Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 60 min drive
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 14 min walk
Vezneciler Subway Station - 21 min walk
Sirkeci Station - 3 min walk
Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
Eminonu Station - 8 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - 1 min walk
Lak Lak Fast Food - 2 min walk
Red River Pub - 1 min walk
The Coff's Sirkeci - 2 min walk
Ziyafet Restoran - 2 min walk
About this property
Amara Old City Hotel & Spa
Amara Old City Hotel & Spa offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Egyptian Bazaar and Bosphorus. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis. A bar/lounge, a steam room, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, English, Farsi, German, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 11:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
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
Minimum check-in age is 15
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Parking
Covered onsite self parking (EUR 10 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
Bed rails
Cabinet locks
Outlet covers
What to do
Horse riding nearby
Working away
Coworking spaces
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Full-service spa
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-width doorways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
51-cm LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Desk chair
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 10 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Amara Old City & Spa Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 10 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.
What is there to do at Amara Old City Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a steam room and spa services. Amara Old City Hotel & Spa also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Amara Old City Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Amara Old City Hotel & Spa like?
Amara Old City Hotel & Spa is in Istanbul City Center, a short 3-minute walk from Sirkeci Station and 11 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.
Amara Old City Hotel & Spa Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Mar 13, 2023
F
F, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2022
Enjoy the hotel and the location
Very good hotel and the location is excellent too. Mr Ayhan at the reception is very nice person and very helpful too .
I would recommend this hotel and would certainly stay at this hotel.
There is a lovely girl at the reception she is very friendly and very helpful .
Louay
Louay, 5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 2, 2024
Kadir
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 8, 2023
War alles gut bis auf das einchecken. Wir waren um 14:30 da und hatten erstmal kein Zimmer und mussten warten bis die Zimmer sauber waren (da waren Leute drin die eigentlich auschecken sollten, aber noch immer drin waren) Ende vom Lied wir sind um 17 Uhr eingecheckt. Sonst war alles top :)
Merve
Merve, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 10, 2022
Zentrale Lage jedoch schwer erreichbar mit dem Fahrzeug. Keine parkmoglichkeiten