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The Parma Hotel Downtown

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A luxurious bathroom with a large central bathtub, multiple sinks, and a unique ceiling design.
A hotel hallway with doors labeled 'Black Bird' and room numbers '302' and '301'.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A buffet with various food options including bowls of soup and salad.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a minibar.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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Gencturk Cad No 43, Sehzadebasi/Istanbul, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34134
  • Place, Beyazit Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Süleymaniye Mosque
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Bazaar
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a mirror.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

A stay at The Parma Hotel Downtown places you in the heart of Istanbul, within a 15-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Sultanahmet Square and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Blue Mosque.

What's nearby

  • Laleli Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Beyazit Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Süleymaniye Mosque - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fatih Mosque - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 5 min walk
  • Istanbul Yenikapi Station - 14 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laleli Galeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lobby bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Asuman Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Diana Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laleli İskender - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Parma Hotel Downtown

The Parma Hotel Downtown offers 89 accommodations with minibars and safes. 66-cm LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 89 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Parma Hotel Downtown has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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 airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 66-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 400 per vehicle

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 27161

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bird Hotel
Black Bird Hotel
Black Bird Hotel Istanbul
Black Bird Istanbul
Hotel Bird
Hotel Black Bird
Black Bird Hotel
The Parma Hotel Downtown Hotel
The Parma Hotel Downtown Istanbul
The Parma Hotel Downtown Hotel Istanbul

The Parma Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 58 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, staff helped us with looking for transport around istanbul. Tasty breakfast every morning with a variety of dishes
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bed,helpful staff in a good location within walking distance of tram and metro.Breakfast was average but then again I’m English. I would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yes, but not perfect related to the price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mükemmeldi
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las cajas fuertes de la habitacion no funcionan Te dicen que te ponen tetera y bandeja de fruta en la habitacion y no es verdad En tres dias no cambiaron las sabanas Nadie habla castellano y dice que la recepcion si habla castellano El spa es de pago El bufett es puntual para cerrar No importa que no termines
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicht entsprechend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schön gelegen nicht weit von Metro und Strassenbahn.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
8910
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was less than average, breakfast too. If you need a minimalistic place to spend the night go with it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything, the are open 24/7 and the location is amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Das Badezimmer sah schrecklich aus. Sobald geduscht wurde kam Wasser aus dem Abfluss raus und der ganze Boden war nass. Das Badezimmer sollte saniert werden.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Das Preis Leistungsverhältnis stimmt. Das Personal war sehr nett. Das Frühstück ist reichhaltig. Wir werden wieder hinfahren.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
الاسره غير مريحه ومأمور الاستقبال طريقة استقباله سيئه
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helt ok Läget är ok Personalen är ok Hjälpsamma Prisvärt
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pour dormir et c'est tout.

Hôtel proposant le stricte minimum. La chambre que j’ai eu n’était pas la bonne par rapport à la réservation, j’ai dû réclamer deux fois de changer de chambre. Le petit déj est quelconque pas plus. Le room service a été très bien.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

bon rapport quqlite prix

sejour agreable et convivial
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Отличное расположение

Мне очень понравилось расположение отеля. Он находится недалеко от центральной проезжей части, так что после того , как вы возвращаетесь в отель на отдых , не слышно шума городского транспорта. В то же время до трамвайной остановки " Аксарай" 5 минут ходьбы. Буквально через две остановки находится " Гранд базар", который нельзя не посетить. Еще через 2 остановки на трамвае Голубая мечеть, Аля София, Топкапы. Если вы хотите сделать покупки , тона всех прилегающих к отелю улицах вдоль и поперек магазины на любый вкус.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Trotz Reservierung kein Zimmer

Bei Ankunft sofort eine Überraschung. Ihre Zimmer sind leider belegt! .... wir haben jedoch ein Upgrade für Sie. Wir wurden in ein Hotel in unmittelbarer Nähe begleitet. Das Best Western Premier Senator war tatsächlich ein kostenfreies Upgrade.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Nesnosna buka

Tijekom svih 7 dana naseg boravka u hotelu su izvodjeni radovi renoviranja soba tocno iznad nase.. Sobarice od 07: 00 ujutru zapocinju galamiti po hodniku i zavirivati u sobu da li ste ustali.. Ostalo je sve bilo OK ali o spavanju i odmoru nema govora..Sve u svemu niti 3 a kud 4 *...
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
We stayed there for 3 days. Staff was helpful and changed rooms for us, since the room was noisy and smelled smoke. Rooms in the 5th floor tend to be less noisy. Location is good, 30 min walk from Sultanamet. Enjoyed the stay, though I would like to have stayed closer to Sultanmeht.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Chambre douillette

L'hôtel se trouve à proximité de toutes commodités ( magasins, transports, restaurants ). Le personnel est très serviable et rapide. Le ménage de la chambre est impeccable. Seul inconvénient le chauffage dans la chambre n'était pas très puissant. Sinon très bon dans l'ensemble
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre lodgings

Close to the Valens Aquaduct but far from the main tourist attractions like Blue Mosque and Aya Sofya (you can still walk or take the tram which is just a few stops away). I am not used to the tipping 'culture' and gave the hotel help 2 TLR but he signaled for another TLR after doing some 'stretching' of his arms due to carrying our stuffs. I found this funny. Hotel is actually quite old. The wood decor in our room needs refurbishing. The wireless Internet access is slow and cumbersome to connect to as each room occupant is given a specific password to gain access. I have never like carpeted floors and the reason is that it makes the room feel dingy and dark, with a kind of smell which needs a day to clear (or adjusted to) and this was what I experienced at Black Bird. The air-conditioning didn't help in the beginning as it was difficult to control. The toilet is rather old but nevertheless functioning. As a result, we didn't dare to ask for room service. The breakfast spread is a pretty standard fare and I cannot complain. The silver lining in my stay in this hotel is perhaps the location as it is further from the main tourist areas of Sultanahmet, it lets you experience how the people go through their daily hustle and bustle.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Noisy neighbours

The hotel is modern and clean. The service is good but it is a noisy neighbourhood. The streets were loud and the nearby mosque woke me at 6 a.m. It is a good three quarters of a mile to the tourist areas and the walk there is a little intimidating in places. I would probably choose a different hotel next time, purely because of the location.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Room comfort

In der Nähe einiger Sehenswürdigkeiten

Für eine Nacht ganz in Ordnung. Viele Araber im Hotel und arabische Geschäfte in der Umgebung. Direkt gegenüber der Moschee Sehzadebasi. Taksim mit der berühmten Straße Istiklal caddesi ca. 5 km weg. Für einen längeren Aufenthalt würde ich das Hotel nicht empfehlen - aber für einen kurzen Aufenthalt ist es ganz zweckmäßig. W-LAN inklusive im ganzen Hotelbereich - das fand ich super.