Amara Old City Hotel & Spa

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Located close to Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Amara Old City Hotel & Spa provides a corner/local shop, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a body wrap, a Thai massage or a body scrub. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
The current price is HK$475
HK$528 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

A neatly made bed with white linens and a gray blanket, a bedside table with a phone, and a framed picture of a sunset over water on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a painting of a cityscape, and a modern design.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 214 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, and a built-in wardrobe.

Luxury Triple Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a modern design, featuring a large bed, a smaller bed, and a sofa bed. The room has a neutral color scheme with beige and gray tones.

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Istanbul City Center neighbourhood, Amara Old City Hotel & Spa is connected to a railway/underground station. Sultanahmet Square and Topkapi Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Nöbethane Cd. 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic stone gate with two towers, a clear sky, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
    Topkapi Palace
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A bustling market with colorful stalls and a patterned ceiling.
    Grand Bazaar
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station
    1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station
    3 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Amara Old City Hotel & Spa

  • Upscale hotel near Topkapi Palace
  • Located close to Hagia Sophia and Egyptian Bazaar, Amara Old City Hotel & Spa provides a corner/local shop, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a body wrap, a Thai massage or a body scrub. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
  • Other perks include:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • A gift shop, a front desk safe and a porter/bellboy
    • A banquet hall, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
    • 51-cm LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Amara Old City Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa on 15 Nov 2026 start from HK$475, 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.

How much is parking at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

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

What time is check-out at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Does Amara Old City Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Amara Old City Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Topkapi Palace and Egyptian Bazaar. Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia are also within 15 minutes. Sirkeci Marmaray Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

Amara Old City Hotel & Spa Reviews

7.6

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was incredibly kind, welcoming, and always ready to help with anything we needed. The location was excellent, making it easy to explore the area. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we truly enjoyed our stay. We would definitely recommend this hotel and would be happy to come back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amara is a gem in a fantastic location for reaching the major historical sights on foot. The cafe is lovely with indoor & outdoor seating options. The free Turkish-style breakfast is great and filling :-) Everything in the room worked well, no problems at all. We hope to return to Istanbul with our whole family someday, and booking a hotel will be an easy task: Amara!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Helpful and friendly staff

Not a bad hotel in a nice central location. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was poor and disappointing;, just one boiled egg and some ham , cheese , bread and olives plus condiments. Room and bathroom in general were ok. Safe was not very safe. Hallways were undergoing renovation so at times looked like a building site and slight issue with the plumbing one morning with dirty water coming through the taps and toilet.
Decent twin room
Poor breakfast
Building works :-(
Portable Safe, not secured .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and reception was available. The price was great. My room had several things that were broken.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel single-handedly ruined my trip. I would 100% not stay here again. The hotel advertises king-sized beds, but the largest bed they actually have is a double. When I raised the issue, they put two beds together and tried to convince me that it was one bed until I called them out on it. The problems didn’t stop there. The power went out, and their generator failed, leaving me unable to shower. I also got stuck in the elevator, which was extremely concerning. Despite being trapped, the staff did not make a serious effort to get me out until I started yelling. The rooms were poorly insulated, with paper-thin walls that allowed me to hear children yelling until 4 a.m. On top of that, construction work at the hotel started around 7 a.m., making it nearly impossible to get any proper sleep. Even the shuttle service was poorly handled. I had reserved a shuttle for the morning of my departure, but when I came downstairs, I was told they still had to arrange it and that it could take up to 30 minutes. To make matters worse, the bathroom was unclean, and the sheets and towels were not properly clean either. From the misleading room description and unsafe elevator experience to the power outage, noise, construction, poor cleanliness, and disorganized shuttle service, this stay was an absolute disaster. Save yourself the trouble and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bij aankomst op de eerste dag kregen wij een kamer waar geen water uit de kraan kwam. Daarnaast werkte de televisie niet en ontbrak de afstandsbediening. Het probleem kon niet worden opgelost, waardoor wij de volgende dag een andere kamer kregen. Deze kamer was wel ruimer, maar ook hier werkte de televisie niet. Tijdens ons verblijf van vier nachten zijn de kamers geen enkele keer schoongemaakt, ondanks dat wij dit meerdere keren hebben aangegeven. Ook moesten wij zelf achter toiletpapier en schone handdoeken aan. Zeer teleurstellende ervaring. Voor ons nooit meer dit hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rummet var nybäddat men tyvär väldigt smutsigt. Det var trasiga dörrlister och damm/hår överallt i rummet framförallt i lådorna till byrån. Överlag så fick man inte en hemtrevlig känsla. Dessutom så såg receptionen ut som ett renoveringsobjekt (endast ett bord med sönderslitet tak), verkligen ett dåligt första intryck. Man hörde väldigt mycket genom väggarna och andra gäster var högljudda fram till 01.30 på natten. AC-enheten funkade inte vilket gjorde att rummet var väldigt kallt framförallt på natten. Glipande lister kring fönstrena gjorde att det blev kalt vinddrag i rummet. Det positiva var att hotellet var dess centrala placering och nära till tunnelbana och övriga sevärdheter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Das Personal am Empfang war sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Allerdings hat die Putzkraft wirklich oberflächlich gereinigt. Wir haben uns mehrmals beschwert, daraufhin hat die Putzkraft nur die Stellen detailliert gereinigt, die wir auch bemängelt haben. Ich fand es aber gut, dass das Personal am Empfang unsere Beschwerde ernst genommen hat. Preislich war das Hotel super
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nel complesso un buon albergo, personale disponibile, ottima posizione. Peccato per la tv non disponibili programmi in italiano
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BIEN
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alle Mitarbeiter waren sehr nett, heimisches Gefühl
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
War alles gut bis auf das einchecken. Wir waren um 14:30 da und hatten erstmal kein Zimmer und mussten warten bis die Zimmer sauber waren (da waren Leute drin die eigentlich auschecken sollten, aber noch immer drin waren) Ende vom Lied wir sind um 17 Uhr eingecheckt. Sonst war alles top :)
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Zentrale Lage jedoch schwer erreichbar mit dem Fahrzeug. Keine parkmoglichkeiten
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoy the hotel and the location

Very good hotel and the location is excellent too. Mr Ayhan at the reception is very nice person and very helpful too . I would recommend this hotel and would certainly stay at this hotel. There is a lovely girl at the reception she is very friendly and very helpful .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023