Aya Sultanahmet Hotel

3.5-star Tuscan hotel near Hagia Sophia

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Restaurant
Sea View Deluxe Double | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Deluxe Double  Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Food and drink
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Kutlugün Sk.No:31, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Sea View Executive Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Loft Suite

  • City view
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Sea View Deluxe Double

  • Sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Sultanahmet stay.At this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square, both within a 5-minute walk. Blue Mosque and Bosphorus are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queb Rooftop Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Byzantium Hotel Terrace Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rumist Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aya Sultanahmet Hotel

3.5-star Tuscan hotel near Hagia Sophia
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Aya Sultanahmet Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2021 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2021
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
Aya Sultanahmet Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Aya Sultanahmet Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 110 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day (984 ft away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 19729

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

AYA SULTANAHMET HOTEL Hotel
AYA SULTANAHMET HOTEL Istanbul
AYA SULTANAHMET HOTEL Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aya Sultanahmet Hotel to the airport?

Aya Sultanahmet Hotel is 28.2 mi (61-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aya Sultanahmet Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Aya Sultanahmet Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 110 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Aya Sultanahmet Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12.6 mi (32-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Aya Sultanahmet Hotel offer free breakfast?

Aya Sultanahmet Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aya Sultanahmet Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Aya Sultanahmet Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Aya Sultanahmet Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Aya Sultanahmet Hotel have a pool?

Aya Sultanahmet Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Aya Sultanahmet Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Aya Sultanahmet Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Aya Sultanahmet Hotel to downtown Istanbul?

Aya Sultanahmet Hotel is 1 mi away from Istanbul.

Aya Sultanahmet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 93 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliana, MIAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, the personal is very helpful and informative, i will definitely recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aimee

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at thi property two years ago and had an extraordinary experience. I rebooked this hotel for my two weeks ago stay with my family and it was an absolutely horrific experience. Before arriving in Istanbul multiple times I tried contacting the hotel about getting our rooms together, and they never even responded after multiple attempts. When we checked in the night of our hotel, the hotel was just rundown over the last two years. The hotel rooms were dirty. There was no toilet paper in our bedroom. There were no towels and when we asked, we were given one robe to dry the restaurant was under construction and the whole downstairs not available for use and none of this was disclosed in booking the hotel. We needed a shampoo and conditioner in our rooms and they delivered it half empty used from another room. The cleanliness was terrible. They was standing water in our shower that just puddle and murky. It’s as if the hotel was a ghost town and not regulated whatsoever. It appeared to be there were almost no other guests there as well with a very eerie feeling. I brought my 75 year-old mother here two years ago and had a great experience. So much that I rebooked and wanted to bring my family back.According to the staff, it’s under the same management, but I would not recommend on any condition staying at this property. It was extremely hot, stuffy it smelled moldy and had a very eerie feeling with nothing functioning or working. Pictures can be attached as well. HORRIBle
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

EE SIN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The facilities are sorely lacking. Not a single cafe or restaurant in the property. In this day and age a manual key to our room was provided Even so we asked for another key but was denied. The staff took ages to set up the tv and only managed to get YouTube channel. Daily cleaning of the room is not automatic.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Bergenfield

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minutes walk away from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Easy area to find food and great for transportation. Not dusty which is great!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well situated, walking distance to all famous sites, excellent restaurants 1/2 block away. Quiet location with very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shahir Mohsin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlene

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

Review from an NYC Hotel Concierge - JUST RUN!!!!!

