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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

3.5-star hotel near Grand Bazaar, connected to a rail/subway station

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Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine
Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner | View from room
Lunch and dinner served, international cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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Divan Yolu Caddesi No:68, Sultanahmet/Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Balcony

Double Room, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 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 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

3.5-star hotel near Grand Bazaar, connected to a rail/subway station
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class offers 25 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 85-cm LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 50 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 50 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 85-cm LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
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 Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

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 15.0 per day.

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: EUR 290 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 50 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 50 per night (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per day

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 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
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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 credit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 10267

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 601 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Md Tanbir, Forest Hills

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. We stayed three nights with my family including two kids. Hotel’s guest service is outstanding and very accommodating. Breakfast is great. Located just at the heart of SultanAhmed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location…great hotel…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rafet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the hotel is excellent, with walking distance for some of the top Istanbul attractions - Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazar etc. Tram station is 50m from the hotel which is also very convenient. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Hotel staff are very kind and helpful. Would stay in the same Hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Syma

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oguzhan, Narre Warren South

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and kind. Greta location and room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zariun

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bilol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very near to all popular destinations
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teimur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hospitality and location. And great breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rasool

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Faros staff were all incredibly polite, accommodating and helpful. Very nice people. Location was excellent, right on the tram line and walking distance to the major historic sites I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Maha

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erkinbek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very supportive. Excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

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

gr8 place to stay

great to be recognised as elite and checked in at 11am. clean comfy room but bathroom tap sprayed water over everything and everyone when turned on full! good wifi, lots of English language programmes on tv, fridge and free water + coffee making but no milk (luckily brought my own!). terrific brekky buffet with everything you could think
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mahmood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent job
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My balcony room was generous and very clean. The onsite restaurant was absolutely delicious, elegant and convenient. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shariq

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Faros and my overall experience was nothing short of exceptional. The staff at Faros surpassed expectations with their warm hospitality and attentiveness. Every request was handled promptly, and their genuine dedication to guest satisfaction was evident throughout my stay. Hotel is centrally located and is 5 to 10 minutes walk from Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Museum two minutes from the Sultanahmet tram station. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a blend of luxury, convenience, and impeccable service during their stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Faros in early October 2023 for a four night break. Really lovely staff and excellent location for major sights - easily walkable or tram stop very near by. Note: poor access by taxi if that is your preferred mode of transport as area is mostly pedestrianised. Not a problem if on foot or using the well priced and convenient tram. I used the coach from the IST airport to Aksaray (136 TL or about £4 each way) then walked the mile or so to the hotel. Could have used tram if I had bought an Istanbulkart but couldn't find a machine at the airport). Breakfast was good from the continental buffet, but you had to ask for tea or coffee. The restaurant had nice food at tourist rate prices. The only problems I encountered were noise and music at night until the early hours (restaurants at street level directly below). Also, I had booked a standard double room through Expedia but was given only a tiny single (room 106) with no other rooms available. The aircon failed after the second night. I'd definitely stay here again if I could guarantee getting the room I had paid for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nanji

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm heart
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Andree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Old Town, great location.

A little tired. Great location, but very noisy. Trams passing the window. Lovely breakfast. Great, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie

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

Definitely recommend!

Great location, friendly service, and very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED, OAKLAND

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED, OAKLAND

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spend seven nights and booked two rooms, one for my siblings and mother and one for myself. The service was excellent. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Overall location is amazing and would definitely staff again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023