Sunlife Hotel Old City

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (64 reviews)
Alemdar Mah. Molla Fenari Sk. No: 9, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110 , Istanbul , TR

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Express check-out
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Long-term parking (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Categories

Cleanliness
6.54
The cleanliness was reported as subpar.
Service
9.51
Standard service quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.55
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms were noted as very small.
Amenities
9.53
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.49
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
6.54
Breakfast quality was rated as poor.
Overall Experience
8.51
Mixed feelings due to cleanliness and food quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 15:15

Property Description

Convenient Amenities

Make use of complimentary wireless internet and concierge services. The shuttle (surcharge) can take you to the nearby beach or shopping center. Enjoy room service during limited hours.

Featured Amenities

The hotel offers a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Guests can also access a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle for a surcharge.

Comfortable Rooms

Stay in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms with minibars and LCD televisions. Benefit from complimentary wireless internet, satellite programming, and daily housekeeping. The bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Explore the historic attractions just steps away from Sunlife Hotel Old City. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Istanbul.

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:30 PM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 64 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.54
Service: 9.51
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 9.53
Value for Money: 9.49
Food and Beverage: 6.54
Overall Experience: 8.51
E
erhan
2
Pros:

Odalar çok küçük ve temizlik iyi değildi ; kahvaltı da iyi değildi

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

Chambre Deluxe au 5 ème. Bof odeur d essence pénible, propreté limite et pas de quoi suspendre sa serviette dans la salle de bain. Robinetterie vétuste.
Pas de lampe de chevet, obligé de se lever pour éteindre. Mauvaise connexion internet.Pdj moyen.
Le bon point : bien situé et personnel sympathique.
Bilan : pas génial j ai trouvé mieux et moins cher le jour suivant.

2024-12-30 via Nuitee
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Veysel
8
Fena Değil
Pros:

Günübirlik konaklama için ideal bir yer.

2023-12-18 via Nuitee
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hormiga022 NONE
8
Comfortable
Pros:

This is a nice hotel in the old city, with small streets and all the beauty of the old city to appreciate.
The staff was very friendly and comprehensive. They recommended and booked the tours for me.
They also provided me with a gluten-free breakfast, from the very beginning. Even though I arrived early at the hotel, they allowed me an early check-in.
The hotel is near to almost everything. That is a good thing because you have the chance to walk and visit more places.

2022-09-19 via Tripadvisor
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SueRealist Couples ae
4
Disappointed
Pros:

The only remarkable thing about this hotel is their airport pick-up; though expensive at 35 Euros, the car was top-notched clean and presentable.
That is all where the first impression ended.
The receptionist is efficient and friendly. Thanks, Ahmed, for waiting for us to arrive at the hotel at almost 4 am.
We stayed in 302.
WiFi works well. AC is cool.
I get it that the hotel is 1-star, but at least keep it cleaned and well-maintained.
The bedsheet is itchy. The towels have long strands of hair, although we both have short hair. It’s gross! We didn’t use the towels since it’s dirty, old, yellowish, frayed and smelly.
The bathroom is filthy. The TV isn’t working.
Luckily, we are only staying in this hotel for 8 hours.
The breakfast is basic and self-service, cafeteria-style. There are other options; it will be the best look for another one.

2022-07-05 via Tripadvisor
1
162nellyk Family tr
10
Second time here.
Pros:

This is our second visit to Istanbul and we chose Sunlife Oldcity again. The hotel left a great impression the first time so we're here again. The hotel is clean, the breakfast is really good and the staff is really helpful and nice. We plan to stay here if we ever visit Istanbul again!

2021-09-09 via Tripadvisor
J
joanna88888 Couples gr
8
Very good choice
Pros:

Hotel near Agia Sofia, Sultan Ahmed and
Top Kapi.
Very clean,they clean rooms every day.
Very small rooms,and poor breakfast.
But for the price we paid,very good.
We will stay again if we visit Istabul again
Recommended

2020-02-06 via Tripadvisor
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Verified traveler partner
10
Pros:

J'ai aimé l'emplacement, la propreté, personnel aimable et chaleureux, petit dej correct.
Je propose d'introduire les omelettes au petit dej😉

2020-01-31 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

très propre proche à tout et trop calme pour moi et bien équipé

2020-01-24 via Nuitee
2
242francinec Couples
10
Fantastic location
Pros:

We couldn't ask for a better location, 5 min walk to the top attractions in the Sultanahmet area. Which is exactly where you need to be!
Clean and tidy, staff great and always happy to please. They sorted out a shuttle bus both ways for a reasonable rate. Breakfast is a typical one from Turkey, buffet style. We can't really fault anything to be honest. Central, but one street back it's so quiet.

