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Ares Hotel Sultanahmet

Family-friendly stay near Grand Bazaar

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Turkish cuisine
Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Alemdar Mah. Incili Cavus Sok. No 17, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Bazaar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 247 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

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

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hafız Mustafa 1864 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dubb Indian Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Adonin Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace (by Yurdan) - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet

Family-friendly stay near Grand Bazaar
Ares Hotel Sultanahmet offers its guests a full-service spa. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Ares Hotel Sultanahmet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2010
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Ares Hotel Sultanahmet offers 25 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Sultanahmet has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle up to 0.1 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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 and service animals are not allowed at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 15 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-1877

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ares Hotel Sultanahmet to the airport?

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet is 28 mi (61-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet have an airport shuttle?

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 50 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Ares Hotel Sultanahmet to the beach?

This hotel is 12.5 mi (29-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 5 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night, and valet parking for EUR 15 per night.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet have a pool?

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet does not have a pool.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Turkish cuisine, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Sultanahmet, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is Ares Hotel Sultanahmet to downtown Istanbul?

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet is 0.8 mi away from Istanbul.

Reviews

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 137 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff memebers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
The hotel is very good situated very close to the tram, mosque and bazaar. Bathroom tub very dangerous. But overall staff is very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to major sites
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its stated free parking it isn't. We have to park 2km away from the hotel. I booked for double bed which can fit 3pax and from the picture theres sofa bed .. but got twin bed instead with no sofa paid extra for nothing. Stated blacon with city view. But we get no balcon with full of wall blocking our window. And sound proofed stated?? But i can hear next door taking shower with their tv on! No water were given in the room.. must ask and they only give us a bottle of 500ml. That's it! The drinking glass is dirty never washed! The toilet smell of sewage. And when ask for things.. the grumpy old women will give you the looked. They said wifi password in the room.. which we can't find any. Checked in at 9pm.. and ask for late check out, not available..(disapointed) Breakfast was so simple.. nothing extra.. not even extra drinks. Not even juice or fresh milk for my 3years old son. Very sleazy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff. Excellent food at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, service was good, breakfast was ok, edible. Amenities were sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

rosario, boston

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Sofia, blue mosque , metro and cistern .

The hotel was below my expectations . Molds around the tub.Shower head leaking and were told that it will be repaired but never happened, TV didn't even worked. No telephone in room so you go down to desk to ask for toilet paper etc. staff 95 % of them didn't speak English. Food handling was unsanitary we ended up with GI problems. Wished Expedia see these places before you book your customers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Anara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Too old and noisy

Perfect location, bad bed linens, no view from window, dark room, 3 light bulbs from 4 didn't work and you can hear everything from nearest room. Airconditioning didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Great Location and Friendly Staff

Nice experience. I have spent 6 nights here. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Great location.

4/10 Poor

Jeannine, Sarasota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice people but outdated hotel

While the hotel was in a great area, this hotel is outdated and needs help. I was there the end of October when the weather was cool. THe room they gave me had a draft. I complained that the heat was not working. The nice man at the front desk came to turn it on, but it never worked. At midnight I called the front desk, but no one answered so I put on every stich of clothing I owned. At 4 a.m. I went down to the front desk to wake up a man for a new room. He gave me a thin comforter and told me to check with the front desk in the morning. I did, and was given a room with a heater that eventually worked, but this was after trying about 6 rooms. The front desk people were nice, but when I asked for a refund, was told that I must contact the booking agency I used. THis hotel is in a great neighborhood, and has wonderful people, but if it is cold, I don't recommend staying here. The rooms are small and my rooms had a building backing up to them with no view at all.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Frendly staf&staf&good location. P

Location is very good near to all histrocal places also near to tram stations, making very easy to move about to other parts of Istambul.Istambul . chef & .Kadir are excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Ralph, South Shields

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

The Best of Everything.

As a disabled man on holiday this hotel was perfect, The Basilica Cistern is a 30 second walk, The Hagia Sofya and the Topkapi Palace are across the road. The Blue Mosque is a 5 minute walk, you get the picture, everything is on the doorstep. The food in the Ares Hotel is excellent, try the Turkish and Ottoman menu, you will be pleasantly surprised, also the Turkish breakfast is first class. I was given help with everything. The Ares Hotel is not the biggest or the most famous but it's the hotel that I will go back to because it is friendly, central, good food and very helpful, why pay more. I am looking forward to my next visit to Istanbul and my stay in The Ares Hotel, Sultanahmet.

8/10 Good

Allein, Indianapolis

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

Amazing location, great staff

super nice staff. amazing location. good breakfast. beds were adequate but had stiff sheets and limited blanket. rooms are quite small, but if all your doing is sleeping it is adequate.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very local to tourist spots. Many restaurants in area. Staff was great and tried their English skills. The room had not been swept well and the bed cover not clean but sheets were clean. Good breakfast. Over all the hotel was great and I would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

kevin, Washington, DC

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

Perfect Location!

You can't find a better location than this for tourism. Literally steps from the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basillica Cistern. Short walk or tram ride (the T1 is right outside the door) to the Grand Bazzar, The Golden Bridge, and many ferry terminals. The staff are all friendly and go out of their way to take care of you. From the airport, you can take the M1a line to the T1 line and ride transit all the way to the hotel for 8 Lira.

10/10 Excellent

Rafael, Houston

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

Great service from a little great Hotel.

As soon as I arrived the staff delivered great service. They helped me with my bags and showed me around the hotel. They gave me information of the hotel, the neighborhood, and the city of Istanbul. The room was clean and spacious and they have restaurant on top of hotel with a breathtaking view of Istanbul. The stay was enjoyable and the staff was amazing.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent central location

Hotel rooms and bathrooms very small but staff friendly and helpful. Excellent central location literally minutes from Blue Mosque, cistern, Ayasofia and Topkapi Palace. Also very close to transport, restaurants and park. Within easy walking distance of Grand and spice bazaars.

8/10 Good

jg, lb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very nice hotel friendly staff...

Very nice hotel.. Very friendly staff. Great bar cafe under (fuego). Hotels rooms are a bit small but more than enough for individuals staying for a couple of days. Ask for the rooms facing the street..

10/10 Excellent

Asma, Libya

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

Nice hotel nice place

was very good time staying in this hotel I felt like home

10/10 Excellent

Asma, Libya

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

Nice hotel very helpfull staff

Iam staying here for 10 days and it is really safe for.women alone and the staff.are so helpfull

8/10 Good

Ryan, Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great budget hotel

The hotel room was small but clean and it is very close to all the major sites. The walls are not very sound proof but the clientele seems to be respectful of that. It is located on a side so only street foot traffic occurs. The staff speaks minimal English but are very friendly. I enjoyed waking to the morning prayers broadcasted over loud speakers from the mosques. There are no alarm clocks in the rooms so bring your own.

10/10 Excellent

J M, Dunedin

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

A snowy stay in Istanbul

very friendly, helpful and a meal and a beer when i finished the day.