Aya Sultanahmet Hotel

Savor local flavors at two restaurants, unwind by the lobby fireplace, and get personalized help planning daily adventures.

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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

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

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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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 110 per vehicle (roundtrip, 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

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?

Check-out 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 and Sultanahmet Square. Bosphorus and Blue Mosque are also within 10 minutes. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff is kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a fantastic location, very comfortable and wonderful helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter Fenichell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Helpful/friendly staff. Overall terrific hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ELENI

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

Great location and condition friendly people

Beautiful hotel at a great location! Very good service. Our go to next time we visit Istanbul again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Shabana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean property with great service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Outstanding hotel

Exceptional boutique hotel located in great area 5 minutes walk from the Blue Mosque and 15 minutes from Grand bazaar. Privately owned and rooms are modern, clean and offer exceptional value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Sultanahmet. Right next door to the Four Seasobs Hotel at a fraction of the price. Beds are comfortable, but the rooms are on the smaller side. Clean, and a good place to rest after a full day of walking at the nearby attractions
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Everything is as in the pics and even better. Superb location! Amazing staff. Rooms are cozy and pretty decent size. I would definitely stay at this hotel again! Highly recommended!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hôtel, clean, italien design. I’ll be back for sur. Staff are helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

saima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm so glad I picked this hotel for my family and I. I got 2 rooms and it was perfect. Rooms are small but doors to terrace open for fresh air. The staff is kind. The decor is beautiful. They check inventory when leaving so I appreciate that. They care for their property. I ate next door every day . Perfect place to stay while in istanbul I will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anastasiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recommend!! Very good service!! The room is comfortable, very clean (cleaned every day), soft snow-white bed, very pleasant luxury-quality bedding. The bath has everything you need. At the top there is a rooftop restaurant with beautiful views of the sea and the Blue Mosque. Polite waiters, quick and professional service. Everything I tried was delicious!! At the reception they are also always happy to help you and always with a smile 😀 I would definitely choose this hotel again!! All at the highest level !!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Asiyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Aya Sultanahmet for 4 nights. The hotel is a stone's throw away from the AyaSofya and Blue Mosque, and its rooftop restaurant boasts stunning views of both. The interior decor was classy, furnishings were new and well maintained. The staff is attentive and helpful - an issue with a beeping lock was resolved quickly. Our only complaint is that soundproofing was not good, and it was quite noisy because of sounds from neighbouring rooms, doors closing and furniture being dragged. Otherwise a great stay, and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful boutique hotel. great decor. bed was extremely comfortable. deluxe double room is pretty small however. enough to accommodate 1 guest, very tight with 2, especially bathroom. 3 floor rooms are right below restaurant so you will be subjected to noise (dishes, chairs creaking, music etc). if you are looking to go to bed early avoid staying at 3rd floor. also adjoining rooms have no door insulation so you will be hearing your neighbor. also rooms do not have iron/ironing boards however they do provide laundry service. hotel does not provide free breakfast which is a bit of a bummer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023