Ethnica Hotel Old City

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Bosphorus

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Superior Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Ethnica Hotel Old City is in Istanbul's historic core, near Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. Guests return to comfy rooms with WiFi or dine at the restaurant. Staff assists with dry cleaning/laundry and arranges tours and tickets.

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Tomorrow

Oct 9 - Oct 10

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Satellite channels

Desk

194 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Satellite channels

Desk

376 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

LCD TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Satellite channels

Desk

161 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Hoca Pasa Mh Nobethane Cad No 18, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Blue Mosque - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Galata Tower - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
Sirkeci Station - 2 min walk
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪Gulhane Turgut - ‬2 min walk
‪Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ethnica Hotel Old City

Hotel near Bosphorus

A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Ethnica Hotel Old City provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a lift and tour/ticket information
ATM/banking services, concierge services and smoke-free property
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe

Room features

All guest rooms at Ethnica Hotel Old City include thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
LED light bulbs, daily housekeeping and desks

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Room service

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 cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

Mandy Home

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
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)
Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

15 steps to reach entrance
Lift (89 centimetre wide door)

1 building
4 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
Pay films

Food and drink

24-hour room service

Air conditioning
Desk
LED lighting
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Cash deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay for guests staying between 01 April and 31 October

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30.00 per vehicle (one way)

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 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, debit cards and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Outside food and drinks are not permitted on the property. Foods are not permitted in guestrooms.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-1044

We should mention

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ethnica Hotel Old City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ethnica Hotel Old City?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

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

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 30.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ethnica Hotel Old City located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gülhane Park, Bosphorus and Eminönü Square. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are also within 15 minutes. Sirkeci Marmaray Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sirkeci Station is 2 minutes.

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Ethnica Hotel Old City Reviews

4.8

6.0

Cleanliness

5.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Franco

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Strategico

Punto strategico vicino al siti da vedere Colazione (poca scelta ) il personale molto disponibile e gentile. Bello la location

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

31 Aug 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

cheap, but at what cost

The rooms have moisture problems, paint falling from the walls, very strong sewer smell in the bathroom and the noise on the street is coming all trough in the rooms. The reception tried to help but couldn't do much because all the rooms are compareble.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025