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Breakfast and dinner served
Central Comfort Double Room- Prime Location | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Public bath
Breakfast buffet

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $80
$72 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7

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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)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Central Single Room - Walk to Major Attractions

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Central Single Room - Walk to Major Attractions

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Central Twin Room for Friends - Business Travelers

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Central Triple Room - Ideal for 3 Guests | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Central Triple Room - Ideal for 3 Guests

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room in Primary City Center Location | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room in Primary City Center Location

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Central Comfort Double Room- Prime Location | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Central Comfort Double Room- Prime Location

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Central Family or Friends Room - up to 4 Guests | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Central Family or Friends Room - up to 4 Guests

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

With a stay at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Sultanahmet Square and within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Grand Bazaar and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Blue Mosque.

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • ‪Khorasani Ocakbasi Kebabhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Galeyan Helvahane - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Grill Restaurant, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Grill Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Terrace Bar Pub - Onsite pub. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Grill Restaurant
  • Terrace Bar Pub

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

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

Pets not 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 available for EUR 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

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, 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
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2409

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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. 491 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast terrace was amazing. And Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great accommodating staff, beautiful terrace, perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Imrana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Salal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with really nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Excellent location, good service, everyone was super friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, nice location and views, personality service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful with directions and arranging transportation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zaleena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Lapis Inn was great, the staff are very courteous, helpful and kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, the staff are very welcoming and the location is ideal. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Olugbenga Aderotimi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok. Suitable for my sleeping requirements as a solo traveller, out to explore Istanbul.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rajnish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location/ Best service/ Best breakfast 👏
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On site spa, turkish bath and great restaurant outside front door. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For our stay we felt that the staff from reception to kitchen areas were so friendly and helpful. They made our stay so welcoming and we would like to thank them. Also, the view from the top floor was spectacular
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noshita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed staying at your hotel. Stuffs are very kind. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Helpful staff Not expensivep
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly staff, helpful, clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ender

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Great breakfast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The helpfulness of the staff and especially the always smiling cleaning lady.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sami

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Buffet Breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were superb from start to finish and really made the trip! This included ALL staff (reception, kitchen, maids, etc) Fantastic and very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was always clean. The staff were friendly and i loved the terrace. I would stay there again. Super close to everything in a safe neighborhood
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mustapha

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

8/10 Good

Meadina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the breakfast area was so beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024