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Artefes Hotel Old City

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel connected to the convention centre, a quick walk to Sultanahmet Square

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Interior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Economy Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Economy Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Kucuk Ayasofya Cad. Cayiroglu Sk. No:17, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fatih Belediyesi Çatladıkapı Sosyal Tesisleri - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marbella Cafe Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Pub Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seatanbul Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Artefes Hotel Old City

Family-friendly hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Sultanahmet Square
Located close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Artefes Hotel Old City provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), wedding services and a computer station
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Bulgarian, English, German, Russian, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 3000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 1 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2021-34-0488

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Artefes
Artefes Hotel
Artefes Hotel Istanbul
Artefes Istanbul
Hotel Artefes
Istanbul Artefes Hotel
Artefes Hotel
Artefes Hotel Old City
Artefes Hotel Old City SPA
Artefes Hotel Old City Hotel
Artefes Hotel Old City Istanbul
Artefes Hotel Old City Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Artefes Hotel Old City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Artefes Hotel Old City provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TRY 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Artefes Hotel Old City located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.

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Artefes Hotel Old City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 249 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was here for a day...but seems like for a long time. Great Location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location near by tourist attractions, room clean, have Elevator , staff friendly and helpful ,hotel pickup very good. Need to add fresh fruit , waffles for Breakfast Nice quality hotel ,meet my standards.We will be back in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enkh Ireedui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was okay. The rooms are not as pretty as the pictures, but the location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly service. The breakfast could be upgraded a little
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! 24/7 front desk was great and always friendly! Enjoyed our stay very much - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MD MISKAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. The room was maintained and clean. The staff were also cooperative, and the whole place overall was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonid Minchin, Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although dated, excellent in every other way. Breakfast superb.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

barry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

Shower door broke first night. Very convenient walking distance to everything. Breakfast was great and great roof terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vilesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cost effective, clean and comfortable hotel stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet boutique hotel , good air con , good breakfast, nice rooftop , easy walk to old sights. Excellent service. Would stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, amazing location for all the tourist places
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Totally worth it!

They were all kind and attentive! They helped us with information, even walked to the tram station. Everybody was nice. It was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abbas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Artefes Hotel Old City in 4July 2025 for 5 nights. The only positive thing was its location — close to the sea and tourist sites in Sultanahmet. Everything else was truly disappointing. The breakfast was terrible. Every single day, it was exactly the same poor-quality items. Since we couldn’t eat boiled eggs, we asked for an omelet or fried eggs, but they rudely said “we don’t have that.” The bread was dry, and some vegetables were clearly spoiled. When we complained, the staff replied, “Well, you didn’t pay for breakfast,” which was absolutely false — we had booked a room with breakfast. The room was tiny, awkwardly designed, and the TV was mounted sideways, not even facing the bed. It was hard to move around the room without hitting the walls or the shower. The elevator was also extremely small — just for one person. There was no real lobby — nowhere to sit, relax, or have a coffee or tea after coming in from outside. The customer service was weak and the staff had a cold and uninterested attitude. It didn’t feel like hospitality at all. Overall, I deeply regret choosing this hotel. It’s nothing like what they advertise and I would not recommend it to anyone Abbas Naserbakht
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, perfect location. Great breakfast and free coffee all day long :)) the only one wish: the room was a bit bigger…
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Po Jung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful experience

The hotel is near the main attractions. The staff are very nice and helpful. The triple room is spacious and comfortable. Breakfast is delicious and the rooftop is amazing! Overall we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierrette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

A charming Hotel with a wonderful staff we had a beautiful room overlooking the sea, and the breakfast was delicious and the service was excellent. I would definitely come back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Aniqa m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay.

It was a pleasant stay. The hotel was in a good central location. The room was clean. The breakfast was good. The staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

TELMA R

Liked: Staff & service

good location

Very well located hotel, close to a vibrant area and near Blue Mosque and other nice places in Sultanahmet. Breakfast is ok, with Turkish specialties. Our room was tiny, barely fits our luggage, but in general was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really great. Salman and his staff were very supportive and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ZEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Staff was accommodating and helpful. Rooms were bit smaller than expectation but loved the terrace at the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself is nice and located in an excellent area. Breakfast could be better, addition of fruits would be nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MOHHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place and mr selyman is a very helpful person I would definitely recommend this
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
About 50 minutes from the airport (~$40) by taxi. Location is very convenient, walking distance to main attractions. The hotel is very clean and conveniently located. Staff is friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast is awesome and you can go upstairs to have it in the patio overlooking the water. Would definitely recommend and come back if travels bring us back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed Rafiqul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very good. Staff members are very polite, helpful. Hotel is clean and provide good service.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel to stay but don’t expect too much

The room light doesn’t work and the shower is broken.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024