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The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Yerebatan Cad No 23 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Grand Bazaar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room

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

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

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

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

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

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Family Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Quadruple Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Sultanahmet stay.A stay at this Sultanahmet hotel places you steps from Basilica Cistern and a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪DERALIYE OTTOMAN CUISINE - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Foodie-İst - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
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 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

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 28.3 mi (71-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 12.6 mi (31-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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 232 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quirky nature of this small - 16 rooms - family run hotel. Easy walk to all the key sights in Istanbul. Friendly staff. Highly recommend if you are looking for something different to the stock standard offerings
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Within walking distance of all the major attractions in Sultanahmet. Older charming property. We stayed 2 nights and were very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very good hotel in a great location to access all the main sights. Our first room had a few issues, eg, tv & kettle didn't work, however we were offered another room without any hassle. Breakfast ok, just not like an English one!! Would recommend but as it's a tourist area, drinking & eating out is expensive.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather

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

Best stay I’ve had in a hotel

Absolutely AMAZING from start to finish. It’s a unique gem of a place with incredible decor and super friendly and helpful staff. I had a solo room and it was perfect-nice size (is bigger than some of the photos seem), enough space to comfortably walk around the bed. Linens were clean and comfortable and the bed was as well. Instant hot water with good pressure. Breakfast buffet (included) was delicious and had good options of hot and cold. I would stay here any and every time I come.
Room from little balcony
Main dining room
Breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nayereh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David, Santa Rosa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It felt authentic with many antiques
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location for tourists, very friendly and helpful staff, and a cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Location location location! Plus the kindest most helpful and sincere owners and staff! Such a cool place with amazing Turkish flare!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATHEW G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kybele hotel is perfectly located in Istanbul's city center. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their restaurant is one of Istanbul's best. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a real "cool" little hotel that is very different from rest. Very friendly and helpful staff. THe restaurant is very expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great location!

Not sure if the man that checked us in spoke much English, check in was easy. We have him our passports and then he handed them back with the key. He called over a young man to carry our bags upstairs and that was that. Room was quaint but adequate with a mini refrigerator, wall unit AC (necessity in July), and fully functional bathroom. Bring a sound machine if noise bothers you, I used mine and slept like the dead; the room was extremely bright (no blackout curtains) so an eye shade would also be useful. The toilet made a racket when you flushed it, super high pitched and it went on and on.. but it flushed and the AC worked great. The shower head is directly over the faucet which ends up in your butt, annoying but the head is removable so you can stand where you like and use it. Honestly, zero complaints. Great price for the stay and soooo convenient to all of the touristy stuff, extremely walkable. It was awesome to have a place so close for a mid-day cool off shower/water bottle refill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This family owned hotel has a great location and the owners and staff are friendly, helpful and quick to respond to any requests. The rooms have modern bathrooms and decent air conditioning. The decor is 'old turkish antique' and interestingly funky but the common areas could use a little decluttering and better lighting and air to make them more inviting to sit in and enjoy. We had paid for a standard double and it was a little small for us but we upgraded to an available triple that was just right. The breakfast buffet was fresh, varied and tasty. The restaurant is open all day and offers a variety of dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Location, location, location

The main negative about the hotel is the arrival. The taxi got close within an hour, but the roads are so narrow and busy that the final short distance took ages. The location is so convenient to walk to all the main sites, and within easy reach of good places to eat and drink. The hotel is quirky and has many interesting artifacts including traditional lights. There is a small courtyard that is a lovely place to relax. We didn't eat there, as it is more expensive than nearby locations, but none are far away. The staff are all so helpful in organising any tours, taxis and generally.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Arthur

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Tiny rooms. Absolutely mediocre breakfast and worst of all lots of steep stairs and no elevator
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

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

Great stay

Great friendly people. Would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyubima

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What is there not to like about this lovely hotel, location and service? We loved it the moment we went in and kept feeling the same way all throughout our stay. Everything you need is at your doorstep and the service is amazing - you are well looked after and helped with whatever you need. Definitely will stay there on our next visits!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a bad fall. The housekeeper had mopped the floor & it was wet. There was no signage. I had slip and fell backwards. Fortunately did not hit my head & was able to hold on to the rail. After hitting my back and tail bone. I was in horrible pain & got a bent tailbone.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quirky decoration!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024