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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

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A hotel room with a bed, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of greenery outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a walk-in closet.
A modern interior with a wooden staircase, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a television, and a seating area.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area with liquor bottles, and a patterned floor.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Divan Yolu Caddesi No:68, Sultanahmet/Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬
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Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Family Room

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table with a tray of food, and a balcony with red and white striped curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a table with a bottle and glasses, and a view of greenery outside.

Double Room, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a white bench, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a tray with toiletries.

Standard Quadruple Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, and a wardrobe.

Economy Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair, with a view of the outside.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, self parking and concierge services.
Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class offers 25 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. 85-cm LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class. During your stay, you'll be connected to a railway/underground station and just a quick walk from Sultanahmet Square. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy international cuisine while dining at Faros Restaurant
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and 6 minutes on foot from Grand Bazaar
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Faros Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per day.

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.

  • 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

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 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
Faros Hotel Old City - 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 10267
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.

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 268 out of 609 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 609 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 609 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 609 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 609 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a nice location close to many of the tourist attractions. Tram is right in front of the hotel. The staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was decent, internet is fast.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location…great hotel…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property central to everything, able to walk to most areas. Breakfast a plus. Only negatives, ac needing work (Staff aware)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Faros Hotel (Old City) is in an excellent location for sightseeing, a few minutes walk from the Blue Mosque, Haga Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and also the Topkapi Palace. We had a wonderful stay because the staff were very friendly and helpful. The included breakfast made a great start to the day and we ate in the restaurant most evenings which is popular with guests and visitors. The hotel has reliable wifi and the rooms were clean snd comfortable. We were grateful for them arranging taxi transfers to and from the airport. I would highly recommend the Faros hotel and give it an excellent rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Moustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
centrally located and service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Erkinbek

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

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Bilol

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