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Arden City Hotel-Special Category in Istanbul
🌍 Turkey, Istanbul, Turtsiya
● Center: 110 m
🌞 Sea - 11 min
✅ Rooftop restaurant offers stunning views of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Bosphorus. ✅ Staff consistently praised for kindness, attentiveness, and helpfulness, especially receptionists Omar and Ege. ✅ Excellent location within walking distance of main historic sites such as Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. ✅ Rooms are cleaned daily and generally comfortable with air conditioning and soundproofing efforts. ✅ Breakfast is varied and served with a beautiful city view. ❌ Rooms face the street, leading to noticeable noise, especially at night. ❌ Some guests found the rooms to be small and somewhat outdated. ❌ Cleaning issues reported in a few cases, such as dust on furniture at check-in. ❌ Elevator is small and not practical for all guests. ❌ Laundry service requires cash payment and may be inconvenient.
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Private bathroom
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Air conditioning, minibar and shower
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Superior Double room
Shower and private bathroom
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Air conditioning, shower and private bathroom
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Private bathroom
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Description
Arden City Hotel-Special Category is a four-star hotel located in Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet district, built in 1998 and renovated in 2013. The hotel offers 38 rooms spread across a single six-story building. Guests can choose from room types including Standard Single, Double, and Triple rooms, Superior rooms, Deluxe rooms, and Double Suites. The hotel features three restaurants, a bar, a business center, and concierge services. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property at no extra cost. The rooftop restaurant provides panoramic views of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Bosphorus, enhancing the guest experience. Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until noon, with a 24-hour front desk available for any assistance. Despite its central location, some guests note that street noise can be heard in rooms due to windows facing the busy street.
Location
Arden City Hotel is located at Prof. Kazım İsmail Gürkan Cd. No: 2, Fatih, Istanbul. It is just a few steps away from major landmarks such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern (230 m), and Milion monument (247 m). The Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Market are within a 5-10 minute walk. Istanbul Airport (IST) is approximately 14 km away, making transfers manageable. The hotel is situated in a lively area with many nearby restaurants, cafes, and shops. Public transport is easily accessible, reducing the need for taxis, which can be costly and unreliable in the area according to guest feedback.
Tips
- If you are sensitive to noise, request a room on a higher floor or ask about soundproofing options.
- Use the rooftop restaurant for breakfast or dinner to enjoy the views and atmosphere.
- For laundry services, be prepared to pay in cash and inquire about availability at the front desk in advance.
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.
- Breakfast: Option: Buffet Contact the property to see if extra breakfast is available. If so, you can pay for it at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Visa
- Check in time: 13:00. Check out time: 12:30.
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Services and facilities
General
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoking areas
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Terrace
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Safe (in room)
Services and amenities
- Iron and board
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
Meals
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
Internet
- Internet access
Transfer
- Shuttle
- Airport transportation
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Business
- Conference Hall
Beauty and wellness
- Doctor on call
Kids
- Family/Kid Friendly
The distance to the sea is 740 meters
Street view
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Video: Arden City Hotel Special Category, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Reviews
24.09.2025
When I checked in, I was told that a nice room was ready for me, and when I went to the room, it was a really lovely room with views of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Bosphorus.
11.08.2025
The hotel staff were very kind and it was a truly wonderful stay. The breakfast was delicious and had a wide variety of options, and the location was excellent.
10.08.2025
The hotel is perfectly located in Istanbul's tourist center, a 5-10 minute walk from the Grand Bazaar, the Royal Palace, the Egyptian Market, and the Grand Bazaar. The rooftop restaurant offers a rich breakfast. It's quiet at night. The bed is very comfortable. Rooms are cleaned daily.
02.06.2025
The location is great. But take into account that windows in all rooms are facing the street and it will be quite loud. The dust is on the head of the bed, on chairs (the room must have been cleaned long before check in)
22.01.2025
Good hotel. This is not my first time traveling to Istanbul and I have a comparison. The hotel has a great location. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are a five-minute walk away. The view from the restaurant is magnificent. Very attentive and friendly staff. Always ready to help and answer all requests. Upon arrival, we were expected and quickly accommodated. The rooms are compact, but quite cozy. Cleaning is daily. The restaurant on the 6th floor has a stunning view of the Bosphorus and Hagia Sophia. Good breakfasts with a beautiful view! The staff in the restaurant is very attentive. At each breakfast, the chef came up and, as a compliment, offered all the guests delicious pastries. We definitely recommend having dinner at this restaurant. A pleasant, romantic atmosphere with a beautiful view. Calm music and, most importantly, very tasty dishes.
I would like to separately thank the reception administrator Omar. For his attentiveness, kindness and responsiveness to the guests. We received detailed answers to all our questions, how to get there, where to buy, etc. 🤝 And I want to thank Mega for breakfasts in the restaurant. 🌸
There are also disadvantages, such as the lack of toothpaste and robes. And also strong audibility. But there are many more advantages for choosing this hotel. Next time I will stay here.
