is 29.6 mi (68-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 Hotel Ilkay?

As of Sept 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ilkay on Sept 22, 2026 start from CA $103, 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 Hotel Ilkay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Ilkay.

How close is Hotel Ilkay to the beach?

This hotel is 14 mi (29-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Hotel Ilkay offer free breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Ilkay offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Ilkay?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ilkay?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Ilkay?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Ilkay have a pool?

Hotel Ilkay does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Ilkay have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Ilkay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Ilkay to downtown Istanbul?

Hotel Ilkay is 0.7 mi away from Istanbul.

Hotel Ilkay Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 375 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location as a base for a visit to Istanbul. Quiet room and all the facilities worked. Close to the historic sites and very convenient for public transport links.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel - very well situated, room was very clean, all facilities worked and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 18 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really well located hotel with an excellent breakfast. Staff changed our room to the rear of the hotel when we asked a quiet room. I would definitely stay again Room quite small, but this is to be expected in city centre hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Highly Recommend This Hotel

Great Location to get anywhere in the city you need. Easy walking area right out your door - as well as a tram stop close by. Simple hotel but very comfortable and reasonable. And includes a very nice Turkish breakfast in the adjoining restaurant. A great place to stay in Istanbul. All food and shopping right there and at better prices than any of the bazaars.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. The service was attentive. The breakfast was very good. I can recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in and out was smooth, near Eminönü and Marmaray Sirkeci, next to shops, Topkapi, Blue mosque and Hagia Sophia, breakfast buffet delicious, resaturant downstairs a lovely place, people are attentive, room clean, simple and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel and I want it to continue to do well. I did have a request for someone to assist me with a small problem in my room. No one came to assist me. There was a man working that day who did not follow up on my issue. The carpet area near the elevator on the 5th floor needs some attention. I hope they can clean the stains, I really appreciate all of the available television channels. The restaurant staff are all amazing!!! The cleaning staff are very helpful! My arrival was very nice as a wonderful man working at the reception area helped me with my luggage. The taxi could not park in front of the hotel due to the tramline in front of the hotel. I needed help walking to the hotel and the manager offered to assist me. This was very helpful to me!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Moderately comfortable accommodation

It's located in the bustling old town area in Istanbul near a tram station, a metro station as well as a ferry pier. Also, some of major tourist sites are near the hotel. It's nice and clean accommodation with delicious breakfast. Most receptionists were fundamentally nice to me and quickly reponded to my requests.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tsz yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good. The hotel changes towels and clean up every day, very clean. The room is big enough and the breakfast buffet is delicious. There are slightly different styles every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this hotel very much. The breakfast is good. I wish they were open a little longer in the morning. My room was comfortable. The carpeting needs cleaning. The staff is very nice. I like the location.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Generally good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guldaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Near every where
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, enjoyed my stay, convenient location, breakfast is standard and good, the stuff were very friendly and helpful. Did not have any issue in the room. Cleaning was daily too
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Cigdem

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
War ok
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

suitable for a reasonable price

Convenient location, included breakfast in a pleasant room, accomodations were adequate. The walls were thin and noisy neighbors made sleeping difficult. I would try elsewhere.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

not good

lifts not working, lights not working, horrid room, rude receptionist. After complaining, we were immediately moved to a sister hotel which was very good. I would not recommend the Ilkay unless you are used to staying in a hostel.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Room comfort

Great location, not a haven after a long day

The hotel was centrally located, easy walking distance to main attractions. The room was a little tired looking, but functional. It felt a bit like a dorm room, instead of a welcoming hotel room. The room we had was in the older section of the hotel, above a noisy bar, and facing onto a busy (ready more noise) tramline. After a long hard day, we didn't really see our room as a retreat from the vibrant city. Sleeping in the early hours also proved difficult. Perhaps the other side of the hotel would have given more joy? Given the cost and location, I wasn't expecting much, but perhaps a little more.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hello! I like staying here. I was very disappointed with the available channels on the television in my room. There are no English channels. I wanted to watch the news once in a while. I was unable to do so. Breakfast is good; however, it could be a little more relaxed for the guests. One last thing: One day I asked for a wake-up call and it came about an hour late. Please check your system. Thank you, Kathryn Daley
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

