See all properties
Save

Genius Hotel Istanbul

Photo gallery for Genius Hotel Istanbul

Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
82-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
City view
Front of property
Shower, free toiletries, bathrobes, slippers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr

Explore the area

View map
Kutlugün Sokak, No.9, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Topkapi Palace
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room (Basement)

Economy Room (Basement)

Economy Room (Basement)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

You may also like

Ad
Exterior

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

Beşiktaş
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 522 reviews
The price is NZ$658
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

About the area

Istanbul

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Istanbul awaits you at Genius Hotel Istanbul. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Sultanahmet hotel include Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sebil Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Minared - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queb Rooftop Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Palatium cafe and restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Genius Hotel Istanbul

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The family-friendly Genius Hotel Istanbul also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Genius Hotel Istanbul offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and free newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 82-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Similar properties

Bar (on property)
Hotel Sari Konak
Sultanahmet
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,000 reviews
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Hotel Sari Konak

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1990
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-1169

Property is also known as

Nar Sultan
Nar Sultan Hotel
Genius Hotel Istanbul Hotel
Genius Hotel Istanbul Istanbul
Genius Hotel Istanbul Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Genius Hotel Istanbul offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Genius Hotel Istanbul on 14 Apr 2026 start from NZ$105, including 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.

Is parking available at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Yep, Genius Hotel Istanbul has an uncovered self car park for EUR 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Genius Hotel Istanbul?

The closest beach to Genius Hotel Istanbul is Florya Beach (16.6 km).

What makes Genius Hotel Istanbul a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Genius Hotel Istanbul.

Is Genius Hotel Istanbul family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Genius Hotel Istanbul is a hit with families.

Does Genius Hotel Istanbul serve breakfast?

You bet, continental brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Genius Hotel Istanbul?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Genius Hotel Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 149 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mohammad, Marietta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shops and restaurants nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having hotel staff on site and available 24 hours/day was very comforting. They were very polite and helped me coordinate activities, tours, and rides. The breakfast was convenient and delicious. And location of this hotel couldn't be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really nice and helpful. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the city, spoke English well and were able to provide advice and recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar, Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel; room was beautiful and comfortable. There was a lot of noise outside in the early morning. One of my windows would not stay shut for some reason so fixing that might resolve the situation. The hotel is walking distance to shops, food, and major tourist attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zissis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is located within walking distance to historical sites and priced appropriately, hotel attendants manage the property 24/7, are accommodating, and provide detailed information on historical venues and transportation, and eager to offer the occasional espresso, Turkish delight sweets and coffee, and water. Rooms are air-conditioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

syeda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ali was wonderful! He gave us the most warm welcome possible! Hotel is in a great area surrounded by shopping and restaurants, as well as historic sites. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived past midnight and they were able to arrange an airport transfer to the hotel to take the hassle put of arriving at that hour. 24/7 front desk who is always willing to help you and make a plan for the day. The boys at the front desk were very friendly and provided restaurant recommendations as well as recommendations for things to do in Istanbul. They upgraded our room to the family suite which was awesome. Room was very spacious, clean, and quiet. Location was perfect as it was within walking distance to the Hagia Sophia and so many attractions as well as the tram. Really enjoyed our stay here and recommend the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrik

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elemi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, and very welcoming since day one.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARNEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff are very helpful and kind. The hotel is very accessible in all areas. Loads of restaurant. Walkable place from hotel to the tourist spot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is absolutely amazing, it's basically right behind the Hagia Sophia, the walk takes about 3-5 mins. It's beautiful to be able to just hangout around the two iconic mosques at any given time especially with low crowds at certain times. The concierge, Ali, was extremely friendly, helpful and you can ask him for any guidance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teuta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and service is great. Overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisse

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend staying here as it's centrally located, just a short walk from the Sultanahmet tram station. There's also a supermarket on the next street. I will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Mamun

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahabbat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend this hotel to anyone want to spend time in istanbul .the service is very good 👍. The staffs are the best .i really appreciate your service .if i want to visit istanbul again i will go to this hotel again
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, nuce service. Extremely Close to all historical places.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is in the basement and is very small with space for a double bed and a small closet, good for just one person.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m telling you right now, there is NO better hotel to stay at in your trip to Istanbul! One: it is extremely convenient as it’s a 4 minute walk to the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Two: the staff was truly amazing! Always asking me if I needed anything, going out of their way to make sure all my needs are met. I even needed some souvenirs shipped back home and as it is a family run business, the owners cousin offered to ship my things back home for a GREAT price! Truly a great group of people that really make you feel at home. Thank you again! Will definitely be staying here again next time I come to Istanbul!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

suranya, Queens Village

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend to this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024