Arasta Boutique Hotel

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Room amenity
Smart TV
Property entrance
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Sultan Ahmet Mh. Torun Sokak 5, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Standart Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Suite

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Sultanahmet, Arasta Boutique Hotel is adjacent to Blue Mosque and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Hagia Sophia. Each of the 10 rooms at this 3-star hotel includes a refrigerator, a minibar, and a coffee maker.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Turkish and Islamic Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 7 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Meşale Restaurant & Cafè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sultan Kösesi Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Şerbethane - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Elif Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arasta Boutique Hotel

Guests of Arasta Boutique Hotel enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle at scheduled times for TRY 115 per vehicle one way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a computer station and laundry facilities.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and slippers. Refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers are also standard.

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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
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TRY 24 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 24 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 115 per vehicle (one way)

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
This property accepts major credit cards
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available at scheduled times), which is offered for a fee.

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.
  • This property accepts major credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Arasta Boutique Hotel?

Arasta Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Arasta Boutique Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Sultanahmet, just steps from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, and within a short walk of Hagia Sophia. You'll also find Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Arasta Boutique Hotel?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Arasta Boutique Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Arasta Boutique Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Arasta Boutique Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Arasta Boutique Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including a minibar and a smart TV in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Does Arasta Boutique Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Arasta Boutique Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Arasta Boutique Hotel offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Arasta Boutique Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Arasta Boutique Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Arasta Boutique Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Arasta Boutique Hotel?

The closest major airport to Arasta Boutique Hotel is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 27.8 mi away (63 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 29 mi away (54-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Arasta Boutique Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Arasta Boutique Hotel.

Arasta Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 81 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

zee, UK

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

Appalong hotel

Appaling hotel and staff do not stay here i didnt stay even one noght walked out and booked another hotel

8/10 Good

burco, somaliland

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

Next door to blue mosque

Very helpful staff, clean room and the hotel was bang in the centre of markets and next door to blue mosque

6/10 Okay

ADEL

Liked: Cleanliness

6/10 Okay

M.A., Toronto, ON, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location:A+. Everything else: get what you pay for

The location can't be better. Close to the main historic sites and metro station. The blue mosque is across the street. And Haiga sophia, Topkapi are at walking distance. The hotel is small and so is the room. You basically get what you pay for. Being alone, the size of the room didn't bother me.

8/10 Good

Jordan, Indianapolis, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

unbelievable view

What a location: Turkish breakfast (included) on the terrace with a perfect view of Sultanahmet. They also had a cheap shuttle service to the airport when we left.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

ashhad, Pakistan

Liked: Staff & service

Great Location, Nice People OK rooms.

It is located within walking distance of main attractions of Istanbul with easy transport access to other parts of the city. Hotel staff is friendly and cooperative. Although the breakfast was not included, manager offered me a complimentary one. Rooms are small and OK. But you will spend only few hours there just to sleep so its fine.Overall a very good experience.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very good area

Frendly hotel close to all viting site. Good area.

8/10 Good

Andrej, Slovenija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Location was great behind the great mosques. Staff is very friendly and helpful. parking is very expensive if you want over night security...

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, but terrible room. broken mirror, broken safe, paper thin doors so we could hear every detail of our neighbors. The A/C worked, but was finicky, odd smells... etc.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Simple hotel but near the center

The staf very nice but the hotel is not as described on the internet

10/10 Excellent

Setara, Manchester,uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Istanbul Trip

The receiptionist was very good and friendly,helpful. I am very pleased for his work. Guest should get this type of helper when they actually need. I had problem and he helped us very friendly way and work was successful. Many many thanks to him specially.

6/10 Okay

C, London

Liked: Staff & service

Breakfast and the Blue Mosque

My husband and our two sons spent six days discovering Istanbul in mid August and stayed at the Arasta Hotel. Given its amazing location within minutes on foot from the Blue Mosque which constitutes the breathtaking view from the breakfast terrace on the fourth floor and Haghia Sophia and the Topkapi PAlace, the Arasta is very good value. More bed and breakfast than hotel, we found the staff kind, smiling and helpful. Ayhun on reception even took our boys off to the right cafe to watch some football match one evening and brought them back safely. The rooms are small but fine if you just want to sleep. Perfect for the tourist who wants to get out and see Istanbul .

