Blue Gilroy Hotel
Location: Binbirdirek Mh., Dostluk Yurdu Sk. No 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122, Istanbul, TR
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Luxurious Spa Services
Indulge in a rejuvenating experience at the full-service spa offered at Blue Gilroy Hotel. Relax and unwind with pampering treatments during your stay.
Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, and a picnic area at your disposal. Benefit from features like express check-in/out and complimentary buffet breakfast for a hassle-free experience.
Central Location
Located just minutes away from popular attractions like Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar, Blue Gilroy Hotel offers a prime spot for exploring the vibrant city of Istanbul.
To experience ultimate relaxation and convenience in the heart of Istanbul, book your stay at Blue Gilroy Hotel now!
Important Information
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - Anytime
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor furniture
- Elevator
- Express check-out
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Snack bar/deli
Rooms Available
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Standard Triple Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Junior Studio Suite, 1 Double Bed
1 Double Bed
Soundproofed room
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Standard Double Room
1 Double Bed
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Free WiFi
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Deluxe Double Room, Partial Sea View
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the sea (partial)
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony
1 Double Bed
Features a private balcony
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Economy Room
1 Double Bed
Soundproofed room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Deluxe Triple Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
323 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Espresso maker, minibar (fees may apply), and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, free newspaper, and laptop workspace; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Free newspaper
- Daily housekeeping
- Espresso maker
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Local maps
- Laptop-friendly workspace
Guest Reviews
- Alexis (10/5): - Room was big, penser ans staff Nice and helpful. Location is excellent, and breakfast was very Honest for à hôtel of that size.
- Mark (10/5): - Very clean room very kind and friendly staff very helpful to advising on the best places to go the staff made the trip aswell I’ll deffinatly be staying again but for longer this time
- Verified traveler (10/5): 2 day stay in Istanbul - June 2025 - Upon arrival we were upgraded to a lovely room with a balcony and sea view. Great location minutes from Sultanahmet mosque, Aya Sofia mosque, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and tram stops (Sultanahmet & Çemberlitaş). All the staff were very helpful throughout our stay, especially Ahmet.
- Sayeh (8/5): - Very close to the most of the places to go.
- sabrina (10/5): - Idéal location and friendly staff Hôtel is very calm and clean
- May Linda (8/5): All in all a great stay - If you are used to a typical western european breakfast, you will be disappointed. If you are up for what looked like a more local breakfast, I think you will be satisfied. For some reason it is not permitted to eat food in your room, witch in my oppinion is quite a big ask of the hotell.. There is no power in the mini-fridge, and the owner does not want to turn it on either. We had no TV, and some problems with the electrical outlets (witch got fixed) But all in all it was a very nice room, and the staff is very friendly! Its very close to the grand bazaar, the blue mosque, the tram and a lot of restaurants and shops.
- Mohmed (10/5): A Wonderful Stay in the Heart of Sultanahmet - We recently stayed at this lovely hotel and had a truly memorable experience. The location is absolutely perfect—tucked away just enough to offer peace and quiet, yet still within walking distance to many of Istanbul’s major attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. It’s a great balance for anyone wanting to explore the city without being right in the middle of the hustle and bustle. What truly made our stay exceptional was the staff. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Ahmed and Mubaasir at the reception. They were always welcoming and went above and beyond to assist us with anything we needed. Their professionalism and warmth really set the tone for our entire visit—they truly exemplify what great guest service is all about. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Mr. Saleh, during our stay. He was generous with his time and shared some fascinating stories and insights about the city and the hotel itself. It was a real highlight to connect with someone so passionate and knowledgeable. Overall, this hotel offers a perfect mix of location, comfort, and genuine hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Istanbul.
- Dilmurod (10/5): - Very cool
- Marika (10/5): - Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Lage war perfekt. Sehr zentral und trotzdem ruhig. Das Frühstück war völlig ausreichend und man konnte direkt in den Tag starten. Tram war 3 Min zu füss entfernt. Wir kommen wieder.
