In the heart of Istanbul, Idylle Hotel offers a warm welcome with local cuisine for breakfast and a daily manager's reception. Enjoy shopping on site, unwind at the Mirage Lounge or explore nearby Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. With in-room WiFi, helpful multilingual staff are always ready to assist.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 69 min drive
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 3 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 11 min walk
Vezneciler Subway Station - 21 min walk
Gulhane Station - 1 min walk
Sirkeci Station - 5 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Gülhane Kandil Cafe - 1 min walk
Osmanlizadeler - 1 min walk
Le Safran - 2 min walk
Constantine Hotel - 1 min walk
Midyeci-x Taksim - 2 min walk
About this property
Idylle Hotel
Idylle Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Mirage Lounge, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is steps away and Sirkeci Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, English, German, Russian, Turkish
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Parking
Secured covered on-site self-parking (EUR 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Secured covered on-site valet parking (EUR 15 per day)
Off-site parking nearby (EUR 15 per day; booking required)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served on site
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Shopping
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Business centre
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Arcade/games room
Reception hall
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Accessible airport shuttle
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Free long-distance and local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Local maps
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Special features
Dining
Mirage Lounge – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Airport shuttle service for children costs EUR 60 (one-way)
Parking
Covered self-parking costs EUR 15 per day with in/out privileges
Covered valet parking costs EUR 15 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15 per day (328 ft away; open 24 hours)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Does Idylle Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Idylle Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Idylle Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Idylle Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 15 per day. Valet parking costs EUR 15 per day.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Idylle Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 60 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Idylle Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Idylle Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Idylle Hotel also has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Idylle Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Mirage Lounge.
What's the area around Idylle Hotel like?
Idylle Hotel is in Istanbul City Center, a short 1-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 8 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.
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Idylle Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was described as superb and nice by multiple guests. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Good location, very nice staff. Good size rooms and maid service.
Abdul
Abdul, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
Excellent customer service, neat and clean rooms, close to all the amenities.
Soumyadeep
Soumyadeep, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2024
Great location, all the important buildings are within walking distances. Excellent hotel staff, super helpful.
Soumyadeep
Soumyadeep, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 Nov 2024
Old building showing its age. But in a great position for visiting famous sites in Sultanahmet.
Roderick
Roderick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Nov 2022
Excellent stay, right beside all sorts of restaurants and all the main attractions. The breakfast was superb! Will absolutely stay here again next time I am in Istanbul.
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2023
Staying here is excellent. Location is great, close to the sites and good restaurants nearby. Staff is awesome.
leonidas
leonidas, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Aug 2024
Busy area with lots historic sites. Difficult for taxi to get here summer time. Lovely staff and prompt when needed.
Abdelkarim
Abdelkarim, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2023
Great Hotel in Istanbul!!
Great hotel to stay very close to everything for tourist, great restaurants around and the breakfast at the rooftop was very good.
John one of the Reception attendants was extremely helpful and very supportive, highly recommended him and this place.
Jerardo
Jerardo, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 Aug 2023
Great location, clean. Nice breakfast. Very helpful and friendly staff. Room was a bit smaller than I would have liked but very clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend.
Patricia Dyer and Djerry
Patricia Dyer and Djerry, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
5 Feb 2025
Bedbugs
I believe that a idylle hotel should provides a comfortable and clean environment. However, finding bedbugs in the room was truly unpleasant. This is not just a minor issue but a serious violation of hygiene and comfort standards. Hotels are responsible for ensuring their guests well being and maintaining cleanliness in their rooms. The fact this happened indicates a lack of proper cleaning and hygene measures. It is truly disappointing.
yadamsuren
yadamsuren, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
4 Feb 2024
Good service but dusty room
The Hotel’s location is attractive. The Service was 5/5 stars and the breakfast as Well. But the room had really much dust, and one of the bed’s spring was default. Thanks for the visit.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2023
Everything is perfect
LALIEU
8/10 Very good
17 Sept 2023
Perfect location. Only problem is noise from tram below. We stayed on the first floor above the tram station so there was a lot of street noise. Breakfast is ok..basic. but location is perfect. Close to everything and in a vwry safe neighborhood. Front desk staff were very friendly and helpful.
Katlin
Katlin, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
4 Feb 2024
If youre going to spend most of your time out of your hotel its ideal the location is 10/10 does have draw backs though towels were stained noisy even with windows closed and overall condition wasnt great but as i said it was very good in terms of loaction walking distance to most places and the tram stop is literally outside which takes you to most places
fadi
fadi, 7-night trip
4/10 Fair
25 Oct 2024
The location is busy, with potential noise from nearby tram activity. Parking is limited, creating difficulties for those arriving by car. The room lacks adequate air-conditioning and heating, making it uncomfortable, particularly during winter when it can become quite cold. Although there are different room types, the prices remain unchanged. Additionally, the breakfast options are minimal and repetitive, with no variation throughout the stay.
