No pool, spa or beach for ladies-only, private-hire or in villa/room use with seclusion. No pool, spa or beach for mixed-gender use with modest swimwear allowed
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Located in Istanbul (Istanbul City Center), Ethnica Hotel Old City is within a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Eminönü Square. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Hagia Sophia and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Topkapi Palace.
Check-in: after 14:00Check-out: before 11:30
Languages spoken:ArabicEnglishRussianTurkish
LOCATION
Ethnica Hotel Old City address
Hoca Pasa Mh Nobethane Cad No 18, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Istanbul (province), 34110, Türkiye
Closest airports
Istanbul, Istanbul (IST)
44 min (42 km26 mi)
Sabiha Gokcen, Istanbul (SAW)
54 min (50 km31 mi)
Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport, Corlu (TEQ)
1 hr 33 min (112 km70 mi)
Bursa Yenişehir Airport, Bursa (YEI)
2 hr 19 min (156 km97 mi)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is all food in Ethnica Hotel Old City halal?
Yes, all food in Ethnica Hotel Old City is halal.
Is halal food available near Ethnica Hotel Old City?
Yes, halal food is available in restaurants/cafes/groceries within 500m of Ethnica Hotel Old City.
Can I request alcoholic drinks to be removed from my room at Ethnica Hotel Old City?
Alcohol is removed from guest’s room at Ethnica Hotel Old City if booked on Halalbooking.
Is Internet/Wifi available at Ethnica Hotel Old City?
Yes, Ethnica Hotel Old City offers Wi-Fi (free).
Is parking available at Ethnica Hotel Old City?
We don't have any information from Ethnica Hotel Old City.
What are the reception services at Ethnica Hotel Old City?
Ethnica Hotel Old City offers 24-hour front desk, Concierge service, ATM/cash machine on site, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box, Tour desk.
Any cleaning services offered at Ethnica Hotel Old City?
Yes, Ethnica Hotel Old City offers Laundry (surcharge).
What transport/transfer options are available at Ethnica Hotel Old City?
Ethnica Hotel Old City offers Airport shuttle (surcharge).
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24-hour front desk, Concierge service, ATM/cash machine on site, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box, Tour desk
CLEANING SERVICES
Laundry (surcharge)
TRANSPORT
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
ADDITIONAL FEES IF APPLICABLE
Cash deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
€50
These possible additional fees from the property may apply to some bookings. See Important notes for details.
IMPORTANT NOTES
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Outside food and drinks are not permitted on the property. Foods are not permitted in guestrooms.
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay for guests staying between 01 April - 31 October
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30.00 per vehicle (one way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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This charge includes estimated amounts the travel service provider (i.e. hotel, car rental company) pays for their taxes, and/or taxes that we pay, to taxing authorities on your booking (including but not limited to sales, occupancy, and value added tax). This amount may also include any amounts charged to us for resort fees, cleaning fees, and other fees and/or a fee we, the hotel supplier and/or the website you booked on, retain as part of the compensation for our and/or their services, which varies based on factors such as location, the amount, and how you booked. For more details, please see the Terms and Conditions.
Both male and female guests of the property can use the facility at the same time
Only female guests of the property can use the facility
Only male guests of the property can use the facility
The facility can be hired for a period of time for a private use of one guest/family
Alcohol is requested to be removed from the guest’s room if booked on Halalbooking. Alcohol might be served in the rest of the property
All food in the property is always halal
Some food in the property is always halal
Halal food in the property is available if requested in advance
Halal food is available in restaurants/cafes/groceries within 500m of the property
No alcohol is served anywhere in the property
No alcohol is served in at least one restaurant in the property. Alcohol might be served in the rest of the property
Property has bidet amenities in all/some room bathrooms (e.g. handheld bidet spray, standalone bidet, toilet with bidet nozzle, or smart toilet with bidet).
Electronic toilet with built-in bidet functionality, controlled via panel or remote. Common in Japan and often referred to as a washlet, such as "Toto Washlet".
Toilet with a built-in, manually operated water nozzle. Common in Turkiye, where it is known as "taharet musluğu".
Separate ceramic bidet fixture installed next to the toilet.
Handheld water spray installed next to the toilet. Also known as shattaf, bidet hose or hygiene hose.
Breakfast included in the price
Only accommodation included in the price
Only accommodation included in the price, there is a kitchen to store and prepare your personal food
Suhur & Iftar included in the price
Breakfast & dinner included in the price
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included in the price
Meals and drinks throughout the day are included in the price
These are rooms on the higher floors of the hotel offering a direct view of the Kaaba itself, located in the centre of the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. In addition to the Kaaba you will also see the yard around the holy mosque and its minarets, gates and walls.
These rooms offer a view of the Masjid al-Haram.
In Makkah, you will be able to see the yard around the holy mosque, the minarets, gates and the walls of the mosque but not the Kaaba itself. To see the Kaaba you need to select Kaaba view rooms.
Prayer hall in the hotel, from which you can see the imam, or rows of the congregation praying directly behind the imam, leading the prayer in the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, and which is connected to the Masjid al-Haram's sound system. This means you can actually pray in the same jamaat as in the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah whilst you are in the hotel's prayer hall.
Free shuttle service operates between the hotel and the Masjid al-Haram.
The hotel is within walking distance of the nearest gate of the Masjid al-Haram. 'Walking distance' means maximum 20 minutes/1,300 metres' walk.
