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Big Apple Hotel

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with bar/lounge, near Hagia Sophia

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Economy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Lounge
LCD TV
Terrace/patio
Big Apple Hotel is a cozy retreat near the iconic Bosphorus, with daily manager's receptions and a tranquil library. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, or take advantage of luggage storage. Guests rave about the convenient location.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rentals on site
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Digital TV service
  • Soundproofed rooms
The current price is $87
includes taxes & fees
$71 per night
Mar 12 - Mar 13

Room options

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Safe

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Cankurtaran Mah. Akbyk Cad. Bayram, Frn Sok. No:12 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 55 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 66 min drive
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 14 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 26 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 12 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 12 min walk
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean's 7 Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rounders Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Big Apple Hotel

Big Apple Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes and Gulhane Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

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
    • If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport drop off on request(available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2016
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 2500 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 5
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Big Apple Hostel
Big Apple Hostel & Hotel
Big Apple Hostel & Hotel Istanbul
Big Apple Istanbul
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Big Apple Hostel Hotel
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Big Apple Hotel Istanbul
Big Apple Hotel Guesthouse
Big Apple Hotel Guesthouse Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does Big Apple Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Big Apple Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Big Apple Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Big Apple Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Big Apple Hotel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Big Apple Hotel?

Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is TRY 2500 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Big Apple Hotel?

You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What's the area around Big Apple Hotel like?

Big Apple Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 6 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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Big Apple Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good service
it was pretty good and kind personal working with better breakfast than other hotels
sabri, 14-night trip

4/10 Fair

Decent Quality, it is listed as free breakfast, and there was no breakfast. The hot water is not working properly. No elevator, it would problem if you have a couple of heavy suitcases. I rate is 6/10
Mohammed, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Waseem, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

HADIZA, 11-night trip

6/10 Good

GÖKHAN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ismail, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Patrick, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect location and good staff
Really good location. Perfect variant for it’s price. Receptionist Uğur Bey - thanks a lot, teşekkürler :) Please, repair POS-terminal - it makes life for travelers much easier :)
FATIKH, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Muy buen hotel
En general el hotel es una muy buena opción. El administrador del hotel, Ugur siempre esta dispuesto a ayudar y hacer mas placentera tu estadía
JUAN, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Khaled, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Nie wieder
Wir haben 3 Stunden gewartet bis das Zimmer vorbereitet wurde. Klimaanlage war ein Alptraum. Zwei mal haben wir das Zimmer gewechselt. Die Kühlschränke haben nicht funktioniert. Zimmer und Hotel waren sauber.
5-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente ubicación, excelente atención
Muy buena estadía en Estambul, muy buen desayuno, el personal es muy atento. Muy buena ubicación y comodidad de la habitacion
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Very bad staff
I went to them . they said there is no place to accept your reservation search for another place and reservation
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome location in Sultanahmet. Great value for a private room. Bar crawl is good for solo travelers.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
First great location. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Great breakfast on a terrace,dorm small but well organized with its own private bathroom and lockers. Everything is very clean. Wi-Fi connection slow in rooms. They have a rule not mentioned on hotels.com, no over 40 in dorm! But they see very accommodating. I would definitely recommend this place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

방생각보다작음
이인방이용 처음가시면 확실히 위치 확인후 갈것 첫날 골목에있어 찾기힘듬 직원 친절함 방은좀 작고 아침조식은 먹을만 뷰는 사진과 약간다름 ㅋ ㅋ 이동하긴 좋은 아야소피아 근처임
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

nice location
the location of hostel is nice, and the room is clean. All the staff are very nice and talkative. Only the wifi is weak in hostel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Charmed
I stayed 2 nights in the women's dorm room. The room and adjoining bathroom were neat and clean. The women's dorm room is right off of the reception area, which made me feel safe on my first nights traveling solo in a new country. However, there is no a/c or window to the outside in this room, so you might want to think twice about booking it in the summer if a warm room bothers you. The Turkish breakfast on the rooftop terrace is delicious, and the staff is beyond friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I hope to return!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

도미터리 선택 주의
도미터리 이용시 6베드룸보다 차라리 14베드룸 선택하는게 좋을듯 14베드룸은 방안에 샤워부스 포함 화장실 3개. 6베드룸은 방밖에 화장실 그것도 다른 층에. 샤워부스도 따로 있고 좁아서 사용 힘듬
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Clean, friendly. Better than the pictures online!
24 hour reception, perfect for me as I arrived at midnight. Room was a 6 bed guy only room. Big lockers under the beds, no need for padlock, own key for the lock. Door lock was a simple push button. People felt relaxed they as I noticed a lot of valuables left in the rooms. Free wifi & free computers, which was good for me. Security lockers in the lobby for u to store & a luggage drop. One big dorm room of about 18 beds, with 2 toilets/showers. Spread over 5 floors, with ensuite dorms, private rooms too. The top floor is a terrace, where you get an awesome all-you-can-eat breakfast, good views, with a glimpse of the Blue mosque too. I only have 2 issues with the hostel. The lack of laundry facilities was disappointing, but just round the corner is a laundrette, but they weren't very good, as most of my clothes we returned 3 sizes too small! I only had to wait once for the toilet & shower, but I could see how it could be annoying for others. You want the toilet, go upstairs, you want the shower, go downstairs. Apart from that, overall I thought it was a great place & I will & already have, recommended it to people.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

clean and kind staff
it is near the sultanahmet so you can go the mosce, museum and palace within 10minite. the room and bathroom are generally clean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, clean, and good customer service
I would definitely stay again if i were to go alone to Istanbul again. The hosts, Enver and Medmet, never seemed to sleep. They were extremely friendly and helpful (and flirtatious ;}). The dorm rooms were very clean. The location is perfect although you can't walk to the hotel without being hassled by the street vendors since the main fare is filled with restaurants and rug stores.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

괜찮은 스태프 좋은 위치
걸어서 모든 걸 해결할 수 있는 위치. 1층은 조금 시끄럽지만 4인실. 조식은 괜찮은 편 ㅡ 주스 빼고. 괜찮지만 또 가고 싶을 정도는 아님. 콘센트가 한쪽 벽면에만 있는 것도 좋지 않은 점.