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Mara Oldcity Hotel

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a curved headboard, a mirror, a nightstand with a lamp, and a robe on the bed.
A multi-story building with balconies, a sign for 'MARA Old City Hotel', and a storefront named 'The Coff's'.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a decorative tile backsplash.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Hocapasa Mahallesi Serdar Sokak No1, 34421, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34421
  • Place, Gülhane Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bosphorus
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬
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Room options

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A modern hotel room with a curved ceiling light, a large bed with a green throw blanket, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a curved headboard, a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Connecting Room - 4 Person Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a lamp.

Standardt Double room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Mara Oldcity Hotel

Along with concierge services, this hotel has dry cleaning and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance are on-site.
Mara Oldcity Hotel offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary slippers. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
During your stay at Mara Oldcity Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Bosphorus. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus dry cleaning service and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Topkapi Palace
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Mara Oldcity Hotel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Mara Oldcity Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a lift.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Istanbul hotel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Mara Oldcity Hotel 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 2022-34-2686

Property is also known as

Mara Oldcity Hotel Hotel
Mara Oldcity Hotel Istanbul
Mara Oldcity Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Mara Oldcity Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SOTIRIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Value for money. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything with this stay was perfect!! I was blown away by the insane value of this hotel. Great location in old city, clean and updated room, and the staff was always so helpful. Some of the best baklava on our trip came from the evening front desk attendant. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. 100% would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhayo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and spacious. Staff is polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KENJI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very good! very clean, and staff was very hospital. I enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawand M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhayo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Staff is polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing, very attentive and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lihao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Lot's of activities nearby. Next to a tram way but I was not much disturbed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean and the staff is so nice and helpful, the area is touristic and you the location is strategic. The hotel is also safe. I recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room for sure. Staff are very professional and polite.
Very good
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tip Top
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything from the way we were welcomed, to the way the room was laid out and put together for us, this small trendy boutique hotel had more hospitality and customer service experience than a 5 star hotel. Particularly the gentlemen at the front desk, was so friendly and welcoming - he always went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. Definately a top hotel to stay at. Location is great too and room well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great - walkable distance from major sites, tram line, and restaurants and shops. The room was cosy and comfortable. The staff communicated with me before my stay and organized an airport shuttle. During part of the stay there was no water in the sink or shower and I could hear people outside in the neighborhood and in the building throughout the night. Overall I was happy with my stay and would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location. Lovely room. Air con. Very clean. Comfortable mattress.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEMY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff pleasant, kind, offered tea, and tourism suggestions. Room - spotless and excellent lighting. Only suggestion I have is to maybe have a chair in the room. Bathroom-spotless and high pressure hot water for shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mehmet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room view was amazing but the room condition was getting worse while I stayed there. The wall was leaking some water and it was feel like hard to breathe
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bra
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ismat Dewji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good clean place to put your head down for the night. AC works well. Small rooms but typical of all hotels in the area. Food and shopping around the area is expensive but again that’s due to closeness to the sights. Tram stop 2 mins walk away - easy access to Galata side also. Metro also 4 mins away to transfer to Anatolian side.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t have asked for a better location! The hotel was in a great area central to all the major sites, shops and restaurants. Easy access to the tram to explore the other side of the river and other parts of the city. The front desk staff were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to help us with any arrangements we needed. Rooms were clean and comfortable. We did note a slight smell in our bathrooms from the water lines/drains but it did not affect our stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Assel

Disliked: Staff & service
The room was just like in the photos but when I entered It smelled like sewage or like somebody just used the bathroom for number two. There was electricity shortage for the whole night I stayed I couldn’t do anything no lights no charging my phone. They didn’t provide any candles or offered anything for the inconvenience. The worst was the elevator that didn’t work I had to walk to 7th floor to get to my room. They don’t even be apologetic or try to make up for the inconvenience. At least they could offer a coffee/snack or something I don’t know.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near Sirkeci Station. First class/friendly/ mostly helpful staff But when I mentioned that someone was smoking cigarettes on the 3rd or 4th floor the response was a shoulder shrug. Like"that is Istanbul'. Not a beneficial response
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nyrenoverade rum, Centralt läge, Trevliga receptionspersonal.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Taiki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
スタッフが優しかったです
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sedat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Süper
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Odalar yepyeni ve tertemizdir; bir de çok sakindir. Odada su şişesi tedariki her gün sağlanmaktadır. Sirkeci İstasyonu'na çok yakındır. Personel kibardır. İstanbul'a döneceksem şüphesiz orada konaklayacağım.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026