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About this property
Situated in the centre of Istanbul, this hotel is only 650 metres from the Grand Bazaar. It has a terrace restaurant and offers rooms with balconies and views of the Bosphorus. Rooms at the Rast Hotel are decorated in warm colours and have elegant furnishings. They come equipped with free WiFi and satellite TV. Some rooms have French doors that open onto views of the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The Rast restaurant serves breakfast in open buffet style. Each morning guests can enjoy breakfast on the terrace with views over the city. It offers 24-hour front desk service. There is a tour desk that assists with car hire and offers information on local attractions. Guests can also benefit from the hotel’s laundry and dry cleaning services. Airport shuttle can be arranged for an additional fee. The Rast Hotel is 800 metres from the Archeological Museum and is 3.3 km from Istiklal Street. Istanbul Airport is 57 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Claire
United Kingdom
“We booked this hotel based on the location, reviews and the promise of a good view from the roof terrace, we were not disappointed. We loved our 3 night stay at Rast, the location was just perfect for exploring the city and its many sites,...” - Roy
Australia
“Location location: Staff took amazing care even after our booking mix-up.” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Everything you need is within walking distance, attractions / transportation/also a supermarket around the corner” - Minu
Australia
“The customer service was on another level. Nothing was ever an issue - the staff were all very friendly and went out of their way to help, whether it was something small such as giving us extra bottled water or big, such as making sure we had our...” - Matthew
United Kingdom
“- Location - Views - Breakfast - Very friendly staff” - Joanna
United Kingdom
“Rast hotel is in a good location, the rooms are compact but clean and comfortable. The upstairs terrace where you have breakfast and can use throughout the day with complimentary tea and coffee is really lovely and the view is stunning.” - Tracey
Australia
“The location is perfect as the main attractions are easily within walking distance. The rooftop terrace, where breakfast is served, overlooks the Blue mosque and Hagia Sophia - spectacular. All the staff were friendly and very helpful with all...” - Prabhat
India
“Superb location, all the historical landmarks were within 10 mins walk. Friendly staff and definitely you don't want to miss the amazing breakfast spread.” - Elnur
Azerbaijan
“Thanks for everything. I loved everything, specially breakfast and terrace panarama” - Kevin
United Kingdom
“Excellent location for all sightseeing "musts" in Istanbul old town. Fantastic suite with excellent a/c and plenty of room. Lovely balcony with views over the Blue Mosque and the Bosphorous. Staff very friendly and helpful. Spotlessly clean...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineTurkish
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please note that this service must be requested in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
License number: 13201