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Historia Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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Breakfast area
Front of property - evening/night
Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Meeting facility
Lobby
Historia Hotel - Special Class offers a peaceful haven in central Istanbul, steps from Hagia Sophia. Relax in the garden, enjoy the café, or savor meals with views at the Garden Restaurant. Multilingual staff provide local tips, and free WiFi is available throughout.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2012
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Sea View (Non Smoking) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Sea View (Non Smoking)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Non Smoking) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (Non Smoking)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Triple Room (Non Smoking)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Amiral Tafdil Sk. No:11, Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34440

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 4 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dubb Ethnic Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Society - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Historia Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Historia Hotel - Special Class provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Garden Restaurant, features garden views and breakfast. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, 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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • 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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per room (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 is also known as

Historia Hotel
Historia Istanbul
Historia Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Historia Special Class
Historia Special Class Istanbul
Historia Hotel - Special Class Hotel
Historia Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
Historia Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Historia Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historia Hotel - Special Class?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Historia Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Historia Hotel - Special Class?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

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

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per room applies.

Where is Historia Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern are also within 15 minutes. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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Historia Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 706 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 706 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 706 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 706 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 706 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adeel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good manager give me a free upgrade
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Твердая 4

Все неплохо. Очень приветливый персонал, довольно чисто в номере. Завтрак слабоват, но для меня это не важно. Но очень пахло канализацией из туалета.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property management team is Amazing!! Seriously hands down the best! Every single staff members goes out of their way to help you !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super war die zentrale Lage alles zu Fuß erreichbar. Sehr freundliches hilfsbereites Personal. Lediglich die Ausstattung könnte mal erneuert werden.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Dave, Schwarzwald

Liked: Staff & service
Für einen Kurztrip super geeignet, keine großen Erwartungen mitbringen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sezer, Rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Spot is central. Nice hotel at a nice spot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Been there 2nd time , service was great. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quarto confortável, banheiro grande. Garrafa de água de cortesia diariamente. Chaleira elétrica, chás e cafés disponibilizados diariamente. Equipe muito simpática. Café da manhã gostoso e muito bem servido. Localização excelente.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel molto varino in centro, personale gentilissimo e amichevole... camera ok, i bagni non sono proprio il massimo ma funzionali
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid, Nogent le rotrou France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe établissement. Personnel au top avec une gentillesse et un professionnalisme génial ...situation géographique Parfaite près de la place Sultanamet. Petit déjeuner parfait avec du choix ...seul petit bémol : le mobilier un peu vieillot mais cela reste peu important aux vues de tous les côtés positifs de cet hôtel ! J'y retournerai sûrement !!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Sylvie

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

Très agréable séjour

Personnel de réception très aimable et bien disposé à nous donner des conseils qui ont été précieux
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
hotel interior, breakfast buffet just average Totally different from pictures i was expecting more for money i paid Staff was nice and very helpful n friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lara, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the attention. They have a metro card that you can replenish if you want to move around the city center. The hotel is very close to everything. Do not take the Big Bus. Do use the tram or walk. Negotiate prices with shops. Enjoy local night life and the food! Turkish are very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

gökben

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

immer wieder gerne

toller service.sehr zentral.zimmer waren toll.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nette Personal, helfe bereit Gute Lage Alles in der Nähe
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very convenient location. Breakfast was really good. The room toilet had a very bad smell of a blocked drain. At times we were not able to enter the toilet because the smell was so strong. Beds were not at all comfortable. The mattresses had springs poking out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist sehr sauber und die Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich. Sehr zentral gelegenes Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, but the cleanliness of the bathrooms could be a bit better and the rooms are quiet outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
家族で五泊しました。従業員の方々かとても気さくで優しく、良いホテルでした。日々のベッドメイキングも行き届いており、快適でした。 多少の絨毯汚れは、トルコなら目をつぶるとこでしょう。とにかく観光地に近く便利でした！
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ati, Toronto,On

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very central , with easy access to nearby sight seeing and also just around 10 mins walk to the tram station . You can enjoy going to Topcapi , Aya Sophia and Blue Masque , also you can treat your self with luxury Hurrem Sultan Hamam . Just to mention the old historic area around is really nice to enjoy your dinner with Turkish tea and hookah . Staff was vert friendly, every single one of them and very helpful . breakfast was great , and we enjoy how they served us friendly . In lobby you can try excellent tea and provided at any time free of charge. Don't hesitate to book it , it is really worth it :) Just the only concern was the wifi connectivity that was a low in rooms ,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

AMEEN

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

راءع

مناسب جدا للعاءله وسط اسطنبول
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Ingannevole presentazione

La presentazione da voi fatta sul sito è ingannevole, camera piccolissima e inadatta a chi magari ha bagagli consistenti al seguito. Impossibile soggiornarvi. Personale cortese, dopo la prima notte ci hanno concesso una camera più grande. Colazione buona.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

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

Good hotel

I am very satisfied even if the price is perhaps too high.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hamza, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel was exemplary. In walking distance, 5 minutes north from the hotel was the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square, from which other attractive sights such as the Grand Bazaar are easily accessible and local to. 5 Minutes south was the sea and the alluring views it entails. If you want a feel of the Istanbul transport, the Sultanhamet tram station is also a short walk away. In addition, the hotel benefits profoundly from an array of restaurants within 100 meter radius, all with a distinct quality. The moment you step out of the hotel, on both sides of the street there are restuarants in abundance. Whether its fish with a street view, or a quick wrap on the go or lunch with a rooftop of Sultanahmet and the sea, you will find whatever you are after without having to walk for more than a minute. In the hotel, the staff are faultless. Historia provides you with that cosy, homely and relaxed atmosphere.When it comes to assistance with excursions and activities, they are impeccable and on hand to assist with absolute anything. They sorted out transport and access to the Bosphorus tour and insisted we pay in our own time. The hotel is exactly what one would desire when seeking accommodation in Istanbul. A comfortable and peaceful place to sleep throughout the night, a complimentary breakfast to provide an energy boost in the morning and a splendid location so that you are minutes away from the landmark sights that complete Istanbul's appeal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff were just perfect! I saw the same guys from 4 years ago and they were great help as usual! Looking forward to me next trip next year!!!!🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷❤️ Veysel, Mutlu and the other guys were outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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