ANTEA HOTEL OLDCITY -SPECIAL CATEGORY, Istanbul
About the Hotel
Antea Hotel Oldcity -Special Category - Pet-friendly hotel with a rooftop terrace, indoor pool, and Turkish bath in the historic Sultanahmet district
Within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, this 3-star property combines a rooftop terrace with city views, an indoor pool, and a Turkish bath. Antea Hotel Oldcity -Special Category offers 42 individually furnished rooms, each equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The on-site restaurant serves a buffet-style breakfast each morning, and the lobby bar provides alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Leisure facilities include a heated salt-water indoor pool open year-round, a spa with a hammam, sauna, massage services, a steam room, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and business amenities include a business centre, meeting/banquet facilities, and fax/photocopying. Additional services include a 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk, luggage storage, currency exchange, car rental, laundry, dry cleaning, ironing service, and daily housekeeping. The hotel is pet-friendly and provides wheelchair-accessible rooms. Grand Bazaar is 450 metres away, Topkapi Palace is 850 metres away, and Istanbul Airport is 53 km from the property, with airport shuttle service available on request at an additional fee. Antea Hotel Oldcity -Special Category also offers bicycle rental, walking tours, and evening entertainment.
Pros
Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and professional.
The location is quiet despite being central, with easy walking access to major sights and a tram stop nearby.
Buffet breakfast includes a wide variety of options, with hot and cold items, fresh salads, fruits, and breads.
Cleanliness is maintained daily by housekeeping, and rooms are tidied each day.
Spa facilities, including the Turkish bath and sauna, are available at no extra charge.
Cons
Rooms can be compact, with limited space for luggage during longer stays.
The indoor pool is small and the water temperature can be cold, which may deter swimming.
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Basilica Cistern for stunning underground beauty.
- Indulge in a traditional Türk kahvesi at Mandabatmaz cafe.
- Explore the vibrant Spice Bazaar for local flavors and aromas.
- Take a tram to Kadıköy for artsy vibes and local eateries.
- Don't miss the sunset at Galata Bridge with a fish sandwich.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Bowling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- No parking available.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Baby pushchair
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Saltwater pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
- Public Bath
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor