Azade Hotel

3 stars
Mimar Mehmetaga Cd.No:17/19, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34440
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.4
out of 5
24 reviews
Very Happy

The hotel is in the process of being completely renovated. The staff was wonderful, the room was... See full review

  • Brooklyn Ed
  • Feb 19, 2012
Great location, quiet area and

Great location, quiet area and very close to local attractions. Very good water views from rooftop... See full review

  • Jennifer
  • May 13, 2011
Old City hotel features Ottoman-style decor
The Best Western Obelisk Hotel Istanbul is a perfect base for exploring Istanbul’s Old City. Sites that date back to the Byzantine and Ottoman empires are just minutes away by foot. The hotel is housed in a former mansion that was built during the 19th century. Visit the rooftop Terrace Restaurant for a panoramic view of sites including the Marmara Sea, Princes’ Islands, and Istanbul’s Asian coast. The rooftop is a beautiful place to enjoy the hotel’s complimentary breakfast. The hotel also provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Highlights
  • Complimentary breakfast buffet served at the hotel’s rooftop restaurant
  • Close to all Old City historic sites, including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access
  • Hotel building is a former Ottoman mansion
Rooms
Hotel room decor reflects the building’s Ottoman mansion past. Rooms are decorated with richly textured fabrics and jewel tones. Some rooms have beautiful wall coverings, interesting archways, or views of the Marmara Sea or Old City sites. Room amenities include air conditioning, private bathrooms, cable television, and 24-hour room service. The hotel offers a range of guest rooms and suites to suit both business and leisure travelers.
Features
Best Western Obelisk provides guests with several ways to turn their downtime into relaxation time. The hotel’s wellness area includes a Turkish bath and sauna. Massage services are available.

Guests who start their morning with the breakfast buffet can try Turkish specialties including homemade jams, cookies, and Turkish-style omelets. The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner.
Transportation
  • Cankurtaran Railway Station (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Sirkeci Railway Station (1.8 mi/2.9 km)
  • Istanbul International Ataturk Airport (12 mi/19.3 km)
  • Sabiha Gokcen Airport (29.1 mi/46.9 km)
Nearby attractions
  • Topkapi Palace (0.5 mi/0.9 km)
  • Istanbul Archaeology Museum (0.5 mi/0.9 km)
  • Hagia Sophia (0.5 mi/0.9 km)
  • Blue Mosque (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Grand Bazaar (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
  • Istanbul Modern Museum (3 mi/4.9 km)
  • Galata Tower (3.6 mi/5.8 km)
  • Balat Ahrida Synagogue (3.9 mi/6.3 km)
  • Ataturk Cultural Center (4.1 mi/6.6 km)
  • Dolmabahce Palace (4.2 mi/6.7 km)
Business
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access
  • Upon request, the hotel can serve an early breakfast

Azade Hotel Rooms

STANDARD - ROOM
Double room for single use with one double bed or two single beds includes simple and elegant decor with a vibrant feel, furnishing in antique style, gives the sense of relaxation. The hotel also provides other room amenities like air conditioning, alarm clock, bathroom amenities, cable / satellite TV, color TV, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, internet access, laundry service, mini bar, room service, safe in room, tea and coffee making facilities, and telephone.
SUPERIOR - ROOM
Double room with one double bed or two single beds includes simple and elegant decor with a vibrant feel, furnishing in antique style, gives the sense of relaxation. The hotel also provides other room amenities like air conditioning, alarm clock, bathroom amenities, cable / satellite TV, color TV, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, internet access, laundry service, mini bar, room service, safe in room, tea and coffee making facilities, and telephone.
SUPERIOR - ROOM
Triple room with one double bed and one single beds includes simple and elegant decor with a vibrant feel, furnishing in antique style, gives the sense of relaxation. The hotel also provides other room amenities like air conditioning, alarm clock, bathroom amenities, cable / satellite TV, color TV, ensuite / private bathroom, hairdryer, heating, internet access, laundry service, mini bar, room service, safe in room, tea and coffee making facilities, and telephone.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Pets allowed
Elevators
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
24 hour room service
Services
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Tour desk
Doctor on call
Currency exchange
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking

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Hotel Map

41.0051 28.9784
Area served
Sultanahmet Istanbul
Nearby airports
Ataturk International Airport
Area description
Azade hotel; just a short walk to the Byzantine and ottoman monuments such as; famous blue mosque, Hagia Sophia museum, hippodrome square, grand bazaar, Topkapi palace and basilica cistern of Sultanahmet area in Istanbul.

