DARA OLD CITY HOTEL, Istanbul
About the Hotel
Location
Located within a 5-minute walk of Topkapi Palace and Aya Sofia, Dara Old City Hotel occupies a position in the Sultanahmet historic district. This 3-star property features a rooftop terrace with a restaurant overlooking the Marmara Sea and Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque. The soundproofed rooms are decorated with white-washed walls and wooden floors, equipped with air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TVs, while private bathrooms include a hairdryer and slippers. A selection of traditional Turkish and international breakfast is available each morning at Dara Old City Hotel. The bar serves local drinks and spirits. Recreational offerings include bike tours, cooking classes, evening entertainment, happy hour, pub crawls, tour or class about local culture, and walking tours. The hotel provides a 24-hour reception with tour desk, multilingual staff, luggage storage, lockers, and concierge service. Additional facilities include a shared lounge/TV area, sun terrace, lift, designated smoking area, family rooms, and non-smoking rooms throughout. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Business services include fax/photocopying. Practical amenities include airport shuttle (drop off and pick up), shuttle service, daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, ironing service, trouser press, and wine/champagne. Safety features include 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas and outside property, fire extinguishers, safety deposit box, security alarm, and smoke alarms.
Pros
Rooftop restaurant offers views of the Marmara Sea and Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque
Location within a 5-minute walk of Topkapi Palace and Aya Sofia
Multilingual staff assist with tour desk and excursion bookings
Cons
Rooms can be small, particularly for guests with luggage
No on-site parking is available
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Basilica Cistern for stunning ancient architecture.
- Try a simit from a local vendor for a perfect breakfast snack.
- Explore the vibrant Spice Bazaar for unique spices and souvenirs.
- Stroll through the streets of Balat for colorful, historic homes.
- Enjoy a traditional Turkish bath at Cağaloğlu Hamamı for relaxation.
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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
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- No parking available.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Dinner
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor