Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category

Hotel with full-service spa, walk to Grand Bazaar

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Daily continental breakfast (EUR 5 per person)
Building design
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Buffet
Reception hall
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Binbirdirek Mah. Dostluk Yurdu Sk. No 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122
  • Popular LocationGrand Bazaar6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Mosque8 min walk
  • Popular LocationHagia Sophia9 min walk
  • AirportIstanbul (IST)53 min drive

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Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

7.9/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category is located in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, and is near a metro station. Blue Mosque and Column of Constantine are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Cemberlitas Bath and Hagia Sophia are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 4 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 6 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 9 min walk
  • Egyptian Bazaar - 13 min walk

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 13 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Loti Cafe & Roof Lounge - 3 min walk
  • Tarihi Cemberlitas Borekcisi - 2 min walk
  • Peyk Away Coffee - 1 min walk
  • Ortaklar Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Bombay Masala Indian Restaurant - 2 min walk

About this property

Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category

Hotel near Cemberlitas Bath
Located close to Column of Constantine and Blue Mosque, Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category provides a shopping centre on-site, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. Treat yourself to a Thai massage or a body scrub at Emir Sultan Hamamı, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a vending machine
  • A lift, a TV in reception and free newspapers
  • Massage treatment rooms, concierge services and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak well of the location
Room features
All guest rooms at Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 12 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Weekday continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thai 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and 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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers airport shuttle drop off and pickup service from Ataturk Airport only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (return)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 12 per day (656 ft away)
  • 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 cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit 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

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
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Gulec Hotel Istanbul
Gulec Hotel Istanbul
Gulec Istanbul
Hotel Gulec Hotel Istanbul
Istanbul Gulec Hotel Hotel
Hotel Gulec Hotel
Gulec
Gulec Hotel
Gulec & Spa Special Category
Gulec Hotel Spa Special Category
Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category Hotel
Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category Istanbul
Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this spa hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cemberlitas Bath and Column of Constantine. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within 10 minutes. Cemberlitas Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 199 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 199 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Moazzam, Bolton

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff and excellent customer service. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and the hotel was a convenient distance from attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Marcelo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people was so nice, the place it is really clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

hossai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not at all what was described
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ronak

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really good, very helpful. You can ask them for anything they will do the best to help you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Samer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Worst receptionist ever, grumpy old guy who apparently wants sharia law in the hotel. Very unfriendly and inflexible, he should be fired. I recommend anyone to stay away from that place, especially if you have a girlfriend you're not married to.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Fatou jow

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adriana Aguayo