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title: "Merlin Hotel, Istanbul: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Merlin Hotel in Istanbul: rated 7.5 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Merlin Hotel

Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey

7.5 ·  Good 212 reviews ·  #1545 #1,545 of 1,886 in Istanbul ·  5.7 Location score
## About Merlin Hotel

Merlin Hotel is a hotel in Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 212 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, 24-hour room service. It is 9.9 km from the centre of Istanbul. The nearest airport, İstanbul Airport (IST), is 35 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Rooms:** 50

- **Floors:** 5

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 37

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## How Merlin Hotel scores

Better rated than 17% of hotels in Istanbul

-   Guest rating **7.5**
-   Location **5.7**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **8.6**

Istanbul average

## Amenities

Free breakfastBar24-hour room service

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Minibar
-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **84**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Yeşilköy International Hospital Önü</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tcdd Marmaray Bakırköy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">420 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">İstanbul Airport (IST)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">35 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">79 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Istanbul</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.9 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Camera Museum100 m
-   Kamera Müzesi100 m
-   Fair Play Oyun & Eğlence110 m
-   Istanbul Büyük Şehir Belediyesi Cem Karaca Sahnesi440 m
-   Dinazorlu Park670 m
-   Winterfell Castle1.3 km

## Merlin Hotel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as 24-hour room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with air conditioning to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a coffee or tea maker and mini bar. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms. Begin your day on a delightful note with a scrumptious complimentary breakfast, consistently served at Merlin Hotel. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience.

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## Questions about Merlin Hotel

### How do guests rate Merlin Hotel?

Merlin Hotel has a guest rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 212 reviews, which is better than 17% of rated hotels in Istanbul.

### Does Merlin Hotel include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is Merlin Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, İstanbul Airport (IST), is 35 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Merlin Hotel have?

Merlin Hotel has 50 rooms on 5 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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