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Katelya Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Terrace/patio
Superior Room
Lobby sitting area
Front of property - evening/night
Family Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Annex Building) | Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Superior Room With Balcony Annex Building

Family Superior Room With Balcony Annex Building

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Sofa Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Annex Building)

Family Quadruple Room, Terrace, Sea View (Annex Building)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Quadruple Room, Kitchen, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
3 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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Kucukayasofya Mh. Ogul Sk., No 21 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 9 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dervish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marbella Cafe Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Pub Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seatanbul Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Katelya Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Katelya Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket information and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Katelya Hotel offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Highchairs, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Italian, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Highchair
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift (61 centimetre wide door)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: Guestrooms in the Annex building are accessible only by stairs. Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should book a guestroom in the main building, where guestrooms are accessible via elevator.

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Katelya
Katelya Hotel
Katelya Hotel Istanbul
Katelya Istanbul
Katelya Hotel Hotel
Katelya Hotel Istanbul
Katelya Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Katelya Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Katelya Hotel?

Katelya Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Katelya Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Katelya Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Katelya Hotel 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 Katelya Hotel located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.

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Katelya Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff at the Katelya Hotel. Conveniently located to major tourist attractions, Helped us arrange an unforgettably wonderful tour of the city. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, extremely friendly and helpfull staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shahana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, everything is in walking distance, amazing breakfast arrangements.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia Giovana Dos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with 24 hours reception, everyone very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were super friendly. The rooms were clean and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Faizan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent, no frills hotel that is good if you’re on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrej

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a terrace on the top of the building with stunning view of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Wonderful stay!

It was an amazing stay at Hotel Katelya! The staff were super friendly & extremely helpful. The amenities were great, room was lovely, always clean & tidy - breakfast was delicious! Close to all the tourist spots. Love the quaint little street it was on.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Katelya hotel is nice and located near the Sultan Ahmet area, walkable to everything. Staff were very nice and they accommodated an early check in…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

excellent value for money

Very good service, friendly staff,good breakfast and location. Worth the money compared to other hotels we tried in istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

NASIR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Walking distance to many attractions, tram and food places. Love the area .

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very helpful, caring and honest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy for the principal sites in the old part of town. Exceptionally helpful staff who helped to book travel to and from the airport and arranged a boat trip along the Bosphorus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff cared about our experience. Everyone was thoughtful and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sanah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Great service The room was very spacious, clean, and had the amenities we needed. Breakfast was delicious and with many choices; it was a very wide buffet spread. The people in the reception were very helpful, not just on checkin and checkout, but also in giving directions to spots. The location is great- very near Central Train Station. I would recommend to friends and family, and will definitely stay again if in Istanbul
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent family owned hotel, few minutes from the blue mosque and the tram station. Very clean, beds are very comfortable, breakfast was good and the staff were amazing specially Yasin at the front desk. The only thing i didnt like is that the shower box is a bit small specially for chubby guy like me other than that everything elses was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shahanwaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good hotel near key historical attractions. Varied breakfast and staff are all very polite. They also helped us with booking a taxi for airport transfer which was nice. Areas for improvement - only one iron/ironing board for whole hotel so sometimes had to wait also ironing board is very mini size - please get a full size ironing board for guests. Showers are also very small - you can just about get in. Overall would recommend this hotel for its kind staff, good breakfast and excellent location!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Average

Hotel is ok. Staff are really friendly and kind. The superior room shower is small, and the bathroom is small. Bed mattress abit creaky and broken. Breakfast could do with more hot food options and rotation of options generally. Walls are paper thin, can hear dogs howling at night. Overall does the job for a cheap stay. Would rate 3/5.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaziah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in istanbul for 4 nights at the katelya hotel - honestly cannot fault this hotel. The hotel is situated in an excellent locations only 5-10 mins away from main sites and tram in Sultanahmet. We had water in the room on arrival and the room was immaculate. The buffet breakfast was amazing, but i think what really made the holiday exceptional for us was the staff. Each and every staff member so helpful especially Fahad and Yaseen who both went above and beyond on a few occasions whether be to provide directions to advice about trams or to fend off unwanted followers! Will definitely be recommending this hotel to others and stay here again. Thank you all!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Tayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No welcome drink received. Did not receive anything for silver status. Overall staff were friendly and room was tidy. Lots of noise from outside definitely comes into the room even with all the windows shut.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Turgut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Katelyn Hotel was excellent and it’s in a short walking distance to many attractions in the historical peninsula. Hotel itself is a typical boutique hotel; however, their service differentiates them from the rest. We were five families traveling together stayed at this hotel and all of us liked them. They not only made their terrace available for my grandson’s birthday party, they brought all utensils we needed for the party. They didn’t have to do that. Whenever we needed help, they were always there to help. Their breakfast is excellent and broad selection of food for their size. In many other countries like Italy and France, you would have less than half what they had. I usually don’t give hotel reviews, and when I do I am a very though grader. Rarely a hotel gets a five star rating from me. But Katelya hotel deserved one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Adnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hotel is located in the heart of Sultanahmet area. The Staff is amazing. The main building is awesome and I was told the annex buiding will be upgraded soon. I stayed in the annex building and can only give me review about the annex building. The annex builing is across the street from the main building. It is an old apartment house from what I can assess - reminded me of my apartment in NYC one bedroom and kitchen living area and a bathroom. I hope they do the reno work on the annex building soon. Half the apartment was slanted :) (I could feel everything was rolling to one side). The property is just a few steps away from Hagia Sofia, Blue mosque and Topkapi palace. Lots of dining options available. Grand Bazaar is about a 15 mins walk. I have to give 5 Stars to the staff! Very helpful and approachable. I would recommend this property to families and friends that would like to explore the area walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Consigliato. Personale gentile e disponibile. Colazione buona e varia. Albergo vicinissimo a piazza sultanahmet.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel très bien placé dans le quartier historique d’Istanbul à deux pas de tous les centres d’intérêt. Ici vous pouvez tout faire à pied. L’hôtel est confortable et bénéficie d’une terrasse en rooftop. Le petit déjeuner est très copieux et varié. En bref, je recommande vivement.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nadra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025