Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Helpful service
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Small room size
Noise from adjacent rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
Most reviews indicate clean rooms, with some mentioning issues like noise from neighboring rooms.
Service
9.06
Staff received high praise for friendliness and helpfulness throughout the reviews.
Location
9.1
Consistently mentioned as excellent due to proximity to major attractions.
Room Quality
7.55
Rooms tend to be small with limited storage; overall condition is functional.
Amenities
8.08
Basic amenities are available, but some guests felt they were lacking.
Value for Money
7.54
Several reviews mention high prices in the area; perceived value may vary.
Food and Beverage
7.59
Breakfast options were noted as limited and not to all guests' tastes.
Overall Experience
8.56
Overall positive experiences, with guests expressing satisfaction despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 10:56

Property Description

Historic Ottoman Mansion with Stunning Views

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV, and a minibar in our air-conditioned rooms with traditional Ottoman-style décor. Relax on our rooftop terrace overlooking the Sea of Marmara and Bosphorus.

Convenient Location: Explore Istanbul’s top attractions within walking distance, including Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. The hotel is just minutes away from the Kennedy Circle tram stop for easy access to Sarayburnu.

Personalized Service: Start your day with a delicious Turkish breakfast buffet and let our tour desk help you plan your itinerary. Experience the charm of a 19th-century Ottoman mansion with modern conveniences.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and luxury at Artefes Hotel Old City.

Important information:

Please note that Hammam and Fitness Center are under construction since July 1 until further notice.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 2022 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 7.54
Food and Beverage: 7.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Banu • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Frederic • extended_group • fr
10
Super emplacement, personnel admirable, très bon rapport qualité prix
Pros:

L’emplacement était parfait, avec une vue sublime sur la mer de Marmara et sur la mosquée bleue du Rooftop. Nous avons été admirablement accueillis par le staff et plus particulièrement par Bekir et Hosgur qui ont été très arrangeants tout le long de notre séjour. Le staff était aussi une gentillesse absolue. Petit-déj’ très copieux et varié.

Cons:

Rien

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
Артем • couple • ru
10
Pros:

Great! Bekir

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Licet • couple • uy
8
Excelente relación precio/calidad
Pros:

Lo mejor del hotel es, sin duda, la ubicación. Está perfectamente situado y permite ir caminando a los principales puntos turísticos, lo cual hace la estadía muy cómoda.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
M
Mehter • extended_group • nl
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Zinaida • couple • ca
10
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Everything was clean, comfortable, and the food was very delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout our visit. Special thanks to Bekir for his attentiveness. We would definitely recommend this hotel!

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • pl
6
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Cornel • solo_traveller • ro
9
Pros:

Totul bine , camera bună cu unele mici inconveniente dar de ne luat in seamă , personal amabil si prietenos , mic dejun bun ceai cafea suc la discreție , e puțin cam departe de grand bazar si bosfor dar cu răbdare ajungi .
Recomand pentru ca au si parcare pentru cei care ajung cu mașina

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • solo_traveller • pl
10
Pros:

Ozgur jest bardzo miłą i bardzo pomocną osobą :)

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
Виктория • extended_group • ru
10
Цена-качество отлично! Рекомендую
Pros:

Местоположение просто супер! Приветливый персонал. Каждый день меняли полотенца, через день постельное белье. Каждый день приносили воду в номер. Вкусный завтрак. Много овощей, сыра, яйца, неплохая выпечка. Учитывая цены в данном районе на еду, завтрак того стоит 100%. Отель конечно бюджетный, за свои деньги отличный!

Cons:

Не дали тапочки пока не попросили, вид из окна на стену соседнего здания. Так как целый день гуляли, это не очень расстроили

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Cornel • solo_traveller • ro
10
Pros:

Ozgurrr un băiat foarte de treaba ne-a ajutat f mult
Totul bine camera bună
Mic dejun bun cu de toate , cafea bună
Am găsit si parcare

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Ivanescu Alexandru • family_with_children • ro
9
Great service, great value for money!
Pros:

This was my second time staying at Artafes Hotel. The stay was very enjoyable, as I;ve rated above. Clean room, great staff, great breakfast (more varied than the last time), all items were delicious and fruits & vegetables were fresh. The staff was particularly awesome and I want to personally thank Bekir, Ozgur and Ilker for their kindndess, professionalism and eagerness to help. The free WiFi provided by the hotel was also great. Very stable and very fast allowing me to work online (handling large files in the cloud) with no interruptions or slowdowns. When we return to Istanbul, Artafes will be the one an only choice for us!

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Nurali • couple • kz
8
Good offer for price/what you get
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

Rooms need renovation

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Milton • extended_group • gt
10
Pros:

Mi amigo Bekir es muy amable y atento.
Fuimos muy bien atendido.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Alexey • extended_group • ge
8
Pros:

Приятный персонал, который идет на встречу и старается помочь. Расположение удобное, рядом есть магазины и голубая мечеть. Завтрак небольшой, но позволяет позавтракать и начать свой день в хорошем настроении

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Réka • solo_traveller • hu
8
Pros:

Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Herr Bekir und der Herr Ozgür unten waren stehts erreichbar und freundlich. Frühstück war frisch und gut. Zimmer war sauber. Ich würde es jeden empfehlen hier zu bleiben.

Cons:

Einen Nachts gab es probleme mit der Strom in der Zimmer, wurde aber recht schnell behoben.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Natig • solo_traveller • az
9
Pros:

Çox razı qaldıq. 5 gün boyunca buranı seçdiyimizə görə qəti peşmançılıq keçirmədik. Səhər yeməyi həm çeşid, həm keyfiyyət baxımından yaxşı idi. Yerləşdiyi məkan superdi. Hotel əməkdaşları çox mehribandı, yardımçı olmaqdan zövq alırdılar sanki.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great stay at the hotel. Staff were friendly and in particular Ozgur was very helpful.
Fantastic location - 5 mins to hippodrome and blue mosque. Good breakfast with great selection - particularly good if you are vegetarian like myself. Comfy beds and loads of hit water for showers. Had a great stay and would stay here again.

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Ozgur you are so good you helped me a lot I will come this hotel for you you are awesome handsome boy

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Mariia • extended_group • ua
9
Все чудово, дякуємо за сервіс😊
Pros:

Чистота, розташування, обслуговування

Cons:

Трохи замалі номери

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee