Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and rooftop terrace
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hagia Sophia. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
Free WiFi
Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
Indulge with massages, aromatherapy or facials at the spa
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
Steps from Sultanahmet Square and 5 minutes on foot from Hagia Sophia
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.
A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.
This Istanbul hotel is smoke free.
Grill Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Terrace Bar Pub – On-site pub. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Grill Restaurant
Terrace Bar Pub
Things to do
Full-service spa
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
High chair
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Reflexology
Spa open daily
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Lift
More
1 building
5 floors
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free cot
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Plasma TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9 AM
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property charges a fee for luggage storage (EUR 3 per piece, per day).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per night.
Free cots (infant beds)!
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 and cash
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
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-2409
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Ambassador Hotel Istanbul
Ambassador Istanbul
Lapis Inn Hotel Spa
The Ambassador Hotel
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Hotel
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Stayed for the day during an airline transfer. Close walk to the mosques and bazaars. Plenty of nightlife. Hotel has a really nice rooftop restaurant that you can see the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia during sunrise. I would stay here again
daniel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Kathrine
8 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly, the cleaning crew doesnt sweep the floors, the windows that opened in bathroom was broken. It was quiet but the camera outside rooms on 5th floor kept clicking and turning the light on all night.
all staff are very kind and friendly. Location is good.
The roads around hotel are close (only walking) from 10:00am to 6;00pm, so taxi can not go in front of the hotel.
We loved our stay at the Lapis. The location is fantastic for seeing the sites and the view from the terrace is so beautiful. We truly enjoyed the elaborate breakfasts and the staff is friendly and helpful. We found the bed and room overall very comfortable.
Perfect location close to attractions. It was a little hard to find as the sign was not very big, but location was perfect. Breakfast was absolutely amazing!!! Staff was friendly and let us check in early as our room was ready early. Definitely recommend. Location is far from the airport you will need to Uber/cab it there. Hotel offers 50 euro transportation. Using metro can take 2hrs with transfers. We opted for Uber (most users are cabs). Location and breakfast was most important to us and air conditioning. This place was perfect. We booked two rooms because we have older kids. The had two rooms connected with a locking door (very nice to have that). Highly recommend this hotel!!!
Rebecca
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Joshua, Darlington
25 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was basic. No alcohol licence but can bring your own drinks if desired. Great rooftop terrace views of the blue mosque. Breakfast was... ok. Room for improvement in some areas but a good stay in a great location.
I had a great stay at this charming hotel. While it’s not very big, it was incredibly accommodating and had everything I needed. The staff were outstanding—special thanks to Yaseen and Zulfiye, who were especially helpful and friendly throughout my stay. Their warm hospitality really made a difference. The breakfast was a highlight—fresh, tasty, and a perfect start to the day. The location is also fantastic, literally right next to the trams, which made getting around so convenient. I’d definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!