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Erten Konak - Special Class

Art lovers can browse the gallery while coffee enthusiasts discover new blends in this peaceful retreat set among Istanbul's most significant historical treasures.

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Erten Konak - Special Class sits just steps from the Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Travelers can sip coffee at the on-site cafe, borrow bikes to explore the city, or head up to the rooftop terrace where Istanbul's distinctive skyline unfolds in panoramic views.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Economy Double or Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Garden view
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Partial sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Premium bedding
  • Garden view
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Erten Konak - Special Class is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Akbiyik Caddesi, Akbiyik Degirmeni Sokak 8/10, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious elements
    Blue Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    6 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station
    9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sur Balık
    9 min walk
  • Akbıyık Fish House
    3 min walk
  • Turgut Pide Kebap
    2 min walk
  • Cafe Society
    3 min walk
  • Dubb Ethnic Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Erten Konak - Special Class

Hotel near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Erten Konak - Special Class provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
  • Beach umbrellas, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • HDTVs with satellite channels
  • On-request microwaves, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TRY 150 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Erten teras

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 1 2025 to October 29 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately TRY 150 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 12257

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Erten Konak
Erten Konak Special Class
Erten Konak Special Class Hotel
Erten Konak Special Class Hotel Istanbul
Erten Konak Special Class Istanbul
Erten Konak Istanbul
Erten Konak Special Class
Erten Konak - Special Class Hotel
Erten Konak - Special Class Istanbul
Erten Konak - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Erten Konak - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Erten Konak - Special Class doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Erten Konak - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Erten Konak - Special Class?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Erten Konak - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 1200 per vehicle applies.

Where is Erten Konak - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Erten Konak - Special Class Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 356 out of 945 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 336 out of 945 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 945 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 945 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 945 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

hideo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Convenient hotel near tourist spots
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky lovely hotel, comfortable beds, nice staff, average breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEARIM TARE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very good hotel. I love the ubication and the hotel is beautiful. The people there was nice and help us with the questions. Great pleace
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing décor. Hotel is very old and it shows but well maintained. Breakfast is included and is more than adequate. Staff are very helpful. Things to remember: Istanbul is very hilly, you need at least moderate fitness if you plan to walk much; and the airport is a long way away. 75 minutes on a good day. The hotel recommended taxi at 45 euros is worth considering.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Prasad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small rooms and old property but the location is fantastic, good for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JONATHAN MAURICE

Quirky, quiet, clean with friendly staff. Very close to all the tourist sites and transport.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hoang

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erten Konak is a nice antique hotel in a great location. It’s near shopping, restaurants, tram…. Staff were very nice and willing to help. Marco who worked at front desk was very helpful and nice. He carried our luggages upstairs. The hotel has nice decor and history. Our stay was marvelous. We will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Erten Konak! It’s in a great, walkable neighborhood, nearby all the Sultanahmet attractions. The cleaning and front desk staff were excellent and made for a very enjoyable stay. We especially appreciate the advice and recommendations of Mart. We hope to come visit this beautiful city again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Arathy

Liked: Staff & service
The stay was good. Room was slightly smaller than I imagined from the pictures. However, it was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alanah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel close to the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Helpful 24-7 front desk. Located close to good restaurants. Cute decor. Good air conditioning.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

I had a great time, the staff was really very friendly and always willing to help. Extremely well located if you want to visit historical Istanbul; it's right in the heart of it. Great value for the price. Beautifully decorated, super breakfast buffet, spacious enough rooms. I would definitely recommend this hotel, don't hesitate. The only shadow was due to my neighbors: teenage Italian girls with one in particular who was extremely loud, literally shouting at people constantly. Whether in her room or in the hallway, we could very clearly hear her screaming day or night. But this was obviously not due to my hosts, who tried their best, and finally succeeded, at having this person's parents remind her of what is respect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A cozy hotel with convenient location in old town

A cozy and clean hotel. The staff are super friendly. They allowed us to leave our luggages there when we arrived early and after our stay. The room was cleaned everyday with changing towels. The bathroom is a bit crowded- we understand it’s like historical building you can only do so much. In general a great experience and would highly recommend! Btw, there’s a nice grocery store close by and their persimmons are the best we ever had! And unbelievable affordable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Oumaima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed 2 nights in an economy room Althought this hotel is in the historic area of istanbul and there's a lot of action on the streets, inside is quiet and peaceful so you get a break from a long day of touring. The staff went above and beyond to help us in our tour planning and to accommodate us. It would have been nice to have an accent light in the room because the ceiling one is quite powerful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Abayomi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Mixed

Thank you for the friendly helpful service, however, I must be honest: the rooms and common areas needed better cleaning. The stair carpets were old and dusty. There were layers of dust in many areas and the first smell you encounter at ground level is Cat odours. I have a severe allergy to dust and Cats. It is otherwise a lovely building with excellent staff - who genuinely made an effort to be helpful and were genuinely friendly - for that I say thank you and wish you all the best. Once the issues are resolved I’d highly recommend this hotel to all - as good quality at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Maysa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty property, quite old fashioned and fits in with the vibes of the area. There was an unpleasant strong smell from the bathroom but found that in many places in Istanbul so that wasn’t too great - perhaps to do with plumbing in Istanbul in general?. The view out the window was pretty nice though. It’s a decent hotel, mostly clean. Was really there to sleep and explore the city, decent price. Expect what you pay for. Staff were polite enough and eager to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Just not like the photo, very disappointing.

Claims to be a Boutique Hotel with 16 rooms on 4 levels, (no lift!). Some Deluxe rooms look beautiful from photos, but we booked Special Room, a standard double room, which also looked stylish and large, on the photos. The ground floor room given to us was tiny, dilapidated, and nothing like the photos! No space around the bed, for an armchair, as pictured. Wall Paint was dirty, and scratched with lumps peeling off. Looks like it has had no maintenance in 20 years. Sheets were good, but pillows too hard and doona was too thick for summer. Shower rose kept slipping down, water stayed lukewarm. I’m glad we only booked one night, this was very disappointing! It’s not too hard to paint a room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Hameed

Liked: Staff & service

Stay in Erten Konak Istanbul, Turkiye

It was just an OK trip. Since we had luggage the room we reserved was not given to us. We had reserved a room with sea view in the fourth floor, but we were asked to climb a very very narrow stairs for 5 flights, which was not possible. So we had to settle for a smaller room in the first floor. Being an inferior room we should be getting a partial refund at least. Also the room which we reserved for $70+ from US, was listed for $32 on hotels.com website itself, when we reached there. Still we were charged in full. The pictures shown on their website is old. The furnitures were very very old. The bathroom had good and fine fittings. Air conditioner was fine and good. Breakfast was good enough though very same repeated over and over again. No drinking water was provided. The tour contacts from the hotel desk was good. And they arranged good taxi service for good price.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Eugenio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel, extremely well located

Extremely good service. Very nice, welcoming staff. They are there for anything you may need. Location is great, 5 minutes away from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Nice for a first visit and centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager and Staff were always polite and very helpful. We managed to see Cappadocia on a day trip, thanks to the arrangements made by the front desk manager. We liked Turkey. We might return to see more of the country.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had stayed once before and expected the plushy green bed comforter on the picture. They didn't have it this time. It adds to the timelessness of this hotel. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zeid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in good location

Comfortable. Room small without fridge or table. Breakfast good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sayed Amirhossein

Liked: Staff & service
Overall good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

L. Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was superb! They were kind, friendly, and very accomodating. They made our stay at this hotel very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would go back and stay at this hotel. Very close to major attractions and the waterfront. Spoilt for choice when it comes to local restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023