Within the old walls, history all around you.
A boutique stay in the heart of Topkapı, a single ride from Sultanahmet and the Grand Bazaar. We welcome you to the closest corner of old Istanbul.
Open Buffet Breakfast
Unlimited Wi-Fi
24h Reception
Parking
Mini Cafe & Bar
Fitness Room
Be the guest of an era, not just a city
We sit within the historic peninsula and the old city walls, right in the centre, steps from tram and bus stops. Marmaray, the metro and the İDO sea buses are within walking distance. In our quiet, spacious rooms you will find 24-hour hot water, unlimited Wi-Fi and satellite television.
Türkçe okumak isterseniz oda tipleri, konum ve kahvaltı bilgilerinin tamamı Topkapı’daki otelimizin Türkçe sayfasında yer alıyor.
“Were the world a single country, Istanbul would be its capital.”
- 80
- Rooms
- 170
- Beds
- 24/7
- Open Lobby
Our Rooms
80 rooms, 170 beds. All spacious, bright and restful, each with the same care.
Deluxe Family Room
Our most spacious room, designed for families. Separate beds, a generous sitting area and plenty of daylight let you feel at home in Istanbul.
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Sultanahmet, the Grand Bazaar, the Basilica Cistern: step out the door and a seven-hundred-year-old city is already waiting.
Sultanahmet Square
Hagia Sophia faces the Blue Mosque, with the Obelisk and the Basilica Cistern in between.
10 min
The Grand Bazaar
Four thousand shops, sixty-one streets. Haggling under the oldest roof in the world.
One ride
Eminönü & Spice Bazaar
Where spice, fish sandwiches and Bosphorus ferries all meet at the water.
5 min shore
Balat & Fener
Painted bay windows, old Greek quarters and lanes leaning against the city walls.
Along the walls3 km to the Grand Bazaar, 4 km to Sultanahmet: a whole city, one ride away
Set within the historic peninsula and the old city walls, in the Topkapı – Mevlanakapı quarter of Fatih, our hotel sits right beside the tram and bus stops. Bayrampaşa and Vatan Avenue are a few minutes away, and Marmaray, the metro and the İDO sea buses only 10 minutes.
The Grand Bazaar is about 3 km away, Sultanahmet and the Basilica Cistern about 4 km. At Eminönü square you can wander the historic Spice Bazaar, join a Bosphorus tour, and browse silver, jewellery and antiques at the Grand Bazaar, the world’s first covered market.
Do not miss the Basilica Cistern, or a coffee in the historic streets of Balat. In the evening, shake off the day with live music in Taksim and Beyoğlu.
Marmaray & Metro
10 minutes
İDO Sea Bus
10 minutes
Tram & Bus
Right beside us
Sultanahmet & Hagia Sophia
~4 km · single ride, 10 min
Grand Bazaar (Beyazıt)
~3 km · single ride, 10 min
Eminönü & Spice Bazaar
~5 km · short ride by tram
Basilica Cistern
~4 km · within the old city
Balat & Fener
~4 km · historic streets, a coffee stop
Taksim & Beyoğlu
~7 km · live music at night
Galataport
~6 km · reachable by metro
Airports (IST / SAW)
IST ~40 km · metro connection
For those who find comfort in the details
Open Buffet Breakfast
07:30 – 10:30
Unlimited Wi-Fi & Satellite
24/7
Lobby & Terrace Lounge
Open 24 hours
Parking
Paid / free
Mini Cafe
Until 01:00
Fitness Room
08:00 – 20:30
- Mini fridge and international satellite channels in every room
- 24-hour lobby and TV lounge, terrace balcony
- Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Fitness room and breakfast hall
- Meeting room for private groups
- Open buffet breakfast and suhoor service during Ramadan
Start the day with an open buffet
Open buffet breakfast is included in our rates. Breakfast is served between 07:30 and 10:30. During Ramadan we offer a suhoor service; dinner can be arranged for domestic and international groups.
Ulubat Castle Hotel photos
Good to know
How far are you from Sultanahmet and the Grand Bazaar?
- We are within the walls of the historic peninsula, about a 10-minute single ride from Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.
Is breakfast included in the rate?
- Yes. An open buffet breakfast is included with every stay and is served each morning between 07:30 and 10:30.
Is there free Wi-Fi at the hotel?
- Yes, we offer unlimited free Wi-Fi throughout the building, plus satellite television in the rooms.
Is there parking at the hotel?
- Parking is available for our guests. Please contact us when booking to confirm current availability.
What is the nearest public transport?
- Tram and bus stops are right beside the hotel, while Marmaray, the metro and the İDO sea buses are about 10 minutes away.
What is included in the rate? Is this an all-inclusive hotel?
- We are not an all-inclusive hotel. Your rate covers open buffet breakfast, unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the building, satellite TV in the rooms and use of the car park, with no surprise extras. Suhoor is served during Ramadan and dinner can be arranged for groups.
How do I book a room?
- You get the best rate directly from the hotel. Book online through the availability form on this page, call +90 212 530 98 48, or message us on WhatsApp at +90 536 275 77 79. Our reception is open 24 hours.
Which district of Istanbul is the hotel in?
- We are in Fatih, in the Topkapı – Mevlanakapı quarter, just inside the historic city walls. Bayrampaşa and Vatan Avenue are a few minutes away; the Grand Bazaar is about 3 km and Sultanahmet and the Basilica Cistern about 4 km.
I am looking for a hotel near the Grand Bazaar and the Basilica Cistern — what are the distances?
- Because we sit inside the historic peninsula, the main sights are a single ride away: the Grand Bazaar (Beyazıt) is about 3 km, the Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet – Hagia Sophia about 4 km, Eminönü and the Spice Bazaar about 5 km, and Balat – Fener about 4 km. Tram and bus stops are right beside the hotel, so you reach these points without changing lines, in around 10 minutes.
Does the hotel suit guests looking to stay around Bayrampaşa and Topkapı?
- Yes. We are in Topkapı – Mevlanakapı, a few minutes from the Bayrampaşa border and Vatan Avenue, a location often chosen by guests visiting the area for business, healthcare or trade fairs. If you want hotel comfort rather than a guesthouse or apartment, all 80 of our rooms come with open buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a 24-hour reception as standard.
Get in touch
We are here for reservations, group stays and anything else you may be wondering about.
Address
Mevlanakapı, Kalburcu Mehmet Çeşmesi Sk. No:12, 34104 Topkapı / Fatih / İstanbul
Phone
+90 212 530 98 48Fax
+90 212 530 89 69
Direct
+90 536 275 77 79