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Agora Guesthouse & Hostel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Grand Bazaar

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Outdoor dining
Front of property
Economy Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Travelers find themselves at the heart of Istanbul's vibrant spirit at Agora Guesthouse & Hostel. Nearby, the Egyptian Bazaar offers local treasures, and the historic Süleymaniye Mosque provides cultural insights. Guests can unwind on the terrace or browse the library.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Economy Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Amiral Tafdil Sokak, No.6, 34122 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, Fatih, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Egyptian Bazaar - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dubb Ethnic Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Agora Guesthouse & Hostel

Hotel near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Egyptian Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque, Agora Guesthouse & Hostel provides a terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport drop-off service (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TRY 150 for adults and TRY 150 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: TRY 150
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: TRY 350

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Please note that guests under the age of 18 and older than 39 cannot be accommodated in the dormitory rooms.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 150 for adults and TRY 150 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1500 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Early check-in fee: TRY 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: TRY 350 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0062

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Agora Guesthouse Hotel Istanbul
Agora Guesthouse Hotel
Agora Guesthouse Istanbul
Agora Guesthouse
Agora & Hostel Istanbul
Agora Guesthouse Hostel
Agora Guesthouse & Hostel Hotel
Agora Guesthouse & Hostel Istanbul
Agora Guesthouse & Hostel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Agora Guesthouse & Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Agora Guesthouse & Hostel?

Motorcycle parking only.

What time is check-in at Agora Guesthouse & Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of TRY 150 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Agora Guesthouse & Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for TRY 350 (subject to availability).

Does Agora Guesthouse & Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of TRY 1500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Agora Guesthouse & Hostel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Süleymaniye Mosque and Mall of Istanbul are also within 16 mi (25 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

Agora Guesthouse & Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kamran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never stayed in a guest house before and were very pleased with our experience. Staff were very friendly and helpful, rooms had everything we needed including a safe and great hairdryer. Shower had great pressure but the water was very slow to drain away which maybe a blockage? Beds were comfortable, had a great sleep but for me the roof top terrace was perfect to relax on in the evening. I am planning on going back to istanbul soon and i will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you are looking for a friendly and clean place to stay, this is the one. But let me start from beginning. When you walk in, you are greeted and welcomed by friendly staff. We walked in when the owner and his wife were present and they welcomed us as well. After a very bad experience day ago, with another hotel, we were so relieved to find this place, my wife started crying tears of relief.During our stay we have noticed a very friendly and relaxed but professional atmosphere between the owner and his staff. He is very friendly and polite with each one of them, sits and talks to them. We also noticed that the owner tries to remember each guests name and addresses them with their first name, welcomes you to join him at the table or will join you for a chat. Any questions or wishes we had, he did everything to accommodate them.In this guesthouse you are getting an included breakfast on the terrace, it is a standard but nice breakfast with friendly staff.They also offer laundry service in house, as well as a PCR test with a nurse who comes to the hotel by appointment. Some important note is that manager Mr.Alper is never shy to jump and clean the guesthouse area even though he has his staff.Mr.Alper and his staff are proactive in anyway to make their customers a wonderful and remembered stay at their guesthouse.We loved it here and would definitely come back again to this place. Mr.Alper and wonderful staff of Agora thank you for your outpouring help and service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yasuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ｇood staff.clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Prisvärt och centralt

Läget är helt perfekt! Lugn gata men bara ett par minuter från Hagia Sofia, bargata, shopping etc. Mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal med väldigt bra engelskakunskaper, jag fick massor av hjälp och tips. Bodde ett par nätter några kvarter bort för nästan samma pris. Agora har en standard långt över det andra alternativet. Frukosten var turkisk (tror jag) och lite annorlunda men god. Den serveras på takterrassen som övrig tid kan användas fritt för boende. Man kan ta med något att dricka eller köpa i receptionen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sumiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

立地良い最高のゲストハウス

どこに行くにも便利な立地、清潔な部屋と充実した機能、美味しい食事、スタッフの対応、ツアーやハマム、送迎等のオプションサービスありと、居心地が良く延泊したほどです。一つお願いがあるとすれば、テラスのコンセントはマルチプラグ対応だった様に、各部屋にも一つあると更に便利なので検討お願いします
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfeito

Incrível, equipe super gentil, superou as expectativas
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

santosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keep as it is
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lovely rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant stay

Had a great time hotel was clean and tidy staff were excellent had a great time hotel was near all places would definitely recommend 😎
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freshly made hot breakfast, clean property, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Stylianos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect but room cleaning can be better. Also they never changed towels during our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

J G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are highly helpful. When faced with a small issue the owner and staff found solutions. My room with windows opening onto the courtyard was great. Basic breakfast, which was good for me with fruits cheese eggs and coffee
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a wonderful stay, staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Facilities are clean, bed is comfortable and breakfast is good. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

el habib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
accueillant
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nassim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Merci énormément pour tout vous êtes très agréable et à l’écoute
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bouchra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un très beau petit Hôtel, très propre, personnel magnifiques. Un grand Merci à vous.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mustapha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'accueil du personnel est parfait. IIs se plient pour nous satisfaire. Bravi.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tuce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Agora Guest war eine Woche unsere Unterkunft und wir fühlten uns gut aufgehoben. Das Hotel ist sehr sauber und die Mitarbeiter sind sehr zuvorkommend und nett. Das einzige was uns etwas gestört hat war das für ein Ehepaar der Schrank Etwas zu klein war, kann man eventuell zwei Regale einbauen lassen und das war das einzigste und kleinste Nachteil. Wir würden uns immer wieder gerne für Agora und seine freundlichen Mitarbeiter/innen entscheiden. Vielen Dank nochmals Mit freundlichen Grüßen Jeton und Tugce Krasniqi
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Soumeya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Petit hôtel idéalement situé dans le quartier historique d'Istanbul. Super accueil!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación y muy amable el personal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Walking distance to Agia Sofia, clean and quiet room, safe neighbourhood and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kadir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Çok güzel karşılama ve ağırlama oldu. Bir sonraki İstanbul seyahatimizde kesinlikle tercih edeceğimiz bir otel . Odalar konforlu ve gayet kullanışlı, merkezi noktada ve fiyatına göre performansı fazlasıyla iyi. Herkese gönül rahatlığıyla tavsiye ederim 🙏 Herşey icin teşekkürler Agora Guesthouse ailesi.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooftop terrace. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia are visible.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is PERFECT. A spotlessly clean and charming guesthouse, centrally located and within walking distance of the key sights in beautiful Istanbul. The rooms are clean and modern, with all the essentials and plenty of sunlight. The breakfast is huge and tasty, consisting of eggs and hot and cold local mezzes, cheeses, veggies and fruits. And the views from the terrace are among the best in Istanbul, with mosques, sea, and a panorama of Istanbul on hand. What really sets this place apart is the friendliness and helpfulness of the owner, who helped me get a Covid test and print about a dozen documents With short notice. I normally don’t write reviews, but this place is outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

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