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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
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Check-in/check-out kiosk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Yerebatan Cad No 23 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Bazaar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

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

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Quadruple Room

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Singe Room

  • Sleeps 1

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About this property

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Basilica Cistern
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, 24-hour room service and concierge services are on-site.
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offers 16 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hagia Sophia. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Kybele
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Basilica Cistern and 5 minutes on foot from Hagia Sophia
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Kybele Hotel - Special Class.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Istanbul hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Kybele – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

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 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kybele

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • 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)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 14343
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Kybele Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Kybele Hotel Special Class
Kybele Special Class Istanbul
Kybele Special Class
The Kybele Istanbul
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Hotel
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Reviews

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 246 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Cottonwood

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property has a unique decorative style with small Moroccan looking lamps hanging from the ceiling. Rafa, the hotel manager, is super nice and competent. Breakfast is perfectly Turkish simple, basic and delicious. The whole boutique hotel is decorated with antiques. Thank you Rafa for everything!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very friendly, kind, and hospitable. Always willing to help.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Baleska

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Kybele was great everything was easy and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Plus it is close to all the highlights
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic - I had many problems on my trip - including losing my wallet! But they helped me thru everything! I found my home in Istanbul...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Service. Very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tamna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quirky nature of this small - 16 rooms - family run hotel. Easy walk to all the key sights in Istanbul. Friendly staff. Highly recommend if you are looking for something different to the stock standard offerings
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Within walking distance of all the major attractions in Sultanahmet. Older charming property. We stayed 2 nights and were very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very good hotel in a great location to access all the main sights. Our first room had a few issues, eg, tv & kettle didn't work, however we were offered another room without any hassle. Breakfast ok, just not like an English one!! Would recommend but as it's a tourist area, drinking & eating out is expensive.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather

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

Best stay I’ve had in a hotel

Absolutely AMAZING from start to finish. It’s a unique gem of a place with incredible decor and super friendly and helpful staff. I had a solo room and it was perfect-nice size (is bigger than some of the photos seem), enough space to comfortably walk around the bed. Linens were clean and comfortable and the bed was as well. Instant hot water with good pressure. Breakfast buffet (included) was delicious and had good options of hot and cold. I would stay here any and every time I come.
Room from little balcony
Main dining room
Breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nayereh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David, Santa Rosa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It felt authentic with many antiques
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location for tourists, very friendly and helpful staff, and a cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Location location location! Plus the kindest most helpful and sincere owners and staff! Such a cool place with amazing Turkish flare!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATHEW G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kybele hotel is perfectly located in Istanbul's city center. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their restaurant is one of Istanbul's best. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a real "cool" little hotel that is very different from rest. Very friendly and helpful staff. THe restaurant is very expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great location!

Not sure if the man that checked us in spoke much English, check in was easy. We have him our passports and then he handed them back with the key. He called over a young man to carry our bags upstairs and that was that. Room was quaint but adequate with a mini refrigerator, wall unit AC (necessity in July), and fully functional bathroom. Bring a sound machine if noise bothers you, I used mine and slept like the dead; the room was extremely bright (no blackout curtains) so an eye shade would also be useful. The toilet made a racket when you flushed it, super high pitched and it went on and on.. but it flushed and the AC worked great. The shower head is directly over the faucet which ends up in your butt, annoying but the head is removable so you can stand where you like and use it. Honestly, zero complaints. Great price for the stay and soooo convenient to all of the touristy stuff, extremely walkable. It was awesome to have a place so close for a mid-day cool off shower/water bottle refill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This family owned hotel has a great location and the owners and staff are friendly, helpful and quick to respond to any requests. The rooms have modern bathrooms and decent air conditioning. The decor is 'old turkish antique' and interestingly funky but the common areas could use a little decluttering and better lighting and air to make them more inviting to sit in and enjoy. We had paid for a standard double and it was a little small for us but we upgraded to an available triple that was just right. The breakfast buffet was fresh, varied and tasty. The restaurant is open all day and offers a variety of dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Location, location, location

The main negative about the hotel is the arrival. The taxi got close within an hour, but the roads are so narrow and busy that the final short distance took ages. The location is so convenient to walk to all the main sites, and within easy reach of good places to eat and drink. The hotel is quirky and has many interesting artifacts including traditional lights. There is a small courtyard that is a lovely place to relax. We didn't eat there, as it is more expensive than nearby locations, but none are far away. The staff are all so helpful in organising any tours, taxis and generally.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Arthur

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Tiny rooms. Absolutely mediocre breakfast and worst of all lots of steep stairs and no elevator
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024