Sultan Hamit Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (3496 reviews)
Cankurtaran mah, Yeni Saraçhane Sok. No 3 , Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Breakfast could be improved
Some noise issues at night

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Generally clean, but mentioned some issues with shower facilities.
Service
10
Staff were very helpful and friendly, often going above and beyond.
Location
9.72
Excellent location close to major attractions.
Room Quality
8.76
Rooms were generally comfortable but had issues noted with the bathroom layout.
Amenities
9.21
Good amenities offered, though some guests noted a need for improvements.
Value for Money
9.74
Great value for the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast variety was good but some guests did not enjoy it.
Overall Experience
10
Positive overall sentiment with recommendations from guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 09:56

Property Description

Central Location and Garden Oasis
Sultan Hamit Hotel in Istanbul offers a tranquil escape in the heart of the city, just a short walk from Hagia Sophia. Relax in our garden oasis after a day of exploring the vibrant streets of Istanbul.

Comfortable Rooms with City Views
Each room at Sultan Hamit Hotel is designed for your comfort, featuring modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even offer stunning city views, providing a memorable stay for our guests.

Convenient Services and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy a hassle-free stay with our 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and buffet breakfast. Explore Istanbul's iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, all within easy reach from the hotel.

Ready to experience the charm of Sultan Hamit Hotel? Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories in Istanbul.

Important information:

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 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 3496 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 10
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 8.76
Amenities: 9.21
Value for Money: 9.74
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 10
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Ibrahim couple om
10
An exceptional stay made unforgettable by outstanding hospitality, impeccable cleanliness, and Umaima’s genuine kindness
Cons:

Everything about this hotel exceeded my expectations. The location is excellent, the facilities are outstanding, and the cleanliness is impeccable. Every member of the staff was professional, welcoming, and genuinely helpful.

A special thank you goes to Umaima, whose warm smile and exceptional kindness made our stay truly unforgettable. She has a wonderful way of making every guest feel valued and at home. Her positive attitude and genuine hospitality can brighten anyone’s day.

If I ever return to Turkey, I will happily choose this hotel again for my family and me—largely because of the outstanding service and heartfelt welcome we received from Umaima. She is a true asset to the hotel. Highly recommended.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Patrik couple hr
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Coraline family_with_children ch
5
Pros:

Son emplacement, le personnel était gentil

Cons:

Le déjeuner n’était pas bon. Les lits trop dure.. la douche toute rouiller et prête à tomber..
la chambre était très petite et vu sur les toits.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Rex solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

We had stayed there before,knowing it was in easy walking to the major sites, and a tramline that took us to the Egyption market, and Galata bridge.

Cons:

Nothing to even mention.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Erzsébet solo_traveller hu
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Mumtaz family_with_children gb
8
Highly recommend - good location & staff
Pros:

Staff were very helpful and polite. The two receptionists and bellboy were very kind and helpful. The lady in the breakfast room was also helpful. Close to top spots and sea.

Cons:

There should be a place to put our luggage on so that we can open it on top rather than on the floor. Our tv was also a bit broken - one part of the screen had lines.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Krishnan family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Good location for places of interest - walking distance. Friendly staff - helped us with obilet app. Good breakfast. Easy access hotel.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Martine couple ca
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Mariia couple ua
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Ashfaq family_with_children be
10
Que du bonheur
Cons:

Le personnel est formidable et souriant. Nous avons bien été accueillit et le déjeuner était bon.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Kazuhiro couple jp
10
アクセス良好
Pros:

フレンドリーな接客

Cons:

シャワーのお湯が出なかった。夏なので問題はない。

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Shaheen family_with_children be
10
Fantastique.
Pros:

Tout était parfait. Du personnel de l’accueil jusqu’au personnel de nettoyage tout le monde était souriant, très gentil. À notre écoute s’il y a quelque chose qui n’allait pas, il faisait tout pour que cela devienne possible. Franchement rien à dire. Réservez et vous verrez de vous-même.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Hendy solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

O hotel é bem localizado, permitindo chegar aos principais pontos turísticos a pé, o que torna a estadia muito mais prática.

Outro diferencial é que o hotel oferece lanchinhos em horários determinados, um cuidado que faz toda a diferença para os hóspedes.

Todos os funcionários são extremamente educados, atenciosos e muito amáveis, sempre dispostos a ajudar e fazer com que a estadia seja a melhor possível.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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LAURENT SYLVAIN family_with_children hk
10
Pros:

Great breakfast, great location, and very welcoming, helpful staff. Special thanks to Oğuz (apologies if I misspelled his name) for helping me with my admin stuff, going way beyond what he had to.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Michael couple au
5
Be careful, pics of rooms do not match reality
Pros:

good location, nice staff

Cons:

be careful, the pics on booking.com do match the actual rooms, deceptive, booking.com as usual did not address our complaint

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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VASILEIOS family_with_children gr
10
Άριστη value for money επιλογή για όποιον θέλει να μείνει στην περιοχή της Αγιά Σοφιάς
Pros:

Εξαιρετική τοποθεσία με βασικά αξιοθέατα σε απόσταση μερικών λεπτών με τα πόδια. Το προσωπικό ήταν πολύ ευγενικό, το πρωινό με κάλυψε πλήρως, ενώ το μεσημέρι και το απόγευμα μπορούσες να πας στο εστιατόριο για καφέ ή τσάι! Τα δωμάτια ήταν καθαρά, ενώ παρέχεται και δωρεάν πάρκινγκ, κάτι που είναι πολύ σημαντικό για το σημείο που βρίσκεται το ξενοδοχείο.

Cons:

Θα ήθελα λίγο πιο μεγάλο το δωμάτιο.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Rebesco family_with_children it
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Kamila couple ru
10
Если хотите найти что-то недорогое,но при этом комфортное,то это хороший вариант
Pros:

Удобное местоположение,хороший завтрак,приятный персонал

Cons:

Немного грязновато ,но в целом неплохо за такую цену

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Henriette family_with_children za
10
Helpful and very warm and friendly.
Pros:

We arrived very early in the morning and they helped us with storing our baggage u till check-in time. Breakfast was good. Wi-fi was good. They even gave advise about trains to the airport and help us find the shortest route to some of the sites we wanted to visit.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Donn solo_traveller th
9
Enjoyable peacerful well-supported stay in an active convenient historic location of Istanbul
Pros:

Staff was very friendly, helpful, trying their best to accommodate any requests. Very informative and flexible. Staff in the dining room were also friendly and welcoming. There are snack coffee times in the early and late p.m. which are helpful for guests after a long day excursion. Everyone seems friendly, happy, and willing to help.
The location is great, in a historic busy area but in a peaceful, safe and private corner. It is indeed relaxing. A good value for money property.

Cons:

Nothing in partcular. It is all expected as a hotel in a historic old neighbourhood of Istanbul, it is considered a very good place, overall. Nothing surprisingly unexpected or negative. A genuinely good stay to explore this part of the city, at a good reasonable budget.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee