Demiray Hotel Old City, Istanbul

Demiray Hotel Old City has an indoor swimming pool, a spa and wellness centre, a sauna, and a fitness centre. The hotel offers complimentary bottled water replenished daily and a welcome treat upon arrival. Guests have access to a shared lounge, a terrace, and a 24-hour front desk with concierge and currency exchange services.

Select rooms at Demiray Hotel Old City include a private hammam and a private balcony. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and soundproofing. The hotel provides family rooms and connecting rooms, with some suites offering sea views of the Bosphorus.

The Eva Bosphorus rooftop restaurant serves Greek and Turkish cuisine with halal, vegetarian, and vegan options. Breakfast is a buffet with local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and Turkish coffee. Dinner on the terrace offers a panoramic view of the Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.

Demiray Hotel Old City is within a 10-minute walk of the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque. The Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market are also reachable on foot, though the area has steep hills. The hotel is 40 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and offers a paid airport shuttle service.

The hotel's spa includes a hammam, sauna, steam room, and an indoor swimming pool with a shallow end. Spa facilities also offer a relaxation area, sun loungers, and a fitness centre with locker rooms. Guests can book massages and Turkish bath treatments at the spa, with a separate spa lounge for relaxation.

Location: walking distance to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar

Rooms: private hammams and balconies in select rooms

Dining: Eva Bosphorus rooftop restaurant with city views

Wellness: indoor pool, sauna, hammam, and fitness centre

Family: baby safety gates, board games, family rooms

Service: complimentary bottled water, welcome treats, airport shuttle