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About the Hotel

Bindirdirek Mh At Meydani Sk No 16, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey, 34000

Rooms with views

Optimist Hotel offers twin and double rooms with seating areas. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, and a tea and coffee maker. Some rooms have garden views, while others overlook the Blue Mosque or the sea. Private bathrooms come with free toiletries, a shower, and a hairdryer. Rooms also feature parquet floors and air conditioning.

Dining options

The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, and a snack bar. A free full breakfast is provided daily. Guests can also use the barbecue facilities in the garden.

Leisure and transport

Optimist Hotel offers bike rentals and a roundtrip airport shuttle to Ataturk Airport, 12.5 km away. The garden and terrace provide outdoor seating with city views. A gift shop is available on-site.

Prime location

The hotel is in Sirkeci, Istanbul's old city center, 0.5 km from the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Sophia Museum. Galata Bridge is 2 km away. The neighborhood features historic sites and easy access to public transport.

Guest services

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Ironing facilities, heating, and air conditioning are provided in all rooms. The front desk can assist with car rentals and local recommendations.

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From cozy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Double Room

Max:

2 persons

220 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

195 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Budget Double Room

Max:

2 persons

175 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Istanbul2000 ft

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 26.4 mi

Istanbul (IST) 30.6 mi

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station1400 ft

Underground

Vezneciler 1.0 mi

Yenikapi (M1) 1.3 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

EUR 10 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Parking
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Currency exchange
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
Packed lunches

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Jacuzzi

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Bindirdirek Mh At Meydani Sk No 16, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey, 34000

Map view

Bindirdirek Mh At Meydani Sk No 16, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey, 34000

City landmarks

Museum

Hagia Sophia Museum

2200 ft

Mosque

Blue Mosque

2200 ft

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

2200 ft

Square

Sultanahmet District

2200 ft

Museum

Topkapi Palace

2200 ft

Cankurtaran Mh.

Topkapi Palace harem

2200 ft

Museum

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

2200 ft

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

1.5 mi

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

2200 ft

Historic Areas of Istanbul

2200 ft

Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet

TGC Press Media Museum

2600 ft

Monument

Serpent Column

2200 ft

Bridge

Galata Bridge

1.3 mi

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu

Cagaloglu Hamami

2200 ft

Museum

Hagia Irene

2200 ft

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Gulhane Park

2200 ft

Divan Yolu Caddesi

Column of Constantine

2600 ft

Museum

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

2200 ft

Mosque

Laleli Camii

5000 ft

Mosque

Rustem Pasha Mosque

1.3 mi

Square

Beyazit Tower

5000 ft

Square

Beyazit Square

5000 ft

Sultanahmet Meydani

Obelisk of Theodosius

2200 ft

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

2.7 mi

Torun Sok.

Mosaic Museum

2.5 mi

Mosque

Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque

2.7 mi

Nearby

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

100 ft

Museum

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

500 ft

Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5

Caferaga Madrasa

2000 ft

Kabasakal Cad. No:2 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi

Tomb of Sultan Ahmet

1000 ft

Restaurants

Doy Doy Restaurant

500 ft

Sifa Hamami Sok. No: 13 Sultanahmet

Sultanahmet Koftecisi

1400 ft

Buyukdere Cad. Astoria Alisveris Merkezi No:127 K:3 Sisli Esentepe

Rose Garden Mezze

1200 ft

Binbirdirek. mah. Peykhane. Cd. no 16 Sultanahmet binbirdirek

CarsI sultanahmet bufe

600 ft

49-51 Peykhane Caddesi

Yabaci

700 ft

Peykhane Sk. Servet Han #41,Cemberlitas

Bad Service Home Food

900 ft

Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi

Ziya Baba Turk Mutfagi

1600 ft

KadIrga LimanI Cd. No:136 Küçük Ayasofya Mah

Dunya

1200 ft

Sultanahmet Torun Sk. No:7

Reggae BR

1300 ft

Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Kadirda Limani Cad. No: 147/1

Hidden Garden

1200 ft

Binbirdirek mah peykhane sokak no:18 Fatih Istanbul

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OPTIMIST HOTEL, Istanbul – A Smart Stay in the City

About the Hotel

Rooms with views

Dining options

Leisure and transport

Prime location

Guest services

Choose the Room

Check Dates & Room Rates

Getting around

Amenities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Children

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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