STAR HOLIDAY HOTEL, Istanbul
About the Hotel
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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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
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- No parking available.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Playpen
- Baby pushchair
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Mirror
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor