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Katelya Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Terrace/patio
Front of property - evening/night
Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Lobby sitting area
Family Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Annex Building) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, highchair
Katelya Hotel in central Istanbul offers a warm atmosphere with a coffee shop and in-room WiFi. Parents enjoy babysitting services while they relax, and the helpful staff arranges tours to nearby attractions like Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Quadruple Room, Kitchen, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Family Superior Room With Balcony Annex Building | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Superior Room With Balcony Annex Building

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Sofa Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Annex Building) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Family Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Annex Building)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kucukayasofya Mh. Ogul Sk., No 21 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Şerbethane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seatanbul Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sultan Kösesi Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Korean Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Katelya Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Katelya Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Katelya Hotel boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like pillow menus and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Highchairs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator (24 inch wide door)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: Guestrooms in the Annex building are accessible only by stairs. Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should book a guestroom in the main building, where guestrooms are accessible via elevator.

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
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
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 2022-34-0511

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Katelya
Katelya Hotel
Katelya Hotel Istanbul
Katelya Istanbul
Katelya Hotel Hotel
Katelya Hotel Istanbul
Katelya Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Katelya Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Katelya Hotel?

Katelya Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Katelya Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Katelya Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Katelya Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Katelya Hotel located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Katelya Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were super friendly. The rooms were clean and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

excellent value for money

Very good service, friendly staff,good breakfast and location. Worth the money compared to other hotels we tried in istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent family owned hotel, few minutes from the blue mosque and the tram station. Very clean, beds are very comfortable, breakfast was good and the staff were amazing specially Yasin at the front desk. The only thing i didnt like is that the shower box is a bit small specially for chubby guy like me other than that everything elses was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shahanwaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel near key historical attractions. Varied breakfast and staff are all very polite. They also helped us with booking a taxi for airport transfer which was nice. Areas for improvement - only one iron/ironing board for whole hotel so sometimes had to wait also ironing board is very mini size - please get a full size ironing board for guests. Showers are also very small - you can just about get in. Overall would recommend this hotel for its kind staff, good breakfast and excellent location!

6/10 Okay

Tayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No welcome drink received. Did not receive anything for silver status. Overall staff were friendly and room was tidy. Lots of noise from outside definitely comes into the room even with all the windows shut.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belle terrasse rooftop avec vue mer et ville. Quartier sécurisant, situé à mi chemin de la mer et des célèbres mosquées de Sultanahmet facilement accessibles à pieds. Nous avons séjourné 4 nuits début Août, l’hôtel était calme et bien insonorisé. Le personnel est présent 24/24, très aimable et toujours de bon conseil. Une adresse à recommander pour visiter la vieille ville.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Consigliato. Personale gentile e disponibile. Colazione buona e varia. Albergo vicinissimo a piazza sultanahmet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff at the Katelya Hotel. Conveniently located to major tourist attractions, Helped us arrange an unforgettably wonderful tour of the city. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel très bien placé dans le quartier historique d’Istanbul à deux pas de tous les centres d’intérêt. Ici vous pouvez tout faire à pied. L’hôtel est confortable et bénéficie d’une terrasse en rooftop. Le petit déjeuner est très copieux et varié. En bref, je recommande vivement.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurent

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

Très bien

Hôtel calme, avec terrasse sur le toit( comme beaucoup), excellent accueil et service, très bon rapport qualité prix
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Andréa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O quarto eu bem pequeno. O atendimento é otimo.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens

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

Hjælpsomt personale

Meget hjælpsomt og venligt personale på det lille hyggelige hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a terrace on the top of the building with stunning view of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

EUGEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon rapport qualité/prix, lit confortable, personnel très sympa et aimable, bon petit déjeuner. Personnel très disponible toujours et prêt à répondre à nos demandes. Situé à proximité de toutes les sites à visiter d' Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikke

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

Kan varmt anbefales.

Det er anden gang vi besøger dette hotel og vi kommer helt sikkert tilbage, det er småt men rigtig hyggeligt, denne gang havde de fået lavet deres Rooftop tarresse hvor man kan sidde og nyde udsigten ud over vandet, om aftenen er det super smukt. Personalet søde og hjælpsomme. Damen i restaurangen der laver morgenmad er også sød og rar og laver frisk omelet hver morgen. Kan varmt anbefale katelya Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Turgut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Katelyn Hotel was excellent and it’s in a short walking distance to many attractions in the historical peninsula. Hotel itself is a typical boutique hotel; however, their service differentiates them from the rest. We were five families traveling together stayed at this hotel and all of us liked them. They not only made their terrace available for my grandson’s birthday party, they brought all utensils we needed for the party. They didn’t have to do that. Whenever we needed help, they were always there to help. Their breakfast is excellent and broad selection of food for their size. In many other countries like Italy and France, you would have less than half what they had. I usually don’t give hotel reviews, and when I do I am a very though grader. Rarely a hotel gets a five star rating from me. But Katelya hotel deserved one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Freha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, extremely friendly and helpfull staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEHMET

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

Harika otel

Konum harika yürüme mesafesinde her yer. Çalışanlar güler yüzlü ve yardımsever. Odalar gayet temiz ve çevre sessiz sakin. Ailecek çok memnun kaldık. Bundan sonraki İstanbul ziyaretlerimizde tercih edeceğimiz bir yer..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gönül

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eṣimle 4 gün kaldik otelde tertemizdi odamiz hic beklemedim kadar sanki kendi evimizdeydik cok sesiz bir otel düzün güler güzlü insanlardi ne yalan söyleyim cok memmun kaldik teraslari cok güzel deniz mansarali herkeze tevsiye ederim

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Wonderful stay!

It was an amazing stay at Hotel Katelya! The staff were super friendly & extremely helpful. The amenities were great, room was lovely, always clean & tidy - breakfast was delicious! Close to all the tourist spots. Love the quaint little street it was on.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Average

Hotel is ok. Staff are really friendly and kind. The superior room shower is small, and the bathroom is small. Bed mattress abit creaky and broken. Breakfast could do with more hot food options and rotation of options generally. Walls are paper thin, can hear dogs howling at night. Overall does the job for a cheap stay. Would rate 3/5.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nuestro corto viaje de 3 días fue muy placentero, el hotel nos ofrecio un cama muy confortable, una habitación con un olor divino y muy limpia, desayino delicioso y una muy buena atención. Nos encantó. Esta muy cerca de los principales lugares turísticos de Sultanamed

10/10 Excellent

Norena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff cared about our experience. Everyone was thoughtful and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Katelya hotel is nice and located near the Sultan Ahmet area, walkable to everything. Staff were very nice and they accommodated an early check in…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful, caring and honest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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