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Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Hostel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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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

Room options

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

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Triple Room with Private Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
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Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

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

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
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Renovated in 2025
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Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Bed Female Dorm Room With Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
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Hair dryer
  • 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
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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room with Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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

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Twin Room with Bathroom

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

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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Twin Room with Bathroom

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About the neighborhood

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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

  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queb Rooftop Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shadow Bar Restaurant - ‬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), bicycle parking, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • A reception hall, local meal delivery service, 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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1994
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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. 86 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 255 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Levi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff that was 24/7 and spoke English well. Room looked nothing like the pictures, but decent for the price. Lots of mold in the shower, and the breakfast was so sparse it shouldn’t count as breakfast.
Their ‘breakfast’. Super pretty, but almost nothing to eat
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohanad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very kind and nice and the hotel located very nice near to grand bazar and all the markets and bars, I love it ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

8/10 Good

Buata Bundu

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

6/10 Okay

MOHAMED

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for shopping, restaurants and exploring the history of Istanbul. Safe to walk around all day and night the hostel has strong wifi and nice complimentary breakfast and the staff were accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dee

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

Fabulous & friendly welcoming place

A really fabulous short stay at The Sultan Hostel. From the warm and smiling greeting from Ahmed on the desk, the cozy clean dorm and peaceful nights sleep to the lovely breakfast and coffee in the morning and the nice staff. Perfect for a single female traveller. Safe and comfortable in a vibrant area close to all the sights. My go-to place next time in Istanbul and I will defo recommend it to other travellers. Great value and hospitality to match. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

AHMAD ZAIDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service.... Value for your money
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Fatma

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not god hostel very bat staf very irrelevant

10/10 Excellent

Samira Meftah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is the best in sultanahmet, music all day and night, food is great. Staff are very nice and welcoming. Their pub is very nice and open all day and night. Many freebies with drinks, like popcorn, chips and others. Staff is great, specially Ahmet. Will return for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

rupasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager and staff were extremely helpful with walking to the places we wanted to go. Also very helpful with arranging a ride back to the airport. This place was very simple, yet it is a hostel. And the room was very clean. There were construction materials sitting around near the entrance which could be picked up,the staff was so excellent though, I didn't mind. It was very comfortable and homey. The breakfast room was the same, comfortable and homey. They have a place to keep luggage since checkout time was before my flight. That's good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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