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Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Savor Istanbul’s vibrant culture by day and unwind under starry skies. Discover hidden gems near Hagia Sophia.

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 137
AED 153 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

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Double Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room with Private Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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6 Bed Female Dorm Room With Bathroom

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Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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6 Bed Mixed Dorm Room With Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Twin Room with Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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AED 115 total
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About the neighborhood

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Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbıyık Caddesi,, Terbıyık Sk. No:3, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Square - 6 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 16 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shadow Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palatium Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Hostel rejuvenated in 2025 and located near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse provides free continental breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A reception hall, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • A porter/bellhop, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Russian, Turkish

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 (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated entire property - January 2025
  • Shared refrigerator
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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.
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1650

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sultan Hostel

Frequently asked questions

Is Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Square, and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 231 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rupasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The manager and staff were extremely helpful with walking to the places we wanted to go. Also very helpful with arranging a ride back to the airport. This place was very simple, yet it is a hostel. And the room was very clean. There were construction materials sitting around near the entrance which could be picked up,the staff was so excellent though, I didn't mind. It was very comfortable and homey. The breakfast room was the same, comfortable and homey. They have a place to keep luggage since checkout time was before my flight. That's good.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

birol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location helpful staff clean rooms and comfortable journey
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a basic accommodation for someone only needing a place to sleep and shower, and spend most of the time in the city. It is relatively close to the tourist sites of the area, but the street to get there do not seem that well traveled. Although this is Sultanahmet, it isn't the very busy side of the neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very inexpensive to stay here and I was pleasantly shocked of how comfortable the beds were. The service was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location close to the Blue Mosque. Very comfortable bed. Quiet room. The staff are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Buata Bundu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. I like that the area near tourist attractions so it is very safe even after midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mohanad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very kind and nice and the hotel located very nice near to grand bazar and all the markets and bars, I love it ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

He

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, service is normal
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for shopping, restaurants and exploring the history of Istanbul. Safe to walk around all day and night the hostel has strong wifi and nice complimentary breakfast and the staff were accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Conveniently located and the daytime staff was always helpful with cabs, information, and so on. WiFi was spotty but it always worked after a while.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous & friendly welcoming place
A really fabulous short stay at The Sultan Hostel. From the warm and smiling greeting from Ahmed on the desk, the cozy clean dorm and peaceful nights sleep to the lovely breakfast and coffee in the morning and the nice staff. Perfect for a single female traveller. Safe and comfortable in a vibrant area close to all the sights. My go-to place next time in Istanbul and I will defo recommend it to other travellers. Great value and hospitality to match. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Maribel C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place for me to stay in Istanbul and i will stay again. Murat the staff was very helpful. short walk to Hagia Sofia and Blue mosque and topkapi palace and sultanahmet square. well recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I was there, the clientele was inconsiderate and rude, making my stay miserable. That's on me, I guess, for being unable to tolerate people talking on their phones and using them without headphones. It's the new way of the world, and I'm too old to keep up. I won't stay in a hostel in Istanbul again. I'll avoid the city unless I can afford a private room. Also, staying in tourist areas is annoying because you can't walk down the street without being harassed to spend money at every establishment you pass. I'm just glad to be out of there. Sorry.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Fatma

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not god hostel very bat staf very irrelevant

10/10 Excellent

AHMAD ZAIDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service.... Value for your money
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samira Meftah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is the best in sultanahmet, music all day and night, food is great. Staff are very nice and welcoming. Their pub is very nice and open all day and night. Many freebies with drinks, like popcorn, chips and others. Staff is great, specially Ahmet. Will return for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Muhammad Ashraf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good budget place in the historical Istanbul.
It’s a very good budge place to stay as a bed and breakfast, exceptionally good value for money. It’s in the centre of old historical Istanbul, only a few minutes walk from the main historic sites such as Blue Mosque, Ayasophia and Topkapi palace. The staff, specially Murad and Asmat are extremely friendly and go out the way to help the travellers. They are happy to store your luggage for a few hours after the checkout without any additional charges. I will definitely consider it in the future to stay for a longer period of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Masao

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not use the shower in my room as the shower water get wet all the rest room floors
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La situation

6/10 Okay

Abraham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for.
Bathroom was dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed one night before catching a flight to Cappadoccia. The only reason I didn’t return to this property the next week for my stay in Istanbul is because the bed was terrible. I could feel the springs poking me in the side. I stayed in a room with a queen bed and a private bath. It should be noted that there is no elevator. I knew this before, but if you have problems getting up stairs with your luggage, this would be an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Proloeng

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024