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Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Blue Mosque

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior detail
Food and drink
Junior Suite Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Garden
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class captures Istanbul's essence with historic charm and modern comfort. Guests enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, explore the city, or relax in the garden and rooftop terrace. WiFi, dry cleaning, and multilingual staff enhance the stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Junior Suite Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Junior Suite Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room With Sea View | Balcony view

Deluxe Room With Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Bidet
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room with Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double or Twin Room with Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bidet
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room With Blue Mosque View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Room With Blue Mosque View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bidet
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sultanahmet mah. Torun Sokak, No:19, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 6 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meşale Restaurant & Cafè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elif Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Şerbethane - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Blue Mosque
A short walk from Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and light fare. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A computer station, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (TRY 350 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (TRY 350 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 3000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Self parking fee: TRY 350 per day
  • Valet parking fee: TRY 350 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 30.0 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 major 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, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 8327

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class?

Self parking is available for TRY 350 per day. Valet parking is available for TRY 350 per day.

What time is check-in at Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class?

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

What time is check-out at Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class?

Check-out is at noon.

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

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

Where is Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Sultanahmet Square and Basilica Cistern are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 664 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saverio

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and well situated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liljana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attractions within a short walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great service, really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

elita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff ready to help with suggestions regarding exploring the city. Many shops and restaurants around, easy to walk around major historic buildings. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really helpful. Breakfast was good and with good variety of food. Great view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s close to all great places
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Amenities
Very nice place, well positioned and awesome service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, very nice hotel, Clean, nice staff, nice outdoor breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent staff location and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very hospitable place to stay. The rooms were small and beds were average. Good outside atmosphere and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazanin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay with family. Close to a lot of tourist attractions. Great service and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is amazing. Across from parking for Blue Mosque. 5 minutes walk Very picturesque with wonderful sea views Book a sea view for best experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful Breakfast is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of the old city. Fantastic concierge staff - Alex and his colleagues went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable. Highly recommend for your first stay in Istanbul!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful small hotel and very centrally located in the most historic area. Staff was very attentive and helpful. I look forward to returning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fouad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay good location great staff I hope if they have a gym in property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel in a historic part of Istanbul. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ice hotel and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristein

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Room with view of the Blue mosque was lovely and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay! Felt welcomed and safe. Beautiful view of Mosque from our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subeda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff all around perfect location.
This is the breathtaking view from the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, stuff, breakfast is excellent. Rooms aren't ok, just need litter upgrades. Definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NOEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location great breakfast superb service very helpful staff ultimate Turkish experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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