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Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Blue Mosque

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Junior Suite, Sea Facing | View from room
Interior detail
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Exterior detail
Rooftop bar, ocean views, open daily
Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel offers a garden sanctuary in Istanbul's historic district. Enjoy the daily manager's reception or relax at the terrace coffee shop with garden views. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Junior Suite, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Suite, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Double Room, Sea Facing

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Comfort Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Family Room, Sea Facing

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Design Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Basement Economic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Triple Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Dizdariye Çesmesi Sk. 21, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Galata Tower - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 13 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spectra Cafe Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chang Cheng - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Garden Sultanahmet - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden 1897 Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Terrace - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel

Hotel near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site café, GARDEN CAFE, features garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 offsite parking (EUR 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • GARDEN CAFE
  • TERRACE BAR
  • Terrace restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day(66 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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 2022-34-0755

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Yilsam Hotel
Yilsam Sultanahmet
Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel Hotel
Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel Istanbul
Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Yilsam Sultanahmet 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 Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Cemberlitas Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

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Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 388 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place to stay with all main attractions within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Younis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient to the museums and mosques.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location- walkind distance to Aya Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar. Will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GULZER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small but very well situated, almost every attraction within walking distance, friendly staff, clean, Inshallah will visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room'Nice location The owner very nice. Personnel too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to stay in Old Town this is a great option- clean, quiet, amazing staff, breakfast buffet was awesome - everything we ate was fresh and delicious. Bonus point- rooftop restaurant with breathtaking sea views!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quiet and clean. The staff were kind and helpful. Close to major attractions and public transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel. It was beautiful, and so close to the attractions and food. Staff was great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed 3 nights, very nice location and very friendly, helpful staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very attentive. Would highly reccomend. Everything was fairly close walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Great stay and location!

Excellent location.. 6 minute walk to the Blue Mosque. Clean rooms and nice views. The only negative is that the walls are paper thin and you will be able to hear everything , and I mean everything that goes on in the next room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hebatalla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to main attraction and very helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oumoul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay , very helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Locke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near with main attractions around Istanbul
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liezel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend the ocean view room. Staff was very helpful with information and organizing out airport transfer. Fantastic location with lots of great restaurants and just a 10 min walk to many of the landmarks we wanted to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good people and good location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Elwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish the bed would be more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended this hotel
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to main attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s really good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

We enjoyed our stay at Yilsam so very much. Staff is amazing and make you feel like family. They would help us with any inquiry we had. From food to tourism their assistance was great. Will definitely be returning to Yilsam the next time in Türkiye .
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing, the view was amazing and staff very friendly. The sea view room was very spacious and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed

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

Customer service very important

Nothing to Talk about.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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