Driver meets you personally outside the terminal
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HB GLOSSARY
Age for a guest to be allowed into the facility alone
Age for a guest to be allowed into the facility if accompanied by an adult
Age for a boy guest to be allowed into the ladies-only facility
Age for a girl guest to be allowed into the men-only facility
Age for a guest when wearing modest swimwear is compulsory in the mixed-gender facility
The facility is for exclusive private use of the guest/family who is staying at the specific villa/room
Both male and female guests of the property can use the facility at the same time
No staff is allowed in the facility without the guest’s permission
Only female staff is allowed in the facility without the guest’s permission
Both male and female staff is allowed in the facility without the guest's permission
100% privacy from an outside eye in all parts of the facility
100% privacy from an outside eye in most parts of the facility
100% privacy from an outside eye in a part of the facility
No privacy from an outside eye in the facility
100% privacy from an outside eye in all parts or most parts or just a part of the facility
Swimwear is not allowed in this facility. Nudity is observed by most guests, but you personally may cover your body with a towel
Swimwear is optional in this facility. Nudity is allowed
Swimwear is observed by most guests in this facility, but nudity is allowed too
Swimwear is compulsory in this facility. Nudity is not allowed
Modest swimwear is compulsory in this facility. Standard swimwear is not allowed
Modest swimwear: made from proper swimwear material and covers most of body for ladies and upper legs for men (e.g. semi-covered burkini, fully-covered burkini, Muslim swimsuit, long swimming shorts)
Standard swimwear: more revealing swimwear (e.g. one-piece swimsuit, tankini, bikini, short trunks or speedos)
Modest swimwear is observed by most guests in this facility, but standard swimwear is allowed too
Modest swimwear: made from proper swimwear material and covers most of body for ladies and upper legs for men (e.g. semi-covered burkini, fully-covered burkini, Muslim swimsuit, long swimming shorts)
Standard swimwear: more revealing swimwear (e.g. one-piece swimsuit, tankini, bikini, short trunks or speedos)
Modest swimwear is allowed in this facility. Most guests observe standard swimwear
Modest swimwear: made from proper swimwear material and covers most of body for ladies and upper legs for men (e.g. semi-covered burkini, fully-covered burkini, Muslim swimsuit, long swimming shorts)
Standard swimwear: more revealing swimwear (e.g. one-piece swimsuit, tankini, bikini, short trunks or speedos)
Modest swimwear is not allowed in this facility, only standard swimwear is allowed
Modest swimwear: made from proper swimwear material and covers most of body for ladies and upper legs for men (e.g. semi-covered burkini, fully-covered burkini, Muslim swimsuit, long swimming shorts)
Standard swimwear: more revealing swimwear (e.g. one-piece swimsuit, tankini, bikini, short trunks or speedos)
Modest swimwear is compulsory or observed by most guests or simply allowed (with most guests observing standard swimwear) in this facility
Modest swimwear: made from proper swimwear material and covers most of body for ladies and upper legs for men (e.g. semi-covered burkini, fully-covered burkini, Muslim swimsuit, long swimming shorts)
Standard swimwear: more revealing swimwear (e.g. one-piece swimsuit, tankini, bikini, short trunks or speedos)
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Booking is confirmed immediately after it is submitted
Once you have submitted a booking request, the property owner/manager has 24 hours to accept or decline your request. The booking is not confirmed until you've received a booking confirmation email from us.
The facility is for exclusive private use of the guest/family who is staying at the specific villa/room
The facility is for exclusive private use of the guest/family who is staying at the villa/room
The facility is for exclusive private use of the guest/family who is staying at the specific villa/room
The facility is for exclusive private use of the guest/family who is staying at the villa/room
The facility is for exclusive private use of the guest/family who is staying at the villa/room
The facility is for exclusive private use of the guest/family who is staying at the specific villa/room
The facility is for exclusive private use of the guest/family who is staying at the specific villa/room
Passenger information is required for transfers in this region due to the local legislation. We will pass this information to the company organising the transfer.
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Age restriction is a strict rule and flexibility will not be provided
Age restriction is for guidance only and final decision will be at the discretion of the hotel's management
The room view is facing south. When you perform your prayers in your room you face towards Al-Masjid an-Nabawi as the Kaaba (Mecca) is also in the south. This means Al-Masjid an-Nabawi is in front of you during your prayers.
The room view is facing east. When you perform your prayers in your room you face sideways to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi as the Kaaba (Mecca) is in the south. This means Al-Masjid an-Nabawi is on your left side during your prayers.
For rooms where Al-Masjid an-Nabawi is in front of you during your prayers, please choose a hotel with “south-facing” rooms.
The room view is facing north. When you perform your prayers in your room you face away from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi as the Kaaba (Mecca) is in the south. This means Al-Masjid an-Nabawi is behind you during your prayers.
For rooms where Al-Masjid an-Nabawi is in front of you during your prayers, please choose a hotel with “south-facing” rooms.
The walking distance from the hotel to the nearest gate of the men's section of the Masjid al-Haram.
The walking distance from the hotel to the nearest gate of the ladies section of the Masjid al-Haram.
The hotel is not within walking distance of the Masjid al-Haram. 'Walking distance' means maximum 20 minutes/1,300 metres' walk.
Free shuttle service operates between the hotel and the Masjid al-Haram.
No free shuttle service operates between the hotel and the Masjid al-Haram.
Rooms can be allocated adjacent to or opposite each other, but cannot be made interconnected. Not guaranteed and subject to availability.Rooms can be made interconnected by unlocking an internal door between the rooms. Not guaranteed and subject to availability.Rooms can neither be adjacent to nor opposite each other nor be made interconnected
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Suitability of each room for the whole family is determined automatically, taking into account the number of adults and exact ages of children. Only suitable rooms are offered to be booked onlinePrecise total prices are calculated for whole family, taking into account number of adults and exact ages of children
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Guests are expected to use only the included beds. Additional beds might be available at the property for a fee, which is usually indicated in the Important Notes section.
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