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Aya Sultanahmet Hotel

Tuscan-style hotel with 2 restaurants and 24-hour front desk

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Located in Sultanahmet's heart, Aya Sultanahmet Hotel welcomes guests with authentic hospitality. Enjoy two on-site restaurants, a cozy bar, convenient shopping, a beautiful garden with views, and a lobby fireplace perfect for relaxation after a day of exploration.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Sea View Executive Family Suite

Sea View Executive Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Loft Suite

Presidential Loft Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 75 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sea View Deluxe Double

Sea View Deluxe Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Select Comfort bed
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Kutlugün Sk.No:31, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bosphorus - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪By Kinyas Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aya Sultanahmet Hotel

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Aya Sultanahmet Hotel provides shopping on-site, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff and a computer station
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Concierge services, a porter/bellboy and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Aya Sultanahmet Hotel have perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2,021 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 5 August 2025 to 1 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 19729

We should mention

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aya Sultanahmet Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aya Sultanahmet Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Aya Sultanahmet Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Aya Sultanahmet Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 110 per vehicle applies.

Where is Aya Sultanahmet Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mile (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

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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

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Rifat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice hotel was clean and in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the hotel was courteous and helpful. Restaurant was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zaim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and helpful with arrangements we needed. Recommend this hotel as it has a modern vibe and close to attractions and public transport.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krishna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little boutique hotel. Excellent staff who went above and beyond what was expected to make our stay comfortable, with bookings and arrangements. Excellent rooftop restaurant with a stunning view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect place to stay our room was fabulous with sea vies, the terrace restaurant was amazing … 2 minute walk to blue mosque would highly recommend … from Australia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean hotel and it is not far from the mosque’s. They have really great staff, which are ready to help you whenever you need it. Would recommend it! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

EE SIN

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

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

Selda

Disliked: Staff & service
The staff in the Hotel is completely dishonest. Never ask hotel to help you for the city or Bosporus tour. They are charging enormous amount of money for a zero service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Seven nights in Istanbul

We have just finished our stay at the Aya Sultanahmet and had a great time there, the staff are very friendly and helpful, we stayed there on three seperate times in September for a total of seven nights, it’s only a five minute walk to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia and less to a wide range of restaurants. We stayed in two different types of rooms both on the top floor with water views, both were a good size and modern and clean. The main problems with both rooms was the restaurant above them moving chairs and tables making scrapping sounds. The other problem was the wifi speed was a bit slow and erratic at times. Would I stay there again yes for sure the positives out way the negatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Charlene

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

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

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tv çalışmıyor. Kanallar çekmiyor.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sara Cristina Borges

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

Vale a pena

O hotel fica muito bem localizado, ao lado do Four Seasons, área seguro e consegue fazer grande parte dos passeios a pé. Atendentes muito atenciosos. Quarto pequeno, mas confortável e suficiente, secador e chuveiro maravilhosos. Achei somente que a arrumação deixou a desejar na reposição de produtos e de trocar xícara de chá ja usada
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

LIZARDO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy muy pequeñas las habitaciones el personal nada atento sucio y no lo recomiendo para nada! Lo único rescatable es la ubicación para lo que es el hotel es caro
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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