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Front of property
Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed
81-cm Smart TV with satellite channels, TV
Reception
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Gedik Pasa Cami Sk. 49, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Single Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room No View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Single Room - No View

  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

California Hotel

Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this hotel has coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. Change of towels is available on request.
California Hotel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 81-cm Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at California Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Grand Bazaar. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and 7 minutes by foot from Grand Bazaar
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The business-friendly California Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. A complete renovation of California Hotel was completed in July 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Istanbul hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 250 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - July 2022
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 81-cm smart TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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 and service animals are not allowed at California Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 250 per day (164 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
California Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2487
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

California Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alireza

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Bashar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Domingo T

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our initial room was good and roomy but the roof leaked after a heavy rain. They transferred us to a very small room.Breakfast was adequate. Their staff were courteous and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad shahzaib

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Abdulrahman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy little Hotel. Clean, convenient, in the heart of Sultan Ahmed location. Staff in the Hotel is outstanding 5*, superbly accommodating. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Aziza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, laundry service was prompt, the room was small but clean & effecient, the hotel is located within easy walking to all the main attractions. The only issue we experienced was our rooms tv couldnt connect to any of the streaming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is located in the historic center of Istanbul, the old town. Grand Bazaar with the column of Constantine (328 AD) are located in two minutes of walking. But the streets are super busy of course. It is a great cultural experience if you want an authentic atmosphere. If you wanted something quiet and peaceful the downtown area is not for you. Our host Nadim was super helpful and professional. He arranged the room for us that we liked. Hospitality and the service was overall great. Just make sure to communicate with the staff and they'll try their best to give you a pleasant experience during your stay. The breakfast is a traditional Turkish one, served every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Oualid

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Furheen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
As a solo traveller, I stayed in economy single room. Overall stay was ok. I liked the decor and rooms were clean. The only thing that let me down was the noise outside my room starting early morning (cleaning, hoover etc) until late afternoon and I could hear guests using the bathroom next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MYRA CERES

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, receptionist and concierge of the hotel are excellent and very hospitable. They provided great service throughout our stay. I recommend this property very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

TARIK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Temiz sade

Çoğu büyük otele göre temiz ve sade dizayn çok beğendim.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magne

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

erman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fiyat performans oteli

Otelde 3 gece kaldık gerçekten temiz rahat bir otel çalışanlar çok iyi güleryüzlü tavsiye ederim.Arabayla gidicekler için park yeri bulmak çok zor ve sıkıntılı malesef
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
施設内は清潔でシャンプーなどのアメニティも充実しています。 歩いて20分ほどのところに、アヤソフィアやトプカプ宮殿があり、近くの駅からトラムにのっていくこともできます。 3分ほどの場所にスーパーもあり水などの食材や日用品が買えます。また、7分ほどの場所にアルコールが売っているお店もあるので、イスラム教以外の人も満足できます。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hakan, München

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great area and Hotel is quite good for this rate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Güzel temiz ve merkezi bir otel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Kadir

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023