- Sarah (10/5): - We spent 8 days at the Blue Gilroy and we have only good things to say. We had a spacious triple which looked out onto a courtyard and a beautiful orange tree with oranges just beyond our reach. The room was clean and comfortable with hardwood floors, a Turkish rug, and chandelier giving it a lot of charm. Most importantly, the bathroom was clean and updated, nice glass enclosed shower. Breakfast was simple but enough to get us going each day; fresh orange slices, hard boiled eggs, salads, and plenty of toasts and breads. The hotel is located just off the main street and it was convenient to walk to everything. We very easily figured out the metro, funicular, Maramaray and spent the week exploring the greater Istanbul area. The Blue Gilroy was safe annd quiet, and we never worried about walking around the area even late at night. The Blue Gilroy personnel were friendly and helpful. If you are going to spend a few days in Istanbul, make it at the Blue Gilroy. You will enjoy it.
- Thi Phuoc (6/5): - Das Zimmer ist großzügig, schön neue renoviert. Das Bad ist muffig sie haben mit Mottenkugel zu beseitigen, leider es rocht sehr streng. Die Lokal ist fußläufig erreichbar sehr nette Familie Betrieb
- Baktiar (10/5): - This is a great place to stay while you are in Istanbul. The hotel is in a safe location, the staff are friendly, the hotel is clean, and it is good to know Mubashir and the other staff.
- Sofka (8/5): Istanbul - We wanted to visit Istanbul were looking for a hotel which is in walking distance from the places of interest. Location of the hotel is perfect!
- Sermin (10/5): - Hotel war sauber und sehr central. Es war zu Fuss alles gut erreichbar.
- Syed (10/5): - Hi I stay 3 days in Deluxe room with my 2 friends Room was and bed was comfortable to sleep . Then next 5 days I stay in junior suit Room was super big and have Sofa as well. I notice only thing they can improve is more hot shower otherwise everything was Perfect.Breakfast was great and everything is closed by 6 mins walk to blue mosque and H.Sofia and Grand bazar ..Staff was super Great Sweet Helen always smile on her face . Ahmad and Mobashire both kids are very helpful and caring.. The owner of the hotel Mr. Salah was fantastic person very knowledgeable he took us in car for beautiful Istanbul drive in nite time thank you Mr. Salah .. I’ll definitely come back and stay again..Syed Refaie .. Houston Texas usa …
- Balraj (8/5): - Good location
- Syed (10/5): - Hello Everyone I stay first 3 days with my 2 friends in Deluxe Room on first floor Room it was Perfact very clean Bathroom was very clean and Shower nice and Wifi work great.Breakfast was Great.Now we moved to 2nd floor Juniors Suit room it is very big and Spacious.Now come to location is perfect exactly 12 mins walk blue mosque and all restaurants is very closed by grand bazar 10 walk and tram is 4 mins walk..Now come to staff of hotel Ahmad . Mobashir and Helen is very helpful caring with Polite Manner and the last the owner of the hotel Mr. Salah Last nite took us for beautiful Istanbul Ride in his car very kind of him very Knowledgeable person . Thank you Mr. Sslah and Staff members..Regards Syed Refaie from Houston Usa..
- Andrea (8/5): - It’s good for sleeping, we were most of the time out but it’s comfortable for sleeping and has the basics, the food it’s good
- Tony (10/5): - Very quiet apart from the “call to prayer” from the nearby mosque. All staff were very helpful. An ideal location for walking to the main tourist sites and restaurants.
- Osman (10/5): - Gerçekten çok temizdi Tuvalet banyo çok temizdi Sadece kahvaltı çeşidi biraz daha fazla olabilirdi
- Teum (8/5): - Basher, the receptionist, was very welcoming and helpful by giving us information on which historical sites to visit. Breakfast was great, and the staff was very friendly.
- JESSICA ISLAS (10/5): - Excelente servicio, ubicación y muy cómodos los cuartos!
- Adeel (10/5): - Close to all the tourist attraction.
