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Breakfast and dinner served
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast buffet
Lobby
Public bath

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

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

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

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

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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
  • ‪The Terrace (by Yurdan) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mozaik Teras Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace
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 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 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. 490 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karla

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

Great central location

The staff was very friendly and professional. The room was lovely. However they had a deodorizer in the room that was so strong. It permeated all of our clothing and suitcase. They may want to remove those. The eating area on the roof provided lovely views of Istanbul and decent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Louisville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Amazing location but I was disappointed with the room. There was very little light through the window because the building is surrounded by other buildings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

EDITH LUZ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I liked. It was convenient close to Sultanahmet Square I did not like it. Bathroom higiene was poor, towel ms were no properly cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adilah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an ideal location as all the shops and local attractions are near by including the mosques The only downfall is noise levels at night due to resterants near by I would come back as its an ideal location for the first time in Instanbul and the.view feom the rooftop is amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is very centric for the transportation. There is plenty of points of interest near the hotel. Breakfast has choices. The staff in the front is very friendly. We did the Turkish hamman and they were able to accommodate children. This is a very family friendly hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Traveled with group
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

8/10 Good

ZAINAB

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was nice, conveniently located across the street from Blue Mosque, walking distance to public transportation. Breakfast was okay. Staff very friendly. Very disappointed with the Hamam.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

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

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location close to attractions. It was a little hard to find as the sign was not very big, but location was perfect. Breakfast was absolutely amazing!!! Staff was friendly and let us check in early as our room was ready early. Definitely recommend. Location is far from the airport you will need to Uber/cab it there. Hotel offers 50 euro transportation. Using metro can take 2hrs with transfers. We opted for Uber (most users are cabs). Location and breakfast was most important to us and air conditioning. This place was perfect. We booked two rooms because we have older kids. The had two rooms connected with a locking door (very nice to have that). Highly recommend this hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night 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