Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel

Luxury bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel, in historic Istanbul's heart, offers city panoramas from the rooftop terrace. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, browse the art gallery, and shop conveniently. The magnificent Hagia Sophia is just a short walk away.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Superior Double Room, Private Bathroom

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Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, Garden View

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Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
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Free cribs/infant beds
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  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Washer/dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sultanahmet Mh. Tomurcuk Sk. No:1, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 8 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seatanbul Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Şerbethane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sultan Kösesi Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buhara 93 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel

Luxury bed & breakfast near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and an art gallery on site. In addition to a shopping mall on site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds and sofa beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 15 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0636

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TRY 2000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this luxury bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.

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Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 262 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ceilidh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners of this boutique hotel are incredibly kind and welcoming. One of the biggest take-aways from our trip to Istanbul was how helpful, kind and accommodating the people were, nobody more so than the hoteliers at Dilhayat
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was charming and quaint. The room was spacious and beautiful. Check-in was easy. Walking distance to all the popular sites. If I ever get the opportunity to visit Istanbul again, I would definitely choose this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelin Arianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, charming, with an incredible view of the city and excellent location. All the hotel team are incredibly friendly and make you feel at home

10/10 Excellent

Fakih Mahmood

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

Great Helpful Staff & Clean Hotel

This is a Lovely Hotel in the Sultan Ahmet area of Istanbul. Close to local amenities. Hotel Staff are incredibly hospitable and I would most definately recommend this hotel to couples looking for a quiet time away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Medet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best staff is here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was absolutely top notch; I really enjoyed chatting with the manager who was always helpful and willing to do whatever he needed to for the customers. The location is absolutely ideal for a visit to the old city. The area has tons of shops, restaurants, and all of the major sites within a few minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anusha Mary Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is small so it’s very homely! Mr Ali and Mr Jesmine did everything to make our stay comfortable! The staff are very kind friendly helpful and generous ! The breakfast was simple and modest. The rooms were cleaned every day and we were able to get our laundry done daily thanks to Madonna the house keeper! I would definitely recommend this place because of the location being so convenient… Mama’s garden Restaurant was a fantastic place within walking distance for great Turkish food .. just a few minutes walk .. for silks and lamps I went to “St. Sophia’s style home” was a small whole sale boutique near Dilhayat that I would recommend for shopping as the owner was very kind and generous and had a great selection at a great price! Overall we enjoyed our stay at Dilhayat very much and would definitely recommend it to anyone .. price safety and security - great place and walking distance to all attractions ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly greeted by Abdul, our host, who set us up in a room, though we arrived before their check-in time. He further moved our luggage to another room the following day. He was most helpful is directing us to eateries, arranging for reservations to a Turkish bathhouse, and taxis to various locations. The location was great and rooms were very clean as well as having necessary amenities. Breakfast was very good with a rooftop view of the Marmar sea. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Fco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

horrible receptionist

Non professional staff. Rude receptionist and noisy lobby. Receptionist receives his friends in hotel lobby with noise and no respect for families privacy. Surrounding hotels much better. The area is not safe during the night. Clean rooms but no elevator. Pretty expensive rate. Wash rooms are reasonable. Food are average. Access is difficult. old area in general. Beautiful antiques inside the lobby.

8/10 Good

Ersin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruhige Lage 5 Minuten zu Fuß nach Sultan Ahmed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sohan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Cleaning lady gave us attitude

The cleaning lady didn't clean our room due to miscommunications. We didn't know she didn't understand English and she didn't tell us that. But when I complained about it to the front desk personnel the cleaning lady who also happened to be the person in charge for break fast showed us serious attitude. I'm letting it go because may be she is a poor lady and I had no intention of getting her into trouble but the hotel needa to employ more staff to take care of things. Using same person for multitasking shows stingy management mindset that's results into poor customer experience. I would never want that lady with disgruntled attitude near my breakfast place in any hotel stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otel Sultanahmet'e yürüme mesafesinde. Çalışanlar ilgili ve güler yüzlü. Kahvaltı yeterli.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

m

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
ブルーモスクやアヤソフィアにとても近い点は評価できます。ホテルを出てすぐの場所に夜間常時パトカーが常駐していたので治安こ悪いエリアなのかと感じた。朝食の準備をしてくれる従業員がすごく無愛想。
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alsu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dilhayat Kalfa Hotel! Our room on the first floor was beautiful, spacious, and equipped with all the amenities we needed. The breakfast menu changed daily, and the staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The hotel is within walking distance of many attractions, and public transportation options like the metro and bus are easily accessible. We highly recommend staying here to experience its antique charm and cozy atmosphere!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamad

Liked: Staff & service
good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, good location. Very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joann

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

Lovely stay in Istanbul

The hotel was about 700meters from Sutanamet tram station. It was near many dinners and shops. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Great Value in Istanbul

Great hotel. Abdul is a great host. Really close to the big tourist attractions in Istanbul Highly recommend this place. Decor is amazing and the rooftop terrace has a great view
Sunrise view from rooftop terrace
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guzin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Harika bir deneyimdi. Hersey cok lezzetliydi herkesin emegine saglik. Evimizde gibi rahattik cok ilgiliydiler.Yine gelsem ayni yerde defalarca kalirim. Cok teşekkür ederim.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, nice service, clean room. The only minus is that at breakfast only instant coffee was offered. But would definitely recommend staying there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely clean property and lovely friendly staff who will help in what ever way they can. good Turkish style breakfast in the morning, second visit there and would definitely go back.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay here! It was close to some of the key local attractions which made it easy to come back for a nap between sight seeing (needed given our jet lagged state). Breakfast on the rooftop was a highlight!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syed Waqas

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

Excellent location and great hotel.

Excellent location and great service, Abdul Rahim was a great host. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing. :) what else to expect :) Thanks again for the hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If we ever return to Istanbul, which I hope we do, we will be staying at Dilhayat Kalfa again. I would recommend this hotel very highly. The staff was amazing. It's in the perfect location, the room was clean, comfortable, and unique. There are artwork and sculptures throughout the building. But the real pleasure is the rooftop cafe for breakfast. A delicious Turkish Breakfast and the most amazing view of Istanbul. We loved this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024