Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel

A peaceful retreat in Istanbul's vibrant center where travelers discover art exhibitions and historic sites just steps from modern comforts

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Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel, in historic Istanbul's heart, offers city panoramas from the rooftop terrace. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, browse the art gallery, and shop conveniently. The magnificent Hagia Sophia is just a short walk away.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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Superior Triple Room, Private Bathroom

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, Garden View

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Free cribs/infant beds
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  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Garden view

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
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(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel is near a metro station and by the sea. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Sultanahmet Mh. Tomurcuk Sk. No:1, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious elements
    Blue Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    8 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station
    9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tamara Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Seatanbul Cafe & Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Sultan Kösesi Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Şerbethane
    3 min walk
  • Buhara 93
    3 min walk

About this property

Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel

Luxury bed & breakfast near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and an art gallery on site. In addition to a shopping mall on site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • 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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
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, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0636

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Dilhayat Kalfa Boutique Class
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TRY 2000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this luxury bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 271 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
TV didn’t work , staff was great I ask for one full size bed and they give me 2 twin beds
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceilidh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this boutique hotel are incredibly kind and welcoming. One of the biggest take-aways from our trip to Istanbul was how helpful, kind and accommodating the people were, nobody more so than the hoteliers at Dilhayat
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great Stay!

Abdul was great and vey helpful! Breakfast on the terrace was great as well! We would say here again,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location... very comfortable and spacious accomodations... will definitely stay again when coming to Istanbul
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely clean property and lovely friendly staff who will help in what ever way they can. good Turkish style breakfast in the morning, second visit there and would definitely go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, good location. Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay here! It was close to some of the key local attractions which made it easy to come back for a nap between sight seeing (needed given our jet lagged state). Breakfast on the rooftop was a highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Great Value in Istanbul

Great hotel. Abdul is a great host. Really close to the big tourist attractions in Istanbul Highly recommend this place. Decor is amazing and the rooftop terrace has a great view
Sunrise view from rooftop terrace
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

naghma

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort in Historical location

The hotel is a charming little place run by family. The service was great, we got a lot of help and everything we asked for. It felt like we were staying with a relative. The building is old, historic, so it was worn down a little but it was everything I was hoping for. Short walk to all historic monuments with lots of food options near by. We got the family suite because we were there for a friend’s wedding and it was very spacious and comfortable to get ready in. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants an authentic experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed Waqas

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

Excellent location and great hotel.

Excellent location and great service, Abdul Rahim was a great host. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing. :) what else to expect :) Thanks again for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel! Our room on the first floor was beautiful, spacious, and equipped with all the amenities we needed. The breakfast menu changed daily, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The hotel is within walking distance of many attractions, and public transportation options like the metro and bus are easily accessible. We highly recommend staying here to experience its antique charm and cozy atmosphere!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff and cozy place to stay. The place is decorated with great art pieces and its clean, comfortable to stay with very beautiful view by the sea. Conveniently located near Sultanahmet and great restaurants. We stay in this place again. Will highly recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ambreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience of staying at Dilhayat kalfa. I felt like home and the staff were really nice and especially the manager Mr Abdul Rahim was very friendly and really good at hospitality so we had really enjoyed our stay here . I will definitely recommend this hotel to stay and want to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Medet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best staff is here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was absolutely top notch; I really enjoyed chatting with the manager who was always helpful and willing to do whatever he needed to for the customers. The location is absolutely ideal for a visit to the old city. The area has tons of shops, restaurants, and all of the major sites within a few minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very close to major attractions in Sultanahmet neighborhood and at the same time tucked away from all the noise It has parking available but a bit tricky to drive to get to the hotel Hotel from inside is nice, room cleanliness was ok Breakfast is nothing to fancy about The staff was very nice and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If we ever return to Istanbul, which I hope we do, we will be staying at Dilhayat Kalfa again. I would recommend this hotel very highly. The staff was amazing. It's in the perfect location, the room was clean, comfortable, and unique. There are artwork and sculptures throughout the building. But the real pleasure is the rooftop cafe for breakfast. A delicious Turkish Breakfast and the most amazing view of Istanbul. We loved this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Homely athmosphere and best experienced

feel like at home, the owner very friendly, kind and helpful. As we just cameback from Umroh, he upgraded our room to the suites room. Spot on location, walk distance to many famous place in Istanbul. Will comeback again and recomended to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Amazing Stay in an Amazing City

Amazing stay. Abdul is the best manager. Super friendly and attentive to your needs. Location is great. Right in the middle of the area where all the attractions are. Yet still quiet The decor in the hotel is really good. Especially the lobby. The rooftop terrace has a great view from where you can have a good breakfast. Could not recommend more!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Liu

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We had some problems with our initial check in and the state of the room when we arrived, which was really frustrating. However, what made it a great stay in the end was the manager, Abdul, who really went out of his way to make it a good experience when he was on shift the next day. He also recommended us some great restaurants in the area that aren’t just tourist traps!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly greeted by Abdul, our host, who set us up in a room, though we arrived before their check-in time. He further moved our luggage to another room the following day. He was most helpful is directing us to eateries, arranging for reservations to a Turkish bathhouse, and taxis to various locations. The location was great and rooms were very clean as well as having necessary amenities. Breakfast was very good with a rooftop view of the Marmar sea. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ranyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My sister and I stayed here for about 10 days and as two ladies staying alone in Istanbul for the first time were so happy with the location! The people running the B &B are so nice and accommodating, it was like staying with family. Abdul Raheem was amazing! My sister had to go to urgent care and he made arrangements for us with a trusted taxi to take us and bring us back. He also helped call the hospital and speak to the staff later when we needed help getting the report. Above and beyond service is an understatement! Also the location of this place is great! We could walk to almost anywhere in SultanAhmet day or night with no issues! And the view from the breakfast terrace is amazing! If I ever come back to Istanbul I'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mohamad

Liked: Staff & service
good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

joann

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

Lovely stay in Istanbul

The hotel was about 700meters from Sutanamet tram station. It was near many dinners and shops. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAMIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rooftop for the breakfast and the service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025