Overlooking the sea, the 4-star Yuksel Istanbul Yenikapi Hotel is 18 minutes' walk from the prominent Turkish Istanbul University. Offering a lounge bar and a hammam, a sauna, and locker rooms, the hotel is nestled within walking distance of an underground station.

This smoke-free hotel is about 45 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport and 2.2 km from such cultural venues as the Galata Bridge. The Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque is just 400 m from the Yuksel, and the New Mosque is 25 minutes' walk away. The property is also only steps away from the Greek Eastern Hagia Irene Orthodox Church and IETT Aksaray Peron Duragi bus station is 5 minutes' stroll away. The nearest underground station is around 300 metres away.

The 123 rooms at Yuksel Istanbul Yenikapi Hotel are non-smoking, some of them have sound-proof windows along with a minibar fridge. They are fitted with twin beds, lockers. The additional bathrooms are appointed with shower caps and bath sheets.

Guests are provided with an open buffet breakfast every morning. This Istanbul hotel features a pizza restaurant with French menu. Sample Turkish specialities at Hatay Medeniyetler Sofrasi Aksaray located 8 minutes' stroll from the accommodation.