Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 55 min drive
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 10 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 13 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 17 min walk
Cemberlitas Station - 9 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
Beyazit Station - 13 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant - 1 min walk
Arch Bistro - 3 min walk
Şirvan Sofrası - 2 min walk
Warung Ibu Deden - 2 min walk
Ziya Baba Restaurant - 1 min walk
About this property
Basileus Hotel
Basileus Hotel puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Also, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall value. Public transportation is only a short walk: Cemberlitas Station is 9 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
English, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is noon
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking within 16 ft (TRY 350 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Working away
Business centre
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bike storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Bike parking
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
Double-glazed windows
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
Reusable cups only
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
In-room safe
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 1500 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 5)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for TRY 500.0 per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs TRY 350 per day (16 ft away)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 34-1789
Also known as
Basileus Hotel Istanbul
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Basileus Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions
Does Basileus Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Basileus Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Basileus Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Basileus Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 1500 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Basileus Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around Basileus Hotel like?
Basileus Hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Cemberlitas Station and 7 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque. Our travellers say that the local area is very walkable.
Basileus Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2023
Colin
Colin, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
5 November 2023
It was okay
The staff was friendly and very helpful. This hotel is a little older, needs a little updating paint and furniture. Could be a little cleaner, and there were four to five insects in my room. Oh and part of my shower door was missing.
Pamela
Pamela, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 October 2023
tariq
tariq, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 October 2023
Great location in very close proximity to Sultanahmet & Hagia Sophia Mosque. Very clean. Worth noting there is no restaurant so breakfast is not provided. I thought breakfast was included when booked but there are good food options in nearby.
Umar
Umar, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
24 October 2023
I felt like i was camping in Istanbul. The bed was rock hard and the pillow not much softer. And, as the water heater was broken, all showers were done with cool water. It does wake you up, but not what i was looking for. It took five days of our six day stay to get hot water. Istanbul was great, but i would skip the hotel.
David
David, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
19 October 2023
The bathroom and shower was dirty. The towels had holes in them.
Jodie
Jodie, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
11 October 2023
Room stubo of mould and we eventually started to have breathing difficulties in tie property. The next day all of us were ill. Were were given a refund for the remainder of our night but this ruined our stay in istanbul.
We has a 1 year old infant with us. It is very irresponsible to gove a room in this condition to anyone, yet alone a family with a child. There was also a thick layer of dust above the ac, lighting and very dirty rug in the room.
We eventually found another property across the road that was both cheaper and much cleaner.
wasim
wasim, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 October 2023
Convenient walking distance to Blue Mosque and the markets. Good restaurants nearby
Linda
Linda, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 October 2023
Very well placed hotel but in very poor conditions. The quality of linen and towels is very low and the noise from the street is very high. We do not recommend this hotel.
Lubin
Lubin, 8-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 October 2023
Pleasant Traditional Hotel
Very happy with my stay here. The location was ideal, just a 5 minutes or so walk from the most famous must see attractions of Istanbul.
Philip
Philip, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
20 September 2023
We do not have hot water for two days. Hotel is with out breakfast
Zijad
Zijad, 6-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
20 September 2023
It was written in booking the hotel is with the breakfast included.
It wasn't when we stayed there.
The stuff never asked whether we need anything.
Nina
Nina, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 September 2023
Very helpful staff. Price was reasonable. Every day cleaning service.
They do not have breakfast service but lot of places in the area.
Akhter
Akhter, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 September 2023
Good
Akhter
Akhter, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 September 2023
kashif
kashif, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2023
PJ
PJ, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 August 2023
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2023
Great location. Friendly and helpful staff
Richard
Richard, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
8 August 2023
I liked the area around the property. The service was not bad, and owners were good.
Internet was so slow and bad, all the time I was using my data plan. The value of the money is more way high for this property, furniture is so old and wardrobe was broken, and it was noisy.
Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed
Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
7 August 2023
Ok place.
Munir
Munir, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 August 2023
Parmida
Parmida, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 August 2023
Great value, most major attractions within walking distant.
Safder
Safder, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2023
My wife and I had a good stay at Hotel Basileus for a couple of nights before starting a cruise out of Istanbul. The hotel is not fancy, but it was a great value. Some highlights worth noting were:
- Very low price
- Great location, a short walk from most of the major tourist sites in Istanbul's old city
- Quiet neighborhood but close to everything
- Extremely helpful staff, especially Kenan, who provided good recommendations for places to eat and things to do.
Check out Basileus if you are looking for a great value in a place to stay in Istanbul.
Bart
Bart, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 July 2023
Thanks a lot Mr.Ahmet
I felt at home, the reception was wonderful, especially Mr. Ahmet, they responded to all my requests with a smile and satisfaction, they helped me a lot.