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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

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A multi-story hotel with balconies, a central entrance, and a visible restaurant named 'Central.'
A hotel room with a large bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a walk-in closet.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, and a seating area.
A hotel room with a bed, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of greenery outside.
A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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Divan Yolu Caddesi No:68, Sultanahmet/Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Family Room

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a tray of food, and a balcony with red and white striped curtains.

Corner Suite Room

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of greenery outside.

Balcony Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a white bench, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a tray with toiletries.

Family Bunk Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

Economy Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room with Terrace

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, with a view of the outside.

Standard Room with Terrace

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small round table.

Corner Balcony Suite

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

With a stay at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, just a 4-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and 6 minutes by foot from Grand Bazaar. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hagia Sophia and 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Blue Mosque.

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loti Bistro & Roof Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ottoman ÇemberlitaÅŸ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baran Restaurant Ottoman Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shyra Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class offers 25 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 85-cm LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Faros Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Faros Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Faros Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 85-cm LCD TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 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 or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 10267

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 618 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a nice location close to many of the tourist attractions. Tram is right in front of the hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was decent, internet is fast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location…great hotel…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hospitality and location. And great breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property central to everything, able to walk to most areas. Breakfast a plus. Only negatives, ac needing work (Staff aware)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very near to all popular destinations
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Faros Hotel (Old City) is in an excellent location for sightseeing, a few minutes walk from the Blue Mosque, Haga Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and also the Topkapi Palace. We had a wonderful stay because the staff were very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast made a great start to the day and we ate in the restaurant most evenings which is popular with guests and visitors. The hotel has reliable wifi and the rooms were clean snd comfortable. We were grateful for them arranging taxi transfers to and from the airport. I would highly recommend the Faros hotel and give it an excellent rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely recommend!

Great location, friendly service, and very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and kind. Greta location and room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel (including the restaurant and breakfast buffet) and the location were plenty awesome for our first trip to Istanbul, but the staff went above and beyond with their helpfulness and friendliness; we really hope to stay here again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 9 nights, love it, book the corner room if you could.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
centrally located and service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the hotel is excellent, with walking distance for some of the top Istanbul attractions - Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazar etc. Tram station is 50m from the hotel which is also very convenient. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Hotel staff are very kind and helpful. Would stay in the same Hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very supportive. Excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. We stayed three nights with my family including two kids. Hotel’s guest service is outstanding and very accommodating. Breakfast is great. Located just at the heart of SultanAhmed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleasant experience.

Very pleasant hotel. Good location and friendly service. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 10 nights, loved the staff and the location is excellent. The outside restaurant is really great to have breakfast, lunch or dinner. Omar the manager is also very helpful with tours and the best Turkish Hammam with a discount too. Will for sure stay during my next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location excellent,transportation was so easy and the staff very helpful and friendly. Next time I would be in the same hotel 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My balcony room was generous and very clean. The onsite restaurant was absolutely delicious, elegant and convenient. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spend seven nights and booked two rooms, one for my siblings and mother and one for myself. The service was excellent. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Overall location is amazing and would definitely staff again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Faros staff were all incredibly polite, accommodating and helpful. Very nice people. Location was excellent, right on the tram line and walking distance to the major historic sites I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, amazing location, delicious breakfast but property conditions and amenities way below expectations for a 4 star hotel, some is really old and weared out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent job
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024