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Genius Hotel Istanbul

Step into this vibrant city’s historic charm where East meets West. Discover hidden gems by bike or relax in style over coffee.

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 20 per person)
82-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers
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In the heart of Istanbul, Genius Hotel Istanbul is a family-friendly haven near Hagia Sophia. Enjoy a coffee at the cafe, unwind with dry cleaning services, and savor dinner at the restaurant or drinks at the bar. Connect to in-room WiFi and plan your day with tour/ticket assistance while taking advantage of bike rentals for exploring nearby Topkapi Palace.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is P3,091
P3,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes

Economy Room (Basement)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout drapes

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Kutlugün Sokak, No.9, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk
  • Galata Tower - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sebil - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shadow Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Genius Hotel Istanbul

Family-friendly hotel revitalized in 2020 and located near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, Genius Hotel Istanbul provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Outdoor furniture, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Genius Hotel Istanbul include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services, and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 82-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and electric kettles

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 13 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1990
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - October 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 13 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1169

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Nar Sultan
Nar Sultan Hotel
Genius Hotel Istanbul Hotel
Genius Hotel Istanbul Istanbul
Genius Hotel Istanbul Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Genius Hotel Istanbul pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

As of Feb 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Genius Hotel Istanbul on Feb 16, 2025 start from P 3,091.22, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Self parking is available for EUR 13 per day.

What time is check-in at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Genius Hotel Istanbul provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Genius Hotel Istanbul located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

Genius Hotel Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teuta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service is great. Overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisse

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend staying here as it's centrally located, just a short walk from the Sultanahmet tram station. There's also a supermarket on the next street. I will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahabbat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hotel to anyone want to spend time in istanbul .the service is very good 👍. The staffs are the best .i really appreciate your service .if i want to visit istanbul again i will go to this hotel again
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, nuce service. Extremely Close to all historical places.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is in the basement and is very small with space for a double bed and a small closet, good for just one person.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m telling you right now, there is NO better hotel to stay at in your trip to Istanbul! One: it is extremely convenient as it’s a 4 minute walk to the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Two: the staff was truly amazing! Always asking me if I needed anything, going out of their way to make sure all my needs are met. I even needed some souvenirs shipped back home and as it is a family run business, the owners cousin offered to ship my things back home for a GREAT price! Truly a great group of people that really make you feel at home. Thank you again! Will definitely be staying here again next time I come to Istanbul!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

suranya, Queens Village

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruiqian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Okay room, pushy host
Hotel is okay for this class, but the host was terrible. Very pushy people and keep on trying to sell me bs services. When I arrived the room wasn't clean but the cleaner did some work and fixed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAID, Baghdad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V. Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect and the room was great, had a very comfortable bed and pillows. Staff was nice and helpful. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ezgi

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is really convenient for the main sightseeing spots and walkable. The staff are so kind and helpful also. You will have a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Saila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and very nice area to stay in. Everything was nearby food places and shopping. The hotel staff were very friendly and provided us with everything required
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad I

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family run hotel and the owners and staff are absolutely wonderful to interact with. Amine checked us in and we felt right at home. Paro and Ali were always available to assist and share recommendations. The hotel is walking distance to Topkapi, Aya Sofia and Blue Mosque along plenty of restaurants. We were really happy with our stay and look forward to returning again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were helpful and friendly. The location is nice. Very close to Hagia Sofia, Topkapi palace and tons of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mehul Abhay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay location at sultan Ahmed
Stay was safe and comfortable. The staff hospitality was excellent, taking extra efforts to ensure all are needs were taken care. Hotel is at prime location, with less than 5 min walk to hagia Sofia and many eateries around. Rooms were clean and spacious. They also had their sweet shop which offered us discounts, for take aways.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

manisankar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walkable distance to main attractions and public transport. The staff are very helpful and friendly.5 star for the customer service.helped us to get a local SIM and also booked few tours for us. Very clean and reasonably spacious room. Lots of restaurants near by, and taxi rank with in a minute walk, about 800lira to Istanbul airport. Thank you guys, you all awesome and made our stay very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anatoli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Must Stay!
I have stayed here multiple times and I absolutely recommend this place for you and your family. The staff here are the most hospitable and sweetest people you will meet that will go out of their way to make you feel at home and help you whenever you need. Very personable people and great clean nice rooms that is located walking distance to Hagia Sophia and other popular spots. A must stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023