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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Front of property
City view
82-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kutlugün Sokak, No.9, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Topkapi Palace
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬
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Economy Room (Basement) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout curtains

Economy Room (Basement)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout curtains

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout curtains

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Genius Hotel Istanbul

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and 24-hour room service. Change of towels is available on request
Genius Hotel Istanbul offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and free newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 82-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Genius Hotel Istanbul, you're just a quick walk from Hagia Sophia. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and 6 minutes on foot from Blue Mosque
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The family-friendly Genius Hotel Istanbul also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Genius Hotel Istanbul has a restaurant on site.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 15 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 30 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Genius Hotel Istanbul offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1169
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

Genius Hotel Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 156 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, very friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shops and restaurants nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on snowing days and found a warm cozy room with hot water a just around the corner all many tourist attractions. Staff very friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dogu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for your hospitality. Everything was good❤️ Perfect for couple
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this charming and clean hotel located right in the heart of Istanbul. It's within walking distance of Topkapi Palace, Blu Mosque, and all other historical sites. The hotel's standout feature is its friendly staff. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, and very welcoming since day one.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tariq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Literally 2 minute walk to Hagia Sophia and Arasta Bazaar. Very friendly staff. It was a chilly day in Istanbul and they were kind enough to get us extra heaters to warm the rooms up even more. Large and clean rooms. Helped with luggage, etc. even at 4am when our van came to pick us up to take to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having hotel staff on site and available 24 hours/day was very comforting. They were very polite and helped me coordinate activities, tours, and rides. The breakfast was convenient and delicious. And location of this hotel couldn't be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really nice and helpful. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the city, spoke English well and were able to provide advice and recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hatice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for family, very clean and felt safe. I would recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ARNEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff are very helpful and kind. The hotel is very accessible in all areas. Loads of restaurant. Walkable place from hotel to the tourist spot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ali was wonderful! He gave us the most warm welcome possible! Hotel is in a great area surrounded by shopping and restaurants, as well as historic sites. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Saila

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teuta

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

salah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in good location the stuff so friendly specially the overnight I forgot he’s name they offer to keep the luggage after the check out time and for the c/i I checked in with no charge I recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisse

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Zissis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is located within walking distance to historical sites and priced appropriately, hotel attendants manage the property 24/7, are accommodating, and provide detailed information on historical venues and transportation, and eager to offer the occasional espresso, Turkish delight sweets and coffee, and water. Rooms are air-conditioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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