Wyndham Istanbul Old City

Wyndham Hotels & ResortsWyndham Hotels & ResortsIstanbul, Fatih★★★★★138 rooms

7.3/ 10

avg of 4 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

7.3/ 10 · average of 4 sites
  • Best: Travellers who want to reach Süleymaniye, the Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet on foot or by metro
  • Watch out: Anyone expecting spacious rooms that match the marketing photos

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Business travel

Also suits

  • For families
  • City break
  • Couples
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  • For families8.7
  • Business travel9.2
  • Couples8.2
  • City break8.7

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A five-star Wyndham in the Celal Ağa Konağı building on Şehzadebaşı Avenue, steps from Vezneciler metro, with an indoor heated pool, a seasonal rooftop pool and a hammam. Guests consistently praise the location, while room size, upkeep and extra charges draw mixed reviews.

What it does well

  • Travellers who want to reach Süleymaniye, the Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet on foot or by metro
  • Guests who want a pool, hammam and sauna after a day of sightseeing
  • Car-free visitors who value a metro station at the door

What to watch for

  • Anyone expecting spacious rooms that match the marketing photos
  • Quiet seekers: Light sleepers who need a quiet street
  • City-breakers: Guests looking for a proper hotel bar or nightlife on site

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Parking

    Available · paid

    The official site lists paid valet parking.

More details (+5)

  • Valet

    Available

  • Heated pool: Yes
  • Hammam: Yes
  • Kids' pool: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
See all amenities (+5)
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Location

Istanbul, Fatih

Kemalpaşa Mah. Şehzadebaşı Cad. Celal Ağa Konağı No: 1/1, 34134 Fatih/İstanbul

Rail transit · 65 m

Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 40 km away, roughly 38-40 minutes by car depending on traffic; Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is about 49 km. The hotel offers a paid airport shuttle.

The hotel sits on Şehzadebaşı Avenue, a few steps from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi station on the M2 metro line. Süleymaniye Mosque is about a 7-minute walk and the Grand Bazaar about 10 minutes; the Blue Mosque is roughly a 4-minute drive. Although the official site refers to Sultanahmet, the hotel is on the Vezneciler/Laleli side, around 25 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

The stay

Editor's notes

Breakfast & dining

A buffet breakfast is served, listed on Travelocity at EUR 10 per person, so it is not included in every rate. The on-site restaurant serves Turkish and international dishes, and there are poolside bars, though guests note the lack of a full-size bar.

Room types

Room types include a standard double with jetted tub, a family suite sleeping five, a duplex suite for four and a premium suite with its own Turkish bath. Booking sites list jetted tubs and fireplaces in the rooms, and some rooms have city views. Several Tripadvisor reviews describe rooms as cramped or different from the photos, so compare square metres before booking and request a view room in advance.

Noise & sound insulation

The hotel stands on busy Şehzadebaşı Avenue at a junction, with an outdoor restaurant area that fills up in the evening. Tripadvisor's review summary notes that it can be noisy; light sleepers should ask for a room away from the street.

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast is charged separately on some rates (EUR 10 per person). Valet parking and the airport shuttle cost extra. Children aged 13 and over are charged as adults. Photo ID and a credit card are required at check-in. Reviews mention unexpected charges, so check your bill at checkout.

Guest scores

What 4 sites say

7.3/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 1,644 reviews8.0 / 10
  • Expedia · 253 reviews6.6 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 1,387 reviews4.0 / 5
  • Hotels.com6.6 / 10

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Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.

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