Nearby points of interest

  • Blue Mosque: 0.1 mi
  • Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi): 0.2 mi
  • Hagia Sophia: 0.2 mi
  • Kucuk Ayasofya Camii (Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus): 0.3 mi
  • Archaeology museum: 0.4 mi
  • Istanbul Archaeology Museum (Arkeoloji Muzesi): 0.5 mi
  • Basilica Cistern: 0.5 mi
  • Fatih Mosque and Complex (Fatih Camii ve Kulliyesi): 0.6 mi
  • Topkapi Palace: 0.6 mi
  • Kapali Carsi: 0.7 mi
  • Galata Bridge: 0.7 mi
  • Hodjapasha Cultural Center: 0.7 mi
  • Miniaturk: 1.2 mi
  • Bosphorus Strait: 1.3 mi
  • Galata Tower: 1.5 mi
  • Blue Mosque: 0.1 mi
  • Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi): 0.2 mi
  • Hagia Sophia: 0.2 mi
  • Kucuk Ayasofya Camii (Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus): 0.3 mi
  • Archaeology museum: 0.4 mi
  • Istanbul Archaeology Museum (Arkeoloji Muzesi): 0.5 mi
  • Basilica Cistern: 0.5 mi
  • Fatih Mosque and Complex (Fatih Camii ve Kulliyesi): 0.6 mi
  • Topkapi Palace: 0.6 mi
  • Kapali Carsi: 0.7 mi
  • Galata Bridge: 0.7 mi
  • Hodjapasha Cultural Center: 0.7 mi
  • Miniaturk: 1.2 mi
  • Bosphorus Strait: 1.3 mi
  • Galata Tower: 1.5 mi
  • Istanbul Modern Museum: 1.5 mi
  • Dolmabahce Palace: 2.6 mi
  • Suleymaniye Mosque: 2.6 mi
  • Kariye Museum (The Chora Church): 2.8 mi
  • Rahmi M. Koc Museum: 3 mi
  • Yildiz Park: 3.6 mi
  • Eyup Sultan Mosque (Eyup Sultan Camii): 3.7 mi
  • Ortakoy: 3.8 mi
  • The Bosphorus Bridge: 4.7 mi
  • Rumeli Fortress: 7.1 mi
  • Sakip Sabanci Museum: 7.6 mi
  • Emirgan Park: 8.1 mi
  • Istanbul Aquarium: 9.8 mi

Dining

Restaurant
The Azade Terrace Restaurant offers cuisine from around the world along with traditional Turkish dishes.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (24)

Ratings and reviews for Azade Hotel

Overall score

4.4 / 5
24 out of 24
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.9
Value:
4

92% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Brooklyn Ed
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Feb 19, 2012

Very Happy

The hotel is in the process of being completely renovated. The staff was wonderful, the room was very comfortable and the breakfast was on the roof so it had a spectacular view of the Bosporus. The neighborhood is touristy but it is within 10 minutes of lots of spectacular archeological sites. There are also lots of fun restaurants. One of the best places in our 3 week vacation.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Tris Elegance really is a good restaurant and not too expensive.

Review of Azade Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Jouts
Geneva, Switzerland
Jun 22, 2011

Greate Location but Hotel needs work....

The location is excellent and walking distance to many attractions. The street next to the hotel is full of restaurants (very touristic) but practical. The Hotel is not very clean and needs refurbishment considering what they charge. However the staff are nice and helpful

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Entertainment tip: Short walk from hotel

For a relaxed evening, just walk toward the Sutlanahmet mosque (at the right end of Kabasaki Cd), you will find a very nice outdoor Turkish cafe/restaurant with live music and Malawi show, have Nergila and enjoy it..

Review of Azade Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Jennifer
Not Provided
May 13, 2011

Great location, quiet area and

Great location, quiet area and very close to local attractions. Very good water views from rooftop terrace. Would certainly stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Azade Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
LaGrange, IL
Apr 17, 2011

Great Istanbul Hotel

Great hotel in a fantastic location for enjoying the Blue Mosque, Haja Sofia, Topkapi, Grand Bazaar. Clean, comfortable, very helpful staff, and the breakfasts on the rooftop were a perfect way to start the day. A bit noisy at night from the people on the street. Would return to this hotel in a heartbeat.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Azade Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Marius
Not Provided
Dec 26, 2010

We were pleased by the staff behaviour

We were pleased by the staff behaviour especially Mr. Sinan Cam. The restaurant was placed in a beautiful area with the most wonderful view on the Bosforos. The quality of the restaurant services was very good. We regret that we cannot remember the name of the reastaurant staff but the services were the best.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Azade Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Andy C.
Chicago
Nov 30, 2010

Great Location

Nice hotel with good breakfast. Most tables have Marmara Sea view, but if you go around the side you can see the Blue Mosque. [...]I'd say if you pay a lot for this place you'll be diasppointed. Pay a reasonalbe rate, and you'll be reasonably satisfied. My value rating is useless if you don't know what I paid. The rooms are pleasantly decorated.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

Galata Bridge restaurants offer exceptional evening views. There are so many restaurants with the same menu, that they will fight to give you the best price. Take your girlfriend, wife, or mistress there.

Review of Azade Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Saint Clair, MI
Nov 9, 2010

Excellent room in great location

This hotel is located in Sultanamet, and quite convenient for visiting the Blue Mosque, Saint Sophia, Topkapi, the Basilica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar. The rooms are clean, with TV, safe, shower. There is a restaurant but no exercise facilities. The staff is friendly and helpful with tours. The hotel provides a shuttle to and from the airport.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

The Obelisk Hotel is a short walk to the Blue Mosque and Saint Sophia.

Review of Azade Hotel

Reviewer score

4
norsid
washington dc
Jul 29, 2010

The Best Western Hotel Obelisk

We were in Istanbul for our vacation. Overall experience was good except the description that this hotel is a luxury hotel is far feteched.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Blue mosque, Hagia Sofia and lots of other attractions

Review of Azade Hotel

Reviewer score

4
John Uz
USA
Jul 27, 2010

I would recommend this hotel.

They picked us up at the airport as we agreed for a fee. Staff was friendly, hotel was in excellent location. Staff members [...] and [...] handled our minor problems on time. Thank you for that. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Azade Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Seattle WA
May 27, 2010

nice place in good location

A good location to explore the old city. Clean rooms and helpful staff. Tap water is undrinkable and they charge for bottled water in the room. Guidebooks say that airport transport is free but it's not... it costs 30 euro each way

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
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