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Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to Blue Mosque

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Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel offers a garden sanctuary in Istanbul's historic district. Enjoy the daily manager's reception or relax at the terrace coffee shop with garden views. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Junior Suite, Sea Facing

Junior Suite, Sea Facing

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Sea Facing

Deluxe Triple Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Family Room, Sea Facing

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea Facing

Deluxe Double Room, Sea Facing

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Comfort Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Design Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Basement Economic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Dizdariye Çesmesi Sk. 21, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Galata Tower - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 13 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spectra Cafe Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Terrace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chang Cheng - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Garden Sultanahmet - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alzer Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel

Hotel near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site café, GARDEN CAFE, features garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • GARDEN CAFE
  • TERRACE BAR
  • Terrace restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day(66 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0755
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Yilsam Hotel
Yilsam Sultanahmet
Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel Hotel
Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel Istanbul
Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Yilsam Sultanahmet 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 Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Cemberlitas Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

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Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 410 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to sights, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Younis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient to the museums and mosques.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to all the key points. Outstanding staff and service. They went above and beyond to meet our needs and to make us feel like home. Many breakfast options ranging from traditional Turkish to continental. It was one of the highlight of the trip. Will definitely stay there when we visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Special thanks for transportation from/to airport. Thank you for amazing time at your hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to stay in Old Town this is a great option- clean, quiet, amazing staff, breakfast buffet was awesome - everything we ate was fresh and delicious. Bonus point- rooftop restaurant with breathtaking sea views!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The personnel at the front desk is very friendly and helpful in arranging taxi transpota, giving directions for dinning , shopping , many other. I’ve stayed at the Yisam 3 times before & my experience has been acceptable. The only negative aspects I’ve encountered is that the bathrooms are very small. Also, the individual who supervises the terrace restaurant & daily breakfast is very unfriendly & sometimes rude without provocation. Dr. Carlos J. Bourdony
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very attentive. Would highly reccomend. Everything was fairly close walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good people and good location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zahily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yashmeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great staff!

10/10 Excellent

Emon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s really good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

We enjoyed our stay at Yilsam so very much. Staff is amazing and make you feel like family. They would help us with any inquiry we had. From food to tourism their assistance was great. Will definitely be returning to Yilsam the next time in Türkiye .
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view from the restaurant the most. The menue was very Turkish (authentic) and I got tired of it after a couple of days. The sink was leaking in our room and the room was changed after several reminders. A lot of people are smoking around hotel (including staff). The room that we got as a replacement, had a door into internal backyard. We could not open the blinds because there were smoking men just outside of our door. This was weird. The hotel is nice considering that it is in the old town, but there are a lot of little things that need attention (mold and stains in the bathroom, missing molding and etc.) The beds were really comfy. Also...this is very typical for Istanbul - you may live in very nice building and then have ruines next to it. The same with the hotel. Some buildings on the same street looked like ruins.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just a few minutes walk from the Hippodrome , very friendly and helpful staff, sea-facing room is an absolute must, even sorted out shuttle transfers to and from the airport
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful boutique hotel! Breakfast was excellent! The staff were also very helpful. I would stay any time here! Paul Retired Int’l Airline Captain
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice hotel. Very accomodating staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mikael

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

Lovely view in a great location

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Staff was caring and helpful. Breakfast was okay (juice was spoiled, but otherwise a decent selection of hot and cold food was there). Soundproofing could have been better. We loved the sea view!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing The stuff very kind and very arranging Excellent service and delicious breakfast. Everything overall was wonderful. Thank you Yilsam Sultanhmet Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Riyaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for 5 nights and it was a pleasant stay at Yilsam. Close to all major attractions and staff helped me with airport transfer and other activities. I would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed

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

Customer service very important

Nothing to Talk about.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular view!!! and the friendliest staff. Super close to the blue mosque
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy my stay. Was traveling alone and felt safe. Nice and comfortable room. Very accommodating and friendly stuff. Will stay at that place again if visiting Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good stay. The staff are very friendly, kind and informative. I think the best hotel staff I have ever come across- they made my birthday so special - I felt so humble with their kindness. Hotel location was really good, i loved being so close to mosque and was very close to all main tourist area. I will surely stay here if I go Istanbul again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mirza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024