Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

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Breakfast and dinner served
Lobby
Public bath
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast buffet

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Ticarethane Cikmazi Sk No 3, Alemdar Mah. Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34420
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Twin Room

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

Standard Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room

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

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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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 and desk chairs. 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 hot stone massages, facials or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Sultanahmet Square and 5 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.
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
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 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 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 6 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. 491 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was always clean. The staff were friendly and i loved the terrace. I would stay there again. Super close to everything in a safe neighborhood
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was tidy and clean. Alot smaller than they appear on pictures. The bathroom and especially the toilet was really tight! Location wise its brilliant, right in between blue mosque and hagia sofia. Metro stop is in front too. Lots of eatries. One disadvantage is that the hotel is in between numerous restaurants and cafes. So if you get a room that is facing them it will likely be noisy till late. Staff were extremely helpful and polite. Breakfast was decent. The restaurant on 5th floor has view of the mosques which is pretty nice Would definitely consider staying again for a short stay maybe not with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Thor Axel

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy

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

10/10 Excellent

Imrana

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

10/10 Excellent

Imrana Nasir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel. Clean. Good breakfast. Walking distance to many sights. Great views of Hagia Sophie n bluemosque from rooftoop. T1 tramline stop 2 minutes away. Helpful and polite staff
Night view from rooftop
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sami

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sabena

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great central location

The staff was very friendly and professional. The room was lovely. However they had a deodorizer in the room that was so strong. It permeated all of our clothing and suitcase. They may want to remove those. The eating area on the roof provided lovely views of Istanbul and decent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer, Louisville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Amazing location but I was disappointed with the room. There was very little light through the window because the building is surrounded by other buildings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

EDITH LUZ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I liked. It was convenient close to Sultanahmet Square I did not like it. Bathroom higiene was poor, towel ms were no properly cleaned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adilah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an ideal location as all the shops and local attractions are near by including the mosques The only downfall is noise levels at night due to resterants near by I would come back as its an ideal location for the first time in Instanbul and the.view feom the rooftop is amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is very centric for the transportation. There is plenty of points of interest near the hotel. Breakfast has choices. The staff in the front is very friendly. We did the Turkish hamman and they were able to accommodate children. This is a very family friendly hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

ZAINAB

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was nice, conveniently located across the street from Blue Mosque, walking distance to public transportation. Breakfast was okay. Staff very friendly. Very disappointed with the Hamam.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

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

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for the day during an airline transfer. Close walk to the mosques and bazaars. Plenty of nightlife. Hotel has a really nice rooftop restaurant that you can see the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia during sunrise. I would stay here again
Photo from restaurant’s terrace
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025