Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 56 min drive
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 11 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 13 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 17 min walk
Cemberlitas Station - 8 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
Beyazit Station - 12 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant - 1 min walk
Arch Bistro - 3 min walk
Turkish Cuisine - 3 min walk
Şirvan Sofrası - 2 min walk
Warung Ibu Deden - 2 min walk
About this property
Garden House Hotel - Special Class
Garden House Hotel - Special Class puts you in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Garden Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which is open for lunch and dinner, and offers garden views. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Cemberlitas Station is 8 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
36 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Secured uncovered on-site valet parking (TRY 80 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Free reception
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2004
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Mosquito nets
Banquet hall
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Handrails in stairwells
Room amenities
Be entertained
19-inch plasma TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Children's slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Smartphone with 5G data speed, unlimited data usage
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Mobile key entry
Special features
Dining
Garden Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.
Rose Garden Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 400 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for TRY 25.0 per day
Parking
Uncovered valet parking costs TRY 80 per day
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 20044
Also known as
Garden House Hotel Istanbul
Garden House Hotel
Garden House Istanbul
Garden Hotel Istanbul
Istanbul Garden Hotel
Garden House
Garden House Hotel
House Special Class Istanbul
Garden House Hotel Special Class
Garden House Hotel - Special Class Hotel
Garden House Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
Garden House Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Garden House Hotel - Special Class?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Garden House Hotel - Special Class?
Yes. Valet parking costs TRY 80 per day.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Garden House Hotel - Special Class?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 400 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Garden House Hotel - Special Class?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 12:30 PM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Garden House Hotel - Special Class and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as sailing and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Garden House Hotel - Special Class also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Garden House Hotel - Special Class?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining and garden views.
What's the area around Garden House Hotel - Special Class like?
Garden House Hotel - Special Class is in Sultanahmet, a short 8-minute walk from Cemberlitas Station and 6 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque.
Garden House Hotel - Special Class Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
16 May 2024
Staff were very friendly and helpful. They went to great lengths lining up a fabulous tour and for us to experience a Turkish bath. They also very kindly arranged dinner reservations.
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 March 2024
Carlos
Carlos, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 December 2023
everything was good except that it was not easy to find plus it was in the interior and the traffic was horrible. However, it is in walking distance to the Blue Mosque and Haggia Sophia, so if you are athletic, and likes the walks, you will be fine.. I say the staff are tops
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2023
Jose
Jose, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2023
Highly recommended
Excellent characterful hotel- built around a garden courtyard in which you can find the restaurant which is most excellent! Possibly the best in the area, good food supported by very attentive and pleasant staff.
Speaking of which the staff were all absolutely wonderful special shout outs to Mrs Merve who sorted the transfer from airport and Mr Elvin who sorted out local events.
Special thanks also to the hotel cat for providing cat related home comforts.
Situated 5 minutes from the hippodrome and blue Mosque, say 10 mins from Hagia Sophia and 15 from Topkapi. 15 minutes the other way to the Grand Bazaar . I can whole heartedly recommend !
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2023
nice staff at check in
joseph
joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2023
Great hotel! Room was a bit noisy near the street otherwise great service and restaurant!
Eliza
Eliza, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2023
Recommend 10/10
Everything was excellent, simply an amazing hotel
There restaurant is a must the food is incredibly great
Sardar
Sardar, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 September 2023
Very poor AC, No Parking and broken Jacuzzi
All I am going to say is that the hotel is advertised incorrectly.
There is no parking option. Paid street parking os the only option and that cost $20 per night - The hotel management absolutely did not care.
The AC broke in our room that was at the top of the building, and the noise and temperature was unbearable - eventually we were moved to a different room.
In both rooms the advertised Jacuzzi bath was not working properly.
For €155 per night this was a disgrace.
If you threw a stone in any direction you would hit 10 other hotel options that I would try before going back again.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2023
We are so pleased that we chose to stay at the Garden House Hotel. Our room was excellent. The air conditioning and internet worked brilliantly. The breakfast set us up for the day, meaning we only needed a snack for lunch before an evening meal. The staff were friendly and super efficient. It is in a brilliant area with the main sights within a walking distance. The only reservation that I would stress is that there isn’t a lift. Also it is at the bottom of a very steep hill. However, Istanbul is based on hills, so not a great place for people with mobility issues.
Within walking distance there are lots of great restaurants. The hotel restaurant is extra special and we had our most memorable meal of the holiday. We were so pleased with the hotel, if we ever go back to Istanbul, we’d definitely look to stay here again!
Andrew Richard
Andrew Richard, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 July 2023
Highly recommend!
My friend and I stayed here for our first visit in Istanbul. We loved everything about the hotel. It is walking distance to all the big attractions. The service is above and beyond. It is very cute. And the food in the restaurant is good. Would definitely stay again.
Verified traveller
3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2023
Excelllent hospitality with above and beyond staff :
Mr. Murad and Ms. Liza at Resturant.
Mr. Elvin makes every effort to ensure guest satisfaction and very knowledgeable.
Hisham
Hisham, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 April 2023
Sally
Sally, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 February 2023
talha
talha, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 November 2022
Excellent location in Sultanahmet district. Excellent service, the staff is very nice and efficient. And the restaurant is on the top 10 best places to eat in the district. The food was indeed delicious! The exterior terrace is a little piece of heaven from the noisy streets. I would stay there again!
Kim
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
9 October 2022
Hotel room was filthy, all furniture in room was very very old and in bad shape, in bathroom water was leaking from all over, sink faucet was leaking all the time, shower stall very very tiny you can not even move, tv in the room was not working
joozer
joozer, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 June 2022
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 January 2022
Brilliant
Excellent hotel. Maybe the best Istanbul has to offer. I really enjoyed my stay. This isn’t a corporate hotel so if you’re looking for that kind of experience, maybe try somewhere else but expect to pay ten times the price. But if you’re looking for a home from home with friendly staff and a lovely courtyard and nice food, this is Istanbul’s best kept secret. They even have a beautiful cat.
AJ
AJ, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2020
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 November 2019
Lina
Lina, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 November 2019
Paul
Paul, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2019
Courtyard internal facing for most rooms.
Some have balconies,we were upgrade to a suite
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 October 2019
Verified traveller
8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 August 2019
Garden courtyard was a real haven and bonus in this busy city. Breakfast buffet offered fantastic choice. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent. The beds were very comfortable. The bathrooms, in the old part of the hotel at least, could be updated, but were clean. We only found Turkish and Italian channels on the tv. The location is convenient for Sultahnamet - it's about a 5minute walk to the Hippodrome.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 May 2019
Location was amazing and balcony view was perfect. The staff were very friendly and helpful, they took the time to show us a map of the city and attractions we must see. Highly recommended