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Suite, Sea View, Corner | Living area | 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
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Magnaura Palace Suite, With Jacuzzi and Large Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 25 per person)
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 25 per person)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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Sultanahmet Mah. Dalbasti Sok., No13/1 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Sea View, Corner | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Suite, Sea View, Corner

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room with Terrace Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Superior Room with Terrace Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Marmara Sea View Room, With Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Marmara Sea View Room, With Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Magnaura Palace Suite, With Jacuzzi and Large Terrace | Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Magnaura Palace Suite, With Jacuzzi and Large Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

With a stay at The Magnaura Palace Hotel in Istanbul (Sultanahmet), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Grand Bazaar and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Sultanahmet Square.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meşale Restaurant & Cafè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elif Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪North Art Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Magnaura Palace Hotel

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Blue Mosque
The Magnaura Palace Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 43-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Onsite venue - café.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 9 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 9 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 90 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 90 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1429

We should mention

Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

MAGNAURA PALACE HOTEL Istanbul
MAGNAURA PALACE HOTEL
MAGNAURA PALACE Istanbul
MAGNAURA PALACE
The Magnaura Hotel Istanbul
The Magnaura Palace Hotel Hotel
The Magnaura Palace Hotel Istanbul
The Magnaura Palace Hotel Hotel Istanbul

The Magnaura Palace Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 535 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maria Agnes

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Magnaura has excellent location. However, it is not as grand as it looks in the photos. It has a small lobby and front. The front desk staff were helpful and pleasant. However, the owner who works at the breakfast restaurant was very unfriendly every morning.He didn’t greet or acknowledge us when we said good morning. We asked what the food were as the food had no labels. He seemed annoyed and didn’t appreciate our business. I would not recommend this place as we didn’t feel welcome. We stayed for 4 nights and we couldn’t wait to leave so we didn’t have to see him again. When we go on vacation, we always look forward to our hotel breakfast. He ruined the experience for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. All the staff (Nursi, Emir, Esbat (The Prince - son of owner), and Mustafa (owner) were extremely hospitable and took care our needs in the utmost professional way. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewa, Minden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to everything important. Staff professional and friendly. Breakfast buffet was good, variety of food and juices.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and everyone was so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room had a huge east facing window. The blackout blind was inoperable. Street lights & morning sun where bad!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Tucson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting the old city and touring the great mosques. The restaurant staff are wonderful and the view is superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magnaura hotel has the best Hosts. They speak English. Item is a tour guide. There service including hospitality is excellent. Nursi is a real gem. Item also and of course Ali. The breakfast buffet had more food then you could possibly eat. Dinner on the Terrace also very good. Location is unbeatable and bus to airport not even a block away. Metro also. Rd to this property is located between Sophia Hagia and the Blue Mosque. Excellent price to stay. Cant say enough. This should be your choice. You will not be disappointed. Only setback is one elevator and steps. If you can't walk...suggest a new place and Istanbul should not be a place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Bellevue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very nice stuff, tasty breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra k

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and well informed staff. Incredible breakfast buffet! Very convenient to Haivist airport bus drop off & pick up.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl, Dry Prong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room , great housekeeper , breakfast was fantastic, great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnaura Palace is an excellent hotel. The staff was wonderful and always helpful. They arranged airport transfers and tours. The hotel restaurant is excellent as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia, Bedford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place to stay - close to the mosques, parks, shopping. The hotel staff was super friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was a tremendous smorgasbord of typical Turkish food. The hotel arranged pick up from the cruise port, a private tour of Istanbul and transportation to the airport - all at reason a reasonable cost. We hope to go back to Istanbul and stay at this lovely hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the Sultanahmet. Close to all the main attractions and transportation. Great choice for travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, a short walk to Zhagia Sofia and Blue Mosque! We were treated like family!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They go out of their way to help and treat you as if you are family!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalpathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and polite staff who took care of all of our needs. Location and roof-top views were excellent -walking distance to Haghia Sophia and Blue Mosque, as well as trams to most places. Will stay again when I visit Istanbul for vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meilu

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

Great hotel

We were very satisfied with our stay. Hotel is very close to major attractions. Very clean, good breakfast. And the restaurant has a nice view! Staff were very friendly and ready to help. Specifically thanks for letting us checked in earlier, we were very tired after a long trip. We had a very early flight home, the driver they provided was waiting for us when we checked out. They even brought breakfast to our room at 4:45am. Highly recommended this hotel if you visit Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J

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

The Magnaura Palace Hotel

This hotel was perfect for my friend and I. The entire staff was professional, warm and friendly and especially helpful. Their recommendations for tours and places to see was great advice! Although a very busy and tourist-packed area, the location is perfect for first-time visitors like us, who wanted to see the ancient places. We hired a private guide through the hotel who was very knowledgeable and informative. The hotel also arranged rides for us, made reservations and educated us on public transportation, which is by very good in Istanbul, and very inexpensive. The inclusive breakfast is wonderful, and the rooftop restaurant was very good with many menu choices, great service, and beautiful view of the Golden Horn and Bosphorus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super location great view of the blue mosque
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking into this hotel is like joining a family. They have gone the extra mile each and every day! Besides having a beautiful view of the sea we are treated to a massive breakfast array of foods! The restaurant has an unbelievable view of the most famous sights of Istanbul and the lunch and dinner menus are quite large! We went back to stay 3 different times!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff. Very helpful with info. Very good restaurant with amazing view. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lots of restaurants and historic sites close by. Staff helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025