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Genius Hotel Istanbul

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A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a painting of a sunset on the wall, and a sign indicating no entry.
A wooden table with various food items including cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, and bread.
A room with a dining table set with a bottle of wine, a bowl of fruit, and a basket of nuts. There is a chair and a lamp on a side table.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kutlugün Sokak, No.9, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Topkapi Palace
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬
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Economy Room (Basement)

Economy Room (Basement)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a chair, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, a TV mounted on the wall, and a closet with hanging clothes.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, a TV, and a ceiling light.

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a chandelier.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Genius Hotel Istanbul

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service. Change of towels is available on request.
Genius Hotel Istanbul offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 82-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Genius Hotel Istanbul, you're just a quick walk from Hagia Sophia. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and 6 minutes by foot from Blue Mosque
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The family-friendly Genius Hotel Istanbul also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Genius Hotel Istanbul has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • 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
  • Built in 1990
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per day.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 15 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 30 per day

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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Genius Hotel Istanbul 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 2022-34-1169
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.

Property is also known as

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

Genius Hotel Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 161 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, very friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. Great location and easy walking distance to many areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located next to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Numerous restaurants and small walk to beachside promenade
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shops and restaurants nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on snowing days and found a warm cozy room with hot water a just around the corner all many tourist attractions. Staff very friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unfortunately there is no elevator, besides that the hotel is absolutely perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dogu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for your hospitality. Everything was good❤️ Perfect for couple
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will come back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Central location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked this charming and clean hotel located right in the heart of Istanbul. It's within walking distance of Topkapi Palace, Blu Mosque, and all other historical sites. The hotel's standout feature is its friendly staff. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, and very welcoming since day one.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tariq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Literally 2 minute walk to Hagia Sophia and Arasta Bazaar. Very friendly staff. It was a chilly day in Istanbul and they were kind enough to get us extra heaters to warm the rooms up even more. Large and clean rooms. Helped with luggage, etc. even at 4am when our van came to pick us up to take to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having hotel staff on site and available 24 hours/day was very comforting. They were very polite and helped me coordinate activities, tours, and rides. The breakfast was convenient and delicious. And location of this hotel couldn't be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really nice and helpful. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the city, spoke English well and were able to provide advice and recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hatice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for family, very clean and felt safe. I would recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ARNEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff are very helpful and kind. The hotel is very accessible in all areas. Loads of restaurant. Walkable place from hotel to the tourist spot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ali was wonderful! He gave us the most warm welcome possible! Hotel is in a great area surrounded by shopping and restaurants, as well as historic sites. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Saila

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teuta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service is great. Overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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
Verified review

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