Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category - Istanbul

Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category - Istanbul

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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category - Istanbul
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Overview

Nestled in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category is only an 11-minute walk from such cultural places of interest as Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The hotel has an à la carte restaurant serving Asian cuisine and is situated within walking distance of Hagia Sophia Museum.

Location

The accommodation is located around a 10-minute walk from Vezneciler-Istanbul Universitesi tube station and a mere 6 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque. The Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category Istanbul places you only 1.6 km from Sea of Marmara. There is the Ottoman imperial New Mosque approximately 15 minutes' walk away, and Havatas transfer bus station within walking distance of the property.

Guests will find Sirkeci train station about a 10-minute walk from Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category.

Rooms

The accommodation features 24 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making equipment. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and towels to enhance your stay.

Eat & Drink

The hotel offers on-site breakfast in the restaurant. The accommodation features Faros Restaurant restaurant.

Licence number: 10267

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 11:00-12:00
Amenities
No parking available.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel Faros Old City - Special Category serves a full breakfast for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Turkish, Arabic
Building
Number of rooms:25
Former name
Faros Hotel Sultanahmet
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Rooms and availability

Budget Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Standard Classic Double Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
Standard Triple Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • City view
  • Landscape view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category

💵 Lowest room price 136 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
🗺️ Location rating 9.8
✈️ Distance to airport 42.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, SAW

Location
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Address
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Divanyolu Cad. No:68 Sultanahmet / Fatih / Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, 34110
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Divanyolu Cad. No:68 Sultanahmet / Fatih / Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, 34110
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museum
Hagia Sophia Museum
510 m
Mosque
Blue Mosque
450 m
Alemdar Mahallesi
Basilica Cistern
400 m
Square
Sultanahmet District
560 m
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami
420 m
Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet
TGC Press Media Museum
40 m
Historic Areas of Istanbul
550 m
Monument
Serpent Column
450 m
Mosque
Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque
560 m
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
340 m
Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu
Cagaloglu Hamami
360 m
Divan Yolu Caddesi
Column of Constantine
460 m
Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Gulhane Park
520 m
Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5
Caferaga Madrasa
480 m
Museum
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
240 m
Merkez Beyazit
Mausoleum of Mahmud II
110 m
Binbirdirek
Theodosius Cistern
230 m
Restaurant
Beso Restaurant Bistro
50 m
Restaurant
Faros Restaurant Old City
20 m
Restaurant
Cozy Restaurant Cafe & Pub
40 m
Restaurant
Simit cafe
0 m
Restaurant
Anatolian House
10 m
Restaurant
Buhara Ocakbasi Restaurant
320 m
Restaurant
New Asian Restaurant
70 m
Restaurant
Cigdem Pastanesi
60 m
Restaurant
Pasha Cafe & Pub
60 m
Restaurant
Ayasofya Kebab House
90 m

Reviews of Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category

8.4 /10
Great
Verified reviews  
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Location9.8
Service9.0
Facilities6.8
Guest reviewsWrite a Review
  • J
    John
    United States
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 30 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    delightful breakfast
    cozy lounge
    street noise

    Super friendly staff who were really accommodating! It’s super close to major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The breakfast was delightful, notably the Sirt specialties every morning. Quite a cozy bar/lounge area available, too.

    Sometimes street noise disrupted our sleep.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • S
    Sam
    United States
    left 14 reviews
    Wrote a review on 29 Nov
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining6.0
    8.0
    friendly staff

    It was just a strong match for a brief retreat in Istanbul with real value for money. The staff were super friendly and went out of their way to help with directions and recommendations. Try to get breakfast early for a better selection.

    Budget Double Room
  • D
    Dennis
    United States
    left 5 reviews
    Wrote a review on 04 Nov
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    convenient tram
    friendly staff
    unreliable wi-fi

    the tram is very close to the hotel and makes exploring easy. wi-fi connection is spotty at times.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • L
    Leon
    United States
    left 10 reviews
    Wrote a review on 01 Aug
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    7.0
    friendly staff
    great location
    family-friendly
    lack of childcare

    Staying at this hotel was a fantastic experience for our family of seven! The location was ideal, just a short walk from major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Haghia Sophia. The staff always greeted us with smiles and even surprised the kids with warm milk at breakfast.

    In my wife’s opinion, a childcare option would be fantastic.

