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Mara Oldcity Hotel

Travelers step into history near Hagia Sophia at this thoughtfully located hotel where 24-hour front desk staff ensures guests connect with Istanbul's rich heritage

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Mara Oldcity Hotel, in Old City's heart, blends historic charm with comfort. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi to share adventures, consult knowledgeable concierge staff for exploring the neighborhood, and securely store luggage while discovering Istanbul's treasures.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Standard Single Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Connecting Room - 4 Person Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi

Connecting Room - 4 Person Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bathrobes
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Mara Oldcity Hotel is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Hocapasa Mahallesi Serdar Sokak No1, 34421, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34421

What's nearby

  • Gulhane Park
    Gülhane Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge
    Bosphorus
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace featuring a sunset and heritage architecture
    Topkapi Palace
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects
    Blue Mosque
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station
    1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station
    2 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Red River
    1 min walk
  • Gar Pub Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Mr Dumpling
    1 min walk
  • Ziyafet Restoran
    1 min walk

About this property

Mara Oldcity Hotel

Hotel near Bosphorus
A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Mara Oldcity Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Mara Oldcity Hotel feature perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Slippers and sound-insulated walls
  • Satellite channels, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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 at the property
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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2686

Property is also known as

Mara Oldcity Hotel Hotel
Mara Oldcity Hotel Istanbul
Mara Oldcity Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Mara Oldcity Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mara Oldcity Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Mara Oldcity Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mara Oldcity Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Mara Oldcity Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mara Oldcity Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gülhane Park, Bosphorus and Eminönü Square. Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia are also within 15 minutes. Sirkeci Station and Sirkeci Marmaray Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

Mara Oldcity Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Muhayo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and spacious. Staff is polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhayo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Staff is polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing, very attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lihao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Lot's of activities nearby. Next to a tram way but I was not much disturbed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room for sure. Staff are very professional and polite.
Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything from the way we were welcomed, to the way the room was laid out and put together for us, this small trendy boutique hotel had more hospitality and customer service experience than a 5 star hotel. Particularly the gentlemen at the front desk, was so friendly and welcoming - he always went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. Definately a top hotel to stay at. Location is great too and room well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great - walkable distance from major sites, tram line, and restaurants and shops. The room was cosy and comfortable. The staff communicated with me before my stay and organized an airport shuttle. During part of the stay there was no water in the sink or shower and I could hear people outside in the neighborhood and in the building throughout the night. Overall I was happy with my stay and would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location. Lovely room. Air con. Very clean. Comfortable mattress.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ismat Dewji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good clean place to put your head down for the night. AC works well. Small rooms but typical of all hotels in the area. Food and shopping around the area is expensive but again that’s due to closeness to the sights. Tram stop 2 mins walk away - easy access to Galata side also. Metro also 4 mins away to transfer to Anatolian side.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t have asked for a better location! The hotel was in a great area central to all the major sites, shops and restaurants. Easy access to the tram to explore the other side of the river and other parts of the city. The front desk staff were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to help us with any arrangements we needed. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We did note a slight smell in our bathrooms from the water lines/drains but it did not affect our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Sirkeci Station. First class/friendly/ mostly helpful staff But when I mentioned that someone was smoking cigarettes on the 3rd or 4th floor the response was a shoulder shrug. Like"that is Istanbul'. Not a beneficial response
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very good! very clean, and staff was very hospital. I enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean and the staff is so nice and helpful, the area is touristic and you the location is strategic. The hotel is also safe. I recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tip Top
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEMY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff pleasant, kind, offered tea, and tourism suggestions. Room - spotless and excellent lighting. Only suggestion I have is to maybe have a chair in the room. Bathroom-spotless and high pressure hot water for shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

reiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフも皆さん親切で歓迎してもらい、部屋もコンパクトで一人旅には十分な広さ、設備も問題なし 場所もとても便利な所で、観光するのにちょうど良い おすすめです！
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cenker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr gutes Hotel, super sauber, super Lage, super nettes Personal
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unterkunft sauber und modern. Gute zentrale Lage, dennoch hat man seine Ruhe. Personal sehr freundlich & hilfsbereit. Einen besonderen Dank an die drei Herren an der Rezeption (die Dame haben wir persönlich nicht kennengelernt). Besonderen Dank an Herrn Ferhat. Kommen gerne wieder 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetik

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Personnel agréable et respectueux Les chambres sont propres Très bien placé Je recommande
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gökhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Otel gayet temizdi ve konumu çok iyiydi. Çalışanlar güler yüzlü ve yardımsever insanlar. Ferhat Bey, Abdurrahman bey ve girişte ismini hatırlayamadığım güler yüzlü ablamiz gayet yardımcı oldular.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles perfekt wie immer immer wieder gerne dort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kerime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le personnel était à l’écoute et accueillant, chambre très propre et entretenue tous les jours seul bémol mal isolé de la chambre voisine L’emplacement très pratique à proximité de la gare marmaray et du tram Distance à pied de la mer Eminönü et le ferry Je recommande fortement
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aysen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très bien situé nous avons adorée le personnel très réactif la propreté rien à dire merci à Mara Oldcity otel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gürkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gutes sauberes Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bektas cagri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Konum olarak çok iyi bir yerde. Odalar yeni ve temiz personel çok ilgili. Tarihi yarım ada ziyareti için çok iyi bir konumda her yere yürüme mesafesinde.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025