Blue Gilroy Hotel - Istanbul

3-star boutique hotel in Sultanahmet, a 5-minute walk from the Blue Mosque

Location & Area Access

Blue Gilroy Hotel is 2300 ft from Hagia Sophia and within an 8-minute walk of the Blue Mosque. The hotel sits on a quiet side street 1000 ft from the main tram line, offering easy access to Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 24 miles away, and the hotel provides an airport shuttle service for €45 one way.

Accommodations & Room Types

The hotel offers Standard Double Rooms, Deluxe Double Rooms with Balcony, Deluxe Triple Rooms, and Junior Suites, some with sea views. Each room includes air conditioning, a minibar, an espresso machine, and a flat-screen TV, plus bathrooms with marble tiling and walk-in showers. Rooms feature rare Anatolian hand-woven carpets, hardwood floors, and chandeliers.

Dining & Breakfast Options

A buffet breakfast is served each morning, including hard-boiled eggs, fresh salads, cheeses, breads, and local pastries, with halal options available. The on-site coffee shop provides free tea and coffee 24 hours a day in the lounge and garden. Guests can also purchase beverages and snacks from a vending machine and a minimarket on site.

Services & Guest Support

The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and a tour desk that can arrange private guide services. Multilingual staff assist with airport transfers, local SIM card purchases, and loaner Istanbulkart transit cards. The hotel also provides laundry, dry cleaning, grocery deliveries, and public transport tickets.

On-Site Amenities & Comforts

The hotel has a garden with outdoor seating and a shared lounge with a TV area. Soundproof rooms, key card access, and 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas and outside property ensure guest safety. A barber/beauty shop is located on site, and the hotel offers family rooms with space for groups.

• Location: 1000 ft from tram line, 8 min walk to Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
• Rooms: 7 room types including Junior Suites & Deluxe rooms with sea views
• Dining: Buffet breakfast with halal options, 24-hour free tea & coffee
• Services: Private guide tours, free Istanbulkart loans, airport shuttle at €45
• Security: 24-hour security, CCTV, key card access, safety deposit box

License number: 23594