Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly stay near Grand Bazaar

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Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room
Breakfast area
Turkish bath, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Ticarethane Cikmazi Sk No 3, Alemdar Mah. Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34420
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Istanbul

Seaside stay .At this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hafız Mustafa 1864 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪DERALIYE OTTOMAN CUISINE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Adonin Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace (by Yurdan) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mozaik Teras Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly stay near Grand Bazaar
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 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 on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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
This property charges a fee for luggage storage (EUR 3 per piece, per day).

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per night

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 and cash
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, 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. 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, and cash. 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.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-2409

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ambassador Hotel Istanbul
Ambassador Istanbul
Lapis Inn Hotel Spa
The Ambassador Hotel
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Hotel

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for the day during an airline transfer. Close walk to the mosques and bazaars. Plenty of nightlife. Hotel has a really nice rooftop restaurant that you can see the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia during sunrise. I would stay here again
Photo from restaurant’s terrace
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathrine

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly, the cleaning crew doesnt sweep the floors, the windows that opened in bathroom was broken. It was quiet but the camera outside rooms on 5th floor kept clicking and turning the light on all night.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nalita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little outdated but still nice. Hotel is pretty clean, but towels need to be replaced, old and grey with some stains instead of white…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad Y

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yoshimitsu

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all staff are very kind and friendly. Location is good. The roads around hotel are close (only walking) from 10:00am to 6;00pm, so taxi can not go in front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Saqib

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Best spot!

Very helpful staff. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajnish

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location/ Best service/ Best breakfast 👏
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Lapis. The location is fantastic for seeing the sites and the view from the terrace is so beautiful. We truly enjoyed the elaborate breakfasts and the staff is friendly and helpful. We found the bed and room overall very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua, Darlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was basic. No alcohol licence but can bring your own drinks if desired. Great rooftop terrace views of the blue mosque. Breakfast was... ok. Room for improvement in some areas but a good stay in a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly staff, helpful, clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ender

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneesa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at this charming hotel. While it’s not very big, it was incredibly accommodating and had everything I needed. The staff were outstanding—special thanks to Yaseen and Zulfiye, who were especially helpful and friendly throughout my stay. Their warm hospitality really made a difference. The breakfast was a highlight—fresh, tasty, and a perfect start to the day. The location is also fantastic, literally right next to the trams, which made getting around so convenient. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BEYZA NUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aja

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustapha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025