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Genius Hotel Istanbul

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel in Sultanahmet with a 24-hour front desk
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Family Room
Front of property
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Shower, free toiletries, dressing gowns, slippers
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
The price is AU$82
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec

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Room options

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Economy Room (Basement)

Economy Room (Basement)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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Kutlugün Sokak, No.9, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galata Tower - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sebil - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shadow Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Genius Hotel Istanbul

Family-friendly hotel revitalised in 2020 and located near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, Genius Hotel Istanbul provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and free newspapers
  • Coffee/tea in reception, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Genius Hotel Istanbul include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 82-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and electric kettles

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 8 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1990
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from EUR 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 8 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1169

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Nar Sultan
Nar Sultan Hotel
Genius Hotel Istanbul Hotel
Genius Hotel Istanbul Istanbul
Genius Hotel Istanbul Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Genius Hotel Istanbul pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

As of 3 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Genius Hotel Istanbul on 13 Dec 2024 start from AU$81.87, 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 Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Self-parking is available for EUR 8 per day.

What time is check-in at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Genius Hotel Istanbul provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Genius Hotel Istanbul located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

Genius Hotel Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 93 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, nuce service. Extremely Close to all historical places.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m telling you right now, there is NO better hotel to stay at in your trip to Istanbul! One: it is extremely convenient as it’s a 4 minute walk to the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Two: the staff was truly amazing! Always asking me if I needed anything, going out of their way to make sure all my needs are met. I even needed some souvenirs shipped back home and as it is a family run business, the owners cousin offered to ship my things back home for a GREAT price! Truly a great group of people that really make you feel at home. Thank you again! Will definitely be staying here again next time I come to Istanbul!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

suranya, Queens Village

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruiqian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Okay room, pushy host
Hotel is okay for this class, but the host was terrible. Very pushy people and keep on trying to sell me bs services. When I arrived the room wasn't clean but the cleaner did some work and fixed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAID, Baghdad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V. Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect and the room was great, had a very comfortable bed and pillows. Staff was nice and helpful. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ezgi

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is really convenient for the main sightseeing spots and walkable. The staff are so kind and helpful also. You will have a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Saila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and very nice area to stay in. Everything was nearby food places and shopping. The hotel staff were very friendly and provided us with everything required
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad I

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family run hotel and the owners and staff are absolutely wonderful to interact with. Amine checked us in and we felt right at home. Paro and Ali were always available to assist and share recommendations. The hotel is walking distance to Topkapi, Aya Sofia and Blue Mosque along plenty of restaurants. We were really happy with our stay and look forward to returning again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were helpful and friendly. The location is nice. Very close to Hagia Sofia, Topkapi palace and tons of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mehul Abhay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay location at sultan Ahmed
Stay was safe and comfortable. The staff hospitality was excellent, taking extra efforts to ensure all are needs were taken care. Hotel is at prime location, with less than 5 min walk to hagia Sofia and many eateries around. Rooms were clean and spacious. They also had their sweet shop which offered us discounts, for take aways.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

manisankar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walkable distance to main attractions and public transport. The staff are very helpful and friendly.5 star for the customer service.helped us to get a local SIM and also booked few tours for us. Very clean and reasonably spacious room. Lots of restaurants near by, and taxi rank with in a minute walk, about 800lira to Istanbul airport. Thank you guys, you all awesome and made our stay very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anatoli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Must Stay!
I have stayed here multiple times and I absolutely recommend this place for you and your family. The staff here are the most hospitable and sweetest people you will meet that will go out of their way to make you feel at home and help you whenever you need. Very personable people and great clean nice rooms that is located walking distance to Hagia Sophia and other popular spots. A must stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Irenre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC was not working. Could not sleep because of the heat. Repair cannot be done because of the holiday which is not an excuse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

salah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in good location the stuff so friendly specially the overnight I forgot he’s name they offer to keep the luggage after the check out time and for the c/i I checked in with no charge I recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genius hotel Istanbul
Hospitality, price, service, assistance with transportation logistic and booking was superb. It is not 5 star hotel, but very friendly and I felt like I was staying with my friends. It is what I value the most.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Elma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean but need to update their fridges.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022