Arife Sultan Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Grand Bazaar

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Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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Alemdar Mh. Catal Cesme Sk. No:8, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34410
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Bazaar
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Sultanahmet, Arife Sultan Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Sultanahmet Square and Basilica Cistern. This 8-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Türk Ocağı Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sultanahmet Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Çiğdem Pastanesi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arife Sultan Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Grand Bazaar
Guests of Arife Sultan Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and wedding services. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets.
22-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are other standard amenities.

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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 breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.
Property Registration Number 20154

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Arife Sultan
Arife Sultan Hotel
Arife Sultan Hotel Istanbul
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Arife Hotel
Arife Sultan Hotel Hotel
Arife Sultan Hotel Istanbul
Arife Sultan Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Arife Sultan Hotel?

Arife Sultan Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Arife Sultan Hotel?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arife Sultan Hotel on Dec 3, 2025 start from $56.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Arife Sultan Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Sultanahmet within a 10-minute walk of Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, and Sultanahmet Square. You'll also find Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Arife Sultan Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Arife Sultan Hotel include a casino?

No, Arife Sultan Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Arife Sultan Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Arife Sultan Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, a minibar, and a rainfall showerhead.

Are there hot tubs at Arife Sultan Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Arife Sultan Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Arife Sultan Hotel serves free breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Arife Sultan Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Arife Sultan Hotel.

Does Arife Sultan Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Arife Sultan Hotel?

The closest major airport to Arife Sultan Hotel is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 28 mi away (65 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 26 mi away (55-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Arife Sultan Hotel?

No, at Arife Sultan Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Arife Sultan Hotel offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Arife Sultan Hotel.

Arife Sultan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 187 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

denis

Meilleur rapport qualité prix
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Edna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only snafu was power outage and elevator didn’t work for one day. But that wasn’t their fault. But staff and hotel were wonderful and clean and attentive

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

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

Lovely little hotel close to everything!

What an amazing little hotel, so close to all of the sites of old Istanbul! The staff are so lovely and accommodating with lots of tips and answers to questions. They even took the time to show me to the room and explain the amenities. I had a room w a double bed and found it roomy enough. Not huge rooms but very tidy and efficient. I'm on vacation in the city so didn't need a room to lounge in but it was nice to come back to after a day out. I saw the room w two singles and I wouldn't hesitate to choose it next time, if need be. The main sites (Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, etc.) are only 5-7 mins away and the tram station is just a half block over. Food options, convenience stores, and shopping are also a half block over. Nice little continental breakfast in the morning (cheese, whole fruit, cereals, bread, some small baked goods, coffee and tea) I'll definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is amazing. They let us feel like home. Thanks a lot for you all!
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Location in Sultanahmed area

Nice well located hotel. Friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nohra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Madhur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice stay close to Sultanahmet

Very convenient location to Sultanahmet with Tram stop just 5 min away and lots of restaurants and coffee options in the Main Street. The staff were very nice and helpful and it almost felt like you are staying in your friends house. The only slight negative was the noise on the street below as it’s a busy area with restaurants and some music being played but it got all quiet roughly after 1 am. For the price I paid it was good value!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect, nice little hotel with very helpful staff, friendly and smiling all the time. Room isn't very big, but well presented, and very clean. Breakfast mediterranean style, fesh and tasty. Definitely value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amin

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

Little Gem in Sultanahmet

We had a great time - the location is fantastic - a couple of mintes from tram stations and major attractions. The service was excellent and the owners were very friendly. The room we stayed in was a bit small, but this is quite normal for hotels in the old city and definitely great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Marwan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and location.... would recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

parag

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
THE ROOMS WERE VERY VERY SMALL. NO TEA AND COFFEE IN THE ROOM
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Faultless location; super friendly and accommodating staff; nice breakfast. Be more than happy to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roosevelt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The arife sultan staff are amazing special the day manger Mehmet and Omar and the two ladies they exepenactial I really recommend this nice little hotel for the great location and the great service
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

irene

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The toilet was not cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rushna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing, very friendly and always able to helpnwith whatever queries oe questions. Locality is superb, everything wthin walkng distance, tram stop literally outside hotel. Even though very central, busy with lots of noise and music, absolutely nothing can be heard from the rooms which is amazingly quiet and can get a good nights sleep!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Felix Andres Yelpi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is strategically located walking distance to visit most of the attractions of Istambul. The people who work there are very friendly and love helping the guests. Nice breakfast in a petit area they have at the entrance. The hotel is small but comfortable, it has elevator in case guests need to go to the Upper floors.it better to stay in the second floor upwards, since it is easily heard the noise or conversations in the lobby if you are staying in the first floor. Finally, the área is sorrounded by good restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bahaa

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

SHAHZAD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property location is great, right in the heart of the action. The staff is great, the property is small but clean. Breakfast is good.

10/10 Excellent

S Geetha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seema

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

It was a pleasant stay

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022