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Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

3.5 star property

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Turkish bath, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Breakfast and dinner served
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area
Aerial view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Ticarethane Cikmazi Sk No 3, Alemdar Mah. Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34420
  • Basilica Cistern
    2 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Square
    2 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia
    5 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    51 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Exterior
Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (1003)
The price is $68
per night
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Ottoman Hotel Imperial - Special Class

About the neighborhood

Istanbul

With a stay at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Sultanahmet Square and within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Grand Bazaar and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Blue Mosque.

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mado - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Deraliye Ottoman Cuisine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Galeyan Yunus Emre Akkor - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vamos Estambul Restaurant & Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel in Sultanahmet with a full-service spa
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Grill Restaurant, for dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Grill Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Terrace Bar Pub - Onsite pub. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, German, Romanian, Russian, Turkish

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 roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grill Restaurant
  • Terrace Bar Pub

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

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
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property charges a fee for luggage storage (EUR 3 per piece, per day).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 48.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 48.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2409

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Ambassador Hotel Istanbul
Ambassador Istanbul
Lapis Inn Hotel Spa
The Ambassador Hotel
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Hotel

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 473 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Soab

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel so close to all mosque and tramline.hotel staff vey good a d very friendly and helpfull.very good breakfast. Sure will come again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

surraya

Traveled with family
It was ok. Not worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lapis Inn was probably the most convenient hotel we have ever stayed in. The location is the best, you just cannot find anything better and specially for the price. When we came to Istanbul, we did not want to drive around on the Taxi,. And the priority was the location, we definitely achieved it to us Lapis Inn. Downtown is just few minutes away, the grand bazaar, all kinds of shopping, pork… If you just want to stay in Istanbul and enjoy the culture, the food and the shopping this is the most perfect spot to stay. Even though it’s located right in the center, the hotel is very quiet I think because the entrance is not on the street but hidden away. When you are hungry, you just have to go downstairs and step out of the hotel, they million of great restaurants steps away. Very nice and cozy hookah bar right outside of the hotel, when you come out, just turn left. And never-ending shopping is right outside of the hotel. There’s also a great breakfast, variety of different foods for every diet Gorgeous for you from the terrace on the roof while you have your breakfast. It is a very clean hotel, not super fancy, but very clean. Hamam is also a must experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location
We stayed in the corner suite (#501) on the top floor. There were only 2 rooms on that floor. Most of the floor was taken up by a terrace with an amazing view and the breakfast area. I loved the location on the hotel and the room. The AC unit blows straight into my head (I did not like it). The bathroom area was much newer than the bedroom area (I like both of them). The breakfast included many kinds of fresh cheese a couple of types of fruits, vegetables. There were 4 types of hot dishes for breakfast that were different every day. In the afternoon, there was tea and cookies for the guests. The staff was very helpful and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place
Really a great location. Walking distance from all the sites. Good restaurants nearby. Staff were helpful and their breakfast was awesome. Pretty big spread. Didn’t get to use the spa. But there’s always next time. Definitely will be back and rebook. Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fation

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siti Zulaikha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivana

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lydia, Herndon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionists were very kind and hospitable especially Selcuk. He made me feel welcome at the hotel and provided good guidance to me. Being my 1st time in Istanbul, this was really helpful. The hotel is a walking distance to Hagia Sofia and Grand Bazaar. I will recommend hotel due to proximity to the local attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a great location, walking distance to attractions and the tram right outside the door practically. Staff was helpful and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous family stay at the Lapis Inn. We had a spacious family room which was cleaned daily and fresh water bottles added every day. The views from the terrace are amazing and the surrounding historical sites within easy walking distance. The area is full of restaurants and shops. Breakfast choice was brilliant with eggs cooked to order perfectly (thanks chef!). The staff were excellent - all friendly and welcoming. Fully recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudio, Buenos Aires

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast view is great!!! People very helpful and friendly. Close to tourist and cultural areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ABRIL, EDMONTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I didn't receive any benefit from my VIP, and the property is ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamlesh Kumar

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

DILEK, Auburn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yngvild

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zeenat

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect ! The location was great ! Right on the best street with the blue mosque and Hagia Sofia 1 min walk away ! Rashid was really helpful at reception and so we’re the rest of the hotel staff. Breakfast on the 5th floor had amazing views ! The terrace is a really nice place to relax and take in the views. Loads of food places right on your doorstep as well! Will definitely be staying again !

2/10 Terrible

Hannah

Business traveler, Traveled with family
This is my second time staying here and this time I’m really disappointed. The morning of my flight I had stolen items. Worth $400 I couldn’t locate them and was dissatisfied. My flight was super really so after searching everywhere I left. I didn’t receive any compensation. I’ll make sure to not stay here again… really ruined my trip.

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely time. Great location. Easy to commute to all landmarks. It’s located in the heart of Istanbul. Will recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Fardeen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower head so badly calcium encrusted, water came only out the sides. Biddet inside the shower, felt unsanitary as water would splash out of the biddet onto you as you tried to shower with the restricted shower head. Shower was very mouldy. TV did not work at all. Room felt like it had no noise insulation, could hear everything, footsteps, people speaking. I stayed on the 4th floor underneath the rooftop restaurant, staff sat out on the 5th floor until 2am chatting, lack of insulation meant I could hear everything. Small selection for breakfast. Staff seemed indifferent and not approachable or friendly.

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in old town close to blue mosque and grand bazaar.

4/10 Poor

Mohammed

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location but the pics on Expedia are misleading. Equivalent of a 2* hotel. Very ok breakfast too. No real window - overlooking the AC ducts.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Imtiaz

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

LAHCEN

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022