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Ethnica Hotel Old City

Travelers step from the ancient streets of Istanbul into a hotel where East meets West, enjoying attentive service and thoughtful amenities

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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.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is P2,690
P2,986 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

Superior Triple Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Quadruple Room

  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a ceiling light.

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Standard Single Room, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Ethnica Hotel Old City is near a metro station. Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Check out an event or a game at Tupras Stadium, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Map
Hoca Pasa Mh Nobethane Cad No 18, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • A tree-lined park pathway with benches and a sign indicating the Istanbul Museum of The History of Science and Technology in Islam.
    Gülhane Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A waterfront promenade with a mosque and minarets in the background.
    Bosphorus
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A mosque with a large dome and four minarets, surrounded by trees.
    Eminönü Square
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A large mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station
    1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station
    2 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sirkeci İkram Kebap
    1 min walk
  • Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Red River
    1 min walk
  • Gulhane Turgut
    2 min walk
  • Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant
    2 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 dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
    • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Smoke-free premises and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Ethnica Hotel Old City boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and LED light bulbs

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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 (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • ETHNICA IRISH PUB

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • 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

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 - 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-authorize 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

This property does not have elevators
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
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Ethnica Hotel Old City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ethnica Hotel Old City on Aug 4, 2026 start from P2,690, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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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Reviews

Ethnica Hotel Old City Reviews

5.4

6.0

Cleanliness

5.6

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Vikram

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely bad . Terrible hotel . Room was unclear with unclear coffee cups and bed was not done . Unclear sheet and just simply fine up without any clean up . So so so bad !! Never stay here !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Franco

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Necati Kaan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ergin

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

2/10 Terrible

dunya ali yasir

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025