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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View
Room with view
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Twin Room
13 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Superior Double Room
Room with view
15 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Quadruple Room
Room with view
19 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Superior Triple Room
Room with view
18 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Bosphorus

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

Located in Istanbul (Istanbul City Center), Ethnica Hotel Old City is within a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Egyptian Bazaar. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hagia Sophia and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Topkapi Palace.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Mandy Home, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Russian
  • Arabic
  • Turkish

Room Amenities

Ethnica Hotel Old City offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Pay films
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Premium TV channels
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 32
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • LED light bulbs
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 2
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 2

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

Mandy Home - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Children stay free

Cash Deposit Required

Service animals not allowed

One child stays free

Debit cards

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 6

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Safe Tourism Certification Programme (Turkey)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Bosphorus Old City Hotel Istanbul
  • Bosphorus Old City Hotel
  • Bosphorus Old City Istanbul
  • Bosphorus Old City
  • Grand Seigneur Hotel
  • Grand Seigneur Old City
  • Grand Seigneur
  • Ethnica Hotel Old City Hotel
  • Grand Seigneur Hotel Old City
  • Ethnica Hotel Old City Istanbul
  • Ethnica Hotel Old City Hotel Istanbul

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.

One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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