Divan Yolu Caddesi No:68, Sultanahmet/Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
What's nearby
Sultanahmet Square - 4 min walk
Grand Bazaar - 6 min walk
Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk
Blue Mosque - 10 min walk
Topkapi Palace - 18 min walk
Getting around
Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 58 min drive
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 10 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 12 min walk
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 16 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
Cemberlitas Station - 3 min walk
Gulhane Station - 7 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
McDonald's - 1 min walk
Loti Bistro & Roof Lounge - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
Çiğdem Pastanesi - 1 min walk
Türk Ocağı Kültür Ve Sanat Merkezi - 1 min walk
About this property
Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class
When you stay at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and Basilica Cistern. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Faros Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sultanahmet Station is steps away and Cemberlitas Station is 3 minutes.
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 50 per night)
Offsite parking within 984 ft (EUR 50 per night)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
85-cm LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Minibar
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Faros Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 290 per vehicle (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs EUR 50 per night
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 50 per night (984 ft away)
Policies
Some rooms at this property are not suitable for children. Please add child ages in the search parameters to display available rooms.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 10267
Also known as
Faros Sultanahmet Special Class
Faros Old City Special Class Hotel Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions
Does Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 50 per night.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 290 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class?
Yes, Faros Restaurant offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class like?
Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class is in Sultanahmet, a short 2-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 6 minutes' walk from Grand Bazaar.
Faros Hotel Old City - Special Class Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Oct 8, 2024
Rasool
Rasool, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
The Faros staff were all incredibly polite, accommodating and helpful. Very nice people. Location was excellent, right on the tram line and walking distance to the major historic sites I would definitely stay here again.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 16, 2024
Maha
Maha, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
Verified traveler
5-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2024
Staff were very supportive. Excellent location!
Erkinbek
Erkinbek, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 7, 2024
gr8 place to stay
great to be recognised as elite and checked in at 11am. clean comfy room but bathroom tap sprayed water over everything and everyone when turned on full! good wifi, lots of English language programmes on tv, fridge and free water + coffee making but no milk (luckily brought my own!). terrific brekky buffet with everything you could think
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2024
Excellent job
mahmood
mahmood, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2024
My balcony room was generous and very clean. The onsite restaurant was absolutely delicious, elegant and convenient. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Richard
Richard, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2023
I recently had the pleasure of staying at Faros and my overall experience was nothing short of exceptional. The staff at Faros surpassed expectations with their warm hospitality and attentiveness. Every request was handled promptly, and their genuine dedication to guest satisfaction was evident throughout my stay.
Hotel is centrally located and is 5 to 10 minutes walk from Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Museum two minutes from the Sultanahmet tram station.
I highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking a blend of luxury, convenience, and impeccable service during their stay.
Shariq
Shariq, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 14, 2023
Stayed at the Faros in early October 2023 for a four night break. Really lovely staff and excellent location for major sights - easily walkable or tram stop very near by.
Note: poor access by taxi if that is your preferred mode of transport as area is mostly pedestrianised. Not a problem if on foot or using the well priced and convenient tram. I used the coach from the IST airport to Aksaray (136 TL or about £4 each way) then walked the mile or so to the hotel. Could have used tram if I had bought an Istanbulkart but couldn't find a machine at the airport).
Breakfast was good from the continental buffet, but you had to ask for tea or coffee.
The restaurant had nice food at tourist rate prices.
The only problems I encountered were noise and music at night until the early hours (restaurants at street level directly below). Also, I had booked a standard double room through Expedia but was given only a tiny single (room 106) with no other rooms available. The aircon failed after the second night.
I'd definitely stay here again if I could guarantee getting the room I had paid for.
James
James, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2023
Warm heart
Nanji
Nanji, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 3, 2023
Old Town, great location.
A little tired.
Great location, but very noisy. Trams passing the window.
Lovely breakfast. Great, helpful staff.
Andree
Andree, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2023
Definitely recommend!
Great location, friendly service, and very comfortable bed!
Amie
Amie, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2023
MOHAMED
MOHAMED, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2023
We spend seven nights and booked two rooms, one for my siblings and mother and one for myself. The service was excellent. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Overall location is amazing and would definitely staff again.
MOHAMED
MOHAMED, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2023
The location excellent,transportation was so easy and the staff very helpful and friendly.
Next time I would be in the same hotel 😀
Ambar
Ambar, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2023
Farooq
Farooq, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 4, 2023
Had ròom with balcony and it was great! Great ataff. Very kind and helpful. Nice little restaurant. Fantastic location!!
Edward
Edward, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 21, 2023
centrally located and service was great.
Moustafa
Moustafa, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2023
It was great!
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 21, 2023
Bad experience
The Rooms are old, renovation work with high sounds, unclean towels or bed covers
Kamal
Kamal, 5-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 28, 2023
Such a charming little hotel with very friendly staff and a perfect situation. Unfortunately very let down by the cleanliness of the restaurant but mostly the rooms. The hotel is in desperate need of redecorating and will then be a very nice place to stay. Such a shame. I hope they get it right.
Robert
Robert, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 14, 2022
Great staff, amazing location, delicious breakfast but property conditions and amenities way below expectations for a 4 star hotel, some is really old and weared out.
Shadi
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2022
That hotel is in a very good
Location all tourist attractions are very close just a short walking distance
At night its so lively on the main road always busy
The hotel itself is clean
And i would like to say a big thank you to all the Faros staffs
They really took care of us during our stay
They were so helpful very friendly always ready to help you out
I truly recommend this hotel
I stayed in many hotels in different countries
But this one i really appreciate specially the staffs on the reception
Thank you guys
Hope to see u soon again 😀
Farhanaz
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2022
The hotel (including the restaurant and breakfast buffet) and the location were plenty awesome for our first trip to Istanbul, but the staff went above and beyond with their helpfulness and friendliness; we really hope to stay here again someday.