A short walk from Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar, Old City Sultanahmet provides a grocery/convenience store, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Old City Sultanahmet is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium, or consider a night out at Volkswagen Arena. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Emin Sinan Mahallesi Piyerlotti Caddesi, No:41 Cemberlitas/Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34490
What's nearby
Grand Bazaar
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Sultanahmet Square
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Blue Mosque
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Hagia Sophia
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Little Hagia Sophia
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Getting around
Cemberlitas Station
3 min walk
Istanbul Kumkapi Station
11 min walk
Istanbul Airport (IST)
46 min drive
Restaurants
Zəfəran Restaurant
1 min walk
Mivan Restaurant Cafe
1 min walk
İmren Lokantası @ Kadırga
2 min walk
Develi Seyrani Pide
2 min walk
Peyk Away Coffee
3 min walk
About this property
Old City Sultanahmet
Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque, Old City Sultanahmet provides a grocery/convenience store, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free train station pick-up, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, an elevator, and barbecue grills
A front-desk safe, a TV in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Old City Sultanahmet feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
LCD TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free train station pick-up shuttle
Self parking on site (TRY 30 per day)
Extended parking on site (TRY 30 per day)
Food and drink
A restaurant
Things to do
Shopping
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator (100 inch wide door)
Front entrance ramp
More
1 building
7 floors
Communal living room
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
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 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: TRY 290 per vehicle (one-way)
Self parking fee: TRY 30 per day
Extended parking fee: TRY 30 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 2022-34-1253
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Is Old City Sultanahmet pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Old City Sultanahmet?
As of Oct 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old City Sultanahmet on Oct 16, 2026 start from ₩99,172, 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 TRY 30 per day. Extended parking is available for TRY 30 per day.
What time is check-in at Old City Sultanahmet?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Old City Sultanahmet?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Old City Sultanahmet provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 290 per vehicle applies.
Where is Old City Sultanahmet located?
Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are also within 15 minutes. Cemberlitas Station is only a 3-minute walk and Beyazit Station is 7 minutes.
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Reviews
Old City Sultanahmet Reviews
6.0
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5.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
6.4
Staff & service
5.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 200 reviews
10 - Excellent
35
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 200 reviews
8 - Good
51
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 200 reviews
6 - Okay
37
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 200 reviews
4 - Poor
19
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 200 reviews
2 - Terrible
58
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Giovanna
Oct 7, 2025
Liked: Amenities
The staff are very nice, very helpful. The hotel is located very close to the plaza Sultanahmet.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Eric
Sep 1, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
It is all right for a few days. Hotel rooms are not in good shape and the staff is not very motivated. It is however conventiently located
Worst hotel I’ve ever been.
Reception was just a room with one sofa and desk.
Receptionist couldn’t speak English.
Room was dirty and bedding sheets were filthy and stained.
AC was not working in the middle of July
Toilet wouldn’t sometimes flush at all and hot water wasn’t coming until at least 10 min running of water.
Good property. Nice view at the rooftop during breakfast. Should work on adding more diversity to the breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review
8/10 Good
Hugo
Oct 17, 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Cheap place in great location
It is a good, little hotel in a great location and cheap. Very limited room service, basically you get new towels every day but nothing else done. Free breakfast, not too bad, and a great view from the roof terrace. The room was small and the WiFi was bad, but I would stay there again.
New hotel with spacious rooms and awesome staff. We enjoyed our stay a lot and definitely recommend this place. Just note that the area shuts down by 10 and few to no places remain open afterwards at all. All great aside from that.
Don't let the old city put you off .Very nice hotel,clean and staffs are very kind.The location of blue mosque is very good,it's about 15-20 mins walk.The grand bazzar is also the same amount of time as the blue mosque.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review
8/10 Good
Mohammed
Nov 22, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
It was great just there was some noise cox of some retablition of the hotel
The hotel is in the back streets of the old town. Really hard to find even our taxi had hard time. It’s not hotel it’s junk the food was really bad. The picture you see on line it’s not
I had a fantastic view of the Blue Mosque and Bosporus from my window. The value of the overall situation makes me glad that I overlooked prior negative reviews of the property. You have to go with the flow especially if the price is right. So I was not bothered by the broken toilet handle when I could walk to all the Old City sights in less tha 10 minutes.
The service and the staff at old city sultanahmet hotel was incredible. They were super nice. I arrived at the hotel 7 in the morning and I found my room ready and they also gave me breakfast which was not paid at the reservation. they also called us 5 a.m to wake us up to go to the airport and they offered coffee. everyday, they give us information about how and where to go and they gave us their private number so we can call them any time when we are outside for help. I highly recommend it.
Ac wasn’t working properly, I had to complained about it but he was like it’s working but it wasn’t , I and my wife manage to sleep some how and sweating all night .
We ask for extra 2 pillow but our 14 nights stay did nit provide.
Bathroon not good dirty.
In breakfast ask for omelet they do 2 days & then stop.
2 young stuff in reception always on mobile phone, not giving attention to work.
Terrible place – nothing like the pictures!
This was by far one of the worst hotel experiences I’ve ever had. The photos online are completely misleading – the reality is nowhere near what was shown. The room was dirty, smelled awful, and the furniture was old, filthy, and also had a bad odor. Everything felt neglected and unhygienic.
The staff were extremely unhelpful and rude. They didn’t seem to care at all about the guests or any issues we brought up. Overall, the entire stay was awful and disgusting. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone – avoid it at all costs!
The hotel was in bad shape and dirty, broken things like dorhandle, broken closeth, dirty lamps. The room service was only done 2 times in 6 days, you had to fix your own towels, toalet paper. The breakfast was also bad, no butter, coffe, very few alternatives. I dont have high expectactions, but you would expect some quality from 3.5 star hotel. The towels smelled bad and it was hair in the bed when we arrive the first day before we used it. The two guys tried to helps us as much the could but it wasnt their fault, the hotel was in very bad shape and not suited for being 3.5 star hotel or hotel at all. I will not recommend using this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
May 12, 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Istanbul May 2018
The service at the hotel is amazing. Someone is always at the front desk to help you. Mustafa is very nice and helpful. I checked out but my flight was at 9 and wanted to spend a bit more time in Istanbul so they watched over my things for me (thanks guys!). My things were really heavy and they helped me carry it all to my taxi when it was time to leave. The hotel has an amazing view from the breakfast room upstairs. The hotel is within walking distance from every sight you need to see. THe Blue Mosque is only a 5 minute walk down the street. I never took a taxi once- I just walked.The hotel is a bit older and not so clean, but it is manageable and clean enough. I paid around $38 CAD when I went to Istanbul in May, so for the price I really wasn’t complaining at all, especially since I really only came back to the hotel to sleep at night. The wifi worked well. Overall I had a really good experience. Definitely a good hotel for travellers on a budget. Would consider staying again if I was in Istanbul.
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jan 25, 2020
Disliked: Staff & service
Not worth the money even if it’s cheap
The has nice location but for 4hours the water was broken so we needed to buy our own water so we can flush the toilet and of course it was not the hotels fault that the water was run out but they could at least offer their costumer some water tank when they see we went back and for to get some from the minimarket. All they say was they dident now when the waters is coming back. We asked for a second blanked and was told they gonna send it up to our room, we waited for one hour and get tired of waiting so we got down to lobby and get it by our self. The breakfast was not fresh and not good and they have 2 tables with staff sitting and talking while it was a couple of tables full with dirty dishes. After all the hotel has nice location and it’s very close to sultan Ahmed and grand bazar. The staff in the reception was friendly but I think they should think a second round how to make best service to they hotel guest. We will not choose old city hotel again.