Efzen Hotel - Istanbul

Efzen Hotel Istanbul: Steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque

Room Types

Efzen Hotel Istanbul offers rooms with sea views, garden views, and private balconies. Family rooms, quadruple rooms, and triple rooms accommodate groups of various sizes. Each room includes air conditioning, a minibar, and parquet floors.

Location

The hotel is a 9-minute walk from the Blue Mosque and less than 0.5 mi from Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. Sultanahmet tram station is 6-7 minutes away, providing access to the rest of Istanbul. The surrounding street is quiet and downhill, with the Arasta Bazaar and Cemberlitas metro station within a 5-minute walk.

Guest Services

A 24-hour front desk provides express check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and laundry services. Guests can arrange paid airport shuttle services and a Bosphorus tour through the staff. Safety deposit boxes, fire extinguishers, and 24-hour security are available on-site.

Staff

The staff, particularly manager Abdullah, is frequently noted for organizing Bosphorus tours and recommending local restaurants. Night staff members like Sergey and Sergei also assist with late check-ins and early flight taxi reservations. Guests report that staff help with luggage and provide local tips for navigating Istanbul.

Views & Ambiance

Selected rooms offer unobstructed sea views or overlook a small green garden from a balcony. The neighborhood is residential and quiet at night despite the nearby tram line. Street noise is minimal, and the hotel is tucked away from the main tourist crowds.

• Location: 9-minute walk to Blue Mosque, 0.5 mi from Hagia Sophia
• Rooms: Sea view, garden view, family rooms with balcony
• Services: 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, daily housekeeping, laundry
• Staff: Manager Abdullah organizes Bosphorus tours and restaurant recommendations
• Views: Sea view rooms and garden view balconies available

License number: 2022-34-1802