Common Questions
Feel free to contact us if you can’t find an answer to your question here or in a great online resource called The Istanbul Insider.
We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards. We do not accept Traveller’s Cheques. We can charge Euro currency to Visa and MasterCards and Turkish Lira to American Express. We apply daily exchange rates announced by the Turkish Central Bank.
All of our rooms have a king size bed only, except for the Queen Panoramic with Terrace which has a queen size bed. Therefore, the room rate is the same whether it is occupied by 1 or 2 persons.
Yes, they are included. We have no hidden costs.
We do not have a fitness center inside the hotel, but a close by center provides discounted daily rates for our guests. Unlike many other European cities, Istanbul is not a jogging-friendly city. Your best bet is probably a run along the Bosphorus, down from the hotel in the direction of Beşiktaş.
Of course we can. You can cross the respective request while making your online reservation, or you can send your request by mail to the Witt Istanbul Hotel front desk.
Every single one of our suites/guest rooms has king size beds, except for the Queen Panoramic with Terrace which has a queen size bed. Extra beds are not available, but a baby cot is free of charge.
Of course you can. Either check the roaming details of your current mobile operator or use a Turkish SIM card. The choice is yours of course. If you would like to obtain a local SIM card, please check out the major Turkish mobile operator sales offices (Vodafone, Turkcell or Türk Telekom) at the airport for advice and the latest promotions.
Sultanahmet is only a 10 minute tram ride from the hotel, and Taksim is only a 10 minute walk away.
Since the hotel is located in a residential area, the hotel surroundings are generally safer than other (sightseeing focused) parts of Istanbul.
The rule of thumb is you need a visa, but it all depends on the country that issued the passport you are traveling with. Here, you can read more about visa requirements and procedures for Istanbul, and how to get your Turkish electronic visa online.
Please read the Istanbul Money Strategy: Cash Or Credit Card? for a detailed overview of all possibilities and our recommendations.
Check out the Public, National and Religious Holidays in Turkey for more details.
Yes, there is. Here you can find all the details about the Museum Pass Istanbul.
Booking Policies
Please cancel at least 1 day before arrival to avoid a cancellation penalty equal to 50% of the total stay (100% for 1 night stays).
All reservations must be guaranteed with a Credit Card which is valid on the day of arrival. Non guaranteed reservations are not accepted.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a valid Credit Card. A deposit is not required. Exceptions may apply for certain rate packages.
No pets allowed
Late checkout on request only and there may be a fee. Please contact the reception directly.
Early checkout will be charged 50% of the remaining booking revenue.
