Title: Optimist Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Optimist Hotel Istanbul's vibrant energy surrounds this centrally located hotel, where travelers can explore the city by day and enjoy nearby dining and drinks by night. ## Photo gallery for Optimist Hotel ![Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk - Optimist Hotel (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23470000/23460200/23460191/a5bd85db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Optimist Hotel (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23470000/23460200/23460191/ca36fa91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Optimist Hotel (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23470000/23460200/23460191/c3c26d99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk - Optimist Hotel (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23470000/23460200/23460191/a377ad84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk - Optimist Hotel (Istanbul)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23470000/23460200/23460191/d6dad982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Optimist Hotel in Istanbul's heart offers a garden retreat and daily breakfast. Guests can use WiFi to plan adventures, enjoy drinks at the bar, or sample local dishes at the restaurant. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff and convenient dry cleaning/laundry options. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=23460191&PinnedHotelID=23460191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=23460191&PinnedHotelID=23460191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=23460191&PinnedHotelID=23460191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=23460191&PinnedHotelID=23460191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=23460191&PinnedHotelID=23460191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=23460191&PinnedHotelID=23460191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=23460191&PinnedHotelID=23460191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=23460191&PinnedHotelID=23460191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double Room ![Standard Double Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23470000/23460200/23460191/118e651d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free minibar items LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom - 194 sq ft - Park view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Standard Twin Room | Free minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23470000/23460200/23460191/79dcba80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Free minibar items LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIstanbul-Hotels-Optimist-Hotel.h23460191.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FIstanbul-Hotels-Optimist-Hotel.h23460191.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Optimist Hotel is near a metro station and near a boardwalk. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Galata Tower. Vialand Tema Park and Istanbul Expo Center are also worth visiting. [Visit our Istanbul travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Istanbul.dx178267) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.00550%2C28.97433&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JuwI-45p5N739eFii3KzbYkjb-0=) Bindirdirek Mh At Meydani Sk No 16, Fatih, Istanbul, 34122 ### What's nearby - Turkish and Islamic Art Museum \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Sultanahmet Square \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Blue Mosque \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Basilica Cistern \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Hagia Sophia \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Sultanahmet Station - 5 min walk - Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 11 min walk - Istanbul (IST) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Buhara 93 - ‬2 min walk - ‪Alzer Cafe - ‬1 min walk - ‪My Terrace - ‬2 min walk - ‪Spectra Cafe Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪Türkistan Aşevi - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Optimist Hotel Hotel near Sultanahmet Square A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Optimist Hotel provides free full breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Additional perks include: - Self-parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out - Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property - Luggage storage, concierge services and tour/ticket information Room features All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, as well as perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 60-cm LCD TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4670000/4665000/4664925/641f2708.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Burckin Hotel Sultanahmet - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 7.4 Good 328 reviews £56 includes taxes & fees 27 Jan - 28 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=4664925&PinnedHotelID=4664925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3770000/3760400/3760386/52c1c5fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hypnos Design Hotel Istanbul City Center - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 153 reviews £65 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=3760386&PinnedHotelID=3760386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66270000/66260700/66260606/f28dcf1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crowned Hotel Istanbul City Center - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 3.8 7 reviews £58 includes taxes & fees 15 Jan - 16 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=66260606&PinnedHotelID=66260606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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check-in end time: midnight Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Express check-out available ### 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 not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way) - Self-parking fee: EUR 20 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 and cash 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 Property Registration Number 2022-34-1426 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Optimist Hotel Istanbul Optimist Istanbul Optimist Hotel Hotel Optimist Hotel Istanbul Optimist Hotel Hotel Istanbul ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Optimist Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Optimist Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Optimist Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Optimist Hotel? ### Does Optimist Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Optimist Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Optimist Hotel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 8.2 Staff & service ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karin 14 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful views, yummiest breakfast! Stunning all around ##### Karin Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 2 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service the staffs were very friendly. Didnt like how the bathroom flush broke and water dripping from AC even though it was fixed later ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chin 5 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This small boutique hotel and restaurant is right next to Blue Mosque walking square. It's very convenient location to many attractions in walking distance. Or T1 tram is very close by, it will take you to many other attractions too. We really like the location. The hotel is clean, quite, and comfortable to sleep, great view too. The owner and staff is very kind and helpful too. We really enjoy our stay. ##### Chin Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Elisabeth 14 Apr 2019 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Läget Fantastiskt läge, god mat på hotellet Minus för dåligt wi-fi, och att viss belysning på rummet inte fungerade, tv funkade inte heller, inga stora saker men ändå. Annars toppen. ##### Elisabeth Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ALEKSANDRA 20 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Супер отдых в Оптимисте Все очень круто. Шикарное расположение в центре города. Завтраки супер. Персонал супер. Цена супер. Всем довольны. ##### ALEKSANDRA Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica 13 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort personnels au top, etablissement très bien situé. ##### Jessica Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Wonderful central hotel with views of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia from the bedroom window. Lovely breakfast each morning. We were well looked after. