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Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Hagia Sophia

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Shared Bathroom | Terrace/patio
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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, blackout drapes
Travelers at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse are perfectly positioned to experience Istanbul's historic charm. The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are minutes away. After sightseeing, guests enjoy a continental breakfast, relax on the sunny terrace, use WiFi, or browse the library.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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6 Bed Female Dorm Room With Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, blackout drapes

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Single Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Twin Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, blackout drapes

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room with Bathroom

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

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Single Room with Bathroom

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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Triple Room with Private Bathroom

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6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

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6 Bed Female Dorm Room With Bathroom

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Double Room with Bathroom

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Bathroom

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbiyik Caddesi,, Terbiyik Sk. No:3, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪By Kinyas Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rumist Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Hostel remodeled in 2025 and located near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe 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).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a bicycle cleaning area, and local meal delivery service
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1650

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sultan Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Square, and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 249 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joaquín

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, wonderful staff. I highly recommend it, i’ll come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

yoshio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
中心にあって、交通の便がよい。スーパーなども近くにあり便利でした。 朝食の内容は残念ながらよくありませんでした。
パンはおかわり自由
広くはないが清潔なベッド
わかりやすい便利な立地
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gari Wyn

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

Solo

Great comfort and location for solo traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cornelia

kleines gästehaus,direkt zwischen blauer moschee & ayasophia, einfach aber adrett, wer nur zweckmäßige ansprüche hat,für den ist es genau richtig
einfaches frühstück
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurangzeb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never expect this will be my life time experience staying sultan hostel and guesthouse.owner Hassan very nice and make sure customers have all comfort. On top one of their staff Asmet incredibly supportive and answer all your questions answered in simple and easy way. Always eager to answer and make your journey comfortable. I couldn’t say goodbye to home as he’s off to take care of his dad. Definitely love to stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mutahar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No soap no tissue papers in washroom. Room given on the 5th floor. Overall experience was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kanwal

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No elector and property kind of run down. Breakfast very basic. Old property. Repair man was making lot of noice. Be careful from area restaurants sucks be careful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

MOHAMED

Liked: Staff & service
Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERDAL

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

Yine Gelecek Ben

Şimdiye kadar kaldığım en iyi hostel diyebilirim. Odalarda ses ve gürültü yok. Her yatağın başında gece lambası ve priz olması çok iyi düşünülmüş bir detay. Temiz, düzenli ve eski İstanbul'un tam merkezinde bir konumu var. Kahvaltı dahil fiyatı çok uygun. Herkese tavsiye ederim.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

birol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location helpful staff clean rooms and comfortable journey
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Buata Bundu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

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

Toller Aufenthalt

Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter, leckeres Frühstück. Schönes Zimmer. Gingen auf meinem Wunsch ein. Alles Top
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very inexpensive to stay here and I was pleasantly shocked of how comfortable the beds were. The service was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. I like that the area near tourist attractions so it is very safe even after midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Arnav

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ac wasn’t working , staff was rude , toilets were unusable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

He

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, service is normal
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes kleines Hotel, jedes Zimmer ist ein wenig anders gestaltet. Mehmet von der Rezeption war sehr aufmerksam und hilfsbereit. Wir würden jederzeit wieder herkommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location close to the Blue Mosque. Very comfortable bed. Quiet room. The staff are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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

Great place

Conveniently located and the daytime staff was always helpful with cabs, information, and so on. WiFi was spotty but it always worked after a while.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Atina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Heel centraal. Prima bed op zaaltje van 6. Stevige Stapelbedden, schoon beddengoed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

PIL KYEOM

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
직원은 친절하였어요. 가성비 대비 괜찮은편
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Joanna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel befindet sich in sehr gute Lage, in Altstadt von Istanbul. Sehr viele Ziele zum Fuß erreichbar, Personal sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Ausstattung von Zimmer ist sehr schlecht, die Materatze war BRAUN!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a basic accommodation for someone only needing a place to sleep and shower, and spend most of the time in the city. It is relatively close to the tourist sites of the area, but the street to get there do not seem that well traveled. Although this is Sultanahmet, it isn't the very busy side of the neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maribel C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place for me to stay in Istanbul and i will stay again. Murat the staff was very helpful. short walk to Hagia Sofia and Blue mosque and topkapi palace and sultanahmet square. well recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

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