Ahmad Azmin
Ahmad Azmin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 May 2023
Good deal for budget traveler. Tiny room, as expected for the price in the heart of the Istanbul tourist area. Short walk to Topkapi, Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Cistern, and Grand Bazaar. Nice hike up to Galata tower. Allow 1.5 hours in rush hour to/from airport or bus station, much less in early morning.
Charles
Charles, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
16 Sept 2023
Trainstation directly next to Hotel was incredibly loud, even with windows closed. Train arrives every 2min.
Romina
Romina, 5-night trip
2/10 Poor
11 Aug 2023
This hotel is not what they it's 9.6 out 10, no way I rate this hotel 4 out o10 the only good thing is the area around it.
this hotel operates with one employee after 3:00 pm, no service at all, what ever you get it yourself. the room was not clean, the bathroom has not been mapped for a while with mold in the shower.
Ken
Ken, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
3 Jul 2024
The showers didnt work (either way too hot or too cold) and the temperature shifted to those extremes every 5 seconds.
The AC was not allowed to be on at night but it was still hot and the sun was directly in our window over the entire afternoon.
The bathroom had not air evac fan so the smell in there from the stale humid air mixed with toilet usage was pretty bad all of the time.
The HVAC unit even when off was terribly noisy as the vent was connected to the roof (even though our room was not on the top floor)
The breakfasts gave me GI issues.
Do not stay here.
Colin
2/10 Poor
9 Mar 2024
Terrible experience, so many issues in last 12 hours so far,
1.the WiFi stopped working and they said they can't fix it.
2. The air conditioner of our room doesn't work and they said they can't change our room because there are none available
3. They didn't even give us extra blankets
Horrible customer service
Masod
2/10 Poor
13 Feb 2024
To whom this may concern,
Unfortunately I’m writing this email because I was extremely disappointed and disheartened with my experience at Idylle hotel during my stay 07/02/24 to 12/02/24. I was appalled at the level of cleanliness of the room. The floor was not clean neither was the shower room. Significant amount of dust had accumulated and seemed like it hadn’t been cleaned thoroughly in a very long time. Upon entering the room, I immediately noticed dust on the furniture and surfaces and asked the staff to ensure it would be cleaned properly the next day. However this did not happen and the bathroom was also not well-maintained, with visible dust and dirt in the corners. One of the main reasons why I chose this hotel was because of its cleanliness testing as I have a severe dust allergy, eczema and asthma. Maintaining a clean and dust-free environment was crucial for me and unfortunately the whole stay I had an eczema flare up and inflammation. It was disheartening to see the lack of attention to cleanliness. Not only this but another major issue was the shower which was disgusting and the pump did not even work. Future guests should not have to endure the same disappointment and discomfort that I experienced during my stay especially with a health condition. I have attached images below illustrating my frustration and level of uncleanliness.
Thank you.
IMAN
IMAN, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Dec 2024
Güzeldi
Odalar güzeldi, çalışanlarda iyiydi sadece kahvaltıyı beğenmedik. Ürünler çok tatsızdı. Kahvaltıya erken inmemize rağmen bazı ürünler soğuktu. Genel olarak beğendik.
Serpil
Serpil, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Cengiz
Cengiz, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2024
Ottima location. Splendida terrazza. Bellissima vista. Struttura comoda, ma cattivo odore dal bagno e riscaldamento non regolabile autonomamente
elisabetta
elisabetta, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 Nov 2024
Die Bilder von der Website stimmen überhaupt nicht ein mit dem was wirklich dort angeboten wird. Die Zimmer sind extrem klein und schmutzig, sie sind auch NICHT schallisoliert wie das Hotel behauptet, man hört jede Straßenbahn, die alle 5 min vorbeifahren. Außerdem wird mit Klimaanlage geworben, jedoch wird diese vom Hotelpersonal ausgeschaltet. Es war trotz Wintermonaten extrem warm im Zimmer. Das Fenster im Zimmer war kaputt, sodass wir dieses nicht öffnen durften. Das Personal und der Hotelmanager sind absolut nicht zuvorkommend, sie wussten über jedes Problem bescheid und es wurd sich geweigert unser Geld zurück zu geben.
Ich würde davon abraten dieses Hotel zu buchen!