White Palace Old City Boutique Hotel, Istanbul

White Palace Old City Boutique Hotel stands on Oyuncu Sokak in Sultanahmet, a 10-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Topkapi Palace and the Spice Bazaar are also within walking distance. The hotel sits on a quiet street beside the rail line, with the seaside promenade a three-minute walk away.

The hotel has seven rooms, including standard double rooms, triple rooms, and junior suites with separate sitting areas. Bathrooms include personal care kits with toothbrushes, shaving kits, and sewing kits, and rooms have minibars and parquet floors. Two ground-floor rooms are available, and a top-floor junior suite has a view of the Blue Mosque.

A traditional Turkish breakfast is served each morning with eggs, olives, salami, honey, jam, and several types of cheese. The hotel adds fresh pastries each morning, including broiches or cakes, and prepares omelettes on request. Halal breakfast options are available.

The manager, Alper, arranges airport transfers, books tours, and gives local dining and culture recommendations. Guests receive a welcome kit with tea, coffee, and water at check-in, plus a daily supply of complimentary water. The hotel provides lockers, private check-in and check-out, and luggage storage for late departures.

The hotel occupies a restored 100-year-old villa with original details. Security measures include CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key access. The seven-room property sits on a secluded street, and passing trains do not disturb the peace.

Location: 10-minute walk to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque

Rooms: Seven rooms, including junior suites and ground-floor rooms

Dining: Traditional Turkish breakfast with omelettes on request

Services: Airport transfers, tour bookings, and local recommendations

Security: CCTV in common areas and key access