- Jill (10/5): - Great place to stay. Really close to all the main attractions of Istanbul. Helpful staff. Would recommend to anyone.
- Touria (6/5): - Bed of the room with balkon was too small, I think 140cm. I didn’t slept good on that bed. But it was a Nice hotel with nice people.
- Cameron (10/5): - Well located hotel close to sights shopping and restaurants.Excellent friendly staff always willing to help and assist.Highly recommended.
- Helenn (10/5): Nice Oct. 2024,stay for 5 nights - Lovely, charming, well run, small hotel that is very close to the tram line and Sultanahmet Square. Very nice breakfast buffet. My room was huge! There is also a large enclosed terrace, complete with a few friendly cats. I very much enjoyed staying at this hotel.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - El lugar cerca de todos los lugares de interés, como el metro, el Gran Bazar, la mezquita Azul.
- Nousheen (10/5): - We stayed in the Junior Suite on the second floor (room 204) which was one very spacious big room that included a large 3 seater sofa and king bed and the en-suite had a brilliant powerful shower. Large windows mean it's very light and airy and the view down to the busy street makes for great people watching. It's not super quiet but it didn't bother us. We liked watching the daily going ons. The room next to us (203) also had street views. Others have a courtyard view. We found the bed too soft but this is personal choice. Everything else was faultless with our room. The mini bar prices actually matched what we would pay at the local shops. The breakfast is what you would expect from a 3-star hotel, more or less the same every day, no bespoke omelettes etc, just hard boiled eggs, sausages, and loads of other bits like cheese, salads, biscuits/cake. Each item is fresh and they have a great coffee machine so we really enjoyed the breakfast. Staff are lovely. Rooms are cleaned and toiletries topped up daily unless specified not to. The location is PERFECT, very central. We loved the Blue Gilroy Hotel and would happily stay here again.
- Jose (10/5): - Very good location close to everything but kind of old building but worth of trying for the money.
- dariusz (6/5): - Dated establishment requiring some maintenance, leaky roof, pools of water on the terrace, watermarks on the ceiling,
- Nathaly (10/5): - Habitacion amplia, techos altos, las camas de buena calidad. Buena aislacion. Lo mejor es la limpieza, que es excelente! Todo en buenas condiciones. Buen desayuno, y un rico café! La chica de la recepción muy servicial. Muy central, dos cuadras de la calle principal, donde está todo el comercio. Totalmente recomendable.
- Souzan (4/5): - Just okay!
- Sufyan Sarfraz (10/5): - Amazing staff who were very hospitable and helpful, clean and very good location.
- Osman (10/5): What An Amazing Experience at Blue Gilroy - This was truly an amazing experience at the Blue Gilroy Hotel during August of 2024. The hotel Owner (Saleh), Mubashir, Ahmed and all the young ladies who cleaned our rooms and served us breakfast were warm, hospitable, and engaging while going above and beyond our expectations. My family loved how close the hotel was to the main Sultanahmet square, grocery stores and the Sultanahmet tram station. They have airport transfer service, laundry service, breakfast buffet and an outside garden with seating.The price for this fancy hotel was very worth it and we can't wait to return to Blue Gilroy during our next Istanbul trip!
- Marco (10/5): - Ottimo soggiorno camere grandi e ben accessoriate staff cortese buona la colazione. Consigliatissimo
- tanveer (10/5): - Very clean spacious
- Sayed (10/5): - Everything was perfect
- Oscar (10/5): - Good breakfast. Kind and helpful personal. Close to main POI.
- Mokhtar (8/5): - Great service and great location. Hotel clean and stuff very helpful.
- Jinzi (10/5): - We had a very good stay in blue Gilroy. Staffs a super friendly! Room is clean and spacious. Highly recommend!
- Leticia (8/5): Ótimo custo beneficio - A localização é ótima e perto de tudo, o quarto tem tamanho e espaço bom e super limpo. O atendimento também é de boa qualidade .. o único ponto que eu melhoraria é o café porque tem poucas opções que não variam muito de um dia para o outro
- nicola (8/5): Would recommend - Lovely spacious, airy room in a good location. Staff were helpful and friendly. Much quieter than other hotels we have stayed in while in Istanbul.
