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The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class

Hotel with 2 restaurants, 5-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class puts Istanbul's essence within reach. Enjoy spa treatments with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy, then explore nearby Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. After sightseeing, savor meals at the hotel's two restaurants.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Room (Basement Floor) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Economy Room (Basement Floor)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Panoramic Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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34122, Istanbul, Istanbul, Akbiyik Cad. No:29, Sultanahmet

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪By Kinyas Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Shadow Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queb Rooftop Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Byzantium Hotel Terrace Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class provides a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body treatment, aromatherapy, and hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and massage treatment rooms
  • A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 70 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Byzantium Restaurant
  • The Byzantium Terrace

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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
  • Turndown service

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Express check-in available

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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per room (one-way)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Property Registration Number 12451

Property is also known as

Byzantium Hotel Special Class
Byzantium Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Byzantium Special Class
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The Byzantium Hotel Suites Special Class
The Byzantium & Suites
The Byzantium Hotel Suites Special Class
The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class Hotel
The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class?

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

What time is check-out at The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 55 per room applies.

Where is The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.

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The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 575 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 575 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 575 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 575 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 575 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in perfect location for visiting main attractions in sultan ahmet. The room for three adults was spacious, bed was comfortable. Wi-Fi was excellent. Staff were very helpful. Transport is easily accessible, tram is best to reach various areas quickly. Breakfast buffet was very with good which had a good variety..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the Sultanahmet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nieves C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ability of te staff to help you if you have any request. Very clean. Breakfast were excelent
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lulu

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

Lovely staff

Lovely staff. Erhan at the breakfast area was simply a lovely, happy man who surprised my son with a birthday cake. The young man who helps with suitcases was lovely too. Hotel is near most attractions. Rooftop restaurant at night is a must. View to Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Farina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and excellently located in walking distance from key places to visit
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, excellent service and close to many tourist attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alia Hosain Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Xinghuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything from complementary breakfast, front desk staff to the spacious lounge. The only thing I am not great about is the size of the room. I have never lived in such a small room any hotel I lived in while travelled worldwide. But the great services by staff off set for the room size.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sawin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and many interesting restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice size. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast had good food options for vegetarian diet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are dedicated to your well-being and comfort. The breakfast is sumptuous and the manager Erhan makes sure you want for nothing. A pleasure to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aarif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really very amazing Close to both the mosque and also to the Topkapi palace
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muhidur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. We felt very welcomed and extremely well looked after by all their staff. We arrived early and the check in staff managed to get a room ready for us ahead of schedule which we greatly appreciated. During breakfast we were looked after by Erhan who was very friendly and helpful. Warisha also made us feel very welcome. Great location - highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located literally 5 mins away from Hagia sophia! so the location is prime. The staff was warm and welcoming and very helpful. They helped with transportation services as well. breakfast was buffet style and they have tons of restaurant options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

maurice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very close to main tourist area. Breakfast was limited and TV had few English speaking channels. On 4th floor with terrace for dining above so noisy when people came down to 4th floor for lift at midnight.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We booked a superior room it wasn't good,bathroom light didn't work,aircon didnt work,the safe locked our stuff in it couldn't open till engineer came the next day,then had to stay in all morning till he turned up,when you book for 3nights its a pain.did get upgraded but went to that room had no soap,shampoo.would like some compensation but don't no were to start.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andersons

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

Fabulous find in the heart of old Istanbul

The hotel was a little hard to find from the Sultanhamen tram/ metro station but people were very helpful when we asked. When we got to the hotel, the staff were great helping us check in. We had booked a family room and did have to walk out of the hotel and around the corner to get to the room. After a days' traveling I was not impressed, however the room more than made up for it. It was luxurious, large and the kids loved it. There were two single proper beds for the kids, not trundles. They had their own room with tv and we parents had our own room with tv and huge king bed. The hotel is walking distance to Aya Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the various shops. We also walked to the Grand Bazaar which took about 15 minutes. My young son and I had a Turkish massage/ bath and I did find it a little disappointing. However, this is probably only because I am quite familiar with this and that the lady who looked after me was Russian and somehow in Turkey I had expected someone more authentic. We left very early the next morning to do the Gallipoli tour and we told the hotel that we would need breakfast at 6am and would that be a problem because the hotel dining room we noticed was not open until 7am. They said that they would arrange something which I foolishly believed to be room service of some sort. It was not until 6.15 when we actually went to the lobby to ask where breakfast was that they pointed to the dining room. Best to clarify what they mean beforehand I guess.

8/10 Good

CARMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hanno un'ottima SPA
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Caner

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Alleine kriegt man ein sehr kleines zimmer. Ich musste mehrmals mein Zimmer wechseln, da jedes zimmer signifikante Fehler aufgewiesen hat
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Buen lugar para un presupuesto medio.

La ubicacion esta bastante bien , a minutos caminando de todos los lugares imperdibles del lado europeo, hay muchos restaurantes, rooftops y bares, solo que por lo mismo hay algo de ruido pero tolerable , el personal amable y los cuartos limpios y sin olores, algo pequeños pero suficiente para una pareja con maletas grandes , el bufet muy surtido y bueno.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Elendig lydisolasjon

Veldig lytt og dermed lite privatliv. Rommene vi hadde hadde null utsikt, staben var strålende. Flott takterasse
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

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

Muito bom

Atendimento muito bom, funcionários impecáveis bastante atenciosos, café da manhã impecável
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buona struttura a pochi passi dalla parte storica della città e dai mezzi pubblici. Non c'è la palestra a differenza di quanto scritto sul sito si Hotels.com.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024