Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category - Istanbul

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Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category - Istanbul
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Overview

Situated just 8 minutes' walk from Basilica Cistern, the 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category Istanbul features Wi-Fi throughout the property and a garage nearby. With Vezneciler-Istanbul Universitesi tube station nearly 10 minutes' walk away and Nuruosmaniye Mosque only 6 minutes' walk away, this boutique-style hotel boasts a Turkish steam room, a Turkish bath, and a sauna.

Location

The property in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul is about 20 minutes' walk from Galata Bridge and just a short drive from such shopping venues as Sultanahmet District. Beyazit Square is merely 14 minutes' walk from the Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category, and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport is 45 km away. The accommodation is located close to a bazaar and a boutique. Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the historical urban Gulhane Park nearly a 10-minute walk away.

The property is around 10 minutes' walk from Havaist bus stop and within walking distance of Sirkeci train station in Istanbul.

Rooms

Some of the 29 air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa, and appointed with a coffeemaker and a mini-bar. Guests can use a shower, along with hairdryers and free toiletries. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at this Istanbul hotel.

Eat & Drink

Orient Cafe serves international cuisine and is located within convenient reach of the property.

Leisure & Business

Optimal for family stays the Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category Istanbul offers cots, a push cart, and high chairs for travellers with children. You can also relax at a wellness centre and a spa lounge available on site.

Licence number: 21216

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 13:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible at a location nearby at EUR 15 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
At the hotel Gulec & Spa - Special Category guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Turkish, Arabic
Building
Number of floors:7
Number of rooms:28
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Rooms and availability

Standard Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Triple Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

EUR 15 per day

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Turkish bath

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Baby pushchair

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category

💵 Lowest room price 142 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 400 m
🗺️ Location rating 10.0
✈️ Distance to airport 44.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, SAW

Location
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Address
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Binbirdirek Mahallesi Dostluk Yurdu Sokak No;2 Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Turkey
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Binbirdirek Mahallesi Dostluk Yurdu Sokak No;2 Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Turkey
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Mosque
Blue Mosque
180 m
Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet
TGC Press Media Museum
280 m
Mosque
Little Hagia Sophia
570 m
Monument
Serpent Column
330 m
Mosque
Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque
350 m
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
290 m
Divan Yolu Caddesi
Column of Constantine
340 m
Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu
Cagaloglu Hamami
570 m
Museum
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
230 m
Merkez Beyazit
Mausoleum of Mahmud II
160 m
Binbirdirek
Theodosius Cistern
50 m
Restaurant
Mevlana Kebap Lahmacun Salonu
60 m
Restaurant
Osman Gourmet Restaurant
140 m
Restaurant
Fine Dine Istanbul
220 m
Restaurant
Buhara Kebab 38
110 m
Restaurant
Bombay Masala Indian Restaurant
110 m
Restaurant
Arasta Cafe Restaurant
180 m

Reviews of Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category

8.7 /10
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Strategically located near major attractions with attentive staff and a rooftop terrace for breakfast.

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Guests rate the Location 9/10

Categories:

Rooms and cleanliness6
Here's what guests said:
“Rooms are spacious, but some cleanliness and maintenance issues were noted, affecting overall experience.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“5-minute walk to Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and public transport options like tram and metro.”
Dining7
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast buffet features local products, praised for variety and rooftop views.”
Price and service8
Here's what guests said:
“Staff assistance includes organizing local tours and managing reservations; breakfast priced reasonable.”
Our guests’ reviewsWrite a Review
  • T
    Tommy
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 19 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    breakfast selection

    Excellent breakfast with local products and variety.

    Standard Quadruple Room
  • R
    Ron
    United States
    Wrote a review on 18 Nov
    Very good
    7.2

    Fairly clean and perfect hotel with the best and convenient location uphill to grand bazaar, just what I needed. The breakfasts were local with good option and nice view, for instance, couldn't ask for anything better.

    Well, the area was really busy overall.

  • J
    Jordan
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 16 Nov
    Very good
    7.0

    A work desk, coffee and tea making facilities, and multi-channel television were available in my single room. The location was the best and simply perfect, for example, a byzantine basilica museum was relatively near the hotel.

  • L
    Logan
    United Kingdom
    left 11 reviews
    Wrote a review on 10 Oct
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    great location
    helpful staff
    decent breakfast
    loud street noise

    Perfect spot for exploring Istanbul!

    The tram station is super close. The breakfast buffet was a nice touch, with plenty of options to start the day. Just a heads up-the street noise can get a bit loud at night, so light sleepers might have a tough time.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • M
    Michael
    United States
    Wrote a review on 08 Oct
    Great
    8.0

    The room was great value and perfectly clean and with good facilities and an extra bed, for example, had everything I needed. The location was good and magnificent - 600 feet away from a historic mosque.

  • D
    Dennis
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 07 Oct
    Perfect
    9.0

    Close to a subway station, easy to get around.

