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Ares Hotel Sultanahmet

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Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Ares Hotel Sultanahmet provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Indulge in a massage at Sultanahmet, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Turkish cuisine. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is ￥11,454
￥12,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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A hotel room with a bed, red curtains, a window with sheer curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a floral wallpaper pattern.

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a red headboard, white bedding, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, beige curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and patterned wallpaper.

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a red bedspread, white pillows, and a red headboard.

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Ares Hotel Sultanahmet is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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34400, Istanbul, Istanbul, Alemdar Mah. Incili Cavus Sok. No 17, Sultanahmet

What's nearby

  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • An interior with a reflective floor, large columns, and a central illuminated structure.
    Basilica Cistern
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A large mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A market with colorful hanging lanterns and a Turkish flag.
    Grand Bazaar
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station
    2 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi
    3 min walk
  • Hafız Mustafa 1864
    1 min walk
  • Viyana Kahvesi Ayasofya
    1 min walk
  • Basilica Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • House of Medusa
    1 min walk

About this property

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel near Basilica Cistern
  • Located close to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Ares Hotel Sultanahmet provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Indulge in a massage at Sultanahmet, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Turkish cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and a TV in the lobby
    • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Shared bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle up to 0.1 km
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 15 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 15 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Palmiye
  • Palmiye Teras

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free babysitting
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Elevator (45 inch wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must 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

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15 per night
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 15 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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 2022-34-1877

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Ares Hotel Sultanahmet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet?

As of Aug 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet on Aug 23, 2026 start from ￥11,454, 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?

Self parking is available for EUR 15 per night. Valet parking is available for EUR 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ares Hotel Sultanahmet?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Ares Hotel Sultanahmet provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ares Hotel Sultanahmet located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gulhane Station is 7 minutes.

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