A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Ahmet Efendi Evi provides a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Ahmet Efendi Evi is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue. Ready for a night out? Consider Bomontiada and Volkswagen Arena. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Ahmet Efendi Evi provides a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a computer station
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ahmet Efendi Evi include thoughtful touches such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
How much does it cost to stay at Ahmet Efendi Evi?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ahmet Efendi Evi on Oct 27, 2026 start from ₩54,326, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day. There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Ahmet Efendi Evi?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Ahmet Efendi Evi?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Ahmet Efendi Evi provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.
Where is Ahmet Efendi Evi located?
Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. Topkapi Palace and Gülhane Park are also within 15 minutes. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Ahmet Efendi Evi Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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We had a great stay! Staff was very friendly and accommodating. He helped us set up a last minute airport taxi van and got us a cheap rate compared to what they charge on the street. Wish we could have stayed longer!!
The Ahmet Efendi Evi Hotel is a very nice and unique accommodation in Sultanahmet. The main attractions, such as the famous Hagia Sophia or the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, were all within walking distance. The staff was really really friendly, they made me feel welcome. Overall, I would recommend this accommodation to everyone who looks for a nice and cozy hotel.
Secure, friendly, affordable lodging close to Old City touristic sites. Challenging to find the first time from public transit. Family run business, small rooms. Ours had a roof deck with sea view. We’d stay here again.
I stayed in the room with the terrace on the top floor for 7 nights. It's an interesting hotel with a lot of character. Pros: view of blue mosque from the terrace at night is mystical, the hostess is amazing at directing everyone to really interesting adventures and giving you some sense of the grandeur of Istanbul, the location is just enough out of the tourist flow to feel interesting but still close to the main tourist attractions. Cons: a few maintenance flaws in the bathroom, some of the stuff is a bit old, walking up the hill to the metro stop was fun at first but got old after 7 days of it. Overall I recommend it, you get a taste of old Istanbul while still being right next to the big tourist attractions. The little flaws appeared as charming.
Absolutely fantastic location. 15 minutes walk to iconic sights (Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, Topkapi, Cistern) and just a 10 minute walk to the Bosphorus. Gonul, the owner, is very helpful with advice and anything else I asked about and is a delight to chat with. Breakfast was substantial with a variety of food and freshly prepared coffee or tea. It was mainly cold items, breads, fruit, cheese, meats etc. but, each day there was a different hot item available.
The room was comfortable and had AC and heating with remote control but, since I was there in early April, I did not need to use the unit and just opened or closed windows as needed. I did not turn on the TV so have no idea what channels were available.
The one disappointing thing about the room was the bathroom. I had not noticed when I booked but there are no photos of the bathroom on the website. It is small and the shower is poor. The shower curtain did not reach down to the tray so, every time I showered, the bathroom floor would be covered with water. The water pressure was pathetic and the temperature fluctuated dramatically. However, since I shower in the morning and the room was serviced daily, this was just a minor inconvenience for a few minutes each day and did not really affect me. Visitors in hot weather or with a family may not feel the same.
Overall, a fantastic stay that greatly benefited my enjoyment of Istanbul.
Ahmet Efendi is a characterful hotel with really helpful staff. It is in a convenient location surrounded by many shops and, cafes and restaurants. The pleasant, open-air Arasta bazaar is 5 minutes walk and Sultanahmet Square a further 5 minutes. The fitting of the rooms is not 5 star but is comfortable and good value for money. There was a problem with hot water but the staff worked hard to fix that.
I loved everything since the moment I arrived, everything so clean, harmonious atmosphere, great service, great room, excellent breakfast, great surroundings, everything perfect! Thank you so much for making this stay in Istambul so amazing ❤️
Our stay at Ahmet Efendi Evi was wonderful. The hosts are very friendly and gave us good advice throughout our stay. The location was ideal for visiting Istanbul's main attractions on foot. The room was comfortable and the location is very quiet. Overall, we are very satisfied with our stay.
Charming pensione in a magical historical area. What sets this place above the rest however is the exceptional host! Gunule is warm and welcoming, so friendly and helpful with any local queries, I cannot recommend this place enough!
Great place and everyone was so nice. The hotel is a lovely place right at the center of the old city thus close to all major place worth visiting.we had a lovely room at the top with a view on the city partial sea view. Breakfast was nice. And they will organise transport to airport with very reasonable rates.
موقع الفندق جيد وقريب من جامع آيا صوفيا ومن جامع السلطان احمد . منطقة هادئة قريبة من الشاطئ وقريبة من الترام خدمة الفندق جيدة جداً النظافة ممتازة والغرف مجهزة بالتكييف مطاعم وسوبر ماركت قريبة والتعامل جداً راقي انصح فيه وبشدة.