The Magnaura Palace Hotel

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The Magnaura Palace Hotel
Featuring a currency exchange and a lift, the 4-star Magnaura Palace Hotel is located near the entertainment district of Istanbul and about 25 minutes on foot from the bustling Galata Bridge. This Istanbul hotel features a safety deposit box and 24-hour security service along with a shop and a restaurant.
The property is notable for its prime location, a mere 6 minutes on foot from Basilica Cistern and within easy walking distance of Sirkeci train station. The Magnaura Palace Istanbul is nearly a 5-minute stroll from Havaist bus stop and just 400 metres from the great Hagia Sophia Museum. Guests can easily get in touch with the history of Istanbul by visiting Boukoleon Palace, located a few minutes' drive from the accommodation. For those travelling from afar, Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport is 48 minutes' drive away.
The 21 rooms at Magnaura Palace include a patio and a balcony. Some of the rooms feature luxurious decor furnished with a cupboard and a work desk. Along with a minibar, they also have an LCD TV to keep you entertained. Bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and dressing gowns. Guests can enjoy luxurious views of the sea.
Other facilities at the accommodation include a sun deck and various recreational opportunities.
Overlooking the Marmara Sea, Magnaura Palace Istanbul offers a buffet breakfast every day. Seven Hills Restaurant is located next to the property and serves Mediterranean dishes, just 5 minutes' stroll from the property.
Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour services
- Express check-in/ -out
- Spa and relaxation
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Adults only
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Sun terrace
- Jacuzzi
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Fax/Photocopying
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Sink
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Carpeted floor
Policy
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- Mosaic Museum (200 m)
- Taksim Square (3.5 km)
- Bootsrundfahrt in Istanbul (1.8 km)
- German Fountain (300 m)
- Serpent Column (400 m)
- Historic Areas of Istanbul (350 m)
- Sultanahmet District (300 m)
- Basilica Cistern (400 m)
- Istanbul Modern Art Museum (2.3 km)
Airports
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (44 km)
Train stations
- Cankurtaran Train Station (300 m)
Reviews
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Graham
2024-06-26
The hotel had savoury breakfasts with view to the Bosporus and the breezy and international foods.
Denis
2024-06-14
Compact suite, comfy beds.
Ernest
2024-05-09
The location in a quiet area was awesome. The room was reasonably spacious and since it had down pillows I slept like a baby.
Leslie
2024-05-02
The room is compact and modern where breakfast is provided. It has awesome setting and consistently courteous staff in the reception desk.
Adrian
2024-04-24
Tidy property, genuinely helpful and well organised staff. Great-sized and extremely pleasant room with good breakfast, peaceful location on time to the Ataturk airport. Varied breakfast with an amazing view, welcome drinks. Very good service throughout the hotel.
Stephen
2024-04-10
Airy room with amazing views of the bay and elegant decor.
Glyn
2024-03-15
The ambiance was quiet and I liked every second of the really great time here. Great location, a mosque and a palace were right next to the hotel. It was located in a very picturesque area. I took a standard room with good bed, a balcony and complimentary slippers.
Gerald
2024-02-29
The location of the hotel was central, right by the main attractions of Istanbul-the Hagia Sophia, certain tourist locations and Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace. I thoroughly enjoyed good-sized rooms with a balcony which, good view, as example, and very amiable staff.
Cliff
2024-02-24
The hotel was exceptionally comfortable and in a very central location. I ate at a top-notch restaurant for breakfast.
Gordon
2024-01-18
The room was elegant and modern, I truly enjoyed it. The hotel had amazing location short walk to the historic sights as well as wonderful restaurants.
Joe
2023-12-31
Marvellous location in the very quiet area, near the centre of Istanbul's historic district, the tourist attractions of Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque an and the best and highest rated stores and restaurants. Plus, walking distance to Basilica Cistern.
Dave
2023-12-03
I thoroughly enjoyed looking at courtyard from the window of the standard room. The service was very good during my stay.
Andy
2023-11-24
My room was modern with views of the water, had smoke detectors for safety measures. The amazing location in close proximity to a tram station was just what I needed. I was there for 4 nights and will be back.
Edgar
2023-11-22
The location was great and easy to travel to a mosque and a palace right next to the hotel. I ate in the rooftop restaurant nearby.
Stanley
2023-10-16
Chic-style building, modern rooms with a good view, a balcony plus terraces. Savoury and plentiful options for breakfast. Very central location, relaxing base for discovering Istanbul.
Alex
2023-10-05
Food was nice and I have nothing but really great memories from this trip. Everything was excellant from the stuff to the room, lovely bed and compact room. Had marvellous location in the center of the old city. Moreover, it's so close to the centre of the old town, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul's Sultanhamet neighborhood, and the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
Jessie
2023-09-30
Plentiful breakfast, a lot of meals. Compact and airy rooms, superfriendly staff at the reception desk. Location good, minutes away from a tram station. Besides, easy access to Basilica Cistern.
Walter
2023-09-12
The restaurant here was pleasant for breakfast, we both ordered hot dishes. There was an exceptional view of sea.
Gordon
2023-09-01
The location was quiet, overlooking courtyard. The staff was genuinely helpful, offered us wake up service and ironing free of charge. The restaurant was wonderful for breakfast, we ordered delicious dishes.
Matt
2023-08-25
Marvellous position minutes away from a tram station.
