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Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class

Art Deco hotel near Basilica Cistern

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Yerebatan Cad. Salkimsogut Sok. No:14, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Place, Basilica Cistern
    ‪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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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Premier Single Room

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Premier Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Triple Room

Premier Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed OR 3 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Premier Room, Connecting Rooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premier Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

Premier Room, 2 Bedrooms, Connecting Rooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Twin Beds

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About the area

Istanbul

Heart of Istanbul.You'll be steps from Basilica Cistern and within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia with a stay at this Sultanahmet hotel. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Foodie-İst - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class

Art Deco hotel near Basilica Cistern
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 829 square feet (77 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle are available for a fee. A complete renovation of Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class was completed in January 2020.

This Art Deco Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 829 sq ft of conference space
  • 77 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1996
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of towels.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

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 (36 inch wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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 Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1500 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 6698

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Celal Sultan Hotel Special Class
Celal Sultan Hotel Special Class Istanbul
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Celal Special Class

Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 551 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 551 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 551 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 551 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 551 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joe Ray

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel within walking distance to everything. Staff at the hotel were exceptional, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Havaist bus which goes to the main Istanbul Airport is about a 10 minute walk. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Radia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to many main sights of Istanbul. You can easily walk in Sultanahmat place, blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, etc
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vilma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close & walkable to Istanbul’s main tourist attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location within walking distance from all the major sightseeings as well public transportation (T1). The room was clean, breakfast buffet offered a nice variety of dishes.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location with very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anne, London

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

AFLAK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Down a side street ,minutes from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, good views of the mosques from the roof terrace.Basilica cistern right opposite Hagia Sophia.Buy a ticket to enter both mosques and Topkapi palace , works out cheaper. 20 minute walk to the grand bazaar and spice markets. Hotel is pleasant , rooms a bit small but very clean and comfy bed.Great choice for breakfast, cereals, pastries, fruits, several types of bread , hot choice off foods also available and plenty of it . Hotel staff were extremely helpful , always greeted with a smile and asked if we had ,had a good day and where we had been. Special thank you to Kerem hotel manager , contacted us while we were in South Africa to say he would organise a private transfer from the airport as we arrived at 04.40 in the morning. A well run hotel and comfortable .position is petfect .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with easy access (walking) to the major tourist sites. Breakfast included, with a good selection. Staff friendly, room a bit small but functional. Plenty of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

RITA

Liked: Cleanliness
I have to say I was bitterly disappointed with this hotel not as advertised at all. Elevator not working, the bed very hard. The only redeeming feature was the breakfast..I have to say was delicious! ..no complaints at all ..just a shame the room and elevator didn't have the same standard..Even so , I won't be staying here again .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Smita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the main attractions
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smell of cigarette smoke would waft into the room and wake me up at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Nahid

Travelled with family
Room was hot. AC did not work. Overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Helpful staff

Nice room with plenty of space. The staff were very helpful throughout our stay. Well located, walking distance to key attractions and great restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phrixos

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Subha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and service Good location Clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is good especially the day time front desk is very helpful. He recommended the tours were excellent. But there were two points I didn't like. First, the hotel doesn't allow the escorts come in. It's very inconvenient for me. I am a single but still have that desires. The girls here are pretty and inexpensive. I have to find the other ways to see girls. Second, the bathroom has a little smells. Even though the housekeeper can remove it but it would appears again next days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hung Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

If u want a bad hotel with good location here it i

Rude staff at reception. Told they were overbooked and after we rejected to change hotel magically a room appeared. The room was tiny, impossible to move there. But the worst part was the noise. It was impossible to sleep there, it looked like the walls were made of paper. Terrible stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024