Hotel Ipek Palas is steps from Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. Start your day with a breakfast buffet at Payitaht restaurant, then explore the city or relax on the rooftop terrace with al fresco dining. Enjoy in-room WiFi and convenient car rentals.
Located on the waterfront, Hotel Ipek Palas is in Istanbul City Center neighbourhood and is connected to a shopping centre. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Dolmabahçe Palace. Taksim Square is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Located close to Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque, Hotel Ipek Palas provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site. The on-site restaurant, Payitaht, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
Express check-in, a banquet hall and luggage storage
A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (EUR 20 per day)
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Payitaht
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Outdoors
On the waterfront
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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2 buildings
5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1948
Designated smoking areas
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Room service
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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 or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 for adults and from EUR 7 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day (1476 ft away)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0825
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Ipek Palas pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Ipek Palas?
As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Ipek Palas on 9 Apr 2026 start from HK$868, 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.
What time is check-in at Hotel Ipek Palas?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Ipek Palas?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Hotel Ipek Palas provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Ipek Palas located?
Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Dolmabahçe Palace and Taksim Square are also within 6 mi (10 km). Sirkeci Marmaray Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sirkeci Station is 2 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Ipek Palas Reviews
7.0
Good
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Very good location for a visit in the Istanbul old city
Also near the tramway station and port
ELISENDA
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Shafina
21 Mar 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Good for the price
The toilet leaked. Overall the hotel was really comfortable for what we paid. Breakfast options for hot cooked food was okay, could have been a bit better. Location was excellent. At the heart of the area.
The hotel was very good and service from Mehmet and his bellboys (Ismet / Ilyaas not sure what the other gentleman's name is) was excellent. The cleaning staff and the breakfast team was always polite and friendly. This is definitely one hotel I would recommend as the location and the hotel are perfect!
If I visit Istanbul again, I will definitely go back to Ipek Palas. Thank you to their team for the excellent service.
Actually the hotel is fantastic the rooms are bigger than usual. The bathroom are clean.the water of shower 🚿 are not and running fast the buffet breakfast have a big variety of foods the employees were kind and helpful thanks for Mehemet he was fully aware about my family. Thanks again
Mohamad
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Catherine
7 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mixed review on Hotel Ipek Palas, the location is great, alot of shops close by as well as some restaurants, easy access to a tram stop but also you could walk to the big attractions, I'd say the location is perfect. The hotel itself is nice, clean but the breakfast is limited so it was a waste for us as after the first morning we never ate there again. The room was tiny, we only had access to one side of the bed, which was also very small and no room to move, couldn't even open a suitcase in the room had to open it Infront of the door or on the bed but then you had no where to sit. The bathroom in our room also smelt damp but seemed clean. Torn whether I would stop there again
The hotel is located in a good area, with lots of places to eat. Walkable distance to The Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia mosque and Topaki Palace Museum.
However, There was a cockroach running around in the breskfast area- wgich we informed insect in the bed then they csme and cleaned the room, toilet seat broken even though we had informed then to fix it they did come and have a look but was still broken. I was shocked that they dont clean and change the bed sheets everyday. When i informed about the room bot being cleaned i got the redponse of we dont clean the room everyday abd you need to put a sign up to say you want your room to be clesned which i was not informed wheb checking in. Cleaness is what lets them down alot.
Liked the area & how easy it is to get to the main attractions.. thr galata bridge & tower haggia Sophia all walkable ..I walked everywhere from my location.. staff really friendly even for my laundry done for a small fee.☺️ rooms are really good aswell.. I knew I just wanted to sheep & shower but they are still really worth checking into..
I have stayed at this hotel before and I cannot believe how it’s gone downhill. The room was not clean, the breakfast was inadequate and overall stay was not good.
The room was very dirty and small , staff was not very nice the breakfast was terrible we more hotel after staying there one night the traffic outside the hotel was so bad day and night , this hotel should be a zero star hotel I will not rate this hotel stay somewhere else please
Good included breakfast. The only issue was the extraction fan of the toilet was not working and I think someone next door was smoking all the time. And the smell was getting in through the non working fan.
Our rooms did not have WiFi, and even though we told them several times they never fixed it. So the fact that they claim to have WiFi is a joke.
The walls of the rooms are thin, so you can hear everyone. In one of our rooms the soap and shampoo dispensers had not been filled. The breakfast is below average and the bread is really boring, and it’s outrageous that they charge you extra for an omelet.
The hotel staff do not speak proper English and we ended up communicating through Google Translate.
The location is the only positive, so go find another hotel in the area, as this one is not worth the money at all.
L'IPEK PALAS HOTEL est idéalement placé. Nous y avons séjourné 4 nuits au mois de Mars.
En chambre économique. Petite chambre, mais pratique.
L'hôtel est très central, il permet d'être en 10 min à pied au palais Topkapi, à la mosquée Bleue, à la mosqué Ste Sophie, au pont Galata, au marché aux épices...
En moins de 20 min au Gd Bazar, à la Tour Galata.
Vraiment un atout qui permet de rayonner et de rentrer à l'hôtel pour se reposer, déposer des affaires ...
Le buffet du petit déjeuner est copieux avec du salé et du sucré.
Je ne peux que vous recommandé cet hôtel.
Helene
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Tatsufumi
6 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
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Tatsufumi
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
13 Nov 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Il y avait des cheveux un peu partout sur les murs de la salle de bain.
Saubarkeit war sehr gut.
Vorallem Hotel Sehr alt und Zimmer Möbel entsprechen nicht die Stabilitet.
Personal Sehr hilfsbereit und Freundlich ohne welche Erwartungen.
Wenn Problem gibt,Personal orientieren sich Lösungsbereit.