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Big Apple Hotel

Guesthouse with free breakfast, a short walk to Hagia Sophia

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Enjoy a casual dining experience with a scenic view of the sea and distant mountains.
Two single beds with tufted headboards and patterned bedspreads, accompanied by a nightstand and remote control.
Enjoy a meal with a city view at this casual outdoor dining area, featuring a variety of seating options.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a traditional design with a reception desk, staircase, and comfortable seating.
Stunning entrance with a black door, gold accents, and a glass panel, flanked by a wrought iron canopy and wall-mounted lanterns.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$1,197
NT$1,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20

Room options

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 4.83 Ping (16 square meters)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
  • 6.04 Ping (20 square meters)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 4.83 Ping (16 square meters)
  • 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
Separate bedroom
  • 7.56 Ping (25 square meters)
  • 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

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 55 min drive

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

Guesthouse near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Big Apple Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), express check-out, and laundry services
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Big Apple Hotel boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: TRY 1500
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 1:00 AM)
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2500 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Early check-in fee: TRY 1500 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Apple Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Apple Hotel?

As of 2025/7/14, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Apple Hotel on 2025/7/20 start from NT$1,197, 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 at Big Apple Hotel?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Big Apple Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of TRY 1500 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Big Apple Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Big Apple Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of TRY 2500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Big Apple Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Square, and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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Big Apple Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 41 reviews

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 Good

sabri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good service

it was pretty good and kind personal working with better breakfast than other hotels
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mohammed

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Waseem

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

HADIZA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

GÖKHAN

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ismail

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

FATIKH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 :)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Khaled

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad staff

I went to them . they said there is no place to accept your reservation search for another place and reservation

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome location in Sultanahmet. Great value for a private room. Bar crawl is good for solo travelers.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

taesang, 한국

Disliked: Room comfort

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

6/10 Okay

Kevin, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!

6/10 Okay

진피디, 한국

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

8/10 Good

hwang in young, korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

B, DC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

8/10 Good

Ji, Seoul korea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.