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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Mara Oldcity Hotel in Istanbul offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and city views. Each room includes a work desk, free toiletries, and soundproofing for a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a paid shuttle service, elevator, 24-hour front desk, concierge, housekeeping, room service, bike and car hire, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include interconnected rooms and a mini-bar. Prime Location: Located 27 mi from Istanbul Airport, the hotel is near Basilica Cistern (8-minute walk), Spice Bazaar (2297 feet), Topkapi Palace (0.6 mi), and Hagia Sophia (less than 0.6 mi). Other attractions include Galata Tower (1.1 mi) and Maiden's Tower (9.3 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Elevator
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Гаухар
Kazakhstan
“The location is perfect. The hotel is new, clean, has everyrhing you need: tea, coffee, kettle, all toiletries, hair dryer, etc. The staff is very helpful, pleasant, always gave us turkish tea 👍 we will miss you Rakip, Tahir, and the guy (we dont...” - Abdulaziz
Saudi Arabia
“The staff is kind and supportive. Clean rooms and great location” - Amr
Egypt
“Everything was more than perfect. Surely will not be last time.” - Jennifer
United States
“Arriving at hotel the entrance is understated but the room was wonderful with lots of unexpected amenities. The staff is terrific and very quick to help and always with a smile. The location was perfect for visiting anywhere in Istanbul.” - Shady
Egypt
“The location is near Mermary and tram station in the heart of serkeci Staff are wonderful very helpfully” - Mohammed
Morocco
“I had a wonderful stay! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The location is perfect—close to everything I needed, which made exploring the area so easy. Highly recommend!” - Bernadette
United Kingdom
“Lovely , helpful staff. Everything looked new in the room. It was very clean, quiet and comfortable and just a few minutes walk from the nearest Marmaray station . All the major sights were within easy walking distance. There were lots of...” - Daiana
Romania
“Great location, very clean and comfortable rooms. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommend Mara OldCity Hotel for a perfect stay in Istanbul!” - Charles
Turkey
“The hotel is in the city center. Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica, and the Spice Bazaar are all within walking distance. The reception staff deserve the best words. They truly know how to treat a guest. I highly recommend it.” - Njoroge
Italy
“I loved everything. The rooms are top notch.very clean and well maintained. The area is favourable to all kind of activities.the workers are also very kind and polite and they helped me to navigate the place.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Mara Oldcity Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 2022-34-2686