White Palace Old City Boutique Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul

The hotel sits on a quiet street in Sultanahmet, within walking distance of Hagia Sophia (11-minute walk) and the Blue Mosque (less than 1 km). The building is a nearly 100-year-old historic villa, restored with original features like wooden staircases and high ceilings. Guests reach the Spice Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Galata Tower by tram, with the station a 10-minute walk away.

The hotel has 6 rooms, including Junior Suites with separate sitting areas and larger bathrooms. Each room provides a minibar, sofa bed, and a vanity kit with toothbrush, shaving set, sewing kit, and shower cap. Daily housekeeping, lockers, and private check-in/check-out are standard, and guests receive complimentary water daily.

Breakfast is a generous Turkish spread with fresh juice, pancakes, cheese, fruits, omelettes, and pastries, served daily. The hotel offers a continental or halal breakfast option, and guests can request early breakfast for early departures. Tea and coffee are available in the morning even without booking breakfast.

Manager Alper provides personalized local insights, arranges airport transfers, and helps book tours and taxis. The staff offers complimentary tea and coffee upon arrival and assists with luggage up the narrow wooden staircase. Guests receive local dining recommendations and can use the messaging system for 24/7 support.

The hotel is located next to a tram line, with trains passing infrequently; earplugs are recommended for light sleepers. The building has no elevator, and rooms on the top floor (3rd) offer views of the Blue Mosque. Key access, CCTV in common areas, and smoke alarms provide security, and the hotel is a 5-minute walk from the seaside promenade.

Location: 5 min walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia

Rooms: 6 rooms including Junior Suites with sitting areas

Amenities: Daily vanity kits with shaving kit, toothbrush, sewing set

Service: Manager Alper arranges tours, transfers, and early breakfast

Breakfast: Generous Turkish spread with omelettes and pastries

Building: Nearly 100-year-old restored historic villa