- Safen (10/5): Centralt beläget - Mycket trevliga personaler, rummen var rent, daglig städnig ingick, bra läge nära till allt. Smidigt att boka taxi via de från flygplatsen till hotellet. Det ända som var mindre bra var ju frukosten,man hade inte så många alternativt och välja. Stort tack till Mubashir, han var mycket trevlig och hjälpsam med oss. 😊👍
- Kader (10/5): - 👌👌👌
- Cristy (10/5): - In a great central location. Staff was always very helpful and gave great recommendations.
- KHUNHEE (10/5): 깨끗하고 좋은 호텔 - 술탄아흐메트 지역으로 걸어서 왠만한 관광지 박물관 다 보고 왔어요. 트램 이용하가도 좋고, 주위에 바자르와 맛집이 많아요 . 많이 복잡하지만 활기찬 동네에 위치한 깨끗하고 좋은 호텔이에요. 와이파이도 엄청 잘 되어서 만족스럽게 3일 머물렀습니다
- Elena (10/5): everything a tourist needs - Excellent location, all cultural sites within walking distance, and room with a wonderful outdoor terrace, Thank you!
- Ali (10/5): - Great hotel , welcoming staff and Manger Salih eas a wonderful person. Reception guy who name is Mubashir is ani e guy. Everything went okay. Definitely will come back.
- Edward (8/5): - This property is very-well located with eateries galore right outside this quaint boutique hotel. Main Street is a one-minute walk away and the sites abound in all directions. My room was spacious, clean and well-appointed. Unfortunately, the call-to-prayer sound tower was situated right outside my window (3rd floor) and the ritual is deafening....5 times a day starting at 5:30AM. By Western standards, the provided breakfast was tasty but lacked any fruit or egg options other than solf-boiled and/or sliced eggs. Chicken sausage was the sole breakfast-meal choice other than cold-cuts. If taking a taxi to this hotel, be prepared to be blocked-in by other vehicles in front of you and to the rear. I found the staff and owner to be ready to engage in conversation in English on several topics which made me feel like a person more than just a customer! Being disabled, my only serious concern/negative feedback is that of the steep down-sloping marble entrance/exit stairs that have no ramp. It was explained to me by the owner he has petitioned the Turkish-version of Historical Places for a ramp several times over the years only to be denied the ramp due to the building being of historical value/relevance. With that said, this property is not truly "handicap-accessible." Otherwise, I would gladly stay here again if my travels were to bring me back to Istanbul. All in all, I have no qualms in recommending this hotel to others!
- Billie-Ann (10/5): - I would have taken half a star off for the breakfast. Limited options which were not very good.
- Omar (10/5): - Extremely cozy and clean and in a great central location. The staff was very welcoming and responsive. Would definitely stay again.
- Iryna (10/5): Мы отлично провели время в Стамбуле! - Очень понравился отель! Удачный выбор! Отличная локация, уборка каждый день, обильный завтрак, приветливый персонал. У нас был номер с террасой, так что вечерами можно сидеть и пить чай с арбузом. Улочка достаточно тихая, так что особо ничего не мешает спать (кроме чаек) lol Прям все там хорошо! Даже кондиционер расположен так, что не дует в упор! 10 из 10
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Not our first time in istanbul I was in doffrent 5 stars hotels But this one is the best Clean Nice workers Close to tram 7 stars !!! Thank you all workers
- Troy (10/5): - Very nice place. Staff extremely pleasant and helpful.
- Noraini (10/5): perfect - Perfect hotel to stay, near to the places that tourism visit in Istanbul. All the staffs they’re good especially ERDAL...
- Noraini (10/5): Perfect. - MashaAllah very comfortable all the staffs they’re good especially ERDAL. Hotel location close to the attractive places for tourism by walking distance.
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