Dean
2023-08-13
The location is very central, right next to a mosque and a palace. There is a good restaurant approx 10-15 minutes' walk from hotel. The rooms are spotlessly clean with lovely beds and smoke detectors. The breakfast choices are tasty and plentiful with great views, the beautiful view and the breezy.
Margaret
2023-08-13
Compact standard king room with a balcony.
Naomi
2023-08-12
The breakfast was varied with an amazing view and with good food, and the staff was well managed.
Jacqueline
2023-08-07
The property is truly exceptional, it has especially helpful staff at the reception desk. The hotel rooms are new-fashioned and tastefully decorated with great views and a good view plus complimentary slippers.
Henry
2023-08-06
Everything looks great. The hotel has compact and spotless rooms with terraces, mini fridges fully stocked with na beverages plus a good view.
Adrian
2023-07-26
Gorgeous building and rooms with elegant decoration. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, and the location was great. Very-very nice and welcoming staff and altogether a terrific experience.
David
2023-07-16
The hotel has a marvellous and lovely location minutes away from a tram station. I have stayed in the suite where breakfast is provided. Would stay here again on my next trip to Istanbul.
Tony
2023-07-06
Savoury and plentiful breakfast with plenty of outstanding food. Exceptional views over the sea of Marmara from new-fashioned rooms. Incredible very central location, short walk to the boutiques and shops, and a taxi from that side of Istanbul to taksim in the middle of the day.
Denis
2023-06-22
Clean property with really friendly and gentle staff at the reception desk. Savoury and plentiful breakfast selection for all tastes with beautiful views, an amazing view and international foods.
Richard
2023-06-20
No complaints, we spent a good time here. We was here for 3 nights and ate at rooftop restaurant for breakfast. The staff was especially helpful, gave advice about the city. The service was very good, just like we expected. The hotel was well-maintained and in a central location right by the main attractions of Istanbul-the Hagia Sophia and other sightseeing places.
Charles
2023-06-13
We had an excellent stay, enjoyed this hotel and would stay here again. The breakfast was savoury with an amazing view, and the staff was superfriendly. The location was particularly good, and we could reach Sultanahmet City Quarter by walking.
Paul
2023-05-26
The location was very central, so close to sights from blue mosque to bazaar and the sultans palace all walkable, and the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia.
Jane
2023-05-10
The restaurant was top-notch for breakfast, I tried warm dishes. Sea view was amazing! Very-very nice and welcoming staff that liked their guests.
Graham
2023-05-06
New-fashioned rooms with down pillows.
Breakfast very limited.
David
2023-05-04
Our standard room with an amazing bathroom was compact. The location was marvellous, at a medium distance from Sultanahmet City Quarter.
Freddie
2023-04-24
Thank you, I truly enjoyed the stay and will be back. The breakfasts were savoury and plentiful with also on Blue mosque, wonderful view, beautiful views, couldn’t ask for anything better. Had good sleep at the deluxe queen room with mini fridges, na beverages and hair dryers. The location was stunning, close to Basilica Cistern.
Bill
2023-04-09
The restaurant food is nice, and the breakfast offered is plentiful with breathtaking views and wonderful view. Amazing and fantastic location in the historic center, the hotel is minutes away from a tram station. Old City Sultanahmet district is worth looking into.
Edward
2023-03-25
The place was clean, spacious rooms. It was in a marvellous and brilliant location with an Ottoman - era Friday mosque nearby. The rooftop restaurant was top-notch, they served fab food.
Walter
2023-03-06
The breakfast was plentiful, we enjoyed plenty of meals. It has particularly good location to see Basilica Cistern. The bets part that its really close to tourist attractions, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia and all the "must do's" Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bizarre, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern.
Greg
2023-03-06
The staff was patient, the room was compact, everything was very good. The food was delightful - I loved it. The view was great, the service was very good. All the facilities were well-maintained.
Gavin
2023-02-12
Extremely pleasant rooms with an outdoor terrace overlooking istanbul, ideal location.
Simon
2023-02-10
Airy and impressive rooms and stylish bathrooms.
Fred
2022-12-27
Our accommodation was set in a very central location right by the Blue Mosque, taksim in the middle of the day and all the main attractions. Booked a room with magnificent views of the Sea of Marmara.
Lee
2022-12-24
Brilliant brand-new property with attentive staff specially the receptionist and the manager. Brilliant location to a modern bridge. Based near to the center, the historical places and Hagia Sophia.
David
2022-11-16
Unbeatable location not too far away from Beach. Tasty breakfast with plenty of food.
Tony
2022-10-30
Suite had an exceptionally comfortable bed. The location was brilliant and awesome, not very far from Beach. Visited few places in the centre, not very far from the hotel;))
Evan
2022-10-27
Impecable and impeccably clean place with efficient and sincere staff in the reception desk. Savoury breakfasts with an amazing view. Exceptional, incredible location in the very NICE area.
Alec
2022-09-12
My favourite property in Istanbul. Pleasant and luxury place with free Wi-Fi and rooftop restaurant. The very central location minutes away from a tram station. Quiet area...
Ernest
2022-08-22
It offers good services and has a savoury and plentiful breakfast choices. The rooms are airy and neat, have down pillows. The location is awesome, to attractions in the old town.
James
2021-02-13
It was worth its 3 stars. We greatly enjoyed this hotel: staff and location were all very good. Stopped by Eastanbul Nar Art & Cafe to get some coffee and treats, it's next to the venue, recommend.
Sadly, but there was stain in some areas.