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Sultanahmet Square - 260 m from property
Grand Bazaar - 540 m from property
Laleli Mosque - 1.49 km from property
Golden Horn - 2.55 km from property
Chora Church - 3.88 km from property
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Faros Old City Hotel

8.7Rating
ExcellentRated by Guests
704Reviews

What to expect

Pros

  • 🌟Excellent central location near major attractions
  • 🤝Friendly and helpful staff
  • 🍽️Good breakfast options available
  • 🏨Comfortable beds and clean rooms
  • 🚋Convenient access to tram station
  • 🛎️Welcoming atmosphere and great hospitality
  • 🍲Variety of foods served for breakfast
  • 🛍️Close proximity to restaurants and shops
  • 🌆Nice view from rooms
  • 👍Great value for the price paid

Cons

  • 💸Expensive for limited amenities
  • 🛏️Rooms slightly outdated and may need renovation
  • 🚉Noise from trams outside the hotel
  • 🚿Inconsistent water temperature in showers
  • 🍴Limited breakfast options
  • 🛎️Issues with room cleanliness
  • 👎Lack of room amenities and facilities
  • 🛠️Maintenance issues in the hotel rooms
  • 🌆Noisy surroundings due to location
  • 🛋️Rooms felt cramped or congested

What this place has to offer

Things to do and ways to relaxFitness center, Tours
Services and conveniencesConcierge, Contactless check-in/out, Daily housekeeping, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Laundry service, Luggage storage
Dining, drinking, and snackingGrocery delivery, Kitchen, Room service [24-hour], Shared kitchen
Internet accessFree Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Wi-Fi in public areas
Languages spokenEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Turkish, Russian

Located in Sultanahmet, Faros Old City Hotel is a perfect starting point from which to explore Istanbul. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Facilities like 24-hour room service, room service, airport transfer, family room, restaurant are readily available for you to enjoy. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like television LCD/plasma screen, air conditioning, heating, mini bar, telephone. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Discover all Istanbul has to offer by making Faros Old City Hotel your base.

Where you'll be sleeping

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20 m²

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1 double bed

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35 m²

Standard Triple Room

1 sofa bed and 2 single beds

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35 m²

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1 king bed

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30 m²

Family Room (4 Adults + 1 Child)

1 double bed and 2 single beds

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40 m²

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1 sofa bed and 2 single beds & 1 double bed and 2 single beds

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22 m²

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1 double bed

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15 m²

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1 double bed

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Standard Room

1 double bed or 2 single beds or 1 double bed and 2 single beds

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35 m²

Corner Suite

1 queen bed

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2 single beds

What other guests say about this hotel

Perfect location

AgodaReviewed on 12 Sep 2024
10

Absolutely wonderful location, friendliest staff weve met and helpful. Right by Basilica cistern, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque. On the tram line. Loads of restaurants. Just perfect!

Couple
Stayed on September 2024

Way too expensive for location only

AgodaReviewed on 10 Sep 2024
7

There is no doubt that this hotel has the best location if you are staying at sultanahmet however that does not justify the prices they charge for limited breakfast and almost 0 amenities. Thumbs up f...

Family
Stayed on September 2024

Exceptional

Booking.comReviewed on 08 Sep 2024
10

Central location, very friendly atmosphere would recommend it

Couple

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