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Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category

Travelers find tranquility with soothing massages at this Istanbul retreat, where a cozy lobby fireplace and easy access to iconic landmarks await

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At Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category, Istanbul's ancient history meets modern comfort. Relax by the fireplace, enjoy spa treatments, and explore the nearby Column of Constantine and Blue Mosque. The on-site mall and helpful staff make it convenient and relaxing.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

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

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About the area

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category 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. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Binbirdirek Mah. Dostluk Yurdu Sk. No 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Column of Constantine ( Çemberlitaş), Beyazıt, Istanbul, Turkey The cemberlitas column is a monumental column erected in 330 AD in honor of Constantine I, one of the seven hills of Istanbul, which is now called Cemberlitas. #cemberlitas #istanbul #turkey
    Column of Constantine
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque showing a mosque, heritage architecture and religious elements
    Blue Mosque
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Derviş Cafe 2
    2 min walk
  • Loti Bistro & Roof Lounge
    2 min walk
  • İstanbul Kitap Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Tarihi Cemberlitas Muhallebicisi
    2 min walk
  • Ortaklar Restaurant
    1 min walk

About this property

Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category

Luxury hotel near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Cemberlitas Bath and Column of Constantine, 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 highly of the helpful staff
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

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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

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • 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 provided

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 21216

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 Sultanahmet, this luxury 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to sites, tram etc. Plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. Breakfast could have been more varied. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hussein

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is exceptionally! We loved soo much. The staff are super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

R

Perfect location for tourism and very helpful and kind staff. Breakfast is basic. The show cabin was tiny.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very nice .breakfast was very good . Lots of different different item.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all friendly and approachable. The rooms were very clean and well equipped. They were very A special mention to Ausun, in the dining area, who, apart from being very efficient and good at her job, was also very helpful in providing advice and recommendations on sights to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Azra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Almas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and new, but bit small. Location is perfect but noise isolation is poor and I had hard time sleeping, perhaps due to combination of outside noise and jet lag. Area around hotel is very busy all day and night, do be aware. Breakfast was great, staff is friendly and prompt. Overall it’s passing grade but I would recommend other place in the same area. Istanbul is amazing so it’s worth every penny.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Uzma

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gulec hotel is very average and overpriced for the facilities provided. Breakfast was bad. Rooms are very compact. There was ants in my room and there was no attention given to have it cleaned. The hotel is not accessible by wheelchair. Staff is rude especially the lady at the breakfast restaurant. Only positive this is it’s near by tram station and Sultanahmet. But in all an unpleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tuvimos una estancia estupenda. Las habitaciones son amplias y las camas muy cómodas. Ventanas amplias, buena ventilación. Nos atendieron muy bien y con gran amabilidad, era frecuente que nos ofrecieran un té. El desayuno es variado. El hotel tiene una ubicación de diez, está todo lo cerca.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Room comfort
Posizione ottima. Tra la spianata delle moschee ed il Gran Bazar. Esterno dell'hotel bello e curato. Camera d'angolo molto ampia. Colazione totalmente da rivedere. Pochissima scelta e non invitante. Prettamente turca senza nessuna spiegazione. Vista dalla terrazza molto bella.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Kanako

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
観光に便利。 夜の到着後にレストランやスーパーマーケットを案内してくれて、とても親切。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taha Fatih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einfach war super
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Ümit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ist zum Weiterempfehlen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abelardo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmet Turan

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

NICOLA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025