Boasting an archaeological museum, the charming Raymond Hotel Old City Istanbul is located merely 8 minutes' walk from the Basilica Cistern. Offering 2 restaurants with Turkish, seafood, and local cuisine, this 4-star historical hotel is within a few blocks of the Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque.
The smoke-free hotel boasts a prime location near a tube station and offers easy access to the 85-metre-tall fire-watch Beyazit Tower, which is just 1.5 km away. The delightful Raymond Istanbul is 450 m from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum and approximately a 5-minute ride from the 4th-century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Sea of Marmara, which is about 2 km away. The property stands a short way from the l6th-century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. Havatas transfer bus station can be found 800 m from the Raymond Istanbul.
The 39 rooms at the hotel are smoke-free, some of them have a parquet floor along with a kettle. Bathroom amenities include a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as toiletries and bath sheets.
An open buffet breakfast is offered to guests daily. The à la carte Luco Roof restaurant offers a menu of local cuisine. Also, Raymond Hotel Old City features a lounge bar. There is a barbecue serving Mediterranean food nearly 5 minutes' walk away.
7.8
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Based on 2204 reviews
Important information
Check-in:from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 12:00
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Eating places
Restaurant
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Leisure facilities
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
General facilities
No smoking on site
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Pets
No pets allowed
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Local attractions
Gulhane istasyonu
150 m
Hagia Irene
500 m
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
200 m
Basilica Cistern
500 m
Topkapi Palace harem
550 m
Blue Mosque
850 m
Gulhane Park
300 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International
44 km
Train stations
Sultanahmet Tram Station
600 m
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The 39 rooms at the hotel are smoke-free, some of them have a parquet floor along with a kettle. Bathroom amenities include a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as toiletries and bath sheets.
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Peter
2024-05-15
8/10
It was conveniently located, easy to move around, with kind staff from the manager until the rest of the staff. The food was freshly made and there were lots of dishes in the menu.
John
2024-04-22
7/10
The hotel provided good prices. Our double room was decorated in the nice design. The property was in the heart of the city. We had lunch in The Chippy, located nearby.
Albert
2024-04-12
9/10
The food was fab overall. There were an electronic key card, coffee/tea makers, and a work desk in my standard room.
Simon
2024-03-21
7/10
Spotlessly clean place in historic style with all necessary facilities. Savoury and delicious breakfast for every taste.
Edward
2024-03-12
8/10
It is conveniently situated just off the bazar, tram station, all the museums and markets, and tram, blue mosque and Eminoenue.
Arthur
2024-02-14
8/10
It is conveniently situated near the Sultanahmet area.
John
2024-01-25
8/10
Fairly clean, wonderful hotel with nice decor; the location is magnificent near to tramway. Big size units and respectful staff from the manager until the rest of the staff.
John
2024-01-24
7/10
Interesting design of interiors in double room. Good view, very very good and amazing breakfast options with fixed plates and traditional Turkish cuisine, for instance.
Robert
2024-01-07
8/10
The hotel was beautifully decorated and perfect with well-trained people from the manager until the rest of the staff. The breakfast was savoury - a good choice of dishes. It was in a top location to Emininu station where the boats go from. Stayed in this property for 6 nights and loved our choice.
Graham
2024-01-05
7/10
Everything was perfect, but a few employees were not very good.
Peter
2024-01-04
8/10
No complaint and will certainly stay here again. In overall, the place is perfect, has excellent staff from the manager until the rest of the staff. Make sure you stay in the standard room with fridge, a rollaway bed, as example. A rooftop restaurant has fabulous meals.
Hubert
2023-12-14
7/10
The room was reasonably spacious with exceptionally comfortable beds and an electric kettle, a mini bar fridge, and an air conditioning etc.
William
2023-12-09
9/10
There were exceptionally comfortable beds and an electronic key card, coffee/tea makers, and a work desk in the standard king room. The location was excellent and incredible, away from Guelhane tram station and overlooking city. Moreover, it was just off tramway and metro to asian side, all famous landmarks and all the tourist attractions.
Rachel
2023-12-06
7/10
A huge variety of options for tasty and delicious breakfast. Big units with shower gel, a rollaway bed added, for instance, and respectful staff.
