9.4
Excellent
66 USD
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Sultan Mehmed Hotel in Istanbul

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Turkey, Istanbul, Kucuk Ayasofya Cad No 43
● Center: 810 m
🌞 Sea - 3 min

Excellent cleanliness noted in multiple reviews with spotless rooms Breakfast consistently praised as excellent and fresh by many guests Helpful and friendly staff, including specific mentions of reception personnel Sabir and manager Hikmet Convenient walking distance to major sights like the Blue Mosque Spacious rooms with good basic amenities such as effective air conditioning Some guests found rooms smaller than expected with issues in bedding setup Noise from the busy street was reported despite soundproofing efforts Several negative experiences reported regarding the hotel restaurant's food quality and pricing Instances of overcharging and poor service in the restaurant noted by some guests Refund policies appear strict, with at least one guest unable to get a refund for early departure
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
Private bathroom
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Standard room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Economy room
Economy room
Private bathroom
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Economy Double room
Economy Double room
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Standard room with sea view
Standard room with sea view
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Standard room with water view
Standard room with water view
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Standard room with balcony
Standard room with balcony
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Standard Single room
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Standard Single room with balcony
Standard Single room with balcony
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Standard Triple room with water view
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Standard Double room with sea view
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Standard Double room with balcony
Standard Double room with balcony
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Standard Quadruple room
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Description

Sultan Mehmed Hotel, built in 2013, offers a modern stay within one building featuring 21 rooms in Istanbul's historic center. Its high rating of 9.3/10 reflects guests' appreciation for cleanliness, service, and comfort. Rooms include a range from Economy to Deluxe with options like balconies and sea views. The hotel provides amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a 24-hour front desk. Additional paid services include laundry and dry cleaning. Guests can relax in the sauna, garden, or on the terrace. Pets are not allowed, and check-in starts at 13:00 with checkout by noon. The hotel’s restaurant serves breakfast from 07:30 to 10:30 daily, praised for its quality. Practical conveniences like free parking, lift access, and currency exchange are available, making Sultan Mehmed Hotel a reliable choice for travelers seeking proximity to Istanbul’s main attractions with solid on-site services.

Location

Located at Kucuk Ayasofya Cad No 43, Sultan Mehmed Hotel stands about 1 km from Istanbul's city center. It is within walking distance of key landmarks including the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern. The Sea of Marmara lies just 184 meters away. Nearby points of interest include the Mehmet Efendi Fountain, 229 meters from the hotel. Dining options close by include Olive Istanbul restaurant (128 m) and Mavi Onur Guesthouse café (125 m). Ataturk Airport is approximately 13 km away, offering reasonable access for travelers arriving by air. The hotel’s location in a lively historic district offers convenient access to cultural, business, and entertainment areas on foot.

Tips

  • Expect excellent breakfast options but be cautious if dining at the hotel restaurant due to mixed reviews on food quality and pricing.
  • Noise from the street can be noticeable despite soundproofing, so request a room away from the street if sensitive.
  • Arriving early may allow a smooth check-in as the staff are known for helpfulness, even with late arrivals.

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, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
  • Breakfast: [Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • 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
  • Check in time: 12:30-23:00. Check out time: 06:30-12:00.
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
  • Elevator/lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Ticket assistance
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Garden
  • Terrace
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Room service
  • Fridge
  • Cable TV
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Services and amenities
  • Laundry
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Microwave oven
  • Packed Lunches
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
  • Car rental
  • Airport transportation
  • Transfer services
Languages Spoken
  • Russian
  • English
  • Turkish
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Barbeque
Parking
  • Parking
  • Garage
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The distance to the sea is 180 meters

