May Hotel Istanbul, Istanbul ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Mimar Hayrettin Mahallesi Bali Pasa Yokusu No:86 Kumkapi, Istanbul, Turkey, 34490

Close to the Historic Old Town

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5.4

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Loved by guests

Clean rooms
Helpful staff
Excellent breakfast
Close location
Beautiful terrace
Affordable price

"Everything was great, stuff and service and terrace with amazing wiew."

Mirjana from Serbia

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"Convenient transportation near Tram T1 / Metro M2 , near food street ,market local , Bayazit Square , Sultan Muhammad."

Peko59 from Thailand

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"I believe the location to have been the best thing because we were close to every touristic place."

Zaki Mahmoud

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Rooms and Amenities

May Hotel Istanbul has 21 rooms with air conditioning, laptop-compatible safes, and 24-hour room service. Rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms have showers. The hotel offers standard single, double, twin, and triple rooms. All rooms include complimentary wireless Internet access, minibars, and LCD televisions. Single rooms feature a french or twin bed. Double/twin rooms offer a french or twin bed. Triple rooms have 2 separate single beds and 1 large bed.

Dining Options

The hotel has a café-restaurant serving dishes of Turkish cuisine. A complimentary open buffet breakfast is offered. The panoramic open-air terrace is open in summer and faces the Marmara Sea, where dinner and drinks are served. Guests can enjoy a variety of drinks in the bar.

Leisure and Entertainment

The hotel features a rooftop terrace. A traditional Turkish bath is located next to the hotel. Historic sites, shops, bars and restaurants are within walking distance. Additional amenities include babysitting/childcare and a television in a common area.

Location and Transport

May Hotel Istanbul is in Kumkapı, one of the oldest parts of Istanbul, in the old historical peninsula within the Sultanahmet district. Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern are nearby. The hotel is 950 meters from Vezneciler-Istanbul Ueniversitesi. Kumkapı fish restaurants are next door. Taksim Square is approximately 20 minutes away by public transport. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International is 45 km away.

Hotel Services

May Hotel features 24-hour reception service. Guests can use complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service and has a coffee/tea area in a common area. Services include tour assistance, currency exchange, and fax/photocopy services. Airport transfer and car rental are available.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Single Room

1 person

14 m²

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

Shower

Heating

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

16 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Standard Triple Room

3 persons

24 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Istanbul800 m

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 43.7 km

Istanbul (IST) 46.2 km

Train

Laleli Tram Station700 m

Sultanahmet Tram Station 1.0 km

Underground

Vezneciler 1.0 km

Yenikapi (M1) 1.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Adults only
Luggage storage
Lift
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Entertainment
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Patio
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Mimar Hayrettin Mahallesi Bali Pasa Yokusu No:86 Kumkapi, Istanbul, Turkey, 34490

Map view

Mimar Hayrettin Mahallesi Bali Pasa Yokusu No:86 Kumkapi, Istanbul, Turkey, 34490

City landmarks

Museum

Hagia Sophia Museum

1.4 km

Mosque

Blue Mosque

640 m

Landmark

Basilica Cistern

1.3 km

Square

Sultanahmet District

1.4 km

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

1.5 km

Landmark

Topkapi Palace harem

1.5 km

Museum

Topkapi Palace

2.2 km

Landmark

Historic Areas of Istanbul

1.5 km

Bridge

Galata Bridge

2.0 km

Landmark

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

1.3 km

Museum

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

1.8 km

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

750 m

Landmark

Gulhane Park

1.4 km

Landmark

Column of Constantine

960 m

Landmark

TGC Press Media Museum

940 m

Monument

Serpent Column

990 m

Mosque

Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque

680 m

Landmark

Mosaic Museum

1.2 km

Mosque

Laleli Camii

1.1 km

Landmark

Cagaloglu Hamami

1.2 km

Landmark

Walled Obelisk

930 m

Gallery

Dolmabahce Palace

4.7 km

Museum

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

990 m

Museum

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

1.5 km

Bridge

Valens Aqueduct

1.8 km

Mosque

Rustem Pasha Mosque

1.8 km

Square

Beyazit Tower

660 m

Museum

Hagia Irene

1.8 km

Mosque

Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque

1.5 km

Square

Beyazit Square

1.0 km

Nearby

Kumkapi Restaurants

280 m

Restaurants

The First Ottoman Cafe

180 m

Muhsine Hatun Mahallesi Samsa Sokak No. 4

Doyuran Lokantasi

170 m

Muhsine Hatun Mahallesi Ordekli Bakkal Sokak 6/A Kumkapi

Yelken Pub & Restaurant

200 m

Ordekli Bakkal Sokak No: 7 Şehsuvar Bey Mahallesi

Sezgin Pub

310 m

Muhsine Hatun Mahallesi

Hanzade Terrace Restaurant

450 m

Emin Sinan Mah. Piyer Loti Cad. No: 35 Sultanahmet

Tarihi Sar Restaurant

250 m

Gedik Pasa Cad. No. 43

Fatih Kofte

330 m

Mimar Hayrettin Mah. Gedik Pasa Cad. No:8b Beyazit

Imren Lokantasi Kadirga

370 m

Emin Sinan

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

from 12:00-13:00

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

is available in for free.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish, Arabic

Number of rooms:

Questions of the users

About May Hotel Istanbul

What time can I check in after arriving late at night?

15 November 2024

Check-in is typically available in the morning. However, if a room is available upon arrival, early check-in may be possible.

How can I get from Istanbul Airport to the hotel?

10 December 2024

Transportation options include a bus to Beyazıt, a taxi, or a private transfer service from the airport to the hotel for a fee of 30 euros for up to 4 people.

What is the cost of public parking near the hotel?

22 January 2025

Public parking nearby is approximately 3 to 4 euros.

Are twin rooms available for my stay as a couple?

30 January 2025

Yes, twin rooms are available for booking.

Is there an elevator in the building?

18 February 2025

Yes, an elevator is available for guests.

How can I navigate from the airport to the hotel using the metro?

25 March 2025

Take the metro to Kağıthane, then transfer to Ayazağa and finally head to Vezneciler station to reach the hotel.