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Agora Life Hotel - Special Class

Art Deco hotel with free valet parking and a 24-hour front desk

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Agora Life Hotel - Special Class provides an upscale retreat in central Istanbul with a welcoming daily manager's reception. Guests can grab coffee at the on-site shop before visiting the nearby Hagia Sophia or relaxing in the hotel's garden, library, or sunny terrace.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room (with Hagia Sophia view)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | City view

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | City view

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Cagaloglu Hamam Sokak No.6, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 5 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buhara Ocakbaşı & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sultanahmet Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hazal Börek Salonu - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Agora Life Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Basilica Cistern
Located close to Cagaloglu Hamami and Hagia Sophia, Agora Life Hotel - Special Class provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking, valet parking, and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Secured bicycle storage, outdoor furniture, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Agora Life Terrace

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
Tax ID - 3830402185
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and other events) are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number 20858

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Agora Life
Agora Life Hotel
Agora Life Hotel Istanbul
Agora Life Istanbul
Agora Life Hotel
Agora Life Istanbul
Agora Life Hotel Special Class
Agora Life Hotel - Special Class Hotel
Agora Life Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
Agora Life Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Agora Life Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Agora Life Hotel - Special Class?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Agora Life Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Agora Life Hotel - Special Class?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Agora Life Hotel - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Agora Life Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Cagaloglu Hamami and Basilica Cistern. Istanbul Archaeology Museums and Grand Bazaar are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Agora Life Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 516 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and incredible location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is right at the heart of the city within walking distance of all the main sites with plenty of good food options including street food directly outside which was excellent. The views from the top floor terrace are amazing for sunrise and sunset views of Hagia Sophia and the ships on the Bosporus
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family run business, personal service. Arranged taxis to airport. Good location to all major tourist areas. Reasonable price including breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great and the personel too.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had great staff. Location was perfect walking distance for all major site seeing locations in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really well looked after and amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was delicious. The room was great but the rooftop was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from the terrace is superb
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay here. The location is terrific! You can walk to all the sites in Old Town. The room was nice and I had a nice little balcony. One of the best parts was the AMAZING rooftop terrace. The view is just stunning!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great little Istanbul Hotel

Hotel is conveniently located in heart of old city. Major attractions are all in walkable distance (Hagia Sophia is 5 minutes away) rooms are comfortable and housekeeping is awesome. Everyone at hotel is very helpful. Breakfast buffet is great. Will stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Khadija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Agora life hotel for 5 nights and i will say it was a wonderful experience. The staff were ever so sweet and helpful when approached. The hotel is a 4 star hotel and not so extravagant but what i really appreciate the most is that everything you need was there like the smallest of things like cotton buds and slippers, which you probably woudnt get from other 4 star hotels. The hospitality from front staff to back office staff was so friendly. Breakfast could be better as it was the same cold breakfast everyday. Location was perfect as it was walking distance from most of the tourist sites and even more bonus, only 10 minutes away from the local tram! Thank you for making our stay wonderful Agora Life Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Renovated can be more beautiful

10/10 Excellent

Cory

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

Great Hotel with Perfect Customer Service

Staff were very helpful and very nice! Check-in was easy and we even got a room with a balcony which was unexpected! The hotel is perfectly located within easy walking distance to all major attractions in the area. The view from the top floor of the hotel is amazing! I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. Central location with an amazing view from the terrace. The best thing about the hotel is how friendly and welcoming the staff are. Nothing seems too much for them. Everyone was wonderful, special thanks to Ömer and Yasin! Fenerbahce forever! :-D
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

KHALED

All was satisfactory, great view from winodw but the bathroom had a foul smell from the gutter for the 2 nights I stayed there.

10/10 Excellent

Cesarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay in this Hotel, the staff is very nice and accomodating, they answered all my questions and even provided me with a universal adapter which I did not have. The rooms are clean, and in a safe area, walking distance to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. As a female solo traveler I felt safe and comfortable and would definitely stay here again if I go back to Istanbul. I would recommend improving breakfast selection, not much variety.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was spotless and the young man at the desk was incredibly helpful. He went out of his way to help us. I was thoroughly impresses by him. The location was great. Easy sightseeing from here. Breakfast was different but mostly typical to the area. The only problem I had was there was not a shuttle that I thought was provided. Other than that it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a great small hotel in the center of the old town. Everything is within a walking distance. View from the roof terrace is 5 stars. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with amazing views especially from the 4th floor location. We had a free upgrade from 3rd to 4th floor and a knife with plates when we asked for something to cut the watermelon that we bought on the way from airport to hotel. However, hotel needs some upgrades and fixing. Specifically: - Room's furniture needs renewal. - Safety box had broken lock. - Lift in the hotel is the slowest lift ever. People working in the hotel are absolutely amazing. Front desk person Emre is speaking English very well. He gave us a city map and suggested very nice restaurants close by with great food and great prices. Omer was helping us with luggage and also told us about the city. Yasin was helping with any technical issues in room, he brought a working safety box when we complained about the broken one. I would give a hotel staff a 5-star rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel and excellt staff. Only 5 mins walk to Blue Mosque. Staff went above and beyond to help us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Farrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het personeel was vriendelijk en altijd bereid om te helpen. De kamers werden dagelijks grondig schoongemaakt en voorzien van schone handdoeken. Het ontbijt was eenvoudig, maar smakelijk – een traditioneel Turks ontbijt. Binnen vijf minuten loop je naar alle belangrijke bezienswaardigheden. Het hotel is gelegen in een rustig zijstraatje met gezellige lokale restaurants in de buurt. Vanaf het dakterras heb je een prachtig uitzicht.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paulina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones son algo reducidas las q son para 3 personas. Están las 3 camas juntas. Y la limpieza no fue muy buena. El personal es excelente, te apoyan en todo y siempre muy atentos
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hospitality I had experienced in all my travels Agora life hotel is very clean staff members very friendly and helpful with all information and suggestions to make our stay comfortable thank you all. Best view to ayasofya-I Kebir camii and Bosporus
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

This is a great hotel for the price they charge. The free buffet breakfast is wonderful. The rooms are cleaned every day and the staff is very friendly and helpful. It is in GREAT location 5 minutes by foot to Sultanamet square and the tram. 10 minutes to the Grand Bazaar. Third time in Istanbul and this is my go to hotel. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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