BENNY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I stayed in this hotel for few days. Will NOT mention names as I follow the RULES and REGULATIONS of EXPEDIA. My hotel room bed sheets were NOT CHANGED AT ALL for 5 days, even though I REQUESTED FEW TIMES from the 2 cleaning ladies and also told the house keeping and also requested/complained to the lady at the Hotel Reception. On my last day, I nice house keeping man changed bed sheets. For 5 days, I HAD TO SLEEP ON DIRTY SHEETS FROM PREVIOUS GUESTS.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
There is a construction site behind the hotel. This has, apparently, permission to run three shifts over 24 hours, seven days a week. This makes the hotel fine for anything but actually sleeping at night, a fact the hotel manager seems to have difficulty with. We did not appreciate sarcastic offers to stay at his house instead. Eventually, we were moved to Hotel Erboy around the corner. The staff here were lovely and the hotel far superior. At present, the Alkay is not suitable for anyone to stay there and I suggest that Expedia remove it from their website. Oh, and by the way, we didn't enjoy being lied to about the availability of other rooms in the hotel.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello! I have stayed at the Ilkay on several past trips. I was disappointed this last time at the breakfast. I admit that I get to breakfast during the last 15-20 minutes. I dislike the way the staff make me feel pressured to hurry. The staff intends to clean up the area at exactly 10:30 a.m. and if you are eating, it feels uncomfortable. I try to hurry. I want to feel more relaxed on my holiday. People spend a lot of money to travel, and they don't want to feel pressure to hurry up and eat their breakfast. The restaurant staff can clean up without making guests feel uncomfortable. The staff at the front desk are very nice as are the cleaning staff. I like this hotel; just chill out a little at breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the breakfast and the breakfast staff. One of the maids kept taking the toilet paper from my room. I thought that was rude and strange. My travel guide had a difficult time speaking to me when he would contact the hotel. Someone told him that they could not connect him to my room telephone. This became a problem for me until I was able to fix the problem with one of the front desk employees. The location is excellent; however, the tram line is extremely noisy into the late-night hours. The noise also starts early in the morning, and it interrupted my sleep.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Niels

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Small, central hotel smack in the middle of town

Istanbul is a huge city, but if you want an affordable stay in the old city centre, go for Hotel Ilkay. This owner-operated hotel is situated in one of the busiest areas of Instanbul: tourist shops, local tea shops and restaurants, a five-minute walk to the Blue Mosque, a ten-minute walk to the small affordable roof-top restaurants with a stunning nocturnal view to the Bosborus bridge, most of the other central parts of the city, and the Hagia Sofia. The hotel owner is friendly and helpful, and check-in and check-out is fast. The wireless internet connection works very well. The taxi ride from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to the city centre is 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic, and shoud cost approx.45-50 TRY (17-19 EUR). That is a lot cheaper than most the airport bus transfer tickets sold in the arrival terminal at the airport. Do spend the money on going to town rather than spending it on the usual airport-style of hotels that tell you nothing about where your are. However, when using the taxis, avoid having someone assist you to a taxi - he/she would want you to pay for this insignificant assistance. And make sure to carry cash in small bills - the taxi drivers are notoriously out of change if you pay them with big bills.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable & Convenient

I needed a clean, comfortable, and conveniently located place to stay, as I planned to spend most of my time exploring Istanbul. For this purpose, this hotel was a great choice, and I can see why it receives consistently high ratings. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the bathroom well-equipped. Breakfast was included, and the staff were welcoming and friendly. Gulhane and Sirkeci tram and metro stations are just a short walk away, making it very easy to get around the city. Although my reservation was for the Ilkay Hotel, I was actually checked into the Lalahan Hotel. This was a bit confusing at first but didn’t impact my stay overall. A few points for future guests and for management: The adjoining street is very noisy in the evenings, be sure to close your window if you’re a light sleeper. The lift didn’t work, not a problem for me being on the first floor but not for those higher up. The television in my room wasn’t working, though I didn’t really need it. The sealant in the shower is starting to get mouldy and could use a refresh. Please consider covering the food in the breakfast buffet. Some of it was left exposed, and I noticed flies around, along with guests coughing nearby. Overall, my stay was pleasant, and I would definitely recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a central, affordable base in Istanbul.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

MIKI

Liked: Staff & service
朝食を美味しくいただけました。ありがとうございます。
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025