    Family Room
  • R
    Ray
    United States
    left 10 reviews
    Wrote a review on 01 Aug
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    8.0

    Family with children spot

    Location is the best part. We walked to the Blue Mosque and even to the Bosporous for a boat ride with the kids in no time. Breakfast was a nice spread, especially the scrambled eggs, which the kids loved. , like they knew how to handle families without being pushy. On the last day, we had early checkout, and they left us sandwiches and fruit in the room. That was a nice touch.

    It wasn’t exactly cheap, but you know sometimes you gotta pay for quality.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • E
    Ellen
    United States
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 28 Jul
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    7.0
    varied breakfast
    attentive staff
    street noise

    great location , but noisy at times

    The location was excellent, allowing us to easily reach major attractions with our young children. Breakfast offered a variety of choices we enjoyed, including delicious fresh fruits and pastries that pleased the little ones. The staff were approachable and attentive, catering to our family needs without overwhelming us.

    Street noise disrupted our restful nights.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • D
    Dale
    United States
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 16 Jul
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    great location
    delicious breakfast
    helpful staff
    tight room

    The location was unbeatable, just a short stroll to the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar! Plus, the breakfast buffet had a delightful selection that kept everyone in our family happy. With fantastic staff who went out of their way to assist, my stay felt truly special.

    Tight room space.

    Family Room
  • C
    C.
    United States
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 01 Jul
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    ideal location
    attentive staff
    convenient access
    outdated rooms
    limited amenities

    The location is absolutely perfect, just a short walk to major attractions like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The staff were exceptionally attentive, ensuring my stay was comfortable and even providing a travel card for easy tram access.

    Rooms need some updates.

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • P
    Peter
    United States
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on 25 Jun
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    welcoming atmosphere
    convenient location
    inconsistent wi-fi
    high pricing
    limited breakfast variety

    The highlight of the experience was the welcoming atmosphere created by the staff, who were eager to meet every request and made sure I felt at home. The convenient location allowed easy access to major attractions, making sightseeing effortless. However, there were some downsides. the Wi-Fi connection was inconsistent, and the pricing felt a bit high compared to other options. The breakfast was decent but could improve in variety.

    Standard Double Room
  • J
    Jason
    United States
    left 7 reviews
    Wrote a review on 30 May
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    clean rooms
    delicious dinners
    cozy lounge areas
    street noise

    We had a wonderful stay with very clean rooms and delicious dinners at the restaurant, which we enjoyed every evening. The hotel also had cozy lounge areas and a game room that helped us unwind after busy days exploring. The only downside was some street noise, but it didn't really ruin our time at all! 😊

    Standard Double Or Twin Room
  • A
    Anna
    United States
    left 19 reviews
    Wrote a review on 28 May
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining8.0
    10
    helpful staff
    clean room
    great breakfast
    street noise

    Great spot for sightseeing!

    Loved the stay! The staff was super helpful, especially the guy at the front desk who gave us great tips for exploring. Our room was clean and had plenty of space. Breakfast was solid, with yummy options to fuel up for the day. Only bummer was the street noise at times, but we managed.

    Double Room With Terrace

FAQ about Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category

What popular attractions are closest to Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
Guests of Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel can visit the Roman triumphal Column of Constantine (not very far from the accommodation), or Hagia Sophia Museum placed 7 minutes' walk away.
Is airport shuttle provided by the hotel?
Airport shuttle which will take you to the hotel with a 47-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Is there any public transport near the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
Yes, there is Big Tours Istanbul bus stop located a stroll from the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel and Vezneciler-Istanbul Universitesi metro station set nearly a 10-minute walk away.
What dining options are available in Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category?
Guests are welcome to enjoy dishes of Cantonese cuisine served in the Georgian restaurant Faros Resturant located at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category.
Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?
Restaurants near the hotel include Kahve Dunyasi (nearly a 5-minute walk away) offering a midrange price point as well as Orient Cafe (5 minutes' walk from the property) with a midrange price point.
Does the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category?
Guests of the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
How much does a room at the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category cost?
The prices at the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category start from $150.
What payment methods are accepted in the hotel?
At the hotel, guests can pay using Visa, Mastercard, and American Express as well as other payment methods.
What room types does the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel comprise?
The Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel provides such room types as Standard Room, Queen Room, and Standard Triple Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category?
Most rooms of the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category include a balcony and a sitting area as well as wireless internet and a television.
Is there free internet in the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category?
Yes, the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category provides Wi-Fi available throughout the property for free.
Does the hotel staff speak foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the hotel can speak Turkish, Russian, Dutch, Italian, and Arabic.
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