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Artefes Hotel Old City

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel connected to the convention centre, 5-minute walk to Blue Mosque

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Terrace/patio
Superior Suite, Sea View
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior
Superior Suite, Sea View

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Kucuk Ayasofya Cad. Cayiroglu Sk. No:17, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Economy Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite, Sea View

Superior Suite, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2020
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room

Economy Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air-conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

Artefes Hotel Old City places you in the centre of Istanbul, connected to the convention centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel include Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar.

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Çatladıkapı Sosyal Tesisleri - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seatanbul Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Korean Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doy Doy - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Artefes Hotel Old City

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel connected to the convention centre, 5-minute walk to Blue Mosque
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Artefes Hotel Old City . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. A complete renovation of Artefes Hotel Old City was completed in September 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1999
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Artefes Hotel Old City offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 6 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 3000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 1 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)

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
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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

Property Registration Number 2021-34-0488

We should mention

  • Up to 6 children aged 1 year old and younger stay 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.

Property is also known as

Artefes
Artefes Hotel
Artefes Hotel Istanbul
Artefes Istanbul
Hotel Artefes
Istanbul Artefes Hotel
Artefes Hotel
Artefes Hotel Old City
Artefes Hotel Old City SPA
Artefes Hotel Old City Hotel
Artefes Hotel Old City Istanbul
Artefes Hotel Old City Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

Artefes Hotel Old City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Artefes Hotel Old City ?

The closest beach to Artefes Hotel Old City is Florya Beach (16 km).

What makes Artefes Hotel Old City a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Artefes Hotel Old City .

Is Artefes Hotel Old City family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Artefes Hotel Old City is a hit with families.

Does Artefes Hotel Old City serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Turkish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Artefes Hotel Old City Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 264 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Asif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very goodclean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abbas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Artefes Hotel Old City in 4July 2025 for 5 nights. The only positive thing was its location — close to the sea and tourist sites in Sultanahmet. Everything else was truly disappointing. The breakfast was terrible. Every single day, it was exactly the same poor-quality items. Since we couldn’t eat boiled eggs, we asked for an omelet or fried eggs, but they rudely said “we don’t have that.” The bread was dry, and some vegetables were clearly spoiled. When we complained, the staff replied, “Well, you didn’t pay for breakfast,” which was absolutely false — we had booked a room with breakfast. The room was tiny, awkwardly designed, and the TV was mounted sideways, not even facing the bed. It was hard to move around the room without hitting the walls or the shower. The elevator was also extremely small — just for one person. There was no real lobby — nowhere to sit, relax, or have a coffee or tea after coming in from outside. The customer service was weak and the staff had a cold and uninterested attitude. It didn’t feel like hospitality at all. Overall, I deeply regret choosing this hotel. It’s nothing like what they advertise and I would not recommend it to anyone Abbas Naserbakht
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was here for a day...but seems like for a long time. Great Location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location near by tourist attractions, room clean, have Elevator , staff friendly and helpful ,hotel pickup very good. Need to add fresh fruit , waffles for Breakfast Nice quality hotel ,meet my standards.We will be back in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zheling

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mansub

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enkh Ireedui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was okay. The rooms are not as pretty as the pictures, but the location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

suchitra s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly service. The breakfast could be upgraded a little
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MD MISKAD

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. The room was maintained and clean. The staff were also cooperative, and the whole place overall was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daechul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sondra, Boscobel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! 24/7 front desk was great and always friendly! Enjoyed our stay very much - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonid Minchin, Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although dated, excellent in every other way. Breakfast superb.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

barry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

Shower door broke first night. Very convenient walking distance to everything. Breakfast was great and great roof terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

D

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

Totally worth it!

They were all kind and attentive! They helped us with information, even walked to the tram station. Everybody was nice. It was a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel this is. The staff is so kind and helpful. I felt at home. Delicious breakfast. So many varieties on Turkish Kahvalti. The room is cozy and spacious. The location is prestigious. Close to main attractions in SultanAhmed. I will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maricela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La ubicacion es excelente, a unos minutos de las atracciones principales de Estambu, ademas que el area es muy segura y hay muchos restaurantes, cafeterias, y tienditas al rededor, La habitacion que reservamos (Junior Suit) tiene muy buen tamaño con vista al mar.. muy agradable... Podrian mejorar el desayuno bufet pero igual esta bien... si regreso si me quedaria de nuevo en este hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceyhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceyhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

IAN, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet boutique hotel , good air con , good breakfast, nice rooftop , easy walk to old sights. Excellent service. Would stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Oronzo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024