Artefes Hotel Old City, Istanbul ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Kucukayasofya Cad. Cayiroglu Sk. No: 17 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400

Artefes Hotel Old City offers a 4-star stay in downtown Sultanahmet, providing easy access to major historical sites and a scenic view of the Sea of Marmara. Key amenities include a restaurant with ocean views, a spa, and a well-equipped gym.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Artefes Hotel Old City feature air conditioning, a minibar, and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Certain units provide sea views and seating areas for guests to relax after a busy day.

Dining & Leisure

The hotel's restaurant serves an array of traditional Turkish and international dishes. Guests can unwind with drinks at the bar or enjoy breakfast each morning with a view of the Sea of Marmara.

Facilities & Services

Facilities at Artefes Hotel Old City include a Turkish bath, spa services, and a fitness center. Additionally, the hotel offers 24-hour reception, concierge services, laundry service, and meeting rooms for business travelers.

Location & Transportation

Artefes Hotel Old City is conveniently located within walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. The Sultanahmet tram stop is 10 minutes away, providing easy access to further attractions like Galata Tower and Dolmabahce Palace.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Economy Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

3 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

City view

Shower

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Economy Room

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Istanbul900 m

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 42.3 km

Istanbul (IST) 49.1 km

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station600 m

Underground

Vezneciler 1.7 km

Yenikapi (M1) 2.1 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

Kucukayasofya Cad. Cayiroglu Sk. No: 17 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400

Map view

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Kucukayasofya Cad. Cayiroglu Sk. No: 17 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34400

City landmarks

Museum

Hagia Sophia Museum

810 m

Mosque

Blue Mosque

650 m

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

810 m

Square

Sultanahmet District

730 m

Museum

Topkapi Palace

1.6 km

Cankurtaran Mh.

Topkapi Palace harem

1.4 km

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

2.2 km

Museum

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

1.2 km

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

780 m

Historic Areas of Istanbul

910 m

Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet

TGC Press Media Museum

780 m

Bridge

Galata Bridge

2.3 km

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

1.1 km

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Gulhane Park

870 m

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu

Cagaloglu Hamami

1.1 km

Museum

Hagia Irene

1.1 km

Museum

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

970 m

Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5

Caferaga Madrasa

970 m

Square

Beyazit Tower

1.4 km

Kabasakal Cad. No:2 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi

Tomb of Sultan Ahmet

640 m

Mosque

Laleli Camii

2.0 km

Sultanahmet Meydani

Obelisk of Theodosius

610 m

Square

Beyazit Square

1.7 km

Aksakal street

Catladi Kapi

630 m

Torun Sok.

Mosaic Museum

4.3 km

Nearby

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

320 m

Monument

Serpent Column

390 m

Mosque

Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque

550 m

Divan Yolu Caddesi

Column of Constantine

370 m

Museum

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

450 m

Restaurants

La Romantica Turkish Kitchen

40 m

Kucuk Ayasofya mahallesi Mustafapasa Sk No 18 Sultanahmet

Marbella cafe restaurant

40 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Cayiroglu Sok. No: 32/B Sultanahmet

Little Havana

50 m

Sultanamhet

Cheers Soul Kitchen

70 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Cayiroglu Sok. No: 18 Sultanahmet

Narli Restaurant

40 m

Mustafa Pasa Sk. No.15 Küçükayasofya Mh.

Nostra Casa

120 m

Mustafa Pasa Sk. No: 42 K.ayasofya Sultanahmet

Stanpoli Cafe

60 m

Mustafapasa Sk. 16 Kucuk Ayasofya Mah.

Bistro Hippodrome Restaurant

120 m

Kucukayasofya Cad. No 41A Sultanahmet

Sirvan Sofrasi

190 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Mh. Kucuk Ayasofya Cd. No: 71 Sultanahmet

Artefes Hotel Restaurant

100 m

Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Great location

Amazing rooftop view

Noisy due to construction

Dining could be better

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.2

Location

8.8

Service

7.3

Dining

6.7

4.5/5 based on 601 reviews

#268 of 2,290 hotels in Istanbul based on Tripadvisor

Adam

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.4/10

I was initially given a small room but was later moved to a lovely top-floor room with basic facilities and crisp white bed linen. The breakfast was excellent. Overall, a great stay but had some initial room issues.

Rooms

8.0

I first had a small room but was switched to a lovely top-floor room with basic facilities and crisp white bed linen. The room was comfortable and clean.

Service

7.0

The staff were nice and helpful. However, they failed to inform us about a new parking arrangement, leading to some inconvenience.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in the Sultanahmet area, which is near various historical sites and just a short walking distance away. The view from the rooftop was amazing, overlooking the sea and Blue Mosque.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience on the 4th floor was not as expected. More warm food options would have been appreciated. The grilled meat was good, though.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers great views from the 4th floor but could improve the dining options. The facilities were decent overall.

Great location

Noisy due to construction

Robert

United States, April 2024

8.0/10

The hotel offers a clean and neat room, but there were some disappointments with the room allocation. The service was friendly and helpful overall, but there were issues with parking arrangements affecting the experience. The location is excellent for exploring the old part of Istanbul, though the dining options lacked variety. The hotel provided stunning views from the dining area.

Rooms

7.0

The room was just as pictured, clean, and neat with standard amenities, but it felt small and not as booked.

Service

7.0

The service was helpful and friendly, with some minor inconveniences regarding parking arrangements.

Location

9.0

The location is brilliant for exploring the old part of Istanbul with easy access to the main attractions.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was good with a sufficient breakfast choice but lacking fruit options.

Facilities

9.0

The dining area on the 4th floor offered incredible views of the city.

Great location

Room allocation issue

Julian

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.6/10

The hotel boasts rooms with bright character, although one had ceiling issues. The service was friendly and very helpful towards organizing needs. The location offers an amazing rooftop view and is convenient for exploring historical monuments. Dining could be more diverse but staff are helpful.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are very clean and bright with character, although one had a ceiling issue.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly and very helpful in organizing various needs.

Location

10.0

The location is superb behind the Blue Mosque with an amazing rooftop view of the sea and nearby historical attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience with nice staff could be more diverse.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well-maintained and hotel organized for the guests' needs.

Julius

United States, September 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is situated in a convenient location close to major tourist attractions, offering clean and simple rooms. The service is helpful and accommodating, but parking arrangements may be challenging for guests. The dining options are diverse but might lack consistency in quality.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are clean and have pretty much everything you could need. They could use some repairs due to their age, with some broken parts.

Service

8.0

The staff is very helpful and goes above and beyond to assist guests, although there may be issues with parking arrangements.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, offering walking distance access to historical places and major tourist attractions in Sultanahmet.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had diverse options and was tasty, but there might be variations in quality.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities provided are adequate for a comfortable stay.

Great location

Room repairs needed

Mike

United Kingdom, August 2023

6.6/10

The hotel provided mixed experiences. The rooms, although not as booked, were clean and comfortable with a picturesque view of the Bosphorus. However, the service was unhelpful regarding parking changes. The location was convenient for sightseeing, but lacked proper communication. The dining offered a nice variety of foods with great views, but not suitable for specific dietary requirements.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were just as pictured, clean, and neat with all the standard commodities, offering a good level of comfort despite the booking discrepancy.

Service

5.0

The service, including cleaners and breakfast staff, was indifferent and unhelpful in addressing the parking issue, lacking proper communication.

Location

8.0

The location was very good, within walking distance of major attractions and with easy access to transportation.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience on the 4th floor provided a variety of delicious Turkish foods with incredible views but may not cater well to specific dietary needs.

Facilities

Mildred

United States, July 2023

7.0/10

I had a bit of a mixed experience at the hotel. Even though my room wasn't great - 101 was clean and comfy, it was quite narrow which made it feel cramped. The service was excellent - very friendly and polite. The location was perfect for exploring all the main attractions on foot, but the dining options were not suitable for my dietary requirements. Overall, the hotel had some positives and negatives to consider.

Rooms

6.0

My room, unfortunately, was pretty narrow, making it feel a bit small. However, it was clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service from the staff was incredibly friendly and polite throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was excellent, within walking distance of all the attractions I wanted to visit.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was not suitable for me as I have specific dietary requirements.