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Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

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Breakfast and dinner served
A circular hot tub with candles and towels, surrounded by a tiled wall.
A room with a patterned sofa, a red armchair, a decorative wall piece, and a chandelier.
A buffet with various food items and utensils.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a dining table.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Ticarethane Cikmazi Sk No 3, Alemdar Mah. Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34420
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Central Single Room - Walk to Major Attractions

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Central Single Room - Walk to Major Attractions

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Central Twin Room for Friends - Business Travelers

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a mirror, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Central Twin Room for Friends - Business Travelers

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Central Triple Room - Ideal for 3 Guests

A hotel room with two beds, a small table with chairs, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Central Triple Room - Ideal for 3 Guests

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room in Primary City Center Location

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and artwork on the walls.

Deluxe Room in Primary City Center Location

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Central Comfort Double Room- Prime Location

A modern hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a bathroom with a toilet and shower, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Central Comfort Double Room- Prime Location

7.2 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Central Family or Friends Room - up to 4 Guests

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Central Family or Friends Room - up to 4 Guests

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sultanahmet Square. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, deep-tissue massages or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Sultanahmet Square and 4 minutes on foot from Hagia Sophia
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

Grill Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Terrace Bar Pub – On-site pub. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grill Restaurant
  • Terrace Bar Pub

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

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
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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
This property charges a fee for luggage storage (EUR 3 per piece, per day).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2409
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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ambassador Hotel Istanbul
Ambassador Istanbul
Lapis Inn Hotel Spa
The Ambassador Hotel
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Hotel

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great accommodating staff, beautiful terrace, perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast terrace was amazing. And Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia Ann Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The view from the terrace was spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Imrana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with really nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Excellent location, good service, everyone was super friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, nice location and views, personality service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zaleena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Lapis Inn was great, the staff are very courteous, helpful and kind.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful with directions and arranging transportation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rajnish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location/ Best service/ Best breakfast 👏
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, the staff are very welcoming and the location is ideal. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ender

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly staff, helpful, clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
On site spa, turkish bath and great restaurant outside front door. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location Helpful staff Not expensivep
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For our stay we felt that the staff from reception to kitchen areas were so friendly and helpful. They made our stay so welcoming and we would like to thank them. Also, the view from the top floor was spectacular
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olugbenga Aderotimi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was ok. Suitable for my sleeping requirements as a solo traveller, out to explore Istanbul.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Great breakfast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mustapha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Meadina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the breakfast area was so beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were superb from start to finish and really made the trip! This included ALL staff (reception, kitchen, maids, etc) Fantastic and very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noshita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I enjoyed staying at your hotel. Stuffs are very kind. Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The helpfulness of the staff and especially the always smiling cleaning lady.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sami

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Buffet Breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025