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Dara Istanbul

locationOld City, Istanbul

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About Dara IstanbulAbout Dara Istanbul

Location

The city hotel is located within roughly 200 m of the Blue Mosque and within easy walking distance of the other major attractions in the area. Taksim Square is roughly 4.5 km from the hotel and Istanbul airport is around 18 km away.

Facility

The hotel welcomes guests in a 4-storey building with a lift and 33 rooms. English-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Film fans will find plenty of 'lights, camera, action' at the cinema. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, 24-hour room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike hire service as well. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine.

Rooms

Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and central heating. Guests can enjoy the view onto the street from a balcony or terrace. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Guests will also find a refrigerator included among the standard features. Other amenities available include an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer is also provided. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

Sport

Comfortable sun loungers are available on the terrace. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For guests who wish to keep active, cycling/mountain biking and archery are available. For sports enthusiasts who wish to work out indoors, a gym is available for a fee. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam, a beauty salon and massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, live music and a nightclub.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a restaurant, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. A generous breakfast buffet and lunch are served every day. Gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: VISA and MasterCard.

Amenities at Dara Istanbul Amenities at Dara Istanbul

  • Facilities

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      Air conditioning

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Cellar

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      Bicycle Hire

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Garage

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      Hairdresser

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      Hotel Safe

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      Kids Club

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Medical Assistance

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Room Service

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      Shops

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Contactless room service

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Health checks on staff

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      Medical teleconsultation

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective equipment for guests

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Time interval between room bookings

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      Breakfast Buffet

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Archery

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      Cycling/Mountain Biking

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      Gym

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      Jacuzzi

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      Massage

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      Sauna

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      Steam bath

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      Sun loungers

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      Sun terrace

LocationLocation

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Around this property:

Tourist Centre

100 m

Shopping opportunities

400 m

Restaurants

400 m

Bars / Pubs

400 m

Public Transport

500 m

Sea

600 m

Beach

13 km

User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

  • Valuerating
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  • Cleanlinessrating
  • Servicerating

Excellent

323

Very Good

164

Average

69

Poor

19

Terrible

33

Recent Reviews: 608

  • User:lynne C

    Trip type:

    As above in review

    rating11 Aug 2025

    Whatever you do, don't stay at this hotel , it was dreadful. When we arrived nobody spoke english and we were shown into a room which was basically a cell. The room was so small l had to climb over my husband to get into bed. There was one light in the room and taped up together to over the live wires. Wallpaper was peeling of the walls, and also on the stairs, no toiletries and no-one came and cleaned the room. The lock on the door was broken and the 'safe' was so small and loose anyone could walk out with it in their hand. The toilet was going into the floor and the only benefit of going in March was it was cooler, because the air-conditioning wasn't working. The person in reception didn't want to know, eventually l complained to someone in the restaurant upstairs and we we given a slightly better room, but the whole place was dark and seedy and certainly less standard than the 3 star rating it has.

  • User:bignells

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Short break for 5 days

    rating16 Jun 2025

    The hotel was a in a good location despite walking up a steep hill. Staff were friendly Lift to room but very tiny only 2 people Hallway to room very dark Key card to room to work electric. We had a corner room 303 one single and double bedRoom was clean some paper coming off. There was a fridge but only worked when card in electric( write up says mini bar) we had water first day but none after Air con no control so couldn’t regulate it again worked when keycard in slotBathroom clean shower gel in container on wallTv on wall ( didn’t use)No safe in room. Wi-Fi available Breakfast very good on terrace. Plenty variety.Restaurant very pricey others in area better and better for moneyWe had a discrepancy with bill as we had been overcharged for drinks we didn’t have. We had already paid before it was checked so they reimburse it. Did do transfer from Istanbul Airport 90 euro return for 3 of us

  • User:Ali Z

    Trip type: Business

    No backups of any emergency

    rating27 May 2025

    Not too good. I booked a hotel here the first night they check me in the wrong room.even I can’t sleep all the night. Another day when i speak to them thats I didn’t book that room so they changed. When i move to that room there is no water for all the night and the next too. They even don’t have any backup. Very disappointed.

  • User:996jenniem

    Trip type: Couples

    Poor...no way does the website match reality

    rating19 May 2025

    Room 108...shower head/hose was broken and had to be hand held...room very small with minimal storage... wallpaper peeling off...old and tatty laundry...fridge that didn't work and was filthy...pile of cigarette butts outside the window, a previous guest was obviously using it as a smoking area... bank of Aircon units on the wall outside that were outrageously noisy and not in our control. Worst of all the room is a fire hazard as the fire escape outside was blocked off and there was no alternative route. Refused a change of room by rude and officious receptionistThe only positive is the location, very central to the old town

  • User:rosalindv2015

    Trip type: Couples

    Very poor hotel

    rating25 Mar 2025

    Really poor hotel. Cramped small room with dreadful smell in bathroom. No housekeeping in our 4 day stay . My request for clean towels and to empty the bathroom bin were ignored! Door opened onto fire escape and was full of cigarette butts. Booked with easyJet as a package but very disappointed. Would not stay again or recommend this hotel to anyone

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