Optimist Hotel
BİNBİRDİREK SULTANAHMET AT MEYDANI NO.68 EMİNÖNÜ FATİH İSTANBUL, Fatih, 34000 Istanbul, Turkey
Facing Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Optimist Lodging offers air conditioned suites with a French balcony. There is a covered outdoor terrace where guests can delight in a drink or meal. With free Wi-Fi and an LCD TV, all accommodations at The Optimist feature views of the Blue Mosque. Each room too has a minibar and a private bathroom. The romantic terrace with its vine branches offers a romantic setting for morning snack or brunch. The rich buffet menu includes over 40 alternatives, including some Turkish specialties. The 24-hour front desk members can provide car rentals, bike rentals and shuttle services to Ataturk Airport, 8 miles away. Room service is available 24/7. Optimist is within a 5-minute walk of the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the lively Grand Bazaar. Free parking area is provided.
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374 Reviews
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126 US$ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for Optimist Hotel
"Excellent hospitality, welcoming drink and pastry, good breakfast and wonderful views from the top floor. Just take in consideration Floor 4 (highest) has a glass door in the bathroom"
"Tight stairs and no elevator, but charming in its way"
"This was a great location. We stayed in room 4 which is the room on the top floor and had great views of blue mosque and aya sophia. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was delicious."
"There is no elevator and carrying bags up the narrow stairs was a struggle. TV did not work as well."
"Location was amazing. Staff was amazing. Room was clean. Towels and bed were nice and soft. Food in the restaurant was delicious as well."
"Nothing"
"the stuff is the best. thanks you Cesar and all guys"
"everything was ok"
"Great location, great rooms with traditional vibes, good breakfast and nice cafe. Nice staff, will visit again"
"Aucun."
"It has fantastic location and the view from the room is unbeatable. It is really a place that you won't be disappointed if you book."
"The absence of the lift but the room itself is perfect. The shower room gets stuck and the hot water doesn't get to the tap easily."
"Everything was amazing. the hospitality, Breakfast, people, kinidness, location evrything was incredible. 100% recommend this place."
"nothing."
"Service is excellent, the breakfast was great and the view from the room is absolutely stunning."
"Aucun."
"The owners were exceptional. Their kindness will be remembered. The location was perfect."
"Aucun."
"Perfect host, the best location, traditional turkish decoration of the rooms and restaurant, huge turkish breakfast."
"Is not good for 3 people in the room. No opening sofa. Bathroom could be more clean."
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Guest reviews
"Kind, helpful and respectful staff, unique and pretty rooms with nice view. Good breakfast."
Cem Bab-i Zer Hotel
"The hotel is very clean, large size rooms with an outstanding location. The valet parking was excellent! the front desk reception Gungor is EXCELLENT! he checked us in 2 rooms quickly. he was very professional! very knowledgeable of the area and gave us great restaurant recommendations."
Nihad Dedeman Zonguldak
"The size of the room was good, everything was spotlessly clean, the bed was comfortable, aircon worked well and there was a balcony to the back side. With the windows and doors closed, it wasn't too loud, however I use to wear earplugs anyway when staying in hotels. The breakfast buffet was nothing special, but sufficient. There are countless small shops, eateries and a supermarket right around the hotel and it's only a few minutes walk to the beach promenade. The value for the money was really good and I ended up staying four days instead of the one planned, because the town and the surroundings were so pleasantly nice and laid back."
Mark Sakran Hotel
"The staff is very nice and helpful. The rooms are big and fully equipped. The hotel has thermal baths, pool and spa. The breakfast partially changes every day. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is no traffic noise since the hotel is far from the street."
"Comfortable, clean, spacious room and comfy bed. Warm and cozy. The staff were very nice and helpful people. They helped me with travel indications. They offered me tea from the house and sweets."
Georgiana Çınarpark Hotel
"The hotel was clean and comfortable, which I appreciated. However, communication was a bit challenging as the staff spoke very limited English—fortunately, I had a Turkish companion with me to help."
"The service is excellent. The staff is very attentive. The pool and spa were very clean. The rooms were very hygienic. The food is delicious. There are meals to suit every palate."
"Our second stay at Mer can story. Fabulous location. Nice spacious rooms, small kitchen area so we could prepare breakfast and eat on our balcony. The staff are kind and helpful. During local power cut this property had a generator. We will choose this hotel again"
Louise Mer-Can Story Apart
"Good location just next to the beach walk. Nice pool area and nice front desk staff."
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