Maritime Hotel Istanbul

3-star family-friendly hotel steps from the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet

Location & Nearby Attractions

Maritime Hotel Istanbul is situated in the center of the old city, Sultanahmet, at a 5-minute walk from the Blue Mosque. Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern are all within a 10-minute walk of the hotel. Public transport, including the tram and metro, is also close by, making it easy to reach other parts of the city.

Rooms

Guest rooms at the Maritime Hotel combine Ottoman architectural elements with 1970s classical decoration, featuring wooden floors and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Rooms offer complimentary coffee and tea setups that are refilled daily, and the hotel uses air conditioning throughout. Upgraded rooms with a balcony and a sea view of the Bosphorus are available and are often provided upon request at no extra charge.

Dining

A traditional Turkish breakfast is served daily, offering pastries, cereals, fresh eggs, and dairy products sourced from villages. The hotel serves breakfast either in the dining room or in-room, and complimentary refreshments and snacks are provided for guests throughout the day. The rooftop terrace is also available for relaxing with a view over the city.

Services & Transfers

Maritime Hotel provides a free one-way airport transfer for stays of 5 or more nights, an amenity that guests frequently note as a significant benefit. The 24-hour staff arranges car rentals, airport shuttle services, and tours of Istanbul, including Bosphorus dinner cruises. Concierge services also include currency exchange, luggage storage, and assistance with public transport tickets.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

The hotel is family-friendly and provides baby safety gates, babysitting or child services, and board games or puzzles for younger guests. Family rooms are available, and a kid-friendly buffet is offered at breakfast. The multilingual staff, including the manager Ergun, is noted by guests as especially helpful in arranging family outings and airport transfers at reasonable prices.

• Location: 5-min walk from Blue Mosque, 10 min from Topkapi Palace
• Rooms: Rooms with sea views and balconies available at no extra charge
• Dining: Traditional Turkish breakfast with village dairy products
• Transfer: Free one-way airport transfer for stays of 5+ nights
• Services: 24-hour staff arranges tours, car rentals, and shuttle
• Family: Baby safety gates, babysitting, and board games available

License number: 4541541