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Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

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Terrace/patio
Standard Double Room
Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Ticarethane Cikmazi Sk No 3, Alemdar Mah. Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34420
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grand Bazaar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Istanbul

With a stay at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Sultanahmet Square and within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Grand Bazaar and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Blue Mosque.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Terrace (by Yurdan)
  • ‪Adonin Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khorasani Ocakbasi Kebabhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mozaik Teras Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Galeyan Yunus Emre Akkor - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Grill Restaurant, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Grill Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Terrace Bar Pub - Onsite pub. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, German, Romanian, Russian, Turkish

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 on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grill Restaurant
  • Terrace Bar Pub

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property charges a fee for luggage storage (EUR 3 per piece, per day).

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per night

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 credit card, debit card, or 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 and cash
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
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2409

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Ambassador Hotel Istanbul
Ambassador Istanbul
Lapis Inn Hotel Spa
The Ambassador Hotel
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Hotel

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneesa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at this charming hotel. While it’s not very big, it was incredibly accommodating and had everything I needed. The staff were outstanding—special thanks to Yaseen and Zulfiye, who were especially helpful and friendly throughout my stay. Their warm hospitality really made a difference. The breakfast was a highlight—fresh, tasty, and a perfect start to the day. The location is also fantastic, literally right next to the trams, which made getting around so convenient. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BEYZA NUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magnus

Travelled with family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aja

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustapha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prapto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I dont like the hotel far from drop off, too manny road closet it, only night time open it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yama

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
There was contration too much noise I couldn't sleep
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Meadina, San Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the breakfast area was so beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, near the sites

We had a great time at this hotel. The beds were comfortable, great breakfast, and helpful staff. It was less than 5 minutes to Ayasafiya, which is great. Also lots of access to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view for breakfast, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved staying here and will come back next time in Turkey. The staff were wonderful!! They made being there really easy and were helpful in everything even arranging my taxi to the airport. The woman who does the massage and hammam was excellent.. I would totally recommend her. It was a great location… an easy walk to all of the main attractions.. and excellent restaurants just a step out of the door. My favourite was breakfast on the terrace and incredible view of the mosques…It was lovely being there!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is lovely; it’s hidden a mist the iconic places to go in Türkiye. The rooftop view is breathtaking and eating at the rooftop is spectacular. We were upgraded and thoroughly loved it. The staff is very kind, helpful and easy to understand. The best is the breakfast just delicious and again the rooftop view is amazing. Excellent location to sites, facilities r great, staff was excellent and very clean. Food preparation was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location Great room Staff was so helpful Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2nd time here - will come back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to many attractions and there was a tram stop across the street. The view from the terrace breakfast room was excellent. Seating was available both inside and outside and was available in the evening as a place to sit and enjoy the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Artem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soab

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel so close to all mosque and tramline.hotel staff vey good a d very friendly and helpfull.very good breakfast. Sure will come again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

surraya

Travelled with family
It was ok. Not worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lapis Inn was probably the most convenient hotel we have ever stayed in. The location is the best, you just cannot find anything better and specially for the price. When we came to Istanbul, we did not want to drive around on the Taxi,. And the priority was the location, we definitely achieved it to us Lapis Inn. Downtown is just few minutes away, the grand bazaar, all kinds of shopping, pork… If you just want to stay in Istanbul and enjoy the culture, the food and the shopping this is the most perfect spot to stay. Even though it’s located right in the center, the hotel is very quiet I think because the entrance is not on the street but hidden away. When you are hungry, you just have to go downstairs and step out of the hotel, they million of great restaurants steps away. Very nice and cozy hookah bar right outside of the hotel, when you come out, just turn left. And never-ending shopping is right outside of the hotel. There’s also a great breakfast, variety of different foods for every diet Gorgeous for you from the terrace on the roof while you have your breakfast. It is a very clean hotel, not super fancy, but very clean. Hamam is also a must experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful location

We stayed in the corner suite (#501) on the top floor. There were only 2 rooms on that floor. Most of the floor was taken up by a terrace with an amazing view and the breakfast area. I loved the location on the hotel and the room. The AC unit blows straight into my head (I did not like it). The bathroom area was much newer than the bedroom area (I like both of them). The breakfast included many kinds of fresh cheese a couple of types of fruits, vegetables. There were 4 types of hot dishes for breakfast that were different every day. In the afternoon, there was tea and cookies for the guests. The staff was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place

Really a great location. Walking distance from all the sites. Good restaurants nearby. Staff were helpful and their breakfast was awesome. Pretty big spread. Didn’t get to use the spa. But there’s always next time. Definitely will be back and rebook. Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024