The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

3.5-star hotel near Blue Mosque

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Exterior
Front of property
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Cafe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Yerebatan Cad No 23 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

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

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DERALIYE OTTOMAN CUISINE - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Foodie-İst - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House of Medusa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

3.5-star hotel near Blue Mosque
There's a restaurant on site, as well as 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. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Kybele Hotel - Special Class.

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

  • 1 building
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offers 16 accommodations with minibars and safes. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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, debit cards, and cash
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
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 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 14343

Property is also known as

Kybele Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Kybele Hotel Special Class
Kybele Special Class Istanbul
Kybele Special Class
The Kybele Istanbul
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Hotel
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kybele Hotel - Special Class to the airport?

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class is 28.8 mi (67-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Kybele Hotel - Special Class have an airport shuttle?

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Kybele Hotel - Special Class to the beach?

This hotel is 13.1 mi (38-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Kybele Hotel - Special Class have a pool?

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class does not have a pool.

Does The Kybele Hotel - Special Class have a restaurant?

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class is home to Kybele, which features international cuisine.

Does The Kybele Hotel - Special Class have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kybele Hotel - Special Class to downtown Istanbul?

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class is 0.8 mi away from Istanbul.

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 254 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, good staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raluca

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrien

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When I first arrived, it was really late (2am) and I was super tired from a long travel day. The room they put me in initially had not been properly cleaned—there were still food items in the fridge and the bed was infested with something that caused me to itch uncontrollably until I simply couldn’t take it anymore. I asked to change rooms. It makes me wonder if they had washed the bedding. The other room also hadn’t been emptied of the previous tenant’s items—several items were in the closet. I was offered no apology or any consideration whatsoever. They were also the only place in all of Turkey to charge me an extra 7 euros on a CC transaction. Do better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

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

Solid choice, great staff

Quirky room and quirky hotel (in a good way, if that’s your thing!). Staff are incredibly friendly. The hotel location can’t be beat - it was close to everything we wanted to see. Breakfast was fine - met the need. The bed and pillows were better here than in other hotels we stayed at in Türkiye! I’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique stay right in the heart of the historic area, we loved everything!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything, even the walk to the Galata tower wasn’t bad and that’s over a bridge ! The staff were so nice and helpful. Everything was very clean and the room was beautiful. I would stay here again :)
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

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

Highly recommend

Our room had a lovely charm to it. It was smaller than I expected, but it perfectly fit our needs! The central location made it easy to walk and use public transport. The breakfast was absolutely wonderful, and it saved us a lot of money to add it on. The hotel has an associated restaurant, which I assume is why the food was so good. Rooms are serviced every day (no do not disturb option).
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Inga

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Housekeeping still money and my staff . Second time just hours before I go to airport
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ofelia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette Francine Orozco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t have the option of breakfast so can’t say hotel was small, cute and in the perfect spot, everything was located fast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small room but ok for 1, good shower, comfortable bed. Next time will ask for room in other side of building although soundproofing from pedestrian street quite adequate. Day staff better than night staff. Forgot to give me my special Breakfast packet for early flight,Breakfast chefs terrific!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family run small hotel, lots of character. Excellent buffet breakfast included. Note there is no elevator. Good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a beautiful Perl in the middle of tourist chaos. I loved this spot. This hotel was beautifully decorated & designed. It was a true Turkish experience. I loved being surrounded by antiques. I highly recommend this hotel because it was unique and wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive, helpful and friendly personnel. The receptionist helped to arrange all the activities i requested very quickly with the best experience. Much appreciated help with carrying the luggage. Will stay again at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Groovy hotel walking distance to many site seeing and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Cottonwood

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property has a unique decorative style with small Moroccan looking lamps hanging from the ceiling. Rafa, the hotel manager, is super nice and competent. Breakfast is perfectly Turkish simple, basic and delicious. The whole boutique hotel is decorated with antiques. Thank you Rafa for everything!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very friendly, kind, and hospitable. Always willing to help.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Baleska

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kybele was great everything was easy and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Plus it is close to all the highlights
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic - I had many problems on my trip - including losing my wallet! But they helped me thru everything! I found my home in Istanbul...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Tamna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025