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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

Central hotel with free breakfast connected to a rail/subway station in Istanbul

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Experience the charm of FAROS, a classic hotel with a prominent corner entrance and outdoor seating areas.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed and tufted headboard, featuring a sliding door to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.
Enjoy a sumptuous spread of fresh fruits, nuts, and cereals at this beautifully set buffet.
Enjoy a meal under the stars at Faros, where string lights and a cozy atmosphere come together to create a memorable dining experience.
Relax in this corner room with a city view, featuring two armchairs and a small table for reading.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

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Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
34122, Istanbul, Istanbul, Divan Yolu Caddesi No:68, Sultanahmet/Fatih

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loti Bistro & Roof Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Çiğdem Pastanesi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Türk Ocağı Kültür Ve Sanat Merkezi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Faros Restaurant, offers lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 85-cm LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 50 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 50 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Faros Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 85-cm LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 290 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 50 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 50 per night (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 10267

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class?

Self parking is available for EUR 50 per night.

What time is check-in at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 290 per vehicle applies.

Where is Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is only a 2-minute walk and Cemberlitas Station is 3 minutes.

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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 591 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 591 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 591 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 591 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 591 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and kind. Greta location and room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teimur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hospitality and location. And great breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very near to all popular destinations
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bilol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

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

Definitely recommend!

Great location, friendly service, and very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Moustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
centrally located and service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel (including the restaurant and breakfast buffet) and the location were plenty awesome for our first trip to Istanbul, but the staff went above and beyond with their helpfulness and friendliness; we really hope to stay here again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hisham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 9 nights, love it, book the corner room if you could.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Faros staff were all incredibly polite, accommodating and helpful. Very nice people. Location was excellent, right on the tram line and walking distance to the major historic sites I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My balcony room was generous and very clean. The onsite restaurant was absolutely delicious, elegant and convenient. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duygu

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

Very pleasant experience.

Very pleasant hotel. Good location and friendly service. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ambar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location excellent,transportation was so easy and the staff very helpful and friendly. Next time I would be in the same hotel 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

mahmood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent job
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Shadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, amazing location, delicious breakfast but property conditions and amenities way below expectations for a 4 star hotel, some is really old and weared out.

8/10 Good

Andree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Old Town, great location.

A little tired. Great location, but very noisy. Trams passing the window. Lovely breakfast. Great, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had ròom with balcony and it was great! Great ataff. Very kind and helpful. Nice little restaurant. Fantastic location!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Claire

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

gr8 place to stay

great to be recognised as elite and checked in at 11am. clean comfy room but bathroom tap sprayed water over everything and everyone when turned on full! good wifi, lots of English language programmes on tv, fridge and free water + coffee making but no milk (luckily brought my own!). terrific brekky buffet with everything you could think
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farhanaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
That hotel is in a very good Location all tourist attractions are very close just a short walking distance At night its so lively on the main road always busy The hotel itself is clean And i would like to say a big thank you to all the Faros staffs They really took care of us during our stay They were so helpful very friendly always ready to help you out I truly recommend this hotel I stayed in many hotels in different countries But this one i really appreciate specially the staffs on the reception Thank you guys Hope to see u soon again 😀

10/10 Excellent

Shariq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Faros and my overall experience was nothing short of exceptional. The staff at Faros surpassed expectations with their warm hospitality and attentiveness. Every request was handled promptly, and their genuine dedication to guest satisfaction was evident throughout my stay. Hotel is centrally located and is 5 to 10 minutes walk from Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Museum two minutes from the Sultanahmet tram station. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a blend of luxury, convenience, and impeccable service during their stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Such a charming little hotel with very friendly staff and a perfect situation. Unfortunately very let down by the cleanliness of the restaurant but mostly the rooms. The hotel is in desperate need of redecorating and will then be a very nice place to stay. Such a shame. I hope they get it right.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Kamal

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

Bad experience

The Rooms are old, renovation work with high sounds, unclean towels or bed covers
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Faros in early October 2023 for a four night break. Really lovely staff and excellent location for major sights - easily walkable or tram stop very near by. Note: poor access by taxi if that is your preferred mode of transport as area is mostly pedestrianised. Not a problem if on foot or using the well priced and convenient tram. I used the coach from the IST airport to Aksaray (136 TL or about £4 each way) then walked the mile or so to the hotel. Could have used tram if I had bought an Istanbulkart but couldn't find a machine at the airport). Breakfast was good from the continental buffet, but you had to ask for tea or coffee. The restaurant had nice food at tourist rate prices. The only problems I encountered were noise and music at night until the early hours (restaurants at street level directly below). Also, I had booked a standard double room through Expedia but was given only a tiny single (room 106) with no other rooms available. The aircon failed after the second night. I'd definitely stay here again if I could guarantee getting the room I had paid for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose Antonio de Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio y atención de todos. Nos recibieron y orientaron para nuestra estancia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zariun

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025