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Big Apple Hotel

2.0 star property
Step into this charming haven and let the city's vibrant energy inspire you. Relax on the serene terrace or explore nearby landmarks like Hagia Sophia.

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Twin Room
Terrace/patio
LCD TV
Lounge
Economy Single Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$68
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 25.0 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Cankurtaran Mah. Akbyk Cad. Bayram, Frn Sok. No:12 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Square - 6 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean's 7 Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rounders Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Big Apple Hotel

Guest house near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Big Apple Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car hire on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Laundry services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Big Apple Hotel have perks, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

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 airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Express check-in available

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
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2500 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Big Apple Hostel
Big Apple Hostel & Hotel
Big Apple Hostel & Hotel Istanbul
Big Apple Istanbul
Hostel Big
Hostel Big Apple
Hostel Big Apple Hotel Istanbul
Big Apple Hostel Hotel Istanbul
Big Apple Hostel Hotel
Big Apple Hostel Hotel
Big Apple Hotel Istanbul
Big Apple Hotel Guesthouse
Big Apple Hotel Guesthouse Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Apple Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Apple Hotel?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Apple Hotel on 1 Mar 2025 start from AU$68.19, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Big Apple Hotel?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Big Apple Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Apple Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Big Apple Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of TRY 2500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Big Apple Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mile (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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Big Apple Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

sabri

Good service
it was pretty good and kind personal working with better breakfast than other hotels
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mohammed

Decent Quality, it is listed as free breakfast, and there was no breakfast. The hot water is not working properly. No elevator, it would problem if you have a couple of heavy suitcases. I rate is 6/10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

GÖKHAN

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ismail

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

FATIKH

Perfect location and good staff
Really good location. Perfect variant for it’s price. Receptionist Uğur Bey - thanks a lot, teşekkürler :) Please, repair POS-terminal - it makes life for travelers much easier :)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

JUAN

Muy buen hotel
En general el hotel es una muy buena opción. El administrador del hotel, Ugur siempre esta dispuesto a ayudar y hacer mas placentera tu estadía
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Khaled

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Nie wieder
Wir haben 3 Stunden gewartet bis das Zimmer vorbereitet wurde. Klimaanlage war ein Alptraum. Zwei mal haben wir das Zimmer gewechselt. Die Kühlschränke haben nicht funktioniert. Zimmer und Hotel waren sauber.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excelente ubicación, excelente atención
Muy buena estadía en Estambul, muy buen desayuno, el personal es muy atento. Muy buena ubicación y comodidad de la habitacion
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very bad staff
I went to them . they said there is no place to accept your reservation search for another place and reservation
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Awesome location in Sultanahmet. Great value for a private room. Bar crawl is good for solo travelers.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to stay
First great location. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Great breakfast on a terrace,dorm small but well organized with its own private bathroom and lockers. Everything is very clean. Wi-Fi connection slow in rooms. They have a rule not mentioned on hotels.com, no over 40 in dorm! But they see very accommodating. I would definitely recommend this place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

taesang, 한국

Liked: Room comfort
방생각보다작음
이인방이용 처음가시면 확실히 위치 확인후 갈것 첫날 골목에있어 찾기힘듬 직원 친절함 방은좀 작고 아침조식은 먹을만 뷰는 사진과 약간다름 ㅋ ㅋ 이동하긴 좋은 아야소피아 근처임
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kevin, Hong Kong

nice location
the location of hostel is nice, and the room is clean. All the staff are very nice and talkative. Only the wifi is weak in hostel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Charmed
I stayed 2 nights in the women's dorm room. The room and adjoining bathroom were neat and clean. The women's dorm room is right off of the reception area, which made me feel safe on my first nights traveling solo in a new country. However, there is no a/c or window to the outside in this room, so you might want to think twice about booking it in the summer if a warm room bothers you. The Turkish breakfast on the rooftop terrace is delicious, and the staff is beyond friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I hope to return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

진피디, 한국

도미터리 선택 주의
도미터리 이용시 6베드룸보다 차라리 14베드룸 선택하는게 좋을듯 14베드룸은 방안에 샤워부스 포함 화장실 3개. 6베드룸은 방밖에 화장실 그것도 다른 층에. 샤워부스도 따로 있고 좁아서 사용 힘듬
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Clean, friendly. Better than the pictures online!
24 hour reception, perfect for me as I arrived at midnight. Room was a 6 bed guy only room. Big lockers under the beds, no need for padlock, own key for the lock. Door lock was a simple push button. People felt relaxed they as I noticed a lot of valuables left in the rooms. Free wifi & free computers, which was good for me. Security lockers in the lobby for u to store & a luggage drop. One big dorm room of about 18 beds, with 2 toilets/showers. Spread over 5 floors, with ensuite dorms, private rooms too. The top floor is a terrace, where you get an awesome all-you-can-eat breakfast, good views, with a glimpse of the Blue mosque too. I only have 2 issues with the hostel. The lack of laundry facilities was disappointing, but just round the corner is a laundrette, but they weren't very good, as most of my clothes we returned 3 sizes too small! I only had to wait once for the toilet & shower, but I could see how it could be annoying for others. You want the toilet, go upstairs, you want the shower, go downstairs. Apart from that, overall I thought it was a great place & I will & already have, recommended it to people.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

hwang in young, korea

clean and kind staff
it is near the sultanahmet so you can go the mosce, museum and palace within 10minite. the room and bathroom are generally clean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

B, DC, USA

Perfect location, clean, and good customer service
I would definitely stay again if i were to go alone to Istanbul again. The hosts, Enver and Medmet, never seemed to sleep. They were extremely friendly and helpful (and flirtatious ;}). The dorm rooms were very clean. The location is perfect although you can't walk to the hotel without being hassled by the street vendors since the main fare is filled with restaurants and rug stores.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ji, Seoul korea

괜찮은 스태프 좋은 위치
걸어서 모든 걸 해결할 수 있는 위치. 1층은 조금 시끄럽지만 4인실. 조식은 괜찮은 편 ㅡ 주스 빼고. 괜찮지만 또 가고 싶을 정도는 아님. 콘센트가 한쪽 벽면에만 있는 것도 좋지 않은 점.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

김민주, 한국

위치가 너무 좋았던 빅애플
여러나라의 여행객들이 만날수 있는 최고의 호스텔인듯 합니다! 2층의 높이가 좀 높았지만 대체적으로 만족했어요! 전 6인 여성룸 묵었는데 화장실과 샤워실이 안에 있어 편했어요!! 방은 조금 작았지만 괜찮았습니다!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hans, France

Accueil vraiment chaleureux
Très bien situé, proche mosqué bleu, restos, mer, toutes commodités. L'accueil est vraiment super et le prix très très bien. Petit déj délicieux! J'y retournerai promis.