As a former New York City Hotel concierge I had to RUN FROM this disgraceful hostel after my first night, even though I booked their "best" room for 3 nights. Where do I even begin?! This hotel is NOT SAFE! Hotel shares the same elevator with a rooftop restaurant which is managed by a third party. Only one elevator the hotel gives ALL access to all guest rooms and this restaurant. The room service is served uncovered in that same elevator! Unknown restaurant patrons made a prank to knock & pound our door late at night and ran away laughing. If not careful, anyone can enter your room! Egyptian guy who works for the restaurant followed me around the hotel, scaring me & was SO RUDE!! I eventually got into an argument with him in front of hotel staff. Management did NOTHING to help, claiming he does not work for the hotel - yet he has access to hotel lobby, elevator, guest spaces and rooms? Mgmt clearly does not care much about guest safety and experience. The front desk receptionist is also the house keeper, the maintenance guy, and the bellman. Our room was not cleaned at all at check-in & it STUNK and was burning hot! When we brought it up the hotel claims that we received "complimentary "cleaning. The hotel AC is master controlled and kept steady on either hot or cold. The thermostat in your room is a hoax: non-responsive. Throughout the night we were burning up, had to sleep naked & even opened the window, but so much loud blasting music outside. Hotel gave us NO REFUND!
Dust everywhere, even in the outlets? Damn!
Photos taken at check in...dust and dirt everywhere! Just YUCK!
Dust, dust and more dust!
Bed head board. Look at the red suede...even with the dark color the dirt is still visible
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hasnain

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend. Very un professional. Gave me someone elses room and then was harassing me while i was out saying they need the room and need to get in to move my things to another room. And then when i had the notice outside my door for it to be cleaned. All they did was take the old towels but didnt replace them or anything in the bathroom and didnt make the bed or actualy clean anything. Duvet n pillows were thrown into a corner of the room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Andres

Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is very well located, with several restaurants nearby and a great walking route to the mosques. However, overall, the hotel was not so good. We noticed that the elevator sensors do not work, which is a serious safety issue. Some of the staff do not speak English well, making it difficult to communicate when asking for recommendations or directions. Additionally, our safe box did not work at check-out, and the staff did not know how to reset or open it, causing us to almost miss our flight — an unacceptable situation. If we return to Istanbul, we will definitely not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlene

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Omar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, modern and affordable. The restaurant upstairs and the neighborhood nightlife could be very noisy at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret, Los Angeles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so conveniently located for all the major architectural attractions. Walking distance to The Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia Topkapi Palace Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazzar. Plenty of dining options all around. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Rooms nicely appointed clean and bright. Beautiful views from the rooftop restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly & helpful. Ainura in the roof top restaurant was so kind & always had a smile on her face........ when i sat @ the roof top restaurant in the morning's & had my turkish coffee, looking out over the Bosphorous, Ainura would explain to me all the locations of interest that i could see before me from that amazing panoramic view. The chamber maid kept our room so clean for us..........apologies to her, as i have forgotten her name. Rimmi (from Palestine) on reception was very charming & helpful to us, as he checked us in. Bas on day reception was very helpful & friendly.... he ordered us a taxi to the airport & made us feel really welcome during our stay. Aya Sultanahmet is a little gem of a hotel in a great location with really charming staff & 1st class service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

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

Excellent Location

We had a great experience. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Dundurn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a really convenient location! Staff were very friendly in the hotel and at the restaurant, my room was clean and comfortable, and the location can’t be beat! 2 minutes walk to Hagia Sofia and other attractions in Sultanahmet. Very safe area to walk around at any time, would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This charming little boutique hotel, locatef the the heart of the old city. Its an easy walk to many if the important sights in this part id Istanbul. The staff was warm and friendly, especially the kind Maitress'd on the roof top menu. I only had drinks and breakfast up there, but there are lovely views of the Bosphorus. I really enjoy my stay there. Note that I was as a solo female but felt very safe there and all throughout the city. The room may be a bit too small for 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent extremely helpful and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

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

All good except one thing.

The street noise, beeps from elevator , banging of luggage and or slamming of doors makes sleep impossible until around 2:30 am ! Everything else was fantastic. Sort out the noise and this place is a gem !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

george

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. Air conditioning was inoperable and multiple power outages during the night. Left after one night but paid for four. Onto that you will listen to clanging dishes from below all night. Awful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

edith

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024