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La Vida Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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La Vida Hotel, near Istanbul's historic heart, offers warm hospitality steps from Hagia Sophia. Enjoy continental breakfast at the on-site cafe or meals at PARADİSE SEAFOOD&KEBAP. Multilingual staff, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage ensure a comfortable stay.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room with Terrace | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double Room with Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Triple Room | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Comfort Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room with Patio | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room with Patio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Akbiyik Cd., No.80, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dubb Ethnic Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Fish & Meat Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Vida Hotel

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, La Vida Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at PARADİSE SEAFOOD&KEBAP, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at La Vida Hotel have thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 110-cm LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and printers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • PARADİSE SEAFOOD&KEBAP

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 110-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 7 and younger eat free breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
Property Registration Number 2021-34-2719

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

La Vida Hotel Hotel
La Vida Hotel Istanbul
La Vida Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is La Vida Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at La Vida Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at La Vida Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does La Vida Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Vida Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

La Vida Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at La Vida hotel. Clean rooms, great location, and amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHERIF

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

Nice Hotel

Staff is helpful, check in was quick, Nice area for walking and nice food all around in addition to being near from the touristic historical center of the city. The room was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, lovely and clean. Lots of little touches like bathrobes, slippers, water and tea and coffee. In a perfect location only 5 minutes walk from the blue mosque etc Lovely breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nermeen

Great location!

Location was excellent, walking distance from all the sites. Staff was very helpful, arrange airport transfers and checked in often with us regarding our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

waheed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice and accommodation, with friendly staff always helpful and polite to help. And adjoins a great restaurant and a street full of nice restaurants and a few bars to relax and enjoy the night away. Very reccomend for location, as a 5min walk to the Blue Mosque and all the tourist sites and squares. Local tram, taxi and boat links all nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good enough hotel. Polite service. Helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aynur the receptionist was approachable and helpful with getting around Turkey to places I wanted to visit and recommend a excellent hammam!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best area of Historic Istambul close to all iconic places.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bassam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to shops restaurants and tramway Nice breakfast included. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean amenities.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok room

The room was desent, but the washroom was not clean
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location,very clean and tidy room, friendly staff and very good breakfast😊
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an enjoyable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful in helping to arrange a lovely turkish bath for us, and answering other questions we had about the area..thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Furhat

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

Great place to stay

Good boys running this place
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayode

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located, staffs were helpful, breakfast is good and good price for the money. Enjoyed the 6 days stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ameen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Borys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the locations is great, just a few minutes from the city center
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience in Istanbul. Excellent hotel, atmosphere and staff!

8/10 Good

Jeremy Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location for a short break. Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iqbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Minutes walk from all attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel located in the old area. Very near from the touristic sites. Many restaurants in the same street. Thanks for Batu for his disponibility and helpl!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Good choice

Nice hotel with friendly and helpful staff. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel! Amazing staff, Ibrahim was very helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022