Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Hagia Sophia

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Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, blackout drapes
Floor plan
Reception
Property amenity
Travelers at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse are perfectly positioned to experience Istanbul's historic charm. The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are minutes away. After sightseeing, guests enjoy a continental breakfast, relax on the sunny terrace, use WiFi, or browse the library.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Double Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6 Bed Female Dorm Room With Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room with Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Double Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room with Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Quadruple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

6 Bed Female Dorm Room With Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square are two other places to visit that come recommended.
Map
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbiyik Caddesi,, Terbiyik Sk. No:3, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Hostel remodeled in 2025 and located near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a bicycle cleaning area
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
  • Local meal delivery service, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1994
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1650

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sultan Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Square, and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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