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 1991 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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Grazyna • extended_group • pl
9
Pros:

Śniadania były świetne, urozmaicone i bardzo smaczne. Personel był życzliwy i bardzo pomocny. Znakomita lokalizacja.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Hamadi • extended_group • no
10
Pros:

The personell was truly amazing and solution oriented. they solved our issues on the single beds in a great way, gave us tips on what to do and scheduled taxi to the airport for us at short notice. The hotel was clean and great value for money as well.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Oryna • extended_group • ua
10
Pros:

Our stay was very comfortable at the hotel. Great quite location nearby all the attractions. The staff is very friendly. Manager Ozgur has been very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • it
8
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Aleksia • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful place and the reception was exceptional! His name was ozgur and he was super helpful! Could not recommend enough

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Marco 7272 • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Posizione perfetta a 10 minuti a piedi da moschea blu e santa Sofia, poco di piu per topkapi e basilica cisterna. Stanza tripla comoda . Ottimo staff, bravo Ogzur, tanti consigli e ci ha persino dato la istanbul kard per prendere i mezzi da caricare.

Cons:

Qualche rumore dalla strada, c'è un karaoke bar, ma sopportabile.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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francesco prince • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Ozgur you and your hotel very good and nice

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Xian • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

The hotel is in an excellent location. It is about a five-minute walk to Sultanahmet Square. It is a much quieter neighborhood than Sultanahmet Square, but you can still find some very nice restaurants just across the street or on the same block as the hotel. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. Ozgllr, working at Frondesk, kindly guided us through our early check-in because we traveled through an eight-hour night bus and arrived at the hotel very early in the morning. He was very patient in explaining the whole process to us. He even offered us a free breakfast in the hotel. The room that we booked is the only family room with a balcony and ocean view in the hotel. It is a little outdated, but very comfy for the price. The room is a good size for three people. The balcony and ocean view are a plus. The beds are comfortable. The bathroom is well-maintained and spacious enough. I will highly recommend this hotel.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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arkadii • couple • ge
10
Pros:

ozgur thank you you helped me a lot you are so kind guide if i come again i will came for you

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • es
10
Alojamiento centrico y excelente calidad-precio
Pros:

Muy completo y economico. Muy buen trato en especial de Bekir!

Cons:

Ninguna critica.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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PRANCULIENE • family_with_children • lt
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

...

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Katerina • extended_group • gr
8
Pros:

Η τοποθεσία ήταν τέλεια κοντά σε όλα τα αξιοθέατα Αγία Σοφία,Μπλε Τζαμί,βασιλική δεξαμενή,το ξενοδοχείο καθαρό ευγενικό προσωπικό,όποιος θέλει να ταξιδέψει στην Κωνσταντινούπολη το συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα!

Cons:

Οι παροχές στο δωμάτιο τα 2 πρώτα βράδια δεν είχε μπριζα κοντά στο κρεβάτι και το ντουζ στο μπάνιο ήταν χαλασμένο με αποτέλεσμα να τρέχει

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Olga • extended_group • it
10
Perfect location for affordable price
Pros:

The place was even better then we expected: the view from the roof is amazing, you can see the Blue Mosque and Bosporus as they are both really close. The personnel was very polite. Bekir at the reception was ready to help any time, with baggage, transfer or any our request.
We were treated not like clients but like guests, with warm Turkish hospitality.

Cons:

It was a little bit difficult to find at first. But any local at the street was ready to help and knew the place.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • it
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Olga • extended_group • it
10
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Māriņš • family_with_children • lv
9
Pros:

Izcila vieta. Lieliskas brokastis.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • solo_traveller • gb
10
Nice quite hotel in the heart of Sultanahmet
Pros:

Very convenient location, nice staff, clean rooms.
Ideal for people new to Istanbul!
All staff was very helpful and attentive, particular thanks to Özgür

Cons:

I cannot complain, everything reasonable and fair for the price. Breakfast could be improve a bit but I would say it’s a major issue

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • ro
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Anastasiia • couple • ru
9
Pros:

Расположение в историческом центре. Все достопримечательности близко. Доброжелательный, отзывчивый персонал, особенно хочу отметить Ozgur. Помогли с заказом трансфера из аэропорта

Cons:

Нет такого

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Miguel Angel • extended_group • es
8
Perfecto para tu estancia en Estambul
Pros:

Limpio y bien ubicado

Cons:

Todo estaba bien

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee