Avicenna Hotel Sultanahmet

Hotels
8.4 (590 reviews)
Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad. Amiral Tafdil Sokak Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleaning issues
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
There were complaints about dust and lack of cleaning during construction.
Service
9.08
Staff were highly praised for their helpfulness and attentiveness.
Location
9.12
The location is great, close to tourist attractions and praised by guests.
Room Quality
7.57
Rooms were described as slightly small and not well lit.
Amenities
8.6
Amenities include good breakfast options and some complaints about luggage storage.
Value for Money
8.06
Value for money is good, particularly with regard to location.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Breakfast options were varied and of good quality.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall, the experience was good despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:44

Property Description

Luxurious Stay in the Heart of Sultanahmet

Elegant Design and Ottoman Charm: Experience a blend of luxurious fabrics, minimalist design, and charming Ottoman features in our recently refurbished hotel rooms.

Breathtaking Views and Culinary Delights: Enjoy stunning sea views from select balconies and savor delicious meals while overlooking the Marmara Sea at our restaurant.

Modern Comforts and Convenience: Each guest room is meticulously designed with exclusive decor and modern amenities, including flat-screen TVs and free internet access, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Book your stay at Avicenna now and indulge in a truly unforgettable experience in Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district.

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

8.4
Based on 590 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 7.57
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.58
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Alina solo_traveller kz
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Ahmed family_with_children qa
6
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Julia solo_traveller at
9
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Dina couple at
7
Pros:

The location was perfect, staff kind and always helpful.

Cons:

The bathroom was really small and breakfast repetitive and mostly salty options.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Lucie-Maude solo_traveller ca
6
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Vito couple it
7
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Shamsoonisa solo_traveller za
3
Pros:

Kadri was amazing.

Cons:

Public relations can improve.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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costel solo_traveller ro
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Alina couple ua
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Minhal solo_traveller pk
1
Worst experience
Pros:

There is nothing in this hotel one can like, pathetic staff

Cons:

I stayed in the room for 4 days, kep asking for an extra pillow they did not even give that for 4 days, FYNA you dont get water, either you buy it from at 4x the price or stay without water as you cannot bring anything from outside. The cleaning staff enters the room without checking or anything, I was in the room and she entered without knocking or checking bear in mind I did not put on amy board to clean the room or anything.

The hotel was almost empty I requested for 1 hour late checkout, initially the said no afterwards they agreed a day before the departure and at the day of departure another guy comes and says no you leave now we cannot give you we did not say sich thing picked up the luggage themselves at exactly 12PM and ask us to leave the room.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Irina couple us
10
Outstanding hotel. We enjoyed a significant view to Bosphorus Strait from balcony every morning!!! And the coffee time f
Pros:

Hotel has a character!!! It is a unique, local vibe instead of a plan, booting rooms. It build like a custom home versus of standard apartments. It is located in historical area, walking distance to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern. In addition, it is a very close walk to tramway station to get to anywhere practically in 10-15 minutes. We walked to Grand Bazar and it was. A pleasant not too long walk.

Cons:

There is nothing we didn’t like in this hotel. Planning to stay there again!!!!

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Olaf solo_traveller nl
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Pietro couple it
9
Pros:

Hotel in posizione strategica rispetto ai principali monumenti di Sultanahmet. Dilek è un hotel manager attento, con la volontà di risolvere i problemi dei clienti. La stanza era comoda e la colazione sempre abbondante, forse non molto varia. Ottimo rapporto qualità / prezzo.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Mogahed Osman solo_traveller sa
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Smit solo_traveller nl
6
Pros:

De lokatie was geweldig!

Cons:

De kamer

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Lloyd couple au
8
A very good value pensione, super convenient to the historic sites.
Pros:

The hotel is the historic Sultan Ahmet area, and just an easy if slightly uphill 10 minute walk to the Blue Mosque and Haggai Sophia and a bit further on is the Topkapi Palace and the Cistern. Its also walkable to the Istanbul Archeological Museum. (I managed them all at 67 without issue despite a crook knee!). There is a small market/souk between the hotel and the square where the Blue Mosque etc is located. It is a pensione style hotel. The breakfast buffet is served on the lower ground floor as had a good selection of western and Turkish foods. We did not eat in the separately operated rooftop restaurant but a friend did and said it was satisfactory. Staff were very friendly and helpful with bags and arranging laundry, including giving instructions about no scented laundry products (as I have allergies). The hotel stored two large bags for us free of charge for when we made a 10 day trip to Athens and Cairo, before returning to travel home. (That service was offered as we were returning to the hotel.) It was overall very good value. There were some very pleasant restaurants within 15 metres including Rainbow Fish and Meat restaurant and dubb Ethnic Restauran. and the Rooftop restaurant in the Amiral Palace hotel. a minute's walk way was an elegant experience. The traffic in Istanbul can be horrific. On the waters edges which is walkable but downhill is a train station that will take you to other parts of the city. The area on front the crise terminal which is on the eastern side of the inlet that divides the European side of the city has some modern shops and an excellent contemporary art museum.

Cons:

We were twice directed to booking a hotel airport transfer (paying the hotel in cash). The first was an ordinary taxi and the driver asked how much we had paid the hotel . We booked a car to meet our flight from Cairo to go to the hotel through Bookings.com and the cost was somewhat cheaper. The air-conditioning unit never seemed to lower the temperature, but was not strictly needed by us as we had mild weather and you could open a window. The toilet had not been set level on the floor and seat would slide off to one side significantly, which was a bit disconcerting the first couple of times!

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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DARREN solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Clean, comfortable bed, good AC

Cons:

Breakfast, bathroom small and dimly lit

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Franco Maximiliano couple es
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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P.K. solo_traveller pl
10
Pros:

Rewelacyjna lokalizacja. Kilka.minut spacerkiem od najwiekszych atrakcji. Bardzo malowniczy hotelik. Nie przeszkadzają tory kolejowe. Dobre śniadania. Bardzo miła obsługa. Panowie w recepcji.mili i kulturalni.Panie sprzątające również przyjazne i grzeczne. Czysto i przytulnie. Relacja ceny do jakości Super. Pokecam gorąco !

Cons:

Musiałem wyjeżdżać.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee