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Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Hagia Sophia

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Terrace/patio
Reception
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Property amenity
Floor plan

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Double Room with Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

6 Bed Female Dorm Room With Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Shared Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Twin Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbiyik Caddesi,, Terbiyik Sk. No:3, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shadow Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palatium Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Hostel remodelled in 2025 and located near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse provides free continental breakfast, a corner/local shop and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a bike cleaning area and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Russian, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle storage
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1994
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1650

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Sultan Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 242 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joaquín

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, wonderful staff. I highly recommend it, i’ll come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MOHAMED

Liked: Staff & service
Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gari Wyn

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

Solo

Great comfort and location for solo traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arnav

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ac wasn’t working , staff was rude , toilets were unusable
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

birol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location helpful staff clean rooms and comfortable journey
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very inexpensive to stay here and I was pleasantly shocked of how comfortable the beds were. The service was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohanad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very kind and nice and the hotel located very nice near to grand bazar and all the markets and bars, I love it ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. I like that the area near tourist attractions so it is very safe even after midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Buata Bundu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location close to the Blue Mosque. Very comfortable bed. Quiet room. The staff are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

He

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, service is normal
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anson

The room which was provided was a budget room, facilities were ok. There was no water heater, which was a basic requirement in a hotel room. Breakfast was ok as it was provided in limited quantities. Parking is a big issue. If you go for paid parking, they charge on an hourly basis. You will feel that you are staying in a budget hotel. If we ask for a service, the reception will say you are in a budget hotel. Overall of to stay if you are staying for 01 or 02 days.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a basic accommodation for someone only needing a place to sleep and shower, and spend most of the time in the city. It is relatively close to the tourist sites of the area, but the street to get there do not seem that well traveled. Although this is Sultanahmet, it isn't the very busy side of the neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

rupasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager and staff were extremely helpful with walking to the places we wanted to go. Also very helpful with arranging a ride back to the airport. This place was very simple, yet it is a hostel. And the room was very clean. There were construction materials sitting around near the entrance which could be picked up,the staff was so excellent though, I didn't mind. It was very comfortable and homey. The breakfast room was the same, comfortable and homey. They have a place to keep luggage since checkout time was before my flight. That's good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

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

Great place

Conveniently located and the daytime staff was always helpful with cabs, information, and so on. WiFi was spotty but it always worked after a while.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maribel C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place for me to stay in Istanbul and i will stay again. Murat the staff was very helpful. short walk to Hagia Sofia and Blue mosque and topkapi palace and sultanahmet square. well recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dee

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

Fabulous & friendly welcoming place

A really fabulous short stay at The Sultan Hostel. From the warm and smiling greeting from Ahmed on the desk, the cozy clean dorm and peaceful nights sleep to the lovely breakfast and coffee in the morning and the nice staff. Perfect for a single female traveller. Safe and comfortable in a vibrant area close to all the sights. My go-to place next time in Istanbul and I will defo recommend it to other travellers. Great value and hospitality to match. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

AHMAD ZAIDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service.... Value for your money
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samira Meftah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is the best in sultanahmet, music all day and night, food is great. Staff are very nice and welcoming. Their pub is very nice and open all day and night. Many freebies with drinks, like popcorn, chips and others. Staff is great, specially Ahmet. Will return for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Muhammad Ashraf

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

A good budget place in the historical Istanbul.

It’s a very good budge place to stay as a bed and breakfast, exceptionally good value for money. It’s in the centre of old historical Istanbul, only a few minutes walk from the main historic sites such as Blue Mosque, Ayasophia and Topkapi palace. The staff, specially Murad and Asmat are extremely friendly and go out the way to help the travellers. They are happy to store your luggage for a few hours after the checkout without any additional charges. I will definitely consider it in the future to stay for a longer period of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Very bad

The room was like in a basement with no windows no air nothing!! The breakfast was terrible! I stayed in Istanbul 10 nights in different hotel and this one was the worst!! Dirty ripped blankets and overall nothing was clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Masao

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not use the shower in my room as the shower water get wet all the rest room floors
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I was there, the clientele was inconsiderate and rude, making my stay miserable. That's on me, I guess, for being unable to tolerate people talking on their phones and using them without headphones. It's the new way of the world, and I'm too old to keep up. I won't stay in a hostel in Istanbul again. I'll avoid the city unless I can afford a private room. Also, staying in tourist areas is annoying because you can't walk down the street without being harassed to spend money at every establishment you pass. I'm just glad to be out of there. Sorry.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Cornelia

kleines gästehaus,direkt zwischen blauer moschee & ayasophia, einfach aber adrett, wer nur zweckmäßige ansprüche hat,für den ist es genau richtig
einfaches frühstück
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025