Genius Hotel Istanbul

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Genius Hotel Istanbul provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is SAR 271
SAR 301 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Economy Room (Basement)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

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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 Twin Bed

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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 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Genius Hotel Istanbul is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Galata Tower are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Kutlugün Sokak, No.9, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A historic stone gate with two towers, a clear sky, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
    Topkapi Palace
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A bustling market with colorful stalls and a patterned ceiling.
    Grand Bazaar
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station
    8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seven Hills
    2 min walk
  • Sebil Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Cafe Minared
    3 min walk
  • Yeşil Ev
    3 min walk
  • Palatium cafe and restaurant
    1 min walk

About this property

Genius Hotel Istanbul

  • Family-friendly hotel 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), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Babysitting (surcharge), free newspapers, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Genius Hotel Istanbul include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Highchairs and childcare services
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 82-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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 27 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Genius Hotel Istanbul on 2 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 271, excluding 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?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 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?

Check-out 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, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Genius Hotel Istanbul Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay with probably one of the best staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, very friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
First off the staff is wonderful The location is amazing 1-3m walk from the palace and Hagia Sofia The wifi/internet is free but it’s bad, barely could stream things The water is a problem, sometimes it cut off for a few seconds and we had renovations on the historic wall on the other side of the street until 1AM But honestly for the price we paid (60$ CAD) a night it was amazing They helped for the taxi, the night Cruze was amazing and cheap They even made a phone call for us Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shops and restaurants nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful! My room was tiny but it only cost $50US so that was to be expected. The AC works great which is important in Turkey. The refrigerator didn’t work though and the internet worked great the first couple of days but was spotty after that. The location was excellent. If all you are going to do in the room is sleep it’s not a bad budget option.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff and service is great. Overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly, nuce service. Extremely Close to all historical places.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I highly recommend staying here as it's centrally located, just a short walk from the Sultanahmet tram station. There's also a supermarket on the next street. I will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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I recommend this hotel to anyone want to spend time in istanbul .the service is very good 👍. The staffs are the best .i really appreciate your service .if i want to visit istanbul again i will go to this hotel again
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is absolutely amazing, it's basically right behind the Hagia Sophia, the walk takes about 3-5 mins. It's beautiful to be able to just hangout around the two iconic mosques at any given time especially with low crowds at certain times. The concierge, Ali, was extremely friendly, helpful and you can ask him for any guidance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025