George
2023-11-28
9/10
Nice and absolutely perfect units with queen bed, the window opened, as example, and the staff were welcoming. The location in a great area was marvellous. The service offered was excellent.
Iain
2023-11-05
8/10
Budget unit with a nice decor.
Vincent
2023-10-25
9/10
Everything was perfect, gentle staff, excellent location so close to the tourist spots as Selma's nearby restaurants as well as Gulhane tram. The hotel was conveniently located to all the monuments as well as the water. And it's at a short distance from Karakol Restaurant, ate there once or twice.
Dorothy
2023-10-15
9/10
The breakfast was very good and provided with traditional Turkish cuisine, fixed plates plus delicious meals.
John
2023-10-12
8/10
The hotel was conveniently located near to public railway and many sightseeings. The breakfast with traditional Turkish cuisine, fixed plates plus delicious meals was savoury and delicious, you'll find what you need.
Linda
2023-09-20
7/10
The location of the hotel in Istanbul is stunning, really close to Close to Gulhane tram stop so easy to get about, sultan ahmed square and Guelhane tram station. For tea and goodies visit Sirkeci Patisserie&cafe, located close by.
Henry
2023-09-16
8/10
Spotless rooms with feather pillows. Plenty of great options for meal. Fantastic and stunning location, only a short distance to everywhere. Based so close to the airport shuttle, the police station, and the most famous monuments.
Charlie
2023-09-09
9/10
The location was great for walking around a byzantine basilica museum.
Roy
2023-09-08
8/10
We loved spending 5 nights here. The hotel itself was perfect and everything was perfect. We had a perfect double room with a rollaway bed, even smaller window, as for instance. Every staff member was RESPECTFUL and best.
Jimmy
2023-07-02
5/10
This was a perfect and gorgeous hotel in the heart of Istanbul. Close to a basilica and a mosque, overall the location was unbeatable. I ate at the rooftop restaurant near the property. All the dishes were outstanding, nevertheless you can visit nearby Red River Pub.
There was no water pressure.
George
2023-06-14
9/10
The hotel was clean conveniently located in great area really close to airport, many areas and public transportation and transports. The staff were really kind and nice, everything was very easy during our stay. The location was great and good, approx 10-15 minutes' walk from a Holy mosque. Local cuisine was served in the rooftop restaurant. It was surely a comfortable stay of 15 nights at Raymond.
Stephen
2023-06-08
7/10
Magnificent and incredible location just off less than 1 minute walking distance to the Sirkeci metro station, and most attractions, pleasant views. Nearby Red River Pub - great place to chill out.
Deborah
2023-06-03
7/10
Booked standard room with an electronic key card, coffee/tea makers, and a work desk. Private bathroom was clean. We were in an excellent and incredible location approx 10-15 minutes' walk from a Holy mosque.
Raymond
2023-05-28
7/10
The hotel of choice in Istanbul. Clean venue, excellent and best employees from the manager until the rest of the staff. Spotless and perfect room and excellent bathroom. Stunning location to Gulhane metro station and easy access to a market and a grand bazaar. For tea or coffee visit Sultan's Restaurant nearby. Great meal at rooftop restaurant.
Albert
2023-05-28
9/10
Extremely spacious and beautiful unit with shower gel, extra bed, as for instance.
Dick
2023-04-25
9/10
It's conveniently located relatively close to a functioning mosque. The breakfast is great with a wide array of things to eat and drink.
James
2023-04-24
7/10
Tasty and delicious breakfast options with fixed plates, traditional Turkish cuisine, delicious meals. Conveniently located in the heart of the town😀
Stewart
2023-04-23
7/10
Central location, not too far away from an Ottoman - era Friday mosque. Close to a basilica and a mosque in the charming area. Budget impressive rooms with extra bed and a nice bathroom plus tea making facilities. Tasty and delicious breakfast, a good choice of meals.
Martin
2023-04-21
9/10
Conveniently located hotel, next to city centre and historic/touristic places and most important landmarks in the city.
Michael
2023-04-09
7/10
Conveniently located very close to Istanbul atractions. For tea or coffee visit Sirkeci Patisserie&cafe nearby.
John
2023-03-12
7/10
The location is top and quiet, 1 km from a byzantine basilica museum.
