The Parma Hotel Downtown

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Grand Bazaar

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Two double beds with matching headboards, a small table, and armchair create a cozy space.
Indulge in a diverse spread of international cuisine at our hotel's buffet.
Relax in comfort with cushioned chairs and a choice of tables in this inviting outdoor seating area.
Stylish hotel corridor with rooms 301 and 302, featuring patterned carpet and a modern door design.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a spacious reception area with a large curved desk and comfortable seating.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Gencturk Cad No 43, Sehzadebasi/Istanbul, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34134

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Galata Tower - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Blue Mosque - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 5 min walk
  • Aksaray Tram Station - 7 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gulen Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Laleli Galeria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Laleli İskender - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Gülsoy Patisserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Parma Hotel Downtown

Upscale hotel near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Eminönü Square, The Parma Hotel Downtown provides free on-the-go breakfast, an airport shuttle and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
Other perks include:
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket information, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and a lift
Room features
All 89 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • 66-cm HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Limited housekeeping, desks and desk chairs

Languages

Arabic, English, Spanish, Turkish

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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 airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 66-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 400 per vehicle

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bird Hotel
Black Bird Hotel
Black Bird Hotel Istanbul
Black Bird Istanbul
Hotel Bird
Hotel Black Bird
Black Bird Hotel
The Parma Hotel Downtown Hotel
The Parma Hotel Downtown Istanbul
The Parma Hotel Downtown Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is The Parma Hotel Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Parma Hotel Downtown?

As of 10 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Parma Hotel Downtown on 11 Jul 2025 start from €113.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Parma Hotel Downtown?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Parma Hotel Downtown?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at The Parma Hotel Downtown?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Parma Hotel Downtown provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of TRY 400 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Parma Hotel Downtown located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Laleli Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia are also within 2 miles (3 km). Aksaray Tram Station is 7 minutes by foot and Laleli-University Station is 7 minutes.

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The Parma Hotel Downtown Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 55 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Good location, staff helped us with looking for transport around istanbul. Tasty breakfast every morning with a variety of dishes
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Good bed,helpful staff in a good location within walking distance of tram and metro.Breakfast was average but then again I’m English. I would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

4/10

Las cajas fuertes de la habitacion no funcionan Te dicen que te ponen tetera y bandeja de fruta en la habitacion y no es verdad En tres dias no cambiaron las sabanas Nadie habla castellano y dice que la recepcion si habla castellano El spa es de pago El bufett es puntual para cerrar No importa que no termines
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10

Nicht entsprechend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Schön gelegen nicht weit von Metro und Strassenbahn.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10

8910
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022