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Katelya Hotel

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a red umbrella, and string lights.
Front of property – evening/night
A luxurious lobby with a grand chandelier, ornate ceiling, and classic furniture.
A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea through a window, and a lamp on the bedside table.
A buffet area with various food options, a decorative window, and a seating area in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Kucukayasofya Mh. Ogul Sk., No 21 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬
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A hotel room with a large bed, a television on a stand, a desk with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk with a lamp, and a decorative headboard.

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and a desk with a lamp.

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea through a window, and a lamp on the bedside table.

Standard Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard with a decorative design, two wall-mounted lamps, and a window with patterned curtains.

Family Quadruple Room, Kitchen, Annex Building

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Family Superior Room With Balcony Annex Building

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a red sofa.

Family Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Annex Building)

  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, curtains, a television, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a large mirror, and a floral wallpaper design.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a tufted headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a large bed with a white and purple bedspread, and a wooden floor.

Standard Double Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a window with curtains, and a wall with a floral pattern.

Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Katelya Hotel

This hotel features a coffee shop/cafe, 24-hour room service and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe are on-site.
Katelya Hotel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 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 Katelya Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sultanahmet Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and 9 minutes on foot from Bosphorus
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The family-friendly Katelya Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and 24-hour room service.

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

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • High chair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift (61 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Please note: Guestrooms in the Annex building are accessible only by stairs. Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should book a guestroom in the main building, where guestrooms are accessible via elevator.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Katelya Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Katelya Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0511

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Katelya Hotel
Katelya Hotel Istanbul
Katelya Istanbul
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Katelya Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Freha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, extremely friendly and helpfull staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shahana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, everything is in walking distance, amazing breakfast arrangements.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalia Giovana Dos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with 24 hours reception, everyone very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were super friendly. The rooms were clean and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Faizan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent, no frills hotel that is good if you’re on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff at the Katelya Hotel. Conveniently located to major tourist attractions, Helped us arrange an unforgettably wonderful tour of the city. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

excellent value for money

Very good service, friendly staff,good breakfast and location. Worth the money compared to other hotels we tried in istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Katelya hotel is nice and located near the Sultan Ahmet area, walkable to everything. Staff were very nice and they accommodated an early check in…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Wonderful stay!

It was an amazing stay at Hotel Katelya! The staff were super friendly & extremely helpful. The amenities were great, room was lovely, always clean & tidy - breakfast was delicious! Close to all the tourist spots. Love the quaint little street it was on.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will recommended, nice rooms, good breakfast. Close to blue mesquite
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NASIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Walking distance to many attractions, tram and food places. Love the area .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful, caring and honest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy for the principal sites in the old part of town. Exceptionally helpful staff who helped to book travel to and from the airport and arranged a boat trip along the Bosphorus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a terrace on the top of the building with stunning view of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff cared about our experience. Everyone was thoughtful and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a friendly easy convenient stay. Very accommodating as we had booked the room the wrong date and were able to add an extra night with no problem. They are available 24/7 for any help you may need which is a plus. It is about a 10 minute walk from many of the main attractions which we loved. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sanah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Great service The room was very spacious, clean, and had the amenities we needed. Breakfast was delicious and with many choices; it was a very wide buffet spread. The people in the reception were very helpful, not just on checkin and checkout, but also in giving directions to spots. The location is great- very near Central Train Station. I would recommend to friends and family, and will definitely stay again if in Istanbul
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent family owned hotel, few minutes from the blue mosque and the tram station. Very clean, beds are very comfortable, breakfast was good and the staff were amazing specially Yasin at the front desk. The only thing i didnt like is that the shower box is a bit small specially for chubby guy like me other than that everything elses was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shahanwaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel near key historical attractions. Varied breakfast and staff are all very polite. They also helped us with booking a taxi for airport transfer which was nice. Areas for improvement - only one iron/ironing board for whole hotel so sometimes had to wait also ironing board is very mini size - please get a full size ironing board for guests. Showers are also very small - you can just about get in. Overall would recommend this hotel for its kind staff, good breakfast and excellent location!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Iryna

Okay

Good employees and welcoming. Location not as easy . Sultan ahmad overall should be visitsd only 1-2 days max
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Average

Hotel is ok. Staff are really friendly and kind. The superior room shower is small, and the bathroom is small. Bed mattress abit creaky and broken. Breakfast could do with more hot food options and rotation of options generally. Walls are paper thin, can hear dogs howling at night. Overall does the job for a cheap stay. Would rate 3/5.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaziah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in istanbul for 4 nights at the katelya hotel - honestly cannot fault this hotel. The hotel is situated in an excellent locations only 5-10 mins away from main sites and tram in Sultanahmet. We had water in the room on arrival and the room was immaculate. The buffet breakfast was amazing, but i think what really made the holiday exceptional for us was the staff. Each and every staff member so helpful especially Fahad and Yaseen who both went above and beyond on a few occasions whether be to provide directions to advice about trams or to fend off unwanted followers! Will definitely be recommending this hotel to others and stay here again. Thank you all!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No welcome drink received. Did not receive anything for silver status. Overall staff were friendly and room was tidy. Lots of noise from outside definitely comes into the room even with all the windows shut.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Turgut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Katelyn Hotel was excellent and it’s in a short walking distance to many attractions in the historical peninsula. Hotel itself is a typical boutique hotel; however, their service differentiates them from the rest. We were five families traveling together stayed at this hotel and all of us liked them. They not only made their terrace available for my grandson’s birthday party, they brought all utensils we needed for the party. They didn’t have to do that. Whenever we needed help, they were always there to help. Their breakfast is excellent and broad selection of food for their size. In many other countries like Italy and France, you would have less than half what they had. I usually don’t give hotel reviews, and when I do I am a very though grader. Rarely a hotel gets a five star rating from me. But Katelya hotel deserved one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hotel is located in the heart of Sultanahmet area. The Staff is amazing. The main building is awesome and I was told the annex buiding will be upgraded soon. I stayed in the annex building and can only give me review about the annex building. The annex builing is across the street from the main building. It is an old apartment house from what I can assess - reminded me of my apartment in NYC one bedroom and kitchen living area and a bathroom. I hope they do the reno work on the annex building soon. Half the apartment was slanted :) (I could feel everything was rolling to one side). The property is just a few steps away from Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque and Topkapi palace. Lots of dining options available. Grand Bazaar is about a 15 mins walk. I have to give 5 Stars to the staff! Very helpful and approachable. I would recommend this property to families and friends that would like to explore the area walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022