2019-10-29 via Tripadvisor
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Diana_Pantelimon Family ro
8
Nice hotel
Pros:

We stayed here for 3 nights. The room was small but clean. The breakfast is a basic one (cereals, bread, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, boiled eggs, coffee and tea).
It is very closed to the tram station.
The staff was very nice and they helped us a lot (indications and recommandations about what to do).
The negative part is the noise from the other rooms (you can easily hear what your neighbours are talking).
Overall, we are satisfied with the accomodation taking into consideration all the aspects: location, price, services.

2019-10-28 via Tripadvisor
R
ramutza Couples ro
4
Too noisy for a good night sleep
Pros:

This small hotel is great for budget travelers, can't beat the prices. The location is great, 5 min walk to Sultanahmet area, near tram 1 station, easy to transfer by tram to Ataturk Airport. Standard double room was warm, clean enough, enough space for budget. Bathroom functional. The best about this hotel is the staff - so nice and helpful, easy and fast in online communication. Arranged airport transfer with them, went very smooth (20E). Breakfast was very basic, but OK for the price.
I would not stay again because of the noise: we arrived late night and barely could sleep: at 6AM music started to play from the breakfast room (which was on the floor above us) and doors slamming. I did not book the budget ground floor room especially because I taught it would be noisy and needed a good sleep, but apparently a 4th floor room is also not good for sleeping. All I wanted was a good sleep during a long layover, not loud music at 6AM, from the speakers of a phone (from breakfast staff). Also pillows are very big and hard. The key card would not stay in the wall socket unless blocked by something (we used the remote).

2019-01-05 via Tripadvisor
E
Erika
8
Ótima localização
Pros:

Café fraco

2018-11-28 via Nuitee
2
220shirazj Friends getaway gb
10
A perfect location for exploring Sultanahmet
Pros:

This is the perfect base for exploring the area as it's only 600 metres away from the main attractions such as the Blue Mosque, Basillica Cistern and Aya Sofiya mosque.

It is found down one of the many side streets and is only a few minutes walk from Sultanahmet tram station.

The hotel is quite basic in terms of rooms but they are cleaned daily and the staff are wonderful.

I head a late flight in, so organised a hotel private taxi when I arrived, which was perfect and went smoothly.

Breakfast was served on the terrace every morning with the usual choices of cereals, bread, cheese, salad and juices.

The rooms were nice and quiet so there was no street noise at night time, so helped for a good night's sleep!

They can arrange any tours you may want to do also.

A good little find.

2018-09-04 via Tripadvisor
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htg21085 Friends getaway in
8
Nice hotel, good choice in Sultanahmet area
Pros:

The best part about this hotel is that it is very close to the tourist attractions in Sultanahmet Area - Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and Basilica Cistern are all within walking distance. The Sultanahmet tram station is also very close which can give you access to other parts of the city. Rooms are quite small, but comfortable. Ok for travel with friends (not sure about couple rooms). Staff takes efforts to clean it. Breakfast options are very limited. Got quite bored having the same stuff daily for 6 days . But there are lots of food options in Sultanahmet to try out. Staff was very helpful and a big thanks to Mr. Ramazan.

2018-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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Sheyda
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Nice hotel, the only minus is small rooms

2018-06-26 via Nuitee
S
Sheyda
10
Amazing hotel
Pros:

Nice and cozy hotel, friendly staff, amazing location, quiet neighborhood... What else can one want in Istanbul?

2018-06-19 via Nuitee
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Farah
6
Pros:

The hotel waa nice, staff very friendly
The room was ok but the mattress was not fit for a hotel, the coils had given up in one side of the mattress and the body was getting into a hole , therefore very unconfortable.

2018-06-04 via Nuitee
B
Bekir
10
Temiz ve guzel
Pros:

Temiz ve güzel bir otel

2018-04-11 via Nuitee
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diazrodrigo Solo travel co
8
Good location hotel
Pros:

Small hotel in a really good location, 5’ walk from Hagia Sofia. Rooms are really small, but extremely clean!
The buffet breakfast is on the roof terrace! All mediterranean products of an amazing quality and many things to choose from.

2018-04-06 via Tripadvisor