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Ares Hotel Sultanahmet

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Grand Bazaar

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A historic building with multiple minarets and domes, surrounded by modern buildings and a park.
A hotel with a sign reading "Ares Hotel Palmiye Restaurant & Cafe" at night.
A building with multiple balconies, a restaurant named "Ares Hotel Palmiye Restaurant & Cafe" at the ground level, and hanging decorative spherical ornaments.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a patterned wallpaper.
A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen on the wall.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Alemdar Mah. Incili Cavus Sok. No 17, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Basilica Cistern
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, red curtains, a window with sheer curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a floral wallpaper pattern.

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a red headboard, white bedding, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, beige curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and patterned wallpaper.

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a red bedspread, white pillows, and a red headboard.

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Istanbul

Sultanahmet stay.A stay at this Sultanahmet hotel places you steps from Basilica Cistern and within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hafız Mustafa 1864 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Viyana Kahvesi Ayasofya - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Adonin Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House of Medusa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace (by Yurdan) - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Grand Bazaar
Ares Hotel Sultanahmet offers its guests a full-service spa. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business center. Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Ares Hotel Sultanahmet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2010
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Ares Hotel Sultanahmet offers 25 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. 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.

Sultanahmet has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle up to 0.1 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite premium channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet

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 not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

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: approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 15 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-1877

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • One child 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ares Hotel Sultanahmet to the airport?

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet is 28.1 mi (63-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet?

As of Sept 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet on Sept 28, 2026 start from CA $106, 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.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet have an airport shuttle?

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 50 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Ares Hotel Sultanahmet to the beach?

This hotel is 12.5 mi (33-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 5 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night, and valet parking for EUR 15 per night.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet have a pool?

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet does not have a pool.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like Turkish cuisine, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Sultanahmet, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is Ares Hotel Sultanahmet to downtown Istanbul?

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet is 0.8 mi away from Istanbul.

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 140 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff memebers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The hotel is very good situated very close to the tram, mosque and bazaar. Bathroom tub very dangerous. But overall staff is very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

ferhat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Temizdi
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima posizione il resto è accettabile. OK
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to major sites
Stayed 27 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its stated free parking it isn't. We have to park 2km away from the hotel. I booked for double bed which can fit 3pax and from the picture theres sofa bed .. but got twin bed instead with no sofa paid extra for nothing. Stated blacon with city view. But we get no balcon with full of wall blocking our window. And sound proofed stated?? But i can hear next door taking shower with their tv on! No water were given in the room.. must ask and they only give us a bottle of 500ml. That's it! The drinking glass is dirty never washed! The toilet smell of sewage. And when ask for things.. the grumpy old women will give you the looked. They said wifi password in the room.. which we can't find any. Checked in at 9pm.. and ask for late check out, not available..(disapointed) Breakfast was so simple.. nothing extra.. not even extra drinks. Not even juice or fresh milk for my 3years old son. Very sleazy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff. Excellent food at the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Jag bodde hos olika hotell i mitt liv men jag har aldrig bott hos sånt hotell.allt var jätte dålig.jag rekommenderar inte någon som kommer uppleva/få dålig känsla som jag. Drivaren var grinig, personaler ger dålig service.t.ex man vågar inte fråga ifall man får ett glas vatten p.g.a personalen blir griniga. Städningen var jätte dålig.ingen Bytte påslakan som var slitna,smutsiga. Man undrar faktiskt om drivaren är inte nöjda med sitt jobb, personalen är inte nöjda med sitt jobb varför ägaren tar in kunder från Expedia, varför personaler fortsätter jobba där. Man får känsla som om ingen jobbar där som vill se dig där på hotellet.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Lage sehr zentral personal sehr freundlich.s-bahn gleich in der nähe und der Flughafen transport mit dem bus von havaist auch nur 150m.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, service was good, breakfast was ok, edible. Amenities were sufficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel très sympathique. Pour le service rien à dire ainsi que la restauration
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
War ein super aufenthalt danke an alle mitarbeiter waresn sehr lieb und hilfsbereit. Super zentral
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren für 10 Nächte in diesem Hotel. Die Lage ist top definitiv sehr zentral. Aber dass Hotel sehr schlecht. Zimmer sehr klein, unhygienisch, sehr hell hörig, Fenster gehen nicht zu. Bad ist ekelhaft. Ich würde es niemandem empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Darby

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
가격이 저렴해서 그런지 시설이 매우 열악하였습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Saskia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Klein hotel

Alle bezienswaardigheden op loopafstand. Geweldig personeel, je kon er alles vragen en dan hielpen ze je ook als het kon. Jammer van het ontbijt, iedere morgen kreeg je een bord met hetzelfde, het was geen lopend buffet. En bij Expedie staat dat er balkons zijn, maar die zijn er niet, maar dat is niet hun fout, maar van Expedia
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

SERHII

Liked: Staff & service

Тур Стамбул

На ресепшен работают отзывчивые люди. Особенно хочется поблагодарить Энгина.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

hotel comodo centrale peró colazione molto scarsa

hotel comodo in centro personale gentile. colazione scarsa
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

CEMAL

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

vasat

Su sıcak değildi, duş alırken üşüdük, odalar çok ses alıyor, kahvaltı vasat, hizmet maalesef zayıftı.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Aek

Liked: Staff & service

ที่พักดีใกล้มัสยิดสุลต่านฮาเหม็ด

ที่พักดีใกล้มัสยิดสุลต่านฮาเหม็ด ใกล้รถรางไฟฟ้า อยู่ย่านท่องเที่ยว ห้องพักสะดวกสบายดี พนักงานทุกคนพร้อมช่วยเหลือ ไม่มีกาน้ำร้อนในห้องพัก แต่ลงมาขอที่ห้องครัวด้านล่างได้ ถ้าไม่เน้นพักหรูราคาไม่แพง ก็ที่นี่เลย
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Aek

Liked: Staff & service

ที่พักดีใกล้มัสยิดสุลต่านฮาเหม็ด

ที่พักดีใกล้มัสยิดสุลต่านฮาเหม็ด ใกล้รถรางไฟฟ้า อยู่ย่านท่องเที่ยว ห้องพักสะดวกสบายดี พนักงานทุกคนพร้อมช่วยเหลือ ไม่มีกาน้ำร้อนในห้องพัก แต่ลงมาขอที่ห้องครัวด้านล่างได้ ถ้าไม่เน้นพักหรูราคาไม่แพง ก็ที่นี่เลย
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

rosario

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Sofia, blue mosque , metro and cistern .

The hotel was below my expectations . Molds around the tub.Shower head leaking and were told that it will be repaired but never happened, TV didn't even worked. No telephone in room so you go down to desk to ask for toilet paper etc. staff 95 % of them didn't speak English. Food handling was unsanitary we ended up with GI problems. Wished Expedia see these places before you book your customers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Anara

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

Too old and noisy

Perfect location, bad bed linens, no view from window, dark room, 3 light bulbs from 4 didn't work and you can hear everything from nearest room. Airconditioning didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Gut und günstig

Für ein Kurzaufenthalt in Istanbul perfekt. Sehr gute Lage und freundliches Personal. Für längere Aufenthalte nicht zu empfehlen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

My constant choice

The third time I stay at this hotel. The best location in the city, low price, friendly staff, good breakfast - all perfectly! Без дураков - за такие деньги и с таким превосходным локейшеном лучше в Стамбуле не найти, отличный вариант.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy

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

Perfect location

My gratitude to staff for early check-in. All great, but the water pressure in room 306 very bad.