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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

Travelers sip coffee and savor international dishes at this welcoming Istanbul hotel, perfectly positioned for exploring Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar

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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class sits in central Istanbul, where guests enjoy a breakfast buffet and international cuisine at Faros Restaurant. The bar and coffee shop provide relaxation spots with WiFi access. Previous visitors consistently praise the staff's helpfulness.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Balcony

Double Room, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located near a boardwalk, Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class is in Sultanahmet neighbourhood and is connected to a railway/underground station. Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rams Park or Tupras Stadium. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Map
Divan Yolu Caddesi No:68, Sultanahmet/Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque featuring religious elements, heritage architecture and a mosque
    Blue Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station
    2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station
    10 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • Türk Ocağı Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi
    1 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Cafe & Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Çiğdem Pastanesi
    1 min walk

About this property

Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

Hotel near Grand Bazaar
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 round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a porter/bellboy
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • 85-cm LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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
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
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 available for EUR 15.0 per day.

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 15.0 per day

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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?

Checkout 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 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square, Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque and Eminönü Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is only a 2-minute walk and Cemberlitas Station is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 601 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 601 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 601 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 601 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 601 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location…great hotel…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Md Tanbir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience. We stayed three nights with my family including two kids. Hotel’s guest service is outstanding and very accommodating. Breakfast is great. Located just at the heart of SultanAhmed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Rafet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of the hotel is excellent, with walking distance for some of the top Istanbul attractions - Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazar etc. Tram station is 50m from the hotel which is also very convenient. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Hotel staff are very kind and helpful. Would stay in the same Hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erkinbek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very supportive. Excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Moustafa

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bilol

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hisham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 10 nights, loved the staff and the location is excellent. The outside restaurant is really great to have breakfast, lunch or dinner. Omar the manager is also very helpful with tours and the best Turkish Hammam with a discount too. Will for sure stay during my next visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spend seven nights and booked two rooms, one for my siblings and mother and one for myself. The service was excellent. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Overall location is amazing and would definitely staff again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mahmood

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

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