How Axel worksAxel $56 a night vs $90 on Expedia at Basilissis Hotel, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $34 a night less (37%). Seen Oct 11.
3-star hotel · Güzelsanatlar Sokak No:5, Istanbul
Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Express check-in/check-out · Early check-in · Upper floors accessible by elevator · Non-smoking rooms · Fridge · TV · Accessibility features · Laundry
Hotels in IstanbulA small, independent 3-star in Istanbul’s historic center
7.9/10
A handy sightseeing base with welcoming staff, but room and reservation consistency need work.
Basilissis is a small, independent 3-star that makes most sense for travelers spending their days exploring old Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and Gülhane tram stop are close by, and guests often describe the side street as surprisingly quiet. Tripadvisor, Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise helpful reception staff; recent reviews also include comfortable rooms, daily cleaning and enjoyable Turkish breakfasts. It’s a good practical base rather than a hotel to linger in.
The caution is consistency. Despite strong overall ratings, guests on different sites report canceled bookings, room downgrades or temporary relocation elsewhere. Cleanliness is usually praised, but stained linen and maintenance complaints also appear. Confirm your exact room category, window provision and breakfast inclusion before arrival. We’d skip it if dependable room allocation and uniformly polished housekeeping matter more than location.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$63 a night with Axel, the same as Booking.com for these dates and party.
Economy Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Same price as Booking.comRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$56 a night with Axel against $90 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $34 a night less (37%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
$34/night less than Expedia (37%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$42 a night with Axel against $55 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $13 a night less (23%).
Economy Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
$13/night less than Expedia (23%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$59 a night with Axel against $65 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $6 a night less (9%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
$6/night less than Expedia (9%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$90 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 10 to Nov 14, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$51 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$87 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ECONOMY, DOUBLE BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$47 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$48 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 3 to Dec 8, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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STANDARD, TWIN BEDS · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 3 to Dec 8, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 3 to Dec 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 3 to Dec 22, 2026 · 19 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 4 to Dec 9, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$46 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 6 to Dec 11, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$42 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Economy Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 7 to Dec 11, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$42 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Economy Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 7 to Dec 15, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$81 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room (3 single beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 7 to Jan 6, 2027 · 30 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$42 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Economy Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$81 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room (3 single beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 8 to Jan 7, 2027 · 30 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$42 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Economy Twin room (twin beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 14 to Dec 21, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$83 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room (3 single beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 19 to Dec 31, 2026 · 12 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$78 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room (3 single beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 21 to Dec 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Triple room (3 single beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 24 to Dec 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$101 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room (3 single beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 24 to Jan 3, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$98 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room (3 single beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 25 to Dec 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$105 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room (3 single beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 25 to Jan 3, 2027 · 9 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$107 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Triple room (3 single beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 26 to Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$56 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Standard Double room (full double bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 12 to Jan 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $56 a night vs $90 on Expedia at Basilissis Hotel, Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026: $34 a night less (37%). Seen Oct 11.
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A handy sightseeing base with welcoming staff, but room and reservation consistency need work. A small, independent 3-star in Istanbul’s historic center, scored for what it is.
Basilissis is a small, independent 3-star that makes most sense for travelers spending their days exploring old Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and Gülhane tram stop are close by, and guests often describe the side street as surprisingly quiet. Tripadvisor, Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly praise helpful reception staff; recent reviews also include comfortable rooms, daily cleaning and enjoyable Turkish breakfasts. It’s a good practical base rather than a hotel to linger in.
The caution is consistency. Despite strong overall ratings, guests on different sites report canceled bookings, room downgrades or temporary relocation elsewhere. Cleanliness is usually praised, but stained linen and maintenance complaints also appear. Confirm your exact room category, window provision and breakfast inclusion before arrival. We’d skip it if dependable room allocation and uniformly polished housekeeping matter more than location.
Best for: first-time Istanbul sightseers; couples on short city breaks; travelers prioritizing walkability
Watch out for: reported cancellations and room downgrades; economy rooms may lack windows; uneven housekeeping and maintenance
Location: Excellent access to historic sights and Gülhane tram; current listings give Güzelsanatlar Sokak No:4, not No:5.
Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms; confirm windows and category, as allocation and condition receive mixed feedback.
Cleanliness: Mostly positive feedback, with some significant complaints about stained linen and bathroom condition.
Service: Helpful reception staff are a recurring strength, though handling of booking and room problems is less reliable.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, elevator, 24-hour reception and breakfast service; a practical rather than extensive offering.
Fees and surprises: Airport transfers cost extra, no on-site parking is listed, and breakfast inclusion should be checked.
Axel's opinion of Basilissis Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · wanderlog.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Basilissis Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $63 a night · non-refundable · Economy Twin room (twin beds) | $64 a night on Booking.com | same price | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $56 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $90 a night on Expedia | $34 a night less (37%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $42 a night · non-refundable · Economy Twin room (twin beds) | $55 a night on Expedia | $13 a night less (23%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $59 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | $65 a night on Expedia | $6 a night less (9%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 10 to Nov 14, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $90 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $51 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 15 to Nov 16, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $87 a night · refundable · ECONOMY, DOUBLE BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $47 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 2 to Dec 9, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $48 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 3 to Dec 8, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $48 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 3 to Dec 8, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $57 a night · refundable · STANDARD, TWIN BEDS | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 3 to Dec 9, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $48 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 3 to Dec 22, 2026 · 19 nights · 2 adults | $48 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 4 to Dec 9, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $48 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 6 to Dec 11, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $46 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 7 to Dec 11, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $42 a night · non-refundable · Economy Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 7 to Dec 15, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $42 a night · non-refundable · Economy Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 7 to Jan 6, 2027 · 30 nights · 1 adult | $81 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (3 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Dec 15, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $42 a night · non-refundable · Economy Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Jan 7, 2027 · 30 nights · 1 adult | $81 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (3 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 14 to Dec 21, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $42 a night · non-refundable · Economy Twin room (twin beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 19 to Dec 31, 2026 · 12 nights · 2 adults | $83 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (3 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 20 to Dec 26, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $46 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 21 to Dec 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $78 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (3 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 24 to Dec 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $92 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (3 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 24 to Jan 3, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults | $101 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (3 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 25 to Dec 31, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $98 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (3 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 25 to Jan 3, 2027 · 9 nights · 2 adults | $105 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (3 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 26 to Jan 2, 2027 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $107 a night · non-refundable · Standard Triple room (3 single beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 12 to Jan 15, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $56 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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