La Vida Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Hagia Sophia

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Exterior
Luxury Double Room | Jetted tub
Luxury Double Room | Terrace/patio
Family Room
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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Akbiyik Cd., No.80, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room with Terrace

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room with Patio

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

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Istanbul

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

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meşale Restaurant & Cafè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elif Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Fish & Meat Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Vida Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Hagia Sophia
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at La Vida Hotel.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
La Vida Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 110-cm LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, printers, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 110-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 La Vida Hotel

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2021-34-2719

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

La Vida Hotel Hotel
La Vida Hotel Istanbul
La Vida Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Vida Hotel to the airport?

La Vida Hotel is 28.4 mi (62-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 La Vida Hotel?

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Vida Hotel on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $137, 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 La Vida Hotel have an airport shuttle?

La Vida Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 55 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is La Vida Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12.7 mi (32-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does La Vida Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at La Vida Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Vida Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at La Vida Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at La Vida Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does La Vida Hotel have a pool?

La Vida Hotel does not have a pool.

Does La Vida Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Vida Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Vida Hotel to downtown Istanbul?

La Vida Hotel is 1 mi away from Istanbul.

La Vida Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 179 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at La Vida hotel. Clean rooms, great location, and amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHERIF

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

Nice Hotel

Staff is helpful, check in was quick, Nice area for walking and nice food all around in addition to being near from the touristic historical center of the city. The room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nermeen

Great location!

Location was excellent, walking distance from all the sites. Staff was very helpful, arrange airport transfers and checked in often with us regarding our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, lovely and clean. Lots of little touches like bathrobes, slippers, water and tea and coffee. In a perfect location only 5 minutes walk from the blue mosque etc Lovely breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location,very clean and tidy room, friendly staff and very good breakfast😊
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an enjoyable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Furhat

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

Great place to stay

Good boys running this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best area of Historic Istambul close to all iconic places.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aynur the receptionist was approachable and helpful with getting around Turkey to places I wanted to visit and recommend a excellent hammam!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

waheed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice and accommodation, with friendly staff always helpful and polite to help. And adjoins a great restaurant and a street full of nice restaurants and a few bars to relax and enjoy the night away. Very reccomend for location, as a 5min walk to the Blue Mosque and all the tourist sites and squares. Local tram, taxi and boat links all nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayode

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located, staffs were helpful, breakfast is good and good price for the money. Enjoyed the 6 days stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Borys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the locations is great, just a few minutes from the city center
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good enough hotel. Polite service. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience in Istanbul. Excellent hotel, atmosphere and staff!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bassam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to shops restaurants and tramway Nice breakfast included. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iqbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Minutes walk from all attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful in helping to arrange a lovely turkish bath for us, and answering other questions we had about the area..thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel! Amazing staff, Ibrahim was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location for a short break. Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mostafa

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

Recommended

Excellent location , large rooms and very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Good choice

Nice hotel with friendly and helpful staff. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024