Francis
2023-02-24
7/10
This hotel is fantastic with everything being really good and fair value. It has a top and peaceful location not far from Guelhane Park and Guelhane Tram Stop and Eminonu port and the Historic locations.
William
2023-01-29
8/10
All in all great and particularly good setting so close to all the attractions of the city, all the monuments as well as the water, and less than 1 minute walking distance to the Sirkeci metro station. Easy walk to Ataturk. Exceptionally comfortable beds, an electric kettle, a mini-fridge-bar and air conditioning in the room.
Kevin
2023-01-12
8/10
The location was prime and cosy, relatively close to a byzantine basilica museum. The hotel itself was in a nice area, just next door to Fatih :. I got a spotless room with private bathroom. An electric kettle and refrigerators were a big plus.
Oliver
2023-01-06
8/10
the location was stunning, within walking distance of beach. gentle staff, i loved them all.
Frederick
2022-12-09
9/10
Units for three beds.
Bruce
2022-11-22
7/10
The setting was quite stunning and prime within easy reach of Basilica Cistern...
Tim
2022-09-15
5/10
Very average venue, though there were very good location and staff. It was within 10 minutes' walk from train station.
Tbh Wi-Fi was weak, and the bed was not so comfortable.
Steve
2022-06-22
5/10
Loved every detail about my very nice 5 nights stay here.
I didn't like that there was no water pressure in bathroom.
Robert
2022-05-01
7/10
It was a really really nice experience. Comfy beds and climate control, a personal safe and an electronic key card. The staff were exceptional and pleasant.
Bruce
2022-02-12
8/10
Good priced hotel where a very decent breakfast was served. Rooms were relaxing & stunning. The beach was unspoiled. I loved a magnificent restaurant with a Slovak menu. Service was thoughtful throughout the property.
William
2022-01-05
9/10
Serviceable hotel, absolutely courteous staff, fast wi-fi. The room was soundproof and elegant. They made my stay nice. Hot breakfast combined with impeccable service.
John
2021-12-17
8/10
We had a double room with shower gel and tea making facilities, for instance.
Rufus
2021-12-16
9/10
The room was non-smoking, with all facilities.
George
2021-11-05
9/10
I appreciated staying here, as well as hotel's staff and location. The rooms with a quick shower and shampoos etc and tea making facilities.
Doug
2021-10-15
9/10
My favorite hotel in Istanbul, the stuff was appalling. Charming location, loved the rooftop restaurant. The room was brilliant and terrific, good value. With easy check-in and late check-out, this venue was peaceful.
Melvin
2021-10-13
7/10
Beautiful little and well-maintained rooms with splendid views, perfect food, kind staff. Truly exceptional hotel, friendly service. I had an exceptional stay here and recommend.
Hans
2021-10-01
9/10
Room was functional, bed was comfortable, staff was genuine. The full English breakfast was above average, I thoroughly enjoyed that it offered variety of meals. Glad that the weather was warm, so I could enjoy its clean pool.
John
2021-08-31
8/10
We had an amazing stay at this secret hotel. Venue was spotless, rooms were tasteful and absolutely lovely staff. Abundant breakfast, special service. Captivating view, a little balcony, big bed, too😃
Jerry
2021-04-11
8/10
We loved restaurant staff and the bed was fine. We had a room overlooking the city, the hotel was beautifully presented. The staff did all they can for a really comfortable stay. Property was clean enough and the service was perfect! There was a small restaurant, stores and a market next door.
Walter
2021-03-28
8/10
Breakfast staff were more than professional. The room had climate control, a private safe and an electronic key card plus smoke detectors, provided for safety measures. It was big size and fairly clean too. A market and stores were right next door.
Dan
2021-02-17
8/10
Unique base for exploring Istanbul. Budget hotel, helpful service, rich breakfast. We thoroughly enjoyed the way our budget double room was.
James
2020-03-26
8/10
It was easy to get to sultanahmet square and blue mosque was also in front of this place. The venue's position was central. Only 10 minutes on foot from Sirkeci railroad station.
Thomas
2020-03-23
9/10
We liked location and the food here. The setting was great here. It was a bonus for us to stay within 10 minutes' walk from topkapi palace.
Bob
2019-12-24
9/10
the location was really excellent. this place is perfect to stay if you visit basilica cistern. gulhane sark sofrasi, which can be found only 400 ft away, was a fast option.
