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A balcony with a table set for breakfast, overlooking a coastal cityscape. - Old City Sultanahmet (Istanbul)
A dining area with a buffet, chairs, and a view of the city. - Old City Sultanahmet (Istanbul)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains. - Old City Sultanahmet (Istanbul)
A hotel lobby with teal walls, a patterned ceiling, and a red rug. There are two white armchairs, a small red table, and a TV mounted on the wall. - Old City Sultanahmet (Istanbul)
A hotel sign with the name "HOTEL OLD CITY" and "SULTANAHMET" below it. - Old City Sultanahmet (Istanbul)
A short walk from Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar, Old City Sultanahmet provides a grocery/convenience store, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single or Double Room

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Classic Triple Room

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a door.

Economy Single or Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Old City Sultanahmet is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium, or consider a night out at Bomontiada. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Emin Sinan Mahallesi Piyerlotti Caddesi, No:41 Cemberlitas/Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34490

What's nearby

  • A tall, cylindrical tower with a dome on top, surrounded by a busy street with pedestrians and shops.
    Column of Constantine
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A bustling market with colorful stalls and a patterned ceiling.
    Grand Bazaar
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station
    3 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station
    11 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zəfəran Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Mivan Restaurant Cafe
    1 min walk
  • İmren Lokantası @ Kadırga
    2 min walk
  • Peyk Away Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Develi Seyrani Pide
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle available on request for a surcharge
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Self parking on site (TRY 30 per day)
  • Extended parking on site (TRY 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (100 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 290 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: TRY 30 per day
  • Extended parking fee: TRY 30 per day

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 2022-34-1253

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Old City Sultanahmet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for TRY 30 per day. Extended parking is available for TRY 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Old City Sultanahmet?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Old City Sultanahmet?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Old City Sultanahmet provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 290 per vehicle applies.

Where is Old City Sultanahmet located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Column of Constantine, Sultanahmet Square, and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are also within 15 minutes. Cemberlitas Station is only a 3-minute walk and Beyazit Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Old City Sultanahmet Reviews

6.0

5.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 203 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
The staff are very nice, very helpful. The hotel is located very close to the plaza Sultanahmet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service
It is all right for a few days. Hotel rooms are not in good shape and the staff is not very motivated. It is however conventiently located
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I’ve ever been. Reception was just a room with one sofa and desk. Receptionist couldn’t speak English. Room was dirty and bedding sheets were filthy and stained. AC was not working in the middle of July Toilet wouldn’t sometimes flush at all and hot water wasn’t coming until at least 10 min running of water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, fresh daily breakfast. Great scenery in the breakfast room! Rooms are slightly small
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good choice at Amman

Friendly staff Quiet and nice place Good location They take good care of us
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast no buffet only one plate each person
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property. Nice view at the rooftop during breakfast. Should work on adding more diversity to the breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Cheap place in great location

It is a good, little hotel in a great location and cheap. Very limited room service, basically you get new towels every day but nothing else done. Free breakfast, not too bad, and a great view from the roof terrace. The room was small and the WiFi was bad, but I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New hotel with spacious rooms and awesome staff. We enjoyed our stay a lot and definitely recommend this place. Just note that the area shuts down by 10 and few to no places remain open afterwards at all. All great aside from that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

5 nights tourist

Don't let the old city put you off .Very nice hotel,clean and staffs are very kind.The location of blue mosque is very good,it's about 15-20 mins walk.The grand bazzar is also the same amount of time as the blue mosque.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good

It was great just there was some noise cox of some retablition of the hotel
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in the back streets of the old town. Really hard to find even our taxi had hard time. It’s not hotel it’s junk the food was really bad. The picture you see on line it’s not
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Sink faucet was loose.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I had a fantastic view of the Blue Mosque and Bosporus from my window. The value of the overall situation makes me glad that I overlooked prior negative reviews of the property. You have to go with the flow especially if the price is right. So I was not bothered by the broken toilet handle when I could walk to all the Old City sights in less tha 10 minutes.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service and the staff at old city sultanahmet hotel was incredible. They were super nice. I arrived at the hotel 7 in the morning and I found my room ready and they also gave me breakfast which was not paid at the reservation. they also called us 5 a.m to wake us up to go to the airport and they offered coffee. everyday, they give us information about how and where to go and they gave us their private number so we can call them any time when we are outside for help. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
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2/10 Terrible

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

Wasn’t comfortable

Ac wasn’t working properly, I had to complained about it but he was like it’s working but it wasn’t , I and my wife manage to sleep some how and sweating all night .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Water heat regulater was not working . Hand shower was not working .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We ask for extra 2 pillow but our 14 nights stay did nit provide. Bathroon not good dirty. In breakfast ask for omelet they do 2 days & then stop. 2 young stuff in reception always on mobile phone, not giving attention to work.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible place – nothing like the pictures! This was by far one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The photos online are completely misleading – the reality is nowhere near what was shown. The room was dirty, smelled awful, and the furniture was old, filthy, and also had a bad odor. Everything felt neglected and unhygienic. The staff were extremely unhelpful and rude. They didn’t seem to care at all about the guests or any issues we brought up. Overall, the entire stay was awful and disgusting. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone – avoid it at all costs!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Dirty and bad shape, it is not worth your money.

The hotel was in bad shape and dirty, broken things like dorhandle, broken closeth, dirty lamps. The room service was only done 2 times in 6 days, you had to fix your own towels, toalet paper. The breakfast was also bad, no butter, coffe, very few alternatives. I dont have high expectactions, but you would expect some quality from 3.5 star hotel. The towels smelled bad and it was hair in the bed when we arrive the first day before we used it. The two guys tried to helps us as much the could but it wasnt their fault, the hotel was in very bad shape and not suited for being 3.5 star hotel or hotel at all. I will not recommend using this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Istanbul May 2018

The service at the hotel is amazing. Someone is always at the front desk to help you. Mustafa is very nice and helpful. I checked out but my flight was at 9 and wanted to spend a bit more time in Istanbul so they watched over my things for me (thanks guys!). My things were really heavy and they helped me carry it all to my taxi when it was time to leave. The hotel has an amazing view from the breakfast room upstairs. The hotel is within walking distance from every sight you need to see. THe Blue Mosque is only a 5 minute walk down the street. I never took a taxi once- I just walked.The hotel is a bit older and not so clean, but it is manageable and clean enough. I paid around $38 CAD when I went to Istanbul in May, so for the price I really wasn’t complaining at all, especially since I really only came back to the hotel to sleep at night. The wifi worked well. Overall I had a really good experience. Definitely a good hotel for travellers on a budget. Would consider staying again if I was in Istanbul.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth the money even if it’s cheap

The has nice location but for 4hours the water was broken so we needed to buy our own water so we can flush the toilet and of course it was not the hotels fault that the water was run out but they could at least offer their costumer some water tank when they see we went back and for to get some from the minimarket. All they say was they dident now when the waters is coming back. We asked for a second blanked and was told they gonna send it up to our room, we waited for one hour and get tired of waiting so we got down to lobby and get it by our self. The breakfast was not fresh and not good and they have 2 tables with staff sitting and talking while it was a couple of tables full with dirty dishes. After all the hotel has nice location and it’s very close to sultan Ahmed and grand bazar. The staff in the reception was friendly but I think they should think a second round how to make best service to they hotel guest. We will not choose old city hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020