Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and rooftop terrace

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Terrace/patio
Suite
Superior Double Room
Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$276
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Explore the area

Map
Yerebatan Cad. Salkimsogut Sok. No:14, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Grand Bazaar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Premier Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed OR 3 Large Single Beds

About the area

Istanbul

Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class puts you in the heart of Istanbul, steps from Basilica Cistern and within a 10-minute stroll of Hagia Sophia. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Ata Restaurant, is open for lunch and dinner. 829 square feet (77 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Sultanahmet hotel include Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Foodie-Ist Restaurant-Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arden City Hotel Teloscopic Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Otantik Kebab Huqqa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cihannuma Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and rooftop terrace
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 centre, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 829 square feet (77 square metres) 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include change of towels.

Languages

English, French, Japanese, Russian, Turkish, Ukranian

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Property amenities

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 transport

  • No on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Ata Restaurant
  • Sultan Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Library
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 829 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop 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
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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. No on-site 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 all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 6698

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodation in Türkiye. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Special Class.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?

Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?

As of 7 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class on 11 May 2025 start from NZ$276.3, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?

The closest beach to Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class is Florya Beach (16.3 km).

What makes Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and romance packages, as well as comfy beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class.

Is Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class is a hit with families.

Does Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is offered daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?

No, pets are not allowed.

Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 530 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely 4 night stay for hubby birthday, the place was nice clean and staff were also so nice. Our room was cleaned everyday with fresh towels provided. Will be back definitely
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Srinivas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lot of restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

Pre cruise exploratory visit

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob, Auckland, New Zealand

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Did everything right would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and staff
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023