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Dara Old City Hotel

Experience the charm of Istanbul's historic heart. Enjoy your morning coffee in the lobby then plan an exciting day of exploration.

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Located near Topkapi Palace and Egyptian Bazaar, Dara Old City Hotel offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, a cozy library, and relaxing outdoor furniture. Connect to WiFi in your room or unwind on the charming terrace while planning bike rentals or exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$69
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Dara Old City Hotel is near the airport and near a boardwalk. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Süleymaniye Mosque is another place to visit that comes recommended. With boat tours and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi, Su Terazisi Sokak. No: 25 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mosque featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and a mosque
    Blue Mosque
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Little Hagia Sophia
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station
    7 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station
    12 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Korean Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Alzer Cafe
    3 min walk
  • My Terrace
    1 min walk
  • Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • dubb Kebab Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Dara Old City Hotel

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Egyptian Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque, Dara Old City Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a TV in reception
  • A nature reserve, coffee/tea in reception and luggage storage
  • A lift, concierge services and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 17-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and highchairs

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2009
  • Renovated entire property - June 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

No pets or service animals 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 not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 60)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit 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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1276

We should mention

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Dara Hotel Istanbul
Dara Istanbul
Hotel Dara
Hotel Dara Istanbul
Dara Hotel Istanbul
Dara Old City Hotel Hotel
Dara Old City Hotel Istanbul
Dara Old City Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Dara Old City Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dara Old City Hotel?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dara Old City Hotel on 8 Mar 2026 start from AU$69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dara Old City Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Dara Old City Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Dara Old City Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Dara Old City Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dara Old City Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Bazaar, Egyptian Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque. Cemberlitas Station is 7 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Dara Old City Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saly Mohamad youssef

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel location so good also the room cleaning
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel quiet in middle of old city breakfast was good, staff were polite and helpful. highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay at dara we were happy with service, staff were polite and very helpful. highly recomended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stars of the hotel were the staff. Very friendly, knowledgeable and professional they always went the extra mile. Very clean room and great location all the main attractions within walking distance and great link for public transport. Very highly recommended this hotel. If I can give them more than 5 stars I would’ve done it 7⭐️
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an immensely enjoyable stay at the Dara Old City hotel. We received such a warm welcome and the staff were friendly, accommodating and incredibly helpful. The location is excellent, just a few minutes walk from the Hippodrome. The rooftop restaurant has lovely views and is the perfect place to unwind and watch the sunset after a busy day sightseeing. Would definitely recommend and we hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very short walks to most important places like H-Sophia, Blue Mosque, Cistern and many more. Didnt have to take a bus nor taxi at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Henrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shazia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Amina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have booked 2 quadruples rooms paied and asked for high floors When my parents arrived late night they didnt find our both quadruple rooms (large rooms) and they give my old parents small tiny uncomfortable room, stinky rooms, This is so desapointing, my parent feel ill, and it wasfor their 80 years birthday, this is shameful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Maygyul

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got 2 rooms ( one for my family and other for my parents). One for my parents rooms we waiting to check in at 10 pm and then that room didn’t have curtains and it smelled very baddd like something rotten. Very unpleasant hotel with smelly rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sezgin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Personeel uitstekend. Kamers helaas slecht. Ontbijt is van 08:00 tot 10:00. Rond 08:40 is er geen roerbak ei meer over.....
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Taek suk

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

비추천

직원들은 친절하였으나 룸과 욕실이 많이 작고 좁아 불편했어요 씻기도 불편해서 세수만 하고 잠만 겨우 자고 바로 체크아웃
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
هو راس منتصف جبل لا يستطيع اي انسان المشي بحريه
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thank you very much

Hi there, I enjoyed my stay at the hotel, the staff (sorry, I can't remember all their names) were extremely helpful to which they went out of their way whenever I had a query. I am hoping their Manager appreciates, values them in every way possible and rewards them with plenty of bonuses for all their efforts. The terrace was a fantastic view to see all the Masjids and the sea view. To all the Dara Hotel staff - Thank you very much once again and I apologise if I did not manage to say goodbye to all of you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vriendelijke en zeer behulpzame personeel, kamers iets aan de kleine kant maar wel schoon en netjes. Maar over het algemeen een goed hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Hakan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonia

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Yasir

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

DARA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Marco

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021