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Sultanahmet Black Pearl Apart Hotel in Istanbul
🌍 Turkey, Istanbul, Turtsiya
● Center: 770 m
🌞 Sea - 5 min
✅ Close proximity to major sights and mosques, within walking distance ✅ Helpful and friendly staff, especially noted were Russian-speaking Azat and receptionist Tolga ✅ Rooftop terrace offers scenic views of the Bosphorus and surrounding area ✅ Good WiFi connectivity reported by multiple guests ✅ Comfortable mattresses and cozy sea-facing rooms ❌ No elevator; guests must climb to the 5th floor with luggage ❌ Several reports of cleanliness issues including stained bed linens, mold, and cigarette smell in rooms ❌ Some guests experienced poor room management, including overbooking and lost reservations ❌ Facilities and furnishings described as old and not well-maintained ❌ Limited towels initially provided and no room service available
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Standard Triple Room-Non-Smoking
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Description
Sultanahmet Black Pearl Apart Hotel is a modest 2-star property with 9 rooms, located within walking distance of Istanbul’s historic center. The hotel offers various room types including Standard Triple Rooms and Superior Double Rooms with city views. Guests can use the shared kitchen and enjoy services like free WiFi, free parking, and a restaurant on site. Check-in is from 15:00 with check-out at noon. The hotel does not allow pets or smoking and accepts Visa and MasterCard payments. While the hotel is praised for its helpful staff and convenient location near major attractions, reviews note that some rooms and facilities show signs of wear and cleanliness issues. The rooftop terrace offers views of the Bosphorus, though it may sometimes be under repair. Practical amenities include ironing and laundry services for a fee and paid transfer options.
Location
Situated in Istanbul’s Fatih district on Suterazisi sokak, the hotel is 348 meters from the sea and 13 km from Ataturk Airport (IST). The famous Istiklal Street lies 4 km away, while landmarks like the Mehmet Efendi Fountain and Serpent Column are within 200 meters. The hotel is a 5-10 minute walk to several mosques and the waterfront. Nearby dining options include Cafe Hotel Alzer at 153 meters, highly rated by guests, and Olive Istanbul restaurant at 308 meters. Public transport connections are conveniently located 5-7 minutes away, enabling easy access to the city’s historic sites.
Tips
- If you have heavy luggage or mobility issues, be aware that there is no elevator and rooms are up to the 5th floor.
- Request extra towels upon arrival as the initial supply may be limited.
- For a better stay, book early and confirm your reservation to avoid issues with overbooking.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Breakfast not provided
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
- Managed by a private host: This property is managed by a private host. A private host refers to a party who rents one or more properties for purposes not related to their trade, business, or profession.
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:30.
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Services and facilities
Internet
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
- Parking
Transportation
- Taxi booking service
- Shuttle service
- Airport pick-up
- Airport drop-off
Restaurant
- Restaurant
Front desk services
- Host welcome service
- Lockers available
- VIP check-in service
- Express check-in and check-out
- Wake-up call
- Currency exchange
- Tour and ticket booking service
Languages spoken
- English
- Turkish
- Russian
Food & drink
- Room service
Activities
- Electricity available
- Overnight camping
Public areas
- Elevator
- Ventilation system
- Shared kitchen
- Smoking area
Business services
- Fax/copying service
Accessibility
- Handrails in hallways
- Handrails on stairs
- Visual alarm devices in hallways
- Accessible rooms available
Safety & security
- Fire alarm
- Keycard entry system
- Fire extinguisher
- Security personnel
- Intruder alarm
- Smoke detector
- CCTV in public areas
- Carbon monoxide alarm
The distance to the sea is 350 meters
Hotel view
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Reviews
06.07.2025
Horrible experience,no lift you have to climb 5th floor with your luggage lifting in hand,no room service and also receptionist will not ask for any kind of help..
20.05.2025
The hotel is conveniently located. All the mosques are nearby, you can walk to the sea, 7-10 minutes. Initially, they gave us one large and one small towel for two. Then we asked and they gave us another one. It's a bit dirty. Dust, stains on the plumbing, even the hair dryer is unpleasant to hold in your hands. There is no feeling of cleanliness and freshness. The bedspreads that they make up the bed are stained. So-so
30.04.2025
Ideal hotel at a very attractive price! Wonderful, responsive, Russian-speaking guy Azat, will tell you, help, tell you what to buy where! Close to all the main attractions, 5-10 minutes walk everything is close, 5-7 minutes to public transport! I liked everything!
22.01.2025
Pros: The hotel is located close to the sights. This is its big plus. The view from the roof to the sea deserves 10 points. Comfortable mattress.
Cons:
- someone smoked in my room, there were cigarette ash residues in the shower room.
- mold
- old bed linen, with holes, towels also need to be changed a long time ago
- everything is old, dirty, it is obvious that the cleaning is superficial.
I do not recommend this hotel even for one night, believe me.
Cons:
- someone smoked in my room, there were cigarette ash residues in the shower room.
- mold
- old bed linen, with holes, towels also need to be changed a long time ago
- everything is old, dirty, it is obvious that the cleaning is superficial.
I do not recommend this hotel even for one night, believe me.
28.12.2024
Hi everyone. If u are planning out for your trip to sultanahmet. I would highly recommend it for sure.
Friendly, very helpful hotel stuff & safely.
5 min Walking distance. Food restaurants.Mart.& places of attraction.
Friendly, very helpful hotel stuff & safely.
5 min Walking distance. Food restaurants.Mart.& places of attraction.
19.12.2024
The boss is nice. The terrace was under repair when we went there.