  • S
    Sebastian
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 26 Jul
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    excellent location
    clean rooms
    varied breakfast

    I enjoyed 5 nights in a Standard Double or Twin Room. The location was perfect, just a short walk to attractions. Cleanliness was great, with daily housekeeping. Breakfast was superb with a variety of local products. Staff were attentive and arranged activities for us 😊

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • D
    Diana
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 07 Jul
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    amazing views
    nice tours

    Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic

    I loved the amazing views of the Bosphorus from the rooftop terrace where we enjoyed breakfast! The team went out of their way, especially Attila, to arrange a nice Bosphorus sunset tour for us. With the Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia only a short stroll away, every adventure felt effortlessly accessible!

    would recommend 😍🥰

    Superior Double Room
  • V
    Victoria
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 06 Jul
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0
    culinary exploration
    helpful staff
    prime location
    repetitive breakfast
    small room

    Culinary goldmine! Your taste buds will dance at nearby gems like Ozlem Karadeniz (a street food haven) or El Torito for the best tacos. The staff? Great, like your pals Atilla and Adem, always looking to lend a hand. And the location? You're smack dab in the action, a quick hop to all the must-see spots!

    But let's keep it real-the breakfast is a one-trick pony, and our room was like a cozy shoe box compared to others. The night symphony of street sounds and thin walls made sleep a tad tricky.

    Standard Single Room
  • M
    Mia
    United Kingdom
    left 8 reviews
    Wrote a review on 04 Jul
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    8.0
    delicious breakfast
    cozy room
    dirty bathroom

    I had an amazing experience with delicious breakfast options and a really cozy room with clean sheets. the bathroom could definitely use a deeper clean. I would love to come back!

    Standard Triple Room
  • G
    Grace
    United Kingdom
    left 7 reviews
    Wrote a review on 01 Jul
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    fantastic location
    accommodating staff
    spacious room
    non-functional appliance
    small inconvenience

    The location was fantastic, just a 5-minute walk to major attractions. The staff was accommodating, our wedding celebration went smoothly, and the spacious room made it all the better.

    the fridge didn't work properly.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • M
    Michael
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 26 Jun
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service7.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    great location
    attentive staff
    small bathroom
    repetitive breakfast
    minor maintenance issues

    The location is convenient, with easy access to major attractions and nearby amenities like supermarkets and pharmacies. The staff is attentive and maintains cleanliness daily, although the bathroom is on the smaller side. Breakfast offers a good variety, but the selection tends to be repetitive after a few days. Some minor maintenance issues were present in the room, which could use attention for a better experience.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • L
    Leo
    United Kingdom
    left 8 reviews
    Wrote a review on 14 Jun
    Nice
    6.0

    The breakfast buffet features local products, which adds a nice touch to the morning routine. The rooftop terrace provides a pleasant space to enjoy breakfast with views of the bustling surroundings.

    Room maintenance needs attention. Two out of three lamps were out and it took days for them to be fixed. The bathrooms had issues with cleanliness and odors, which detracted from the experience. Noise levels from the street and nearby venues were intrusive at night, disrupting sleep. I found the lobby cramped and not very cute. It could use some sprucing up.

  • J
    Jade
    United Kingdom
    left 15 reviews
    Wrote a review on 10 Jun
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service10.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    room
    staff
    terrace

    can just recommend for a rapid stop

    Spacious room, amazing staff, the hotel features daily cleaning services and a lovely rooftop terrace that provides a great spot to enjoy breakfast while being just a short distance from the nearest airport.

    Everything met my expectations.

    Standard Triple Room
  • C
    Camila
    United Kingdom
    left 13 reviews
    Wrote a review on 27 Apr
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    prime location
    clean rooms
    friendly staff
    late-night noise
    room maintenance

    Really good location, just a short walk to major sights. Clean and comfortable accommodations. Noisy late at night, could hear music from nearby venues.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room

FAQ about Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at the Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category?
You can always visit Basilica Cistern, placed 0.7 km from the Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category. Another landmark that is worth your while is Beyazit Tower located just an 11-minute walk away.
Which landmarks are closest to Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category hotel?
Guests of Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category hotel can visit Column of Constantine (approximately a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or Blue Mosque placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the hotel?
Airport shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 47-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can we park our car at the Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category hotel?
Yes, at the Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category hotel there are parking spaces provided nearby.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at the hotel?
Unfortunately, the hotel doesn't offer on-site restaurants, but there is a variety of dining venues just outside the property. Visit café Orient Cafe for the taste of international cuisine (50 meters from the accommodation) or Nusr-Et Steakhouse Sandal Bedesteni, which is famous for its Turkish dishes (50 meters away).
What is check-in and check-out time at the 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category?
Guests of the 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category can check in from 13:00 to 23:59 and check out from 12:00.
What room types does the 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category hotel comprise?
The 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category hotel offers such room types as Standard Room, Standard Triple Room, and Standard Quadruple Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?
Every room at the hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as an individual safe for guests' security.
What is the cancellation fee in the 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category hotel?
At the 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category hotel, free cancellation is provided.
Which facilities are provided in the 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category?
The 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category includes such facilities as currency exchange and a lift, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service.
Does the 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category hotel feature any spa facilities?
Pampering amenities in the 4-star Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category hotel include a Turkish steam room, a Turkish bath, and a sauna.
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