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Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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At Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class, enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet before visiting nearby Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. The rooftop offers stunning views, and Ata Restaurant provides al fresco dining. Free WiFi, a cozy library, and cycling routes complete the experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Premier Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Premier Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Triple Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Premier Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Premier Room, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premier Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms | Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Premier Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Yerebatan Cad. Salkimsogut Sok. No:14, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Foodie-İst - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class

Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Basilica Cistern
Located close to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Ata Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A porter/bellhop, multilingual staff, and a computer station
Room features
All 55 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ata Restaurant
  • Sultan Restaurant

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 829 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, airport, and train station (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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1500 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 6698

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Celal Sultan Hotel
Celal Sultan Hotel Special Class
Celal Sultan Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Celal Sultan Special Class
Celal Sultan Special Class Istanbul
Celal Hotel Special Class
Celal Special Class

Frequently asked questions

Is Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?

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

What time is check-out at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?

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

Does Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of TRY 1500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Egyptian Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 551 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Large breakfast menu nice environment really clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, great location, staff were very friendly. Lovely breakfast too
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms clean, staff very helpful. Good variety of breakfast dood services overall
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julie Emiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel to prominent tourist sites is excellent. There are many great restaurants within easy walking distances. The staff is attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to major tourist sites and restaurants. Staff extremely helpful and polite. Highly recommended this property
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location with very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel within walking distance to everything. Staff at the hotel were exceptional, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Havaist bus which goes to the main Istanbul Airport is about a 10 minute walk. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close & walkable to Istanbul’s main tourist attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location within walking distance from all the major sightseeings as well public transportation (T1). The room was clean, breakfast buffet offered a nice variety of dishes.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Radia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to many main sights of Istanbul. You can easily walk in Sultanahmat place, blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, etc
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smita

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the main attractions
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and hospitable hotel

8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access (walking) to the major tourist sites. Breakfast included, with a good selection. Staff friendly, room a bit small but functional. Plenty of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and staff
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Subha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and service Good location Clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Amenities
Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Did everything right would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exquisite place to stay, walking distance to all major attractions, tram and ferry. Excellent breakfast and staff. Would highly recommend for everyone visiting Istanbul.

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Helpful staff

Nice room with plenty of space. The staff were very helpful throughout our stay. Well located, walking distance to key attractions and great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, staff were excellent and always willing to help and made us feel welcome. Only downside was breakfast was very limited needs more variety and options.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

sepideh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really clean. All the Staff were friendly, helpful.?Management was excellent in terms of easy checking in and out, transfer, etc. hotel rooms were amazingly unique and the terrace on level 5 have an amazing view and atmosphere.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Srinivas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lot of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely 4 night stay for hubby birthday, the place was nice clean and staff were also so nice. Our room was cleaned everyday with fresh towels provided. Will be back definitely
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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