Must-see hotels in Sultanahmet

  • Sirkeci Mansion

    Sultanahmet

    Travellers love this terrific-value hotel overlooking Gülhane Park, with its impeccably clean, well-sized and amenity-laden rooms, some with park-facing…

  • Marmara Guesthouse

    Sultanahmet

    Few of Sultanahmet's family-run pensions can compete with the Marmara's cleanliness, comfort and thoughtful details. Owner Elif and team go out of their…

  • Hotel Empress Zoe

    Sultanahmet

    Named after the feisty Byzantine empress, this is one of İstanbul's most impressive boutique hotels. The four buildings house 26 diverse rooms joined by…

  • Hotel Alilass

    Sultanahmet

    One of Sultanahmet's few budget boutique hotels, the Alilass offers rooms decorated with evocative Ara Güler prints of Old İstanbul. Standard rooms are…

  • Hotel Ibrahim Pasha

    Sultanahmet

    Cultural tomes are piled in reception and throughout the 24 rooms of this exemplary design hotel, which also has a comfortable lounge with open fire, and…

  • Hotel Şebnem

    Sultanahmet

    A simple but elegant decor gives the Şebnem an edge over nearby budget hotels. Rooms have wooden floors, modern bathrooms and comfortable beds with good…

  • Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet

    Sultanahmet

    This luxurious hotel has an excellent position near Aya Sofya and the Blue Mosque, with views of both and of the Bosphorus from its rooftop bar…

  • Hotel Amira

    Sultanahmet

    A consistent performer, Amira has 34 comfortable, well-equipped rooms. The standard rooms are cramped, so it's worth paying extra for a deluxe version…

  • Hotel Grand Peninsula

    Sultanahmet

    A sister hotel to nearby Peninsula and Hanedan, the Grand Peninsula was renovated in 2016, resulting in a pleasant property with scattered carpets and…

  • Hotel Peninsula

    Sultanahmet

    Hallmarks here are friendly staff, comfortable rooms and bargain prices. Start your day on the sea-facing roof terrace with its sociable breakfast room…

  • Ottoman Hotel Imperial

    Sultanahmet

    This four-star hotel is in a wonderfully quiet location just outside the Topkapı Palace walls. Its large and comfortable rooms have plenty of amenities,…

  • Hotel Alp Guesthouse

    Sultanahmet

    This wooden building lives up to its location in Sultanahmet's premier small-hotel enclave, offering attractive and well-priced single, double, triple and…

  • Bahaus Hostel

    Sultanahmet

    Small, clean and secure, Bahaus stands in stark and welcome contrast to the huge institutional-style hostels on nearby Akbıyık Caddesi. The four- to 14…

  • Hanedan Hotel

    Sultanahmet

    One of Sultanahmet's best-value sleeping options, the Hanadan's 11 rooms feature double-glazed windows, satellite TVs, kettles and small white marble…

  • Cheers Hostel

    Sultanahmet

    The four- to 10-bed dorms at Sultanahmet's best hostel are worlds away from the barrack-like quarters at many of its competitors. Bright and airy, they…

  • Saruhan Hotel

    Sultanahmet

    Hitherto bereft of hotels, the quiet residential pocket of Kadırga is inching its way into the limelight, courtesy of impressive family-run operations…

  • Hotel Uyan

    Sultanahmet

    The Uyan's quietly elegant decor nods towards Ottoman style, but never goes over the top. Rooms are comfortable and mostly of a decent size; the…

  • Ahmet Efendi Evi

    Sultanahmet

    Mr Ahmet's House has an appealing home-away-from-home feel and is a great choice for those travelling with children, with a warm welcome from hostess…

  • Big Apple Hostel

    Sultanahmet

    It may lack a backpacker vibe, but the compensations at this comfortable hostel include four-, six- and 14-bed dorms with curtained bunk beds, lockers,…

  • Arcadia Hotel Blue

    Sultanahmet

    This modern hotel has memorable views of Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara from its rooftop bar-restaurant, and other…

  • Sarı Konak Hotel

    Sultanahmet

    Guests here enjoy relaxing on the roof terrace with its Sea of Marmara glimpses, but also take advantage of the comfortable lounge and courtyard…

  • Osman Han Hotel

    Sultanahmet

    Amenity levels at this small and well-maintained hotel are high: rooms have comfortable beds, kettles, satellite TV and small bathrooms. The main…

  • Agora Guesthouse

    Sultanahmet

    The friendly Agora is worth considering for its comfortable bunk beds (with lockers big enough for backpacks underneath) and pleasant roof terrace. The…