Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category - Istanbul

$$$$||View on mapIstanbul, TurkeyDivanyolu Cad. No:68 Sultanahmet / Fatih / Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, 34110|
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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category - Istanbul
Divanyolu Cad. No:68 Sultanahmet / Fatih / Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, 34110·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Location9.6
Staff9.4
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7
Free WiFi8.4
Who stays here
Families43%
Couples35%
Groups11%
Solo11%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Location9.6
Staff9.4
Cleanliness8.7
Comfort8.7
Free WiFi8.4
Who stays here
Families43%
Couples35%
Groups11%
Solo11%

Special Category boutique hotel in Sultanahmet with Hagia Sophia views and complimentary airport transfers

Location in Sultanahmet

Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category Istanbul is situated on a lively corner in the Sultanahmet district, 200 meters from the tram stop. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar are within a 5- to 10-minute walk from the hotel. Sirkeci Marmaray Station is 800 meters away and Istanbul Airport is 44 km from the property.

Rooms with City Views

Many rooms at Faros Old City offer views of the Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus Strait. Each room has a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, and air conditioning. The bathrooms come with a modern shower cabin and private facilities.

Dining and Restaurant

A daily breakfest buffet is served in the dining room at Faros Hotel Old City. The Central Pub Restaurant on the street-level terrace serves Turkish cuisine and is open for drinks 24 hours a day. The hotel also offers breakfast in the room and special diet menus upon request.

Services and Transfers

A complimentary one-way airport shuttle is available for stays of three nights or more at Faros Old City. The 24-hour front desk provides concierge, express check-in/check-out, and private check-in/check-out. Guests have access to public transport tickets and can arrange airport transfers through the hotel.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Faros Hotel Old City is suitable for families with family rooms and grocery deliveries available. The hotel provides daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services. Air conditioning and heating are in all rooms, and the lift has Braille markings for accessibility.

  • Location: 200 meters from tram stop, 5-minute walk to Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar
  • Transfer: Complimentary one-way airport shuttle for stays of three nights or more
  • Dining: Daily breakfast buffet and Central Pub Restaurant with Turkish cuisine on street-level terrace
  • Rooms: Many rooms with views of Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus Strait
  • Services: 24-hour front desk with concierge, express check-in/out, and public transport tickets
  • Family: Family rooms and grocery deliveries

Licence number: 10267

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 11:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 13.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Turkish, Arabic
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:25
Former name
Faros Hotel Sultanahmet
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Rooms and availability

Standard Queen Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed1 King-size bed
Standard Triple Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons1 Double bed
Corner Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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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

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

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 60 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
✈️ Distance to airport 42.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, SAW

Location

Divanyolu Cad. No:68 Sultanahmet / Fatih / Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, 34110
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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
Museum
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
510 m
Mosque
Blue Mosque
450 m
Yerebatan Caddesi
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
Sultanahmet Meydani
Obelisk of Theodosius
300 m
Profesör Kazım İsmail Gürkan Cad. No: 34
Cagaloglu Hamami
360 m
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
340 m
Binbirdirek
Theodosius Cistern
230 m
Fountain
German Fountain
330 m
Monument
Serpent Column
450 m
Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Gulhane Park
520 m
Mosque
Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque
560 m
Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5
Caferaga Madrasa
470 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
Cigdem Pastanesi
60 m
Restaurant
Pasha Cafe & Pub
60 m
Restaurant
Karadeniz Aile Pide & Kebap Salonu
140 m
Restaurant
Baklavaci Muhammed Said
40 m

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FAQ about Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category

How far is the city centre from the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category?
The Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category is located in a historical neighbourhood.
What interesting sites can I visit not far from the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category?
Guests of the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category can visit the historic Blue Mosque (in close proximity to the accommodation), or Cagaloglu Hamami placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Does the hotel provide an airport shuttle?
Bus 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.
What are the dining options in the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
The guests of the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel can enjoy their dinner in Faros Resturant restaurant which serves Cantonese meals.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the hotel?
Guests of the hotel can dine in the nearby café Kahve Dunyasi (a mere 50 metres away), offering medium prices.
Can I have breakfast at the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category.
What time is check-in and check-out at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
Guests of Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
How much does it cost to stay at the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category?
The price for a room in the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category starts at $150.
What payment methods are available in the hotel?
At the hotel, guests can pay using сash, American Express, and Visa as well as other payment methods.
What are the room types offered by the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category?
Standard Triple Room, Queen Room, and Family Room are among the room types available at the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category.
Which amenities are included in the rooms at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
Every room at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as an individual safe for guests' security.
Is free internet provided 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.
Is the staff at the hotel multilingual?
Yes, the staff of the hotel can assist you in Dutch, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.
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