Featuring currency exchange and a vending machine, the 3-star Gul Otel Istanbul is situated in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a mosque famed for its Byzantine mosaics, 19 minutes' walk from the gazebo styled German Fountain. This comfortable hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas as well as a catering service for those on a working trip.

The hotel has a prime location 3.1 km from the medieval Greek Orthodox church "Kariye Mosque". The historic Blue Mosque is a few moments from the Gul Otel Istanbul, while Laleli bus stop is 500 metres away. Beyazıt Square is also situated 6 minutes' walk away. Yenikapi train station is 450 metres away, and Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi underground station is a mere 0.7 km away.

Gul Otel offers rooms with a seating area featuring an iron with ironing board and air conditioning, along with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bedrooms come with extra long beds. Guests will find hair dryers and a shower cap in bathrooms fitted with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served at the à la carte restaurant. A wide selection of Turkish specialities is offered in the on-site restaurant. The terrace bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. It also features a terrace for guests' comfort. Located 13 minutes' stroll from the Gul Otel, the restaurant Lotiz Lounge & Hookah offers an European menu.