Artefes Hotel Old City
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Artefes Hotel Old City
Ideally located only 8 minutes' walk from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque, the comfortable Artefes Hotel Old City Istanbul is proud to offer an archaeological museum. 30 rooms and the terrace bar are available during the stay at the 4-star family-friendly hotel nestled right in the centre of Istanbul.
Merely 1.1 km from the Corlulu Alipasa Madresesi, this smoke-free hotel is also within reach of the Hagia Irene. The fantastic Artefes is about 5 minutes on foot from the Little Hagia Sophia, and Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands just 13 minutes' walk away. The large Topkapi Palace harem Museum is situated in proximity to the accommodation. Catladikapi bus stop is located 500 m from this perfect hotel.
All allergy-free rooms at Artefes Hotel Old City are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a mini-fridge-bar for self-catering. The en suite bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, and such comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets.
At the Artefes Istanbul you may pay for massage therapy and a steam room. This Istanbul hotel offers a sundeck, a shared lounge, and various recreational opportunities for guests to relax. There is a fitness club on site.
Enjoy a free homemade breakfast in the morning. Situated a short way from this accommodation, the seafood restaurant Fish Home AhhirKapi Restaurant offers a healthy menu.
Amenities
Main Features
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour services
- Express check-in/ -out
- On-site Dining
- Child-friendly
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Fax/Photocopying
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Parquet floor
Policy
- Children and extra beds
- There are no extra beds provided in a room.
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Local Attractions
Attractions
- Blue Mosque (350 m)
- Taksim Square (3.9 km)
- Bootsrundfahrt in Istanbul (2.1 km)
- Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque (350 m)
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (400 m)
- Sultanahmet District (450 m)
- Mosaic Museum (300 m)
- Walled Obelisk (300 m)
- Istanbul Modern Art Museum (2.6 km)
Airports
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (43 km)
Train stations
- Sultanahmet Tram Station (600 m)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
Alan
2024-06-14
Spotlessly clean room with balcony, I had a comfortable stay.
Andy
2024-05-25
Everything was good, the service was excellent. I had delicious food for breakfast with home made pastries. I stayed in a brand-new and quiet room that had central heating, an iron with ironing board, and an electronic key card.
Leslie
2024-05-08
It was excellent 3 days, would book here again.
Dave
2024-04-20
The location was great and stunning - an easy walk to everywhere we wanted to go.
Victoria
2024-02-23
We ate at a pleasant restaurant with friendly staff. We had a sea view and central heating, an iron with ironing board, and an electronic key card. Very central location was a plus. The hotel was in a good area.
John
2024-02-22
This was a wonderful and pleasant hotel with a very central location to all tourist sites.
Facilities were excellent, but Wi-Fi signal was not very good.
Robert
2024-02-21
Neat fabulous rooms. Scenic view over the sea, a shower, a hair dryer, and bath sheets in the bathroom. A great stay during all my holidays.
Anthony
2024-02-18
Location was marvellous and incredible, our room had perfect views. Fabulous economy room was a highlight for us. Having shower facilities, a hairdryer, and fresh towels was a bonus. Tbh, had a SUCH GREAT stay during all our holidays.
Well, Wi-Fi signal was very weak.
John
2024-01-18
Wonderful accommodation, well-mannered staff, incredible location to major tourist attractions. Generous and healthy breakfast with home made pastries, combined with a very good service.
James
2024-01-16
The room is quiet with scenic views of old town. Welcoming and pleasant staff, they know their business.
Jamie
2023-12-25
The rooms are extremely spacious and they have a personal safe, a mini bar, and central heating. It offers magnificent, incredible location.
Matthew
2023-11-23
My stay was very very good during all my holidays. The staff were all cooperative and incredibly friendly.
Phil
2023-11-18
It was in the very central location close to centre. There were exceptionally comfortable beds and a personal safe, a mini bar, and central heating in the triple room.
James
2023-11-13
Well-maintained & fabulous room, a personal safe, a mini bar, and central heating in there. Welcoming staff of the hotel. Quiet ambiance and hospitality.
Cecil
2023-11-06
The food was delicious with variety of choice! The hotel was in a very central setting in a good area. Btw, I was just a pleasant stroll away from Theodosius Cistern.
Thomas
2023-10-22
The total stay was really great during all my holidays. Most of the staff were polite.
Stephen
2023-10-10
It was fairly clean place, staff were really kind, and I appreciated my warm room. I ate at a nice restaurant with friendly staff. The food was appetising and the location was stunning.
Justin
2023-10-08
Beautiful room, everything was great. The restaurant here was nice with friendly staff, we both ordered appetising dishes. The staff was nice providing the information. It had very central location close to Serpent Column.
