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Artefes Hotel Old City

Historic hotel near the Blue Mosque offers stylish comfort and relaxation in rooms that provide the perfect respite after exploring Istanbul's Old City

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Artefes Hotel Old City, in Istanbul's historic center, sits at the crossroads of East and West. Enjoy the daily manager's reception, relax in the garden or rooftop terrace, and walk to Hagia Sophia. The restaurant serves breakfast, and the attentive staff ensures high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 194
AED 218 total
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, airport, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

6 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 3000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 1 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2021-34-0488

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Artefes Hotel Old City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

As of 22 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Artefes Hotel Old City on 25 May 2026 start from AED 194, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Artefes Hotel Old City ?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Artefes Hotel Old City provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of TRY 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Artefes Hotel Old City located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 292 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and accommodations were excellent. Amazing location…proximity to everything you want to see in Istanbul. The breakfast provided a great start to the day. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salman Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neat and clean Rooms very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing hotel was clean and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Özgür was very helpful and truly a high-quality staff member. The hotel’s location is excellent. It has a terrace, and the breakfast is very delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dhan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was nice
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

KELLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawid

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

Good for stay in Istanbul

Very friendly hotel staff. Great localisation. Just few minutes walk to main attractions. Breakfast. Terrasse with view on Bosporus
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly enough staff for Istanbul. Great balcony with sea view and a surprisingly good breakfast. Plenty of restaurants close by and a short walk to the centre of old town. The place overall needs a little TLC.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shruti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was here for a day...but seems like for a long time. Great Location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enkh Ireedui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was okay. The rooms are not as pretty as the pictures, but the location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Trang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location near by tourist attractions, room clean, have Elevator , staff friendly and helpful ,hotel pickup very good. Need to add fresh fruit , waffles for Breakfast Nice quality hotel ,meet my standards.We will be back in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, perfect location. Great breakfast and free coffee all day long :)) the only one wish: the room was a bit bigger…
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MD MISKAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was excellent. The room was maintained and clean. The staff were also cooperative, and the whole place overall was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly service. The breakfast could be upgraded a little
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet boutique hotel , good air con , good breakfast, nice rooftop , easy walk to old sights. Excellent service. Would stay again .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierrette

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

Wonderful stay

A charming Hotel with a wonderful staff we had a beautiful room overlooking the sea, and the breakfast was delicious and the service was excellent. I would definitely come back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonid Minchin, Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although dated, excellent in every other way. Breakfast superb.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

ZEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Staff was accommodating and helpful. Rooms were bit smaller than expectation but loved the terrace at the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great!!! Staff was incredibly nice, polite, supportive, informative & knowledgeable about city sites and activities for tourists , attractions, culture, events, etc. Excellent and outstanding services!!!!❤️❤️❤️ Want come back, and would recommend to anyones.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Bed comfortable, shower broken, cupboards broken, safe broken. Breakfast 2 out of 5 start. Staff reluctant to assist with anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Aniqa m

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

Pleasant stay.

It was a pleasant stay. The hotel was in a good central location. The room was clean. The breakfast was good. The staff was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

barry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

Shower door broke first night. Very convenient walking distance to everything. Breakfast was great and great roof terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

TELMA R

Liked: Staff & service

good location

Very well located hotel, close to a vibrant area and near Blue Mosque and other nice places in Sultanahmet. Breakfast is ok, with Turkish specialties. Our room was tiny, barely fits our luggage, but in general was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Po Jung

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

A wonderful experience

The hotel is near the main attractions. The staff are very nice and helpful. The triple room is spacious and comfortable. Breakfast is delicious and the rooftop is amazing! Overall we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really great. Salman and his staff were very supportive and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024