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Ahmet Efendi Evi

A peaceful retreat with WiFi and complimentary tea sits just steps from Istanbul's most famous landmarks, offering a perfect balance of relaxation and exploration

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Travelers find Ahmet Efendi Evi perfectly positioned near the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. After a morning of sightseeing, guests can relax in the garden with a book from the property's library, creating a thoughtful balance between Istanbul's historic wonders and quiet moments.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • City view

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Double Room | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • City view

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Double Room, Terrace | Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

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Family Room | Living area | LCD TV

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • City view

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Ahmet Efendi Evi is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium, or consider a night out at Volkswagen Arena. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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23 Keresteci Hakki Sokak, Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34220

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge
    Bosphorus
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    4 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station
    10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Akbıyık Fish House
    4 min walk
  • Turgut Pide Kebap
    3 min walk
  • Sur Balık
    7 min walk
  • Balıkçı Sabahattin
    3 min walk
  • Armada Hotel Havuzlu Kahve
    3 min walk

About this property

Ahmet Efendi Evi

Hotel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Ahmet Efendi Evi provides a garden, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a computer station, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Ahmet Efendi Evi include thoughtful touches such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children 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 available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0811

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Ahmet Efendi Evi Boutique Class Hotel
Ahmet Efendi Evi Boutique Class Hotel Istanbul
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Ahmet Efendi Evi Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ahmet Efendi Evi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Ahmet Efendi Evi?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ahmet Efendi Evi?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Ahmet Efendi Evi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ahmet Efendi Evi located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Bosphorus and Grand Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Ahmet Efendi Evi Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 299 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hitarth Shashikantbhai

The staff is very helpful. I will recommend this hotel for family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wasim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ahmet Efendi Evi Hotel is a very nice and unique accommodation in Sultanahmet. The main attractions, such as the famous Hagia Sophia or the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, were all within walking distance. The staff was really really friendly, they made me feel welcome. Overall, I would recommend this accommodation to everyone who looks for a nice and cozy hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secure, friendly, affordable lodging close to Old City touristic sites. Challenging to find the first time from public transit. Family run business, small rooms. Ours had a roof deck with sea view. We’d stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

A touch of Old Istanbul

I stayed in the room with the terrace on the top floor for 7 nights. It's an interesting hotel with a lot of character. Pros: view of blue mosque from the terrace at night is mystical, the hostess is amazing at directing everyone to really interesting adventures and giving you some sense of the grandeur of Istanbul, the location is just enough out of the tourist flow to feel interesting but still close to the main tourist attractions. Cons: a few maintenance flaws in the bathroom, some of the stuff is a bit old, walking up the hill to the metro stop was fun at first but got old after 7 days of it. Overall I recommend it, you get a taste of old Istanbul while still being right next to the big tourist attractions. The little flaws appeared as charming.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirsten Vivi Jørgensen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beruset Nice host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

*sheon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super sweet owner! Would love to come back again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Eldar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A room needs a renovation. A bathroom needs a major redesign and renovation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location,, quite and very helpful owner
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really Good 3* hotel. I recommend this hotel if you want enjoy Istanbul with cheap budget.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything since the moment I arrived, everything so clean, harmonious atmosphere, great service, great room, excellent breakfast, great surroundings, everything perfect! Thank you so much for making this stay in Istambul so amazing ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clémence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ahmet Efendi Evi was wonderful. The hosts are very friendly and gave us good advice throughout our stay. The location was ideal for visiting Istanbul's main attractions on foot. The room was comfortable and the location is very quiet. Overall, we are very satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming pensione in a magical historical area. What sets this place above the rest however is the exceptional host! Gunule is warm and welcoming, so friendly and helpful with any local queries, I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Antoon

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

Very pleasant ! !

Nice, cozy place with very nice host/owner lady . Very helpful .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy

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

Lovely place in the old city

Great place and everyone was so nice. The hotel is a lovely place right at the center of the old city thus close to all major place worth visiting.we had a lovely room at the top with a view on the city partial sea view. Breakfast was nice. And they will organise transport to airport with very reasonable rates.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Viktor

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

Old and outdated place

Moldy bathroom, leaking sink, old towels, cold room, breakfast was included but not provided.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

leilei

A small place double booked
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

MAHFUZ

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Over all ok
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Herşey çok güzeldi özellikle işletme sahibinin ilgi ve alakası bizi çok mutlu etti. Güvenli,temiz ve huzur dolu bir işletme tavsiye ederim. Herşey için teşekkürler.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tout est propre, très bon déjeuner, personnel accueillant! Bel hôtel ! Je recommande
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LAMRINI

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

Calme et bon service

Une chambre spacieuse et propre. L’hôte était aimable, nous avait aidé à annuler un vol et nous donner des renseignements intéressants sur la ville. L’hôtel est aussi proche de la place touristique sans être bruyant. Il donne sur une rue très calme. Seul hic est quand tu fais monter ou descendre les valises car pas d’ascenseur
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Herşey çok güzeldi.

Sultanahmet ayasofya hemen 3 sokak yukarda. Cankurtaran sosyal tesisleri, sahil yolu, ana ulaşım akslarına çok yakın harika konumda bir butik otel. Temizlik konfor güvenlik her anlamda çok iyi. İşletmecisi Gönül hanım çok nazik kibar ve dünya iyisi bir insan. Gönül rahatlığıyla tavsiye ederim. Çevremden soran herkese de tavsiye ediyorum. Bir daha gelecek olursam tekrar burayı tercih edeceğimden eminim. Herşey için çok teşekkür ederim Ahmet Efendi Evi
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rifat

Liked: Staff & service
Gayet guzeldi
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Özcan

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

Harika bir otel

Butik otel olarak tam bir ev havasında. Yataklar konforlu, internet ve park aorunu yok. İşletmeci güler yüzlü harika bir yer. Kahvaltı gayet güzeldi.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yasemin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aile olarak bir gece kaldık. Otelin konumu çok güzeldi. Tarihi mekanlara yürüme mesafesinde. İlgilenen personel gayet ilgiliydi. Ancak konumu nedeniyle gece bayağı gürültülüydü, uyumakta zorlandık.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Danke an Gonul für den netten Aufenthalt, die interessanten Gespräche und die vielen Tips rund um die Gegend. Wir waren 6 Nächte dort. Gut mit zwei Kindern, daß es zwei Zimmer gibt. Alles ist sauber und wird täglich gereinigt. Der Flughafentransfer, durch Gonul organisiert, hat wunderbar geklappt. Es ist kaum Verkehr in der Straße. Nebenan ist ein Restaurant, man hört leise die Musik bei offenen Fenstern, aber nicht bis spät in die Nacht. Mini Markt mit leckerem Brot auch nebenan. Zur Tram muß man ca. 10min bergauf laufen, auch zur blauen Moschee oder zur Hagia Sofia.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024