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### flavio, Atlanta 8 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic place and great hospitality Fantastic location. Owner & manager Mohammed made everything to make me comfortable, including providing a pass for the tram. Also a great breakfast. And the views to the Blue Mosque were incredible. Would love to stay here again ! ##### flavio Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Alma Virginia 13 Dec 2018 Disliked: Staff & service #### great location but very bad service Good:location right in front of the Blue Mosque,we have the one with spectacular views of the Blue Mosque,Hagia Sophia and Marmara Sea.Walkable distance to almost historic location.Breakfast was good and staff were friendly.Bad:Tried to contact the hotel before our trip and to book a private shuttle service from the airport to the hotel.Unfortunately,after 2-3 messages nobody answer so we've taken a taxi.At 1 o’clock we’ve got our room which was not so clean,no heat,frozen water at the sink/shower,the TV doesn’t work(the owner told us that you don’t need TV you book the room for the view).All the winds are in the room if you do not have heat,many spaces between windows,walls, and doors.When we asked about the TV why it's not working,they remembered to start the heating,after that it was ok in the room.Second day we’ve gone exploring the city and return on 6 pm at the hotel and went to our room which,surprise:was clean expecting new guests.Therefore,no luggage,no any other thinks that we’ve had in the room.Therefore,we have gone downstairs and trying to find where were all our belongings:nobody knows,the staff call the owner.We have discover our luggage at the front desk but without thinks that we have out of baggage:perfumes,books, clothes,etc.I had to repeat several times that we’ve missing thinks,so we are going to call the police.They told us to wait to talk to housekeeping, who arrived later very upset and give us our missing thinks who putted in her cupboard. ##### Alma Virginia Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 11 Dec 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Y avais une damme adorable cest tout le reste laisse tembe ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### jessica 5 Dec 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### No nos dieron cuarto! Llegué al hotel y me mandaron a otro! Uno de atrás del edificio! No sé si estaba lleno o simplemente le quisieron mandar cliente al amigo del hotel de atrás, porque son totalmente distintos! Si estaba lleno, por qué aceptan reservación y no cancelan con tiempo para buscar otro hotel? ##### jessica Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Volkan 27 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Ett helt okej ställe! Det var ett trevligt hotell med bra läge, tillgänglig personal, helt OK frukost och stark Wi-fi. De enda anmärkningarna är att de inte hade fler nycklar till rummet samt att det inte fanns ”stör ej”/”städa ej”-skyltar att lägga på handtaget. Observa att hotellet ligger mitt emot en av de stora historiska moskéerna (därav tidiga väckningar på morgnarna). ##### Volkan Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lupo 3 Oct 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I recommend! Your place with friendly people Everything was good. If you want to stay near to all top tourist places, this is your hotel. Breakfast, staff, place, view, all. The owners are very kind and responsive. For the owners - thank you for your warm attitude and attention! Greetings! Gery, Bulgaria ##### lupo Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Sept 2018 #### Nice place with amazing location! Nice place with amazing location! The staff is very friendly and helpful! Right across the street from the blue mosque! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Konstantin 20 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### В гостях у добрейших людей в Стамбуле Душевно-домашний отель в самом сердце Стамбула. Спасибо большое за отношение к гостям- впечатление, что приехал домой к добрым старым знакомым. Вид из окна комнаты на последнем этаже- это что-то потрясающее!!! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1340-p171f4640-a473-11e8-96be-0242ac11000a-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s175-p13cee2c0-a473-11e8-96be-0242ac11000a-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s314-p18bb9120-a473-11e8-b409-0242ac110007-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Konstantin Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ludmila 10 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Чудове розташування: всі визначні пам'ятки поруч; дуже доброзичливий персонал; дуже смачний сніданок. Поєднання ціни та якості. ##### Ludmila Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Irmina 4 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Cudne miejsce i ludzie Pobyt w Hotelu Optimist to prawdziwa przyjemność. Powitanie po 23.00 kiedy przybyliśmy było takie, jak w rodzinie i zanim się obejrzeliśmy bagaż był w pokoju a my piliśmy pyszną turecką herbatę. Właściciele Mohamed i Cherry oraz pracownicy Ali i Mohamed i pies Charlie są bardzo serdecznie i przyjaźnie nastawieni. Zawsze życzliwi, uśmiechnięci, pomocni i zainteresowani pobytem swoich gości.W hotelu można zjeść smaczny posiłek i napić się pysznej herbaty. Śniadania są podawane od 8.00 do 12.00 i są bardzo obfite i smaczne. Hotel jest świetnie usytuowany dla osób chcących zwiedzać i poznać Istambul. Do Blue Mosqe jest 3 minuty drogi a Hipodrom można podziwiać z hotelowego patio. Również niedaleko jest do Hagia Sophia i Cysterny Bazyliki, Pałacu Topkapi. Bardzo blisko jest do tramwaju, którym można dojechać praktycznie wszędzie. Komunikacja miejska jest dobrej jakości, czysta, klimatyzowana.Miasto zrobiło na nas ogromnie pozytywne wrażenie a jego mieszkańcy obalili wszelkie mity o Turkach. Planujemy wrócić do Istambułu i do Hotelu Optimist, bo czuliśmy się w nim doskonale. Pozdrawiamy Was wszystkich i do zobaczenia wkrótce! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1074-pf962eeb0-95c0-11e8-94ca-0242ac11000e-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1859-p5888d7b0-95c1-11e8-96be-0242ac11000a-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s846-p8727e130-95bf-11e8-96be-0242ac11000a-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Irmina Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Carlos 23 May 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Carlos Stayed 5 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Recep 5 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Recep Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 Jun 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018 ---