"The location is truly excellent. The hotel is within walking distance of major attractions such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern."
Xi from China
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"The highlights is the everyday view in breakfast time"
Riza from Spain
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"Got the room with view of Sultanahmet Camii was another extra points!"
Sulyanie from Malaysia
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"Excellent location right in front of blue mosque and Hagia sophia"
Sethi from Germany
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"Location is AMAZING. all the major attractions and shops are just within walking distance."
Zeti from Malaysia
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Star Holiday Hotel - A budget-friendly hotel in Sultanahmet with rooftop views of the Blue Mosque and Marmara Sea
Located in Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district, the 3-star Star Holiday Hotel provides budget-friendly accommodation within walking distance of major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Rooms at Star Holiday Hotel are decorated in white and turquoise with parquet floors and include air conditioning, a minibar, and a private bathroom. A rooftop breakfast room serves a daily local and international buffet with views of the Marmara Sea and the Blue Mosque. The hotel also has a first-floor bar and offers room service. Evening entertainment and walking tours are available. Free WiFi is available throughout, and meeting/banquet facilities are offered. Family rooms and connecting rooms are available, along with baby safety gates, strollers, and a kid-friendly buffet. Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Sophia are within a 5-minute walk; the Grand Bazaar is less than 10 minutes away. The Sultanahmet tram station is a 1-minute walk. Istanbul Airport is 53 km away. A 24-hour reception, concierge, luggage storage, laundry, and airport shuttle (surcharge) are provided. A daily buffet breakfast is served each morning at Star Holiday Hotel.
Pros
Located within a 5-minute walk of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.
Guests frequently praise the helpful and friendly staff.
The rooftop breakfast terrace provides views of the Blue Mosque.
Daily housekeeping and clean rooms.
Cons
Rooms are compact, particularly the Economy and Standard categories.
Taxis cannot stop directly at the hotel entrance; guests must walk about 500 meters from the nearest drop-off point.
Must-do experiences
Sip Turkish tea at Çınaraltı, the best riverside café in Çengelköy.
Visit the Basilica Cistern for a mystical underground ambiance.
Try the local delicacy, İskender kebab, at Bursa Kebapçısı.
Explore the vibrant Spice Bazaar for a sensory overload of sights.
Take a sunset stroll along the Bosphorus promenade in Ortaköy.
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Standard Single Room
2 persons
140 sq. feet
1 Single bed / 1 Double bed
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2 persons
140 sq. feet
1 Double bed
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2 persons
140 sq. feet
2 Single beds
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