Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category - Istanbul

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Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category - Istanbul
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Overview

Family-friendly boutique hotel a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet

Location

Faros Hotel Old City sits on Divan Yolu Street in the Sultanahmet district, 500 ft from the T1 tram stop. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern are all within a 5-minute walk. The Grand Bazaar is a 14-minute walk from the hotel.

Rooms

All rooms at Faros Hotel offer satellite flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free WiFi. Many rooms have views of the Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus Strait. Room types include standard double/twin, triple rooms with bunk beds, and double rooms with balcony.

Dining

A daily breakfast buffet is served in the hotel's dining room with a variety of options including scrambled eggs, cheeses, and fresh breads. The Central Pub Restaurant offers international cuisine and outdoor dining on the street-level terrace, open 24/7 for drinks. Hotel guests receive a 20% discount on dinner at the restaurant.

Services

Faros Hotel Old City provides complimentary one-way airport transfer for stays of three nights or more. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge services, express check-in/check-out, and luggage storage. Guests can borrow an Istanbulkart from reception for public transport.

Family

Family rooms accommodate up to 4 adults and 1 child, with options including separate single beds and bunk beds. The staff arranges airport transfers, taxi services, and tours to destinations like Bursa and Cappadocia. Flexible luggage storage allows guests to leave bags before check-in or after check-out.

  • Location: 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque; 500 ft from tram
  • Rooms: Views of Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus; triple rooms with bunk beds
  • Dining: Daily breakfast buffet; 20% discount at restaurant
  • Services: Complimentary airport shuttle for 3+ nights; 24-hour front desk
  • Family: Family rooms for up to 5; flexible luggage storage

License 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 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

Standard Triple Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Family Twin Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Corner Queen Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage 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

  • Cribs

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 81 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 26.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, SAW

Location

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
Museums
Hagia Sophia Museum
100 yd
Mosque
Blue Mosque
100 yd
Alemdar Mahallesi
Basilica Cistern
100 yd
Square
Sultanahmet District
100 yd
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami
100 yd
Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet
TGC Press Media Museum
100 yd
Historic Areas of Istanbul
100 yd
Monuments and Landmarks
Serpent Column
100 yd
Mosque
Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque
100 yd
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
100 yd
Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu
Cagaloglu Hamami
100 yd
Divan Yolu Caddesi
Column of Constantine
100 yd
Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Gulhane Park
100 yd
Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5
Caferaga Madrasa
100 yd
Museums
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
100 yd
Merkez Beyazit
Mausoleum of Mahmud II
100 yd
Binbirdirek
Theodosius Cistern
100 yd
Restaurant
Beso Restaurant Bistro
100 yd
Restaurant
Faros Restaurant Old City
100 yd
Restaurant
Cozy Restaurant Cafe & Pub
100 yd
Restaurant
Simit cafe
0 yd
Restaurant
Anatolian House
100 yd
Restaurant
Buhara Ocakbasi Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Cigdem Pastanesi
100 yd
Restaurant
Pasha Cafe & Pub
100 yd
Restaurant
New Asian Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Ayasofya Kebab House
100 yd

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FAQ about Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category

Which popular attractions are located near the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
Staying at the Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel, you shouldn't miss Istanbul's main landmarks, Sultanahmet District and Galata Bridge, located within 7 and 20 minutes on foot respectively.
What popular attractions are closest to Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
Staying at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel, guests will have a chance to visit Basilica Cistern located just 5 minutes' walk from the property, and attend the closeby attractions, Column of Constantine (0.3 miles) and the immaculately preserved pink granite Obelisk of Theodosius (0.2 miles).
Does the hotel provide an airport shuttle?
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.
Does Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category provide any food & drink options?
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 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
Guests of the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel can enjoy a meal in the nearby restaurant Kahve Dunyasi (merely 5 minutes' stroll away) offering a midrange price point.
Does the hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the hotel.
What is check-in and check-out time at the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
Guests of the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel can check in from 2 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM.
How much does a room at the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category cost?
The prices at the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category start from $150.
What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
Payment methods in the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel include:
  • сash
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the Istanbul hotel?
All rooms of the Istanbul hotel feature a mini bar fridge and coffee/tea making equipment as well as a personal safe, some of them boast a writing table.
Is there free internet in the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel?
Yes, at the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category hotel Wi-Fi is provided for free.
Does the staff at the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the 4-star Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category will help you in Turkish, Russian, Dutch, Italian, and Arabic.
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