Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

Located in Old City, Ares Hotel Sultanahmet is adjacent to Hagia Sophia and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Blue Mosque. This 25-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like 2 restaurants, free breakfast, and free in-room WiFi. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are a short walk from the hotel, which is in the historical district.

Dining

Free buffet breakfast is served each morning from 8 AM to 10:30 AM. Enjoy dining at one of 2 onsite restaurants including Palmiye, which specializes in Turkish cuisine. Order from 24-hour room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, get a quick pick-me-up at the coffee shop/café, and mingle with other guests at the free daily manager's reception.

All 25 air-conditioned rooms feature minibars, safes, and phones. LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries.

Rooms

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and coffee in a common area. Parking is available for EUR 13 per night (EUR 15 per night for valet parking), and there's also a train station shuttle. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.

Property features

Highlights

  • Steps from Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet

Alemdar Mah. Incili Cavus Sok. No 17 Sultanahmet Istanbul 34400

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a grocery/convenience store. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 3-star property offers access to a business center. This Istanbul hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet is a smoke-free property.

  • 24-hour front desk 
  • Babysitting or childcare (free) 
  • Total number of rooms - 25 
  • Number of floors - 4 
  • ATM/banking 
  • Babysitting or childcare 
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2 
  • Business center 
  • Coffee/tea in common areas 
  • Coffee shop or café 
  • Free breakfast 
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service 
  • Elevator/lift 
  • Express check-in 
  • Express check-out 
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge) 
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge) 
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge) 
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge) 
  • Grocery/convenience store 
  • Tours/ticket assistance 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Laundry facilities 
  • Multilingual staff 
  • Valet parking (surcharge) 
  • Terrace 
  • Luggage storage 
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk 
  • Free reception 
  • Year Built 2010 
  • Number of restaurants - 2 
  • Self parking (surcharge) 
  • Train station pickup (surcharge) 
  • Smoke-free property 
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1 
  • Television in common areas 

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family Hotel  
  • Free Wi-Fi  
  • Grocery/convenience store  
  • Laundry facilities  
  • Babysitting or childcare (free)  
  • Babysitting or childcare  

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Premium TV channels 
  • Premium bedding 
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
  • Air conditioning 
  • Phone 
  • Minibar 
  • Daily housekeeping 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Free toiletries 
  • Hair dryer 
  • Slippers 
  • Bathtub or shower 
  • In-room safe 
  • Satellite TV service 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Room service (24 hours) 
  • LCD TV 
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) 

Where to Eat

Palmiye Teras - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Palmiye - This restaurant specializes in Turkish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby 
  • Horse riding/rental on site 

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age is 18

Special check-in instructions:

24-hour airport shuttle service is available on request. Contact the property in advance to make arrangements.

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25 per stay.

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

  • No onsite parking is available.

No cribs (infant beds) available

24-hour check-in

No pets or service animals allowed

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Optional extras

Self parking fee: EUR 13 per night Valet parking fee: EUR 15 per night Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25 per stay
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Name

  • Ares Hotel Sultanahmet
  • Ares Sultanahmet

We should mention

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December. One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Ares Hotel Sultanahmet is listed in the 2014 Travel + Leisure 500.
  • The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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