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The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Basilica Cistern

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Check-in/check-out kiosk
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class welcomes visitors with its peaceful garden and inviting library. Guests can enjoy international dishes at the restaurant, sip drinks at the bar, and use WiFi in their rooms. The staff consistently earns praise from travelers for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Singe Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, The Kybele Hotel - Special Class is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port. Vialand Tema Park and Istanbul Expo Center are also worth visiting.
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Yerebatan Cad No 23 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DERALIYE OTTOMAN CUISINE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Foodie-İst - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House Of Medusa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪360 Panorama Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Khorasani Ocakbasi Kebabhouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, The Kybele Hotel - Special Class provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Kybele, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a computer station
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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 The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offer perks such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kybele

Things to do

  • Library

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)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 14343

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kybele Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Kybele Hotel Special Class
Kybele Special Class Istanbul
Kybele Special Class
The Kybele Istanbul
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Hotel
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kybele Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Kybele Hotel - Special Class 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 The Kybele Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station and Gulhane Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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