Genius Hotel Istanbul

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Family Room
Front of property
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Shower, free toiletries, dressing gowns, slippers
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 15 per person)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Kutlugün Sokak, No.9, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Hagia Sophia
    3 min walk
  • Gülhane Park
    6 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Square
    6 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    59 min drive

Room options

Economy Room (Basement)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

Genius Hotel Istanbul is centrally located in Istanbul, a 3-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and 6 minutes by foot from Blue Mosque. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Topkapi Palace and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Grand Bazaar.

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galata Tower - 9 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sebil - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shadow Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Genius Hotel Istanbul

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel in Sultanahmet with a 24-hour front desk
Genius Hotel Istanbul offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 82-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Genius Hotel Istanbul has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 8 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property – October 2020
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 82-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 8 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 15.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1169

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Genius Hotel Istanbul Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruiqian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Okay room, pushy host
Hotel is okay for this class, but the host was terrible. Very pushy people and keep on trying to sell me bs services. When I arrived the room wasn't clean but the cleaner did some work and fixed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAID, Baghdad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
V. Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect and the room was great, had a very comfortable bed and pillows. Staff was nice and helpful. I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ezgi

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is really convenient for the main sightseeing spots and walkable. The staff are so kind and helpful also. You will have a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Saila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and very nice area to stay in. Everything was nearby food places and shopping. The hotel staff were very friendly and provided us with everything required
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad I

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family run hotel and the owners and staff are absolutely wonderful to interact with. Amine checked us in and we felt right at home. Paro and Ali were always available to assist and share recommendations. The hotel is walking distance to Topkapi, Aya Sofia and Blue Mosque along plenty of restaurants. We were really happy with our stay and look forward to returning again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were helpful and friendly. The location is nice. Very close to Hagia Sofia, Topkapi palace and tons of restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbos

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

10/10 Excellent

Mehul Abhay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay location at sultan Ahmed
Stay was safe and comfortable. The staff hospitality was excellent, taking extra efforts to ensure all are needs were taken care. Hotel is at prime location, with less than 5 min walk to hagia Sofia and many eateries around. Rooms were clean and spacious. They also had their sweet shop which offered us discounts, for take aways.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

manisankar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, walkable distance to main attractions and public transport. The staff are very helpful and friendly.5 star for the customer service.helped us to get a local SIM and also booked few tours for us. Very clean and reasonably spacious room. Lots of restaurants near by, and taxi rank with in a minute walk, about 800lira to Istanbul airport. Thank you guys, you all awesome and made our stay very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anatoli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Must Stay!
I have stayed here multiple times and I absolutely recommend this place for you and your family. The staff here are the most hospitable and sweetest people you will meet that will go out of their way to make you feel at home and help you whenever you need. Very personable people and great clean nice rooms that is located walking distance to Hagia Sophia and other popular spots. A must stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Irenre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC was not working. Could not sleep because of the heat. Repair cannot be done because of the holiday which is not an excuse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

salah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in good location the stuff so friendly specially the overnight I forgot he’s name they offer to keep the luggage after the check out time and for the c/i I checked in with no charge I recommend it
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genius hotel Istanbul
Hospitality, price, service, assistance with transportation logistic and booking was superb. It is not 5 star hotel, but very friendly and I felt like I was staying with my friends. It is what I value the most.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Elma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean but need to update their fridges.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jose Enrique Azalde

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, limited space isn’t that they show in pictures
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is the best!!! Excellent staff!!! We had some issues with reservation at the beginning due to technical error but the manager solved everything within minutes. I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hatice

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for family, very clean and felt safe. I would recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THE BEST STAY
The owner was very friendly and helpful. My room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The location is amazing. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022