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Arife Sultan Hotel

Travelers find the perfect blend of history, hospitality and comfort at this Istanbul hotel, ideally positioned for exploring the city's treasures

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In the heart of Istanbul's ancient charm, Arife Sultan Hotel offers a hearty breakfast and relaxing coffee shop. Guests are within walking distance of Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar, with reliable in-room WiFi. Travelers consistently praise the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is €44
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow-top bed
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Arife Sultan Hotel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bosphorus and Florya Beach, while Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tupras Stadium or Sinan Erdem Dome. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Alemdar Mh. Catal Cesme Sk. No:8, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34410

What's nearby

  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque which includes religious elements, a mosque and heritage architecture
    Blue Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station
    2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station
    9 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Çiğdem Pastanesi
    1 min walk
  • Baran Restoran
    1 min walk
  • Hanedan Aras
    1 min walk

About this property

Arife Sultan Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Arife Sultan Hotel provides free breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services and coffee/tea in reception
  • A lift, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Arife Sultan Hotel have perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 22-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

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
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 18 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Property Registration Number 20154
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Arife Sultan
Arife Sultan Hotel
Arife Sultan Hotel Istanbul
Arife Sultan Istanbul
Arife Hotel
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Arife Sultan Hotel Istanbul
Arife Sultan Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Arife Sultan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arife Sultan Hotel?

As of 1 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arife Sultan Hotel on 3 Feb 2026 start from €44.01, including 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 at Arife Sultan Hotel?

Arife Sultan Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Arife Sultan Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arife Sultan Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Does Arife Sultan Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arife Sultan Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station and Cemberlitas Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Arife Sultan Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located near a lot of the highlights in the old town Istanbul.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service. Nice boutique hotel at a very reasonable rate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hotel! Nice breakfast. Friendly helpful staff. Excellent location. 50 m from a bank ATM. 150 m from the public tram. Easy walk to the Grand Bazaar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arkadiy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff and manager. Clean room, good breakfast. Excellent location, very close to major attractions, 2 minutes walk to tram station. Easy shopping, many shops around and Grand Bazaar is 7-8 minutes walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was impressed with how friendly and helpful the staff were. It was an excellent experience to be staying there. It is very well located. Only a few minutes walking to the Grand Bazaar. Bank ATM 50 m away. Public transport 150 m away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and location.... would recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Location in Sultanahmed area

Nice well located hotel. Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSEP

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

Great location, good stay

Great location, very near from Hagia Sofia and tramway stop, in quiet area. Clean comfortable room. Nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amin

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

Little Gem in Sultanahmet

We had a great time - the location is fantastic - a couple of mintes from tram stations and major attractions. The service was excellent and the owners were very friendly. The room we stayed in was a bit small, but this is quite normal for hotels in the old city and definitely great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect, nice little hotel with very helpful staff, friendly and smiling all the time. Room isn't very big, but well presented, and very clean. Breakfast mediterranean style, fesh and tasty. Definitely value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only snafu was power outage and elevator didn’t work for one day. But that wasn’t their fault. But staff and hotel were wonderful and clean and attentive

8/10 Good

Madhur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice stay close to Sultanahmet

Very convenient location to Sultanahmet with Tram stop just 5 min away and lots of restaurants and coffee options in the Main Street. The staff were very nice and helpful and it almost felt like you are staying in your friends house. The only slight negative was the noise on the street below as it’s a busy area with restaurants and some music being played but it got all quiet roughly after 1 am. For the price I paid it was good value!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

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

Lovely little hotel close to everything!

What an amazing little hotel, so close to all of the sites of old Istanbul! The staff are so lovely and accommodating with lots of tips and answers to questions. They even took the time to show me to the room and explain the amenities. I had a room w a double bed and found it roomy enough. Not huge rooms but very tidy and efficient. I'm on vacation in the city so didn't need a room to lounge in but it was nice to come back to after a day out. I saw the room w two singles and I wouldn't hesitate to choose it next time, if need be. The main sites (Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, etc.) are only 5-7 mins away and the tram station is just a half block over. Food options, convenience stores, and shopping are also a half block over. Nice little continental breakfast in the morning (cheese, whole fruit, cereals, bread, some small baked goods, coffee and tea) I'll definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roosevelt

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

SHAHZAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property location is great, right in the heart of the action. The staff is great, the property is small but clean. Breakfast is good.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Faultless location; super friendly and accommodating staff; nice breakfast. Be more than happy to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. They let us feel like home. Thanks a lot for you all!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICK

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The arife sultan staff are amazing special the day manger Mehmet and Omar and the two ladies they exepenactial I really recommend this nice little hotel for the great location and the great service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rushna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing, very friendly and always able to helpnwith whatever queries oe questions. Locality is superb, everything wthin walkng distance, tram stop literally outside hotel. Even though very central, busy with lots of noise and music, absolutely nothing can be heard from the rooms which is amazingly quiet and can get a good nights sleep!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Felix Andres Yelpi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is strategically located walking distance to visit most of the attractions of Istambul. The people who work there are very friendly and love helping the guests. Nice breakfast in a petit area they have at the entrance. The hotel is small but comfortable, it has elevator in case guests need to go to the Upper floors.it better to stay in the second floor upwards, since it is easily heard the noise or conversations in the lobby if you are staying in the first floor. Finally, the área is sorrounded by good restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

parag

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
THE ROOMS WERE VERY VERY SMALL. NO TEA AND COFFEE IN THE ROOM
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

irene

Liked: Staff & service
The toilet was not cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ilona

Liked: Staff & service
the staff was super friendly and amazing but the room's bathroom ruined everything. it was in a horrible condition, full of mald and the flushing was bad, water was stucking in the shower and you could not finish your shower without waiting for the water to wash down. moreover, the room was too warm and imposible to breathe during a day
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Takafumi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
トラムの駅近くで、スーツケース持って移動しても可能です。 観光でアヤソフィアやブルーモスクなどの徒歩圏内で、お酒も買えるスーパーも近くにあり、非常に便利で、安価なホテルなのでおススメです。 無料の朝食もあって、パンや果物があるので、助かります。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kiyotaka

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
立地が良く、スタッフも親切だった
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025