Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel)

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.7

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About this property

Only 500 metres to the iconic Blue Mosque, this hotel is in the historical Sultanahmet area. It offers free WiFi, a spa centre with Turkish bath and air-conditioned rooms with a cable TV. Each room at Lapis Inn Hotel Old City has a private bathroom with amenities and hairdryer. A minibar and a work desk are also standard. The Grill Restaurant at the rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy panoramic Marmara Sea and Sultanahmet Square views, serves traditional Turkish cuisine. Terrace Bar Pub is ideal for after-drink and chat. You can find a Turkish bath at the spa centre. Massage services are provided by Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa. Tour desk is also available. Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar are within the walking distance of the hotel. Istanbul Airport is 44 km while Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 46 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Halal, Buffet

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Katerina
Greece Greece
“Very central location, with tram station about 3 minutes walk. Basic but fresh and well cooked breakfast with a wonderful view from rooftop. Comfortable bed and clean room. Highly recommended!”
Heike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was a great stay. All staff members were very friendly and they did everything to make my stay very comfortable. I arrived before the official check-in time and they did not only allow an early check in but also gave me a room upgrade. The...”
Bilkis
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Walking distance to the mosques in Sultanhamet. Restaurants on doorstep. Restaurant served in rooftop with stunning views of mosque and beyond. Good breakfast selection.”
Dianne
Australia Australia
“Location location Central to old city Easy tram access 20 min to boats/cruises Plenty of restaurants on doorstep Supermarkets 5 min walk”
Stanlit
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is perfect. View from roof terrace in the evening lovely.”
Zenab
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was in a great location and had all the necessary amenities. Bed was comfortable and staff is helplul. Would highly recommend.”
Per
Denmark Denmark
“10 stars mainly because of the extremely friendly and helpful concierge by the name of Mustafa. He gladly gave historic lessons of Istanbul from the roof terrace with the most astonishing view over the city. He went out of his way to help with...”
Craig
Canada Canada
“This was my first visit to Istanbul .The staff and the Manager could not be more helpful.The hotel location and price exactly met my needs.The deck has an amazing view”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very central , great rooftop with amazing views of all the landmarks , very comfortable beds , great shower , lovely helpful staff , very clean ., nice breakfast .”
Stefano
Italy Italy
“Nice staff, amazing experience at the spa for the hammam. Terrace and positions.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Terrace Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Turkish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel) in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 2022-34-2409