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Artefes Hotel Old City

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast served, Turkish cuisine, sea views
Superior Suite, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Superior Suite, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Kucuk Ayasofya Cad. Cayiroglu Sk. No:17, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • City view

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Superior Suite, Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Sea view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • City view

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Superior Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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About this property

Artefes Hotel Old City

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel connected to the convention centre, 5-minute walk to Blue Mosque
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, concierge services and dry cleaning.
Artefes Hotel Old City offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Artefes Hotel Old City . During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Blue Mosque. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and 5 minutes on foot from Blue Mosque
  • Airport, train station pick-up and theme park shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Artefes Hotel Old City . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Istanbul hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Artefes Hotel Old City has a restaurant serving breakfast only.
24-hour room service is available.

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
  • 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: 2:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 6 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Artefes Hotel Old City offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2021-34-0488

We should mention

  • Up to 6 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Artefes Hotel Old City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 275 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Babar, Piscataway

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Some staff extremely polite, while a few rude. Breakfast hours were 8-10 am. I finished my breakfast at 10 am and went to get coffee. The staff shut the coffee machine. I asked him to let me have the coffee. His response was “we close at 10”. I told him that it’s not I was asking them to brew a fresh carafe, it’s just a machine that dispenses instant coffee. But he was inflexible and rude. Other staff was polite. They helped us putting our suitcases in our ride
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawid

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

Good for stay in Istanbul

Very friendly hotel staff. Great localisation. Just few minutes walk to main attractions. Breakfast. Terrasse with view on Bosporus
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

KELLIE, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly enough staff for Istanbul. Great balcony with sea view and a surprisingly good breakfast. Plenty of restaurants close by and a short walk to the centre of old town. The place overall needs a little TLC.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fee Kiow

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nafiz Imtiaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay at Artefes Hotel in Istanbul. The hotel is very well located, within walking distance of the main historic sites. The staff were kind and helpful, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was decent for the price, and the rooftop terrace offered a pleasant view of the city. While the shower area felt a little tight and some amenities could be improved, the overall experience was positive. A solid choice for travelers looking for comfort and value in the old city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Bed comfortable, shower broken, cupboards broken, safe broken. Breakfast 2 out of 5 start. Staff reluctant to assist with anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pär

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very goodclean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abbas

Travelled with family
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

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

Travelled with family
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

Zheling

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mansub

Stayed 2 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

8/10 Good

suchitra s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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

MD MISKAD

Travelled with family
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

Svetlana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daechul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sondra, Boscobel

Travelled with family
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

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