I would like to separately thank the reception administrator Omar. For his attentiveness, kindness and responsiveness to the guests. We received detailed answers to all our questions, how to get there, where to buy, etc. 🤝 And I want to thank Mega for breakfasts in the restaurant. 🌸
There are also disadvantages, such as the lack of toothpaste and robes. And also strong audibility. But there are many more advantages for choosing this hotel. Next time I will stay here.
15.01.2025
We stayed for three nights. It was very close to the famous ruins of the old town, and the staff were very friendly.
Mehmet, the breakfast restaurant staff, and Ege, the front desk staff, were especially wonderful.
Mehmet, the breakfast restaurant staff, and Ege, the front desk staff, were especially wonderful.
05.11.2024
Best location and value for money hotel in Istanbul, this hotel is only a couple of mins walk away from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, from the airport it takes approximately 45mins-1 hour depending on traffic. You have lots of restaurants around you. There were two of us, and the room was perfect for us, comfortable beds, air-conditioned, towels and bedding changed daily, breakfast was included which was perfect to start your day, the views from the rooftop restaurant are breathtaking, no pictures can do justice to what you actually see, all staff were absolutely brilliant, very attentive and were only to keen to help, this will be the only hotel I will book in Instanbul unless I win the Lottery where I might try The Mandarin Oreintal Bosphorus lol. Everything is close by and saves you money on getting taxis,
24.08.2024
Fantastic hotel in the best location of Istanbul - Old Town. Everything is walking distance, including the mosks (and the Blue mosk), Archaeological museum, Topkapi palace, Hagia Sophia, Egyptian bazaar, and Grand Bazaar, Hamam places etc. The hotel will help you to organise a water tour to Bosphorus.
The hotel itself is clean, the room was lovely. They have a nice rooftop restaurant.
Big thanks to Omer, the hotel receptionist, who was so helpful and kind.
Highly recommend this spot for an Istanbul city break.
The hotel itself is clean, the room was lovely. They have a nice rooftop restaurant.
Big thanks to Omer, the hotel receptionist, who was so helpful and kind.
Highly recommend this spot for an Istanbul city break.
11.08.2024
The best luxury hotel, great price worth every penny✨️ I came here solo. The staff are so lovely, polite and helpful! I had delayed luggage was upset by this and receptionist communicated with the airline in turkish and helped me locate it (at airport lost & find) what an angel, went above at beyond :) breakfast choices is great & tasty with beautiful views !! Ask the receptionist staff for best places or activities you want to do !!
So many shops walking distance, bank, grand bazar, from also restaurants, shisha, drinks,Sophia & blue mosque etc. Will be back again Xx
So many shops walking distance, bank, grand bazar, from also restaurants, shisha, drinks,Sophia & blue mosque etc. Will be back again Xx
28.07.2024
Hotel is great to stay in. Service and staff are brilliant & always pleasant. No issues at all and cleaning team were great also. Omen at reception was always helpful as well as Oktay and Eege in the breakfast staff team who were great. Location of hotel is also ideal with all the major places to see within walking distance. And public transport is also close by so you never need to use taxis really. Rooms are also clean and kept well by the cleaning staff.
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POIs near hotel
Basilica Cistern (Exit) (3 min)
Underground 6th-century Byzantine reservoir with 336 columns beneath Sultanahmet Square. Open 09:00–19:00 daily.
Tickets: Istanbul: Cagaloglu Hammam, 90 EUR View
Milion (4 min)
Ancient Byzantine monument marking the zero milestone for distance measurements in Constantinople.
Tickets: Troy: Guided Day Tour from Istanbul + Lunch, 143 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
Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam (6 min)
Museum documenting Islamic scientific and technological achievements with exhibits spanning mathematics, astronomy, and engineering.
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Cagaloglu Hamam Cafeterya (1 min)
Alemdar Mh., Cağaloğlu Hamamı Sk. No:34, Fatih
Pudding Shop Lale Restaurant (3 min)
Divanyolu Caddesi No:6, Sultanahmet, 34400
Cafe «Old City Hostel» (3 min)
Alemdar Mh., Bestekar Osman Sk. No:9, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul
Reviews04.10.2016
Excelent location, friendly staff, nice rooftop terrace. Everything one might want from a hostel in Istanbul!
16.12.2015
I came in December so it was fairly quiet, but if you come in the warm months there will surely be a large crowd. The terrace upstairs offers good views around and a good place to meet people. Located very well right off the Sultanhamet Tram stop, and very convenient to get to almost anywhere in Istanbul. Offers cheap breakfast, cheap ride to airport, and nice rooms with heat/ac and warm water for shower. Wifi is average. Hosts are very helpful, and informative. Great place to stay, especially for backpackers.
Frequently asked questions about Arden City Hotel-Special Category
What types of rooms are available at Arden City Hotel-Special Category?
Room types include Standard Single, Standard Double, Standard Triple, Superior Double, Superior Triple, Deluxe room, and Double Suite.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is served buffet style but is not included in the total room price and must be paid for at the property.
How far is the hotel from Istanbul Airport?
The hotel is approximately 14 km from Istanbul Airport (IST).
Are pets allowed at this hotel?
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arden City Hotel.
Does the hotel provide views of Istanbul’s landmarks?
Yes, the rooftop restaurant offers panoramic views of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Bosphorus.
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