04.12.2024
Excellent location and high cost performance. It is very convenient to go out to see the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. It is a good choice in the old city!
10.09.2024
Very beautiful view
14.05.2023
The hotel room is good. There are many restaurants around. The distance from the scenic spot is close to the airport.
05.10.2022
We booked sea facing room nearly two weeks back before we arrived.
We came late night to check in and the guy says sorry there is no room available 😑😑 pathetic!
He gave our booked room to somebody else even without checking the id ..our room was checked in by some lady and my husbands id proof was attached to it.
This is so careless behavior.. fortunately we found a better place at 3am ..!
Please don't be so careless towards your clients.
We came late night to check in and the guy says sorry there is no room available 😑😑 pathetic!
He gave our booked room to somebody else even without checking the id ..our room was checked in by some lady and my husbands id proof was attached to it.
This is so careless behavior.. fortunately we found a better place at 3am ..!
Please don't be so careless towards your clients.
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POIs near hotel
Mehmet Efendi Fountain (3 min)
Ottoman-era public fountain representing traditional Islamic water architecture.
Tickets: Istanbul: Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Sultanahmet, 9 EUR View
Serpent Column (3 min)
Ancient Greek bronze column from Delphi, relocated to Istanbul by Constantine I, featuring intertwined serpent heads.
Tickets: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Guided Tour, 56 EUR View
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (4 min)
Displays Ottoman carpets, calligraphy, ceramics, and manuscripts spanning Islamic art history.
Tickets: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Guided Tour, 56 EUR View
Cistern of Philoxenos (5 min)
Byzantine-era underground water cistern with 16 columns, providing water supply to medieval Istanbul.
Tickets: Istanbul Whirling Dervishes Ceremony: Entry Ticket, 20 EUR View
TGC Press Media Museum (6 min)
Museum chronicling Turkish printing and media history through artifacts and exhibitions on journalism.
Tickets: Cemberlitas Hammam Istanbul: Historical Bath Experience, 90 EUR View
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Cafe «Hotel Alzer» (2 min)
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:72, 34122 Sultanahmet/Fatih/Fatih/İstanbul
Reviews18.05.2025
I had an absolutely wonderful experience at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. The service was impeccable, the rooms were spotless and beautifully decorated, and every detail was thoughtfully taken care of.
The location was perfect, the amenities were top-notch, and the overall atmosphere was both relaxing and luxurious. I can confidently say this was one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had. Highly recommended – I will definitely be coming back!
The location was perfect, the amenities were top-notch, and the overall atmosphere was both relaxing and luxurious. I can confidently say this was one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had. Highly recommended – I will definitely be coming back!
12.05.2025
I stayed at this hotel with my father for 7 days. The location is impeccable. We stayed in one of the rooms facing the hippodrome and it was really worth it. The breakfast was also very good and varied and the view was just wonderful. But the best part of this hotel was its kind, professional and friendly staff. Everyone, from the ladies who prepared breakfast, to the house keepers, to the receptionists, were all extremely warm and friendly. Mr. Mesut, the manager was incredibly helpful and gave us a lot of good guidance on what to do and see. He was really polite, kind nad professional. I can't say enough about how welcome him and his team made us feel. Next time we are in Istanbul, we will do our best to book a room with them again. 5 stars.
20.03.2025
small and nice hotel very central, easy to get around in every part of the city. the staff is polite and kind I was in Istanbul for work and a bit of vacation I managed to do both without problems. they recommended me a place not very touristy and very Turkish and I was able to play a bit.. thank
you very much next time
you very much next time
01.03.2025
Very safe hotel , with a great location, i was very comfortable living in it because its beside a police station.
Negatives :
- elevator is too small , it can take 3 maximum without the bags
- breakfast is not varied, repeated , everyday the same food, with a very very small changes
- food is too expensive, i bought a Sandwich for 600TL
Positives :
- Ali is a great guy , helped me a lot , i hope for him a good day
- staff is very cooperative and friendly thanks to them
- the hotel takes the customer reviews seriously
Best 7 days in Istanbul, thanks to 1207 hotel.
Negatives :
- elevator is too small , it can take 3 maximum without the bags
- breakfast is not varied, repeated , everyday the same food, with a very very small changes
- food is too expensive, i bought a Sandwich for 600TL
Positives :
- Ali is a great guy , helped me a lot , i hope for him a good day
- staff is very cooperative and friendly thanks to them
- the hotel takes the customer reviews seriously
Best 7 days in Istanbul, thanks to 1207 hotel.
16.02.2025
What can I say about this hotel, pure hospitality and a must stay when your in Istanbul. Take it from me the service is special especially Mehmut and Sena who always greet you and take care of you whenever you need. Sena especially well done! The breakfast is fresh whenever you need no matter what time you get up. If you need a top up a fresh portion it will be made for you.
Cafe «Mavi Onur Guesthouse» (3 min)
Küçük Ayasofya Mh., Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:22, 34122
Restaurant «Olive Istanbul» (5 min)
Küçük Ayasofya Mh., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
Frequently asked questions about Sultanahmet Black Pearl Apart Hotel
Are pets allowed at Sultanahmet Black Pearl Apart Hotel?
Pets are not allowed at this hotel.
Does the hotel have an elevator?
No, there is no elevator; guests need to climb to upper floors with their luggage.
Is breakfast included with the room?
Breakfast is not provided at this hotel.
What services are available for guests with children?
The hotel offers paid baby cots on request, but children are not permitted to stay at the property.
Can I prepare my own meals at the hotel?
Yes, there is a shared kitchen available for guest use.
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