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Carvan Hotel in Istanbul

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Turkey, Istanbul, Küçükayasofya Mah. Tahsinbey Sokak No :28
● Center: 650 m
🌞 Sea - 7 min

Central location close to major sights and public transport, noted by several guests. Helpful and friendly staff who provide good breakfast options including Turkish tea, eggs, and pastries. Rooms have good heating, which guests appreciated during winter stays. Some rooms offer a quiet side with sea views, described as bright and cozy. Several guests reported that rooms are very small, impacting comfort. Complaints about room cleanliness, including dirty doors, stained towels, and moldy smells. Breakfast inclusion was unclear or mishandled for some guests despite booking it. No elevator, making it difficult for guests with heavy luggage to access rooms.
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Quadruple room with sea view
4 x
Quadruple room with sea view
Private bathroom
Beds:
48 USD
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Economy Double room
Economy Double room
Kitchen, wireless internet and air conditioning
Beds:
Kitchen in the room
92 USD
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Deluxe Triple room
3 x
Deluxe Triple room
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Double room
Deluxe Double room
Private bathroom
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Description

Carvan Hotel is a small, modern accommodation situated in Istanbul's Fatih district, offering 8 rooms with varied types including Economy Double, Quadruple with sea view, and Deluxe rooms. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and a restaurant on site. Amenities include air conditioning, heating, a shared kitchen, and family-friendly facilities such as a children's playground and paid babysitting services. Check-in starts at 13:00, and check-out is by noon. Parking is free, and the hotel offers services like currency exchange, laundry (paid), and concierge assistance. While rooms are generally described as small and cozy, some guests noted issues with cleanliness and room condition. The hotel rates 7.7 out of 10 overall, with cleanliness, amenities, location, and service all rated around 8/10.

Location

Carvan Hotel is located at Küçükayasofya Mah. Tahsinbey Sokak No:28 in Istanbul, approximately 13 km from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. It is 458 meters from the sea, providing a short walk to waterfront areas. Nearby landmarks include the Mehmet Efendi Fountain at 299 meters and the historic Çemberlitaş Hammam at 305 meters. Public transport options are accessible, and several well-rated restaurants like Cafe Hotel Alzer (258 m) and Faros Restaurant Old City (346 m) are within easy walking distance.

Tips

  • If you have heavy luggage, be prepared to carry it up as there is no elevator.
  • Consider requesting a room with a sea view for a quieter and brighter stay.
  • Clarify breakfast arrangements at check-in to avoid misunderstandings.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service animals: Service animals are allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
  • Check in time: 13:00. Check out time: 12:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Shopping on site
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Smoking areas
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Security guard
  • Ticket assistance
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Terrace
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • No elevators
Rooms
  • Room service
  • Family room
  • Indoor Fireplace
  • Cable TV
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries
Services and amenities
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
Meals
  • Breakfast
  • Common kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Car rental
  • Airport transportation
  • Transfer services
Languages Spoken
  • Russian
  • English
  • Multi-language staff
  • Turkish
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
Beauty and wellness
  • Sauna
  • First Aid Kit
Kids
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Children's playground
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The distance to the sea is 460 meters

Hotel view

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Reviews

Cleanliness
Amenities
Location
Service
21.02.2026 Guest
The hotel price is very friendly, located in the center of Istanbul city
09.01.2026 Guest
An excellent family hotel in the center of Istanbul for the price. It's close to good restaurants, all the sights, and public transportation. The room is small but cozy and has everything you need. It has heating, which is important for a winter getaway. The breakfast was quite satisfying; there's a minimal selection to choose from.
25.11.2025 Guest
This isn't a hotel, it's a dump!
We paid in advance based on the photos, but upon arriving, we realized we'd been scammed and the hotel photos weren't accurate. 👎
The room is terrible. It's hard to get into the bathroom because the door is stuck against the bed, meaning it doesn't open all the way. The doors and jambs are filthy, and the towels are gray, like a floor mat, and stained. 🤮
It smells of damp and mold. 🤢
We demanded a refund and a cancellation, but the hotel categorically refused.
I wouldn't recommend this dump to anyone!
12.11.2025 Guest
Nice location, but very small rooms
12.11.2025 Guest
Although we paid for breakfast and selected room with breakfast included, we were told that breakfast is not included in our stay
10.11.2025 oneoq
Most of the rooms are worse than in the photo, we stayed with a group of friends, we do not recommend this hotel, they also messed up the breakfasts
03.09.2025 Guest
Good hotel and close to must-see places .
10.08.2025 Lavender
If you have heavy Baggage don't stay here. No elevator and you need to carry your baggages climbing /incline 🤣🤣

Good thing about this hotel is they provides good breakfast and the hosts are very helpful and friendly.
12.07.2025 Elena
This is not my first time staying at the hotel!
The advantages are obvious:
The location is top, walk 5 minutes and you are already at the Blue Mosque.
The tram stop is also 5 minutes away
The guys have good breakfasts: a choice of scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, vegetables, sausages, meze, fruits, pastries and Turkish tea. Chocolate paste and butter creamer for simide…. This is all Swedish line, you will not leave hungry
The rooms are small, but cozy, lots of light and there is a quiet side with a sea view, book it you will not regret.
The reception is always ready to help and come to your aid.
Thank you! We will come back again
06.07.2025 Mohammad
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POIs near hotel

attraction
Mehmet Efendi Fountain (4 min)
Ottoman-era public fountain representing traditional Islamic water architecture.
Tickets: Istanbul: Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Sultanahmet, 9 EUR View
attraction
Çemberlitaş Hammam (5 min)
Historic Turkish bath built in 1584, operating continuously as a thermal spa in Istanbul's commercial district.
Tickets: Cemberlitas Hammam Istanbul: Historical Bath Experience, 90 EUR View
museum
TGC Press Media Museum (5 min)
Museum chronicling Turkish printing and media history through artifacts and exhibitions on journalism.
Tickets: Cemberlitas Hammam Istanbul: Historical Bath Experience, 90 EUR View
museum
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (5 min)
Displays Ottoman carpets, calligraphy, ceramics, and manuscripts spanning Islamic art history.
Tickets: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia: Guided Tour, 56 EUR View
attraction
Serpent Column (5 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

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Cafe «Hotel Alzer» (4 min)
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:72, 34122 Sultanahmet/Fatih/Fatih/İstanbul
Reviews
18.05.2025 Iph
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!
12.05.2025 Maryam
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 Rosario
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
01.03.2025 Clokzer
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.
16.02.2025 Faraz
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.
restaurant
Restaurant «Cennet Turkish Pancake» (5 min)
Binbirdirek, Divan Yolu Cd. No:31, Fatih
restaurant
Faros Restaurant Old City (5 min)
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Frequently asked questions about Carvan Hotel

What types of rooms are available at Carvan Hotel?

The hotel offers Economy Double room, Quadruple room with sea view, Deluxe Triple room, and Deluxe Double room.

Is breakfast included with the room booking?

Some guests experienced confusion about breakfast inclusion. Contact the hotel directly for current details.

Are pets allowed at Carvan Hotel?

Pets are not allowed, but service animals are permitted.

Does Carvan Hotel provide parking facilities?

Yes, free parking is available at the hotel.

How far is Carvan Hotel from Istanbul Ataturk Airport?

The hotel is approximately 13 kilometers from Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Hotel prices for: June - July 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 38 USD The best time to book is June 20, with rates starting from 32 USD

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