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Artefes Hotel Old City

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel connected to the convention center, a quick walk to Blue Mosque

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Terrace/patio
Superior Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Free daily buffet breakfast
Superior Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Interior
Artefes Hotel Old City, in Istanbul's historic center, sits at the crossroads of East and West. Enjoy the daily manager's reception, relax in the garden or rooftop terrace, and walk to Hagia Sophia. The restaurant serves breakfast, and the attentive staff ensures high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Economy Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Triple Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Economy Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Artefes Hotel Old City is in Sultanahmet neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Kucuk Ayasofya Cad. Cayiroglu Sk. No:17, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Çatladıkapı Sosyal Tesisleri - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seatanbul Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Korean Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doy Doy - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Artefes Hotel Old City

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Sultanahmet Square
Located close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Artefes Hotel Old City provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a reception hall
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 3000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 1 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2021-34-0488

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Artefes
Artefes Hotel
Artefes Hotel Istanbul
Artefes Istanbul
Hotel Artefes
Istanbul Artefes Hotel
Artefes Hotel
Artefes Hotel Old City
Artefes Hotel Old City SPA
Artefes Hotel Old City Hotel
Artefes Hotel Old City Istanbul
Artefes Hotel Old City Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Artefes Hotel Old City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Artefes Hotel Old City provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TRY 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Artefes Hotel Old City located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.

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