6/10 Okay

Diana, Chicago

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location, ok hotel

Hotel is steps away from the Blue Mosque which was very convenient for us since we were in town to sightsee. Hotel is ok, just the basics. Staff was pushy trying to sell us tours pretty much we went past the front desk. Given that the facilities are on the older side and the staff was a bit intrusive, all in all just an okay stay.

2/10 Terrible

Helen, Darwin Australia

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

Utter dump

1. Tiny rooms 2. Overpriced 3. Front desk manager dodgy 4. Crappy beds and linen 5. Noisy 6. Poor security

4/10 Poor

Angie H., Milwaukee, WI

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location Only Good Thing About This Hotel

The location of this hotel is perfect. The rest of it was not - the photos are very misleading. Our room was literally falling apart (paneling coming off the walls, water stains on the walls and tile ceilings) and the sheets had holes and stains, which were not changed until our last day. We assumed there used to be a light in the shower, where there was a hole in the ceiling stuffed with tissue. Only one of the outlets worked, the wi-fi only worked when you were down in the lobby or on the terrace and we could count every spring in the mattress. If all you're looking for is a cheap room in a good location and don't care about anything else, the hotel will be fine. If you're looking for a clean, comfortable room, I would look elsewhere.

10/10 Excellent

Nevin lobo, London

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

excellent hotel

enjoyed the stay lovely room very clean awesome staff ... Best location easy access ...... amazing breakfast .....10/10 overall will always book this hotel when I visit Istanbul

10/10 Excellent

Daniel86, Budapest

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

Friendly hotel with excellent location

Hotel staff was friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and clean with daily cleaning service and fresh towels. We had a perfect view to the Blue Mosque from our bed. Breakfast was offered on the top floor with a nice terrace and the food was abundant. All in all, Arasta Boutique Hotel represents an excellent opportunity for those who want to stay in the heart of the Hagia Sophia/Blue Mosque area, but don't want to spend too much on accommodation. Certainly, don't expect anything luxurious, but a very friendly and tidy hotel. If I have the chance to visit Istanbul again, I won't hesitate to stay again at Arasta Hotel.

8/10 Good

Abdulnabi, Muscat Oman

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good location of the hotel to the tourists

The stay was very good and the location of the hotel is great. The price is fine. They need to take care of the cleanliness a little bit.

6/10 Okay

Olga, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

the hotel location is good and close to everything

i would go and choose the same hotel , amazing staff

4/10 Poor

DJ, NZ

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

good location although noisey

Room requested not available, TV, internet and bathroom light were not working and needed repairing. Loud music nearby in restuatrants, dogs barking. Owners pleasant but room expensive for what was provided.

8/10 Good

DiLullo, Chicago

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For a small hotel, it was very convenient to all major attractions and within walking distance. The staff was very helpful and accomodating. Rooftop breakfast area was excellant. M&M Chicago

2/10 Terrible

Frankie, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location but unclean and not worth the money

The location was brilliant and the staff were friendly but that is as far as it goes. The room was dirty and smelt damp. We were in the bottom floor room and we could hear every conversation going on in the reception and when they went to the toilet which was a cupboard next to our room. The shower leaked all over the bathroom and after the first day they stopped bothering to clean our bathroom not even bothering to give us toilet paper or empty the bin. The location is brilliant but it's not enough to pay the price we did for such an unclean and noisy room. Disappointing.

6/10 Okay

Brock family

Disliked: Room comfort

close to everything

The name of the hotel is deceptive, 'boutique' leads one to believe that it is something really special. It is a budget hotel, perfectly acceptable and acceptably clean. It is a bit ramshackle but there is a great view of the Blue Mosque from the front of the hotel and a sea view from the back. The big plus is that it is withing walking distance of all of the major sights and close to the tram for the more distant ones. I would stay here again.

6/10 Okay

Barbara, UK

Liked: Staff & service

Good hotel for short stay to see the sights

Very good location for all the main sights. Our room was extremely small and various small items - eg light bulbs etc needed fixing - apparently all the rooms are having a makeover soon so all this might improve. Overall, it was reasonably comfortable but could have been btter.