Hotel view

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Reviews

Meals
Location
Price
Breakfast
Cleanliness
Service
26.11.2025 Ray
The room and hotel were very clean. The breakfasts were excellent. We were challenged working the a/c but that may just been us. We would stay again.
09.10.2025 Daniel
Excelent stay. Steps to the blue mosque. Personnel is very helpful. I would like to mention breakfast lady si reception young guy. Definitely best choice for our style.
09.10.2025 Nancy
I was appalled when we saw the actual hotel - the photos on the ad must have been photoshopped, because it looked nothing like the pics - especially our room. Room was tiny, was not 2 twin beds as requested and pictured, and the bedding consisted of a fitted sheet with no top sheet - just a cotton throw which did not reach the sides of the bed. I do wonder about the validity of the reviews on this hotel....they can't have had the same experience. The breakfast was good, and Sabir on reception was a huge help to us...kudos to him. I needed to go home 2 days early (medical emergency) but the management would not refund the last 2 nights.
20.09.2025 George
Very comfortable hotel, just a short distance from some of the main sights.

Fabulous staff, especially the manager Hikmet, who went out of his way to ensure that each and every guest received the best of care.
18.09.2025 Mark
This hotel is remarkable for the price with its accommodating and helpful staff, easy walking to major sites and generous room size and basic necessities. This is a busy street and the noise comes through even with windows closed.
11.09.2025 Muhammad
Wry lovely place to stay, convenient to see all the major attractions around area, shops are literally everywhere for shopping and dining and most importantly hotel management very friendly and helpful. I arrived at 3 o’clock in the morning and they let me check in without any hassle and offered all the support I needed. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants good place to stay as well as shopping and dining at their doorstep.
15.08.2025 Cyril
This hotel is very convenient for all things under one roof. Very nice hotel and I wish I could come again.
04.06.2025 Guest
Wonderful hotel! Smiling administrators, breakfasts, cleanliness in the room, linen - I liked it very much! The furniture in the hotel is good, the air conditioner works well. It's a 10-minute walk to Sofia, and the same to the Sea of ​​Marmara. The Snow supermarket is 600 meters away.
05.12.2022 Kifaya
Ghastly experience. Looked good from outside however food was over an hour in waiting. The waiter didn't seem bothered and more concerned with his phone or doing business with others on the sidewalk. When the food did arrive, it had no taste. The meat seemed old and rubbery. The pasta far too salty and was left by the kids.

The cost was very expensive and more than double other places we visited.

Would never go again.
01.12.2019 wayne
Great hotel, really friendly and helpful staff. Treat you like family and have great recommendations for local places to visit.
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POIs near hotel

attraction
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
attraction
Serpent Column (4 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
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
museum
Cistern of Philoxenos (7 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
monument
Milion (9 min)
Ancient Byzantine monument marking the zero milestone for distance measurements in Constantinople.
Tickets: Troy: Guided Day Tour from Istanbul + Lunch, 143 EUR View

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Cafe «Mavi Onur Guesthouse» (2 min)
Küçük Ayasofya Mh., Küçük Ayasofya Cd. No:22, 34122
restaurant
Restaurant «Olive Istanbul» (2 min)
Küçük Ayasofya Mh., 34122 Fatih/İstanbul
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.

Frequently asked questions about Sultan Mehmed Hotel

Are pets allowed at Sultan Mehmed Hotel?

Pets are not allowed at this hotel.

What types of rooms are available at Sultan Mehmed Hotel?

Room types include Run of House, Economy room, Economy Double room, Standard room variants (partial view, sea view, water view, balcony), Standard Single and Triple rooms, Deluxe room options, and Deluxe Double room.

How far is Sultan Mehmed Hotel from major Istanbul attractions?

The hotel is about 1 km from the city center, within walking distance to the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern.

Is breakfast included in the room rate?

Breakfast is served daily from 07:30 to 10:30 but is not included in the room rate and must be paid at the property.

Does the hotel provide parking and Wi-Fi?

Yes, the hotel offers free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Hotel prices for: August - September 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 157 USD The best time to book is August 14, with rates starting from 66 USD

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