George
2023-10-02
The room met the demands, it was wonderful here with a fold out bed, a 180 degree view of the Bosporous plus jet tub. The location was marvellous, for example, Sultanahmet District Square was at a walking distance from the hotel. You could walk to small supermarkets and a supermarket.
Teddy
2023-10-02
The place is fantastic and pleasant and has perfect location close to all the attractions. Its staff are polite and welcoming. Healthy and delicious breakfast on a plant-based diet, thanks a lot.
Julian
2023-10-02
The restaurant was nice with friendly staff here, I had appetising dishes.
Fraser
2023-10-01
My room was clean and the view of old town was excellent. Bed and pillows were exceptionally comfortable.
Christine
2023-09-27
Our experience here was really great. Gorgeous accommodation, the breakfast was pretty decent, perfect location close to all the sightseeing places. Polite staff, offered us wake up service and ironing. We requested an economy room with perfect view and were completely satisfied.
Frank
2023-09-14
Great service, pleasant staff during stay. Overall quiet atmosphere. Delicious breakfast and spotless, fabulous rooms. A huge variety of facilities such as: central heating, an iron with ironing board, and an electronic key card.
Francis
2023-09-14
The room we had included central heating, an iron with ironing board, and an electronic key card.
Phil
2023-09-11
Fabulous, tidy rooms complete with a 180 degree view of the Bosporous, terrace, for example. Courteous service, welcoming staff.
Mike
2023-07-19
The room was fabulous and spotless and the bathroom was clean. Extras like central heating, an iron with ironing board, and an electronic key card were appreciated👍❤
Jerry
2023-07-15
Welcoming and pleasant staff, fast check in. Cosy and fabulous rooms with lovely views of old town. Had excellent central heating, an iron with ironing board and an electronic key card. Amazing food and outstanding service.
Roy
2023-07-09
It is a pretty property located in Old City Sultanahmet district just next door to historical attractions, and Blue Mosque. The rooms are well-equipped and the location is great. The breakfast at hotel is healthy and generous. No complaints whatsoever, we would love to come back.
Thomas
2023-06-16
Marvellous location vERY CLOSE TO ALL ATRACTIONS, easy to get anywhere.
Richard
2023-06-08
The room was brand-new with a clean bathroom, a 180 degree view of the Bosporous, jet tub, the staff were very very nice and understanding, did everything. The breakfast was delicious and pretty decent as expected with fresh ingredients, a great view, American tastes.
Elizabeth
2023-06-07
We where offered an excellent service. The room was clean with balcony, 3 single beds, terrace, the check-in was friendly. The breakfast of the hotel restaurant was delicious and very decent with home made pastries.
Frank
2023-04-03
We had economy room with balcony and panoramic view plus a clean bathroom. The location was brilliant, not too far from an Ottoman - era Friday mosque. Moreover, it's next to major attractions as well as Artefes.
The bathroom was very tiny.
Michael
2023-02-26
unbeatable and easy location to a superb museum. positioned in the quiet area, not far from the blue mosque, and many restaurants.
Charles
2023-02-13
The rooms were well-equipped and quiet, especially those with crisp white bed linen and a double bed plus jet tub. The hotel was in a fantastic location, to all major sights.
Bryan
2023-02-04
Everywhere was clean, room with a personal safe, a mini bar and central heating was really spacious. The service was great and the food was great!
Nigel
2022-12-12
The service was excellent. Besides, there was very good wifi, had no problem with it. Location: the hotel was next to most museums and mosques and Istanbul.
Ray
2022-12-06
Location: the hotel was not far from Istanbul, all the attractions and landmarks. Got generous and healthy breakfasts with American tastes and a view of the Blue Mosque, for example...
Sharon
2022-10-27
Had an excellent stay during all my holidays. The personnel was welcoming as expected. My triple room was equipped with a personal safe, climate control and a mini bar. It was fabulous and had amazing sea view. The location was easy, not too far from Holzhauser. Everything was simply perfect.
Edward
2021-01-17
We really enjoyed all the hotel offered: perfect beds and friendly staff. Only 15 minutes walk from Istanbul center. Breakfast was good.
Stephen
2020-10-04
Recommend this place to everyone. We spent our evenings in nearby Jager Bar by Leo enjoying drinks and atmosphere. The hotel had verandah.
Emily
2020-05-19
Nice breakfast, thanks a lot. A verandah is why we chose it. We liked staff and rooms here.
Clyde
2020-03-17
Beds just perfect. The hoteln was situated near to some of tourist sites and within 15 minutes on foot from archaologisches museum. The terrace was perfect for breakfast...