The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

Hotels
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Independent
9 (111 reviews)
Yerebatan Cad No 23 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110 , Istanbul , TR
90-212-5117766

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Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Library
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable bed
Excellent breakfast
Helpful staff
Unique decor

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.05
Very attentive and helpful personnel mentioned, indicating good service.
Location
9.09
Groovy hotel walking distance to many sightseeing and shopping.
Room Quality
8.54
Small room but comfortable bed, soundproofing adequate.
Amenities
9.07
Excellent buffet breakfast included.
Value for Money
9.03
Good value for a family-run small hotel with lots of character.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Breakfast chefs terrific and good breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.05
Beautifully decorated hotel providing a unique and wonderful experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 05:13

Property Description

Stunning Terrace and Garden Views
Indulge in the picturesque views from the terrace and garden that accompany your stay at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class.

Gastronomic Delights and Impeccable Service
Experience culinary excellence at Kybele restaurant with its savory international cuisine. Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour room service and unwind at the bar/lounge.

Convenient Amenities and Prime Location
Take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi, a computer station, and a roundtrip airport shuttle. Explore nearby attractions like Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square during your stay.

Book now for a luxurious experience at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class in the heart of Istanbul City Center.

Important information:

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 111 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Manudalex • solo_traveller • it
8
Posizione ottima, buon hotel.
Pros:

Stanza con arredamento tipico e particolare, bagno con grande doccia e posizione davvero a pochi minuti dalle principali attrazioni.

Cons:

La colazione aveva davvero pochissima scelta, lato dolce solo 3 pezzi di dolce contati e basta e per le bevande solo caffè turco, Thè e latte. Non c'era una macchina espresso dove poter selezionare bevande.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Bernd Lammerding • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Sehr zentrale Lage, sehr nett eingerichtet, sehr gutes Frühstück, sehr leckeres Abendessen

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • solo_traveller • au
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Everything so cute with all the Turkish decor. Great location, clean warm and comfortable.

The staff are amazing so lovely and helpful,

Cons:

Nothing it was perfect

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Naohiko • family_with_children • jp
5
エキゾチック
Pros:

異国情緒に溢れていました。
立地が非常に便利。

Cons:

特になし

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mischa • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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elena • family_with_children • it
7
Esperienza turca
Pros:

Posizione ottima e atmosfera fascinosa

Cons:

Temperatura stanza di difficile regolazione, colazione non curata la struttura necessita un po' di rinnovamento

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • de
10
Gemütlich und nett
Pros:

Sehr nett und sympathisch, tolle Lage, gemütliches Flair

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • au
9
Great
Pros:

Very quirky hotel in a great spot

Cons:

Breakfast just okay

2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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JOSE JOEL • family_with_children • pe
9
Pros:

La atención del personal de recepción ha sido excepcional al hacer el check out. Ha sido muy atento al ayudarme con las maletas hasta subir al taxi.
Es un hotel muy agradable y cerca al centro con los principales atractivos.
El desayuno muy bien y variado. Las habitaciones super limpias.

Cons:

El acceso a los pisos superiores solo es por escaleras.

2025-11-22 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • extended_group • fr
10
Exceptionnel nous reviendrons et nous descendrons sans aucune hésitation dans cet hôtel ❤️
Pros:

Une décoration exceptionnelle !
Une immersion totale !
Un personnel sympathique
Tout était parfait !

2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
R
Rexhepi • family_with_children • xk
6
2025-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Debra • solo_traveller • au
8
Great, good helpful staff.
Pros:

Great little quirky hotel, different than standard look alike hotels anywhere else.

Cons:

Rooms are a bit small, but considering it is an old building it was fine.

2025-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • au
10
We had a very memorable stay in Istanbul and at the Kybele. Highly recommended.
Pros:

The location of the hotel is really wonderful near to many of the well known sites such as Tokapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Basilica cistern. The family room and the dining room had a lot of character.

2025-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Yvette Francine Orozco • family
10
Pros:

I didn’t have the option of breakfast so can’t say hotel was small, cute and in the perfect spot, everything was located fast!

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Karen
10
Pros:

Small room but ok for 1, good shower, comfortable bed. Next time will ask for room in other side of building although soundproofing from pedestrian street quite adequate. Day staff better than night staff. Forgot to give me my special Breakfast packet for early flight,Breakfast chefs terrific!

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • gb
10
2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • partner
10
Pros:

Family run small hotel, lots of character.
Excellent buffet breakfast included.
Note there is no elevator.
Good value.

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tina
10
Pros:

Absolutely a beautiful Perl in the middle of tourist chaos. I loved this spot. This hotel was beautifully decorated & designed. It was a true Turkish experience. I loved being surrounded by antiques. I highly recommend this hotel because it was unique and wonderful.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Froniga • family_with_children • fr
7
Cons:

Bathroom could be
Modernised

2025-08-27 • via Nuitee