Ares Hotel - Istanbul

$$$$||View on mapIstanbul, TurkeyAlemdar Mah. Incili Cavus Sok No 17 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey|
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Ares Hotel - Istanbul
Alemdar Mah. Incili Cavus Sok No 17 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Location9.7
Staff9.4
Free WiFi8.8
Value for money8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Who stays here
Families35%
Solo28%
Couples24%
Groups13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Location9.7
Staff9.4
Free WiFi8.8
Value for money8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Who stays here
Families35%
Solo28%
Couples24%
Groups13%

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet: Budget-friendly accommodation with rooftop views of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque

Location & Views

Ares Hotel Sultanahmet is located less than 700 ft from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the historic center including the Bosporus. Guests can walk to the tram station in two minutes for easy access to other parts of Istanbul.

Rooms & Comfort

Spacious guest rooms at Hotel Ares are equipped with orthopedic beds and flat-screen TVs. Each room has a minibar and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Air conditioning and soundproofing ensure a quiet sleep.

Dining & Terrace

The on-site restaurant and terrace serves breakfast with freshly baked items and offers views of Hagia Sophia. Two restaurants on the property provide Turkish cuisine and other options. In the evenings, guests are welcomed with free hot tea at the reception.

Wellness & Activities

Ares Hotel offers a hammam and various massage treatments including back, foot, and full body massage. Guests can join walking tours, bike tours, and pub crawls to explore the area. A hot spring bath is also available on site.

Services & Guest Care

The 24-hour reception provides room service, luggage storage, and currency exchange. An airport shuttle service is available at competitive rates. Staff are known for personalized care and helpful tips, such as helping with luggage and providing local advice.

  • Location: 700 ft from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
  • Rooms: Orthopedic beds and soundproof rooms
  • Dining: Rooftop restaurant with Bosporus views
  • Wellness: Hammam and massage treatments
  • Services: 24-hour reception and airport shuttle

License number: 2022-34-1877

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 13:00-23:59
from 11:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Turkish
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:25
Former name
Hotel Sultanahmet
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room with 1 Single Bed
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Standard Triple Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Spa and relaxation

Back massage

Head massage

Full body massage

Turkish bath

Laundry

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Turkish bath
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Hot spring bath

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Ares Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 42 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 27.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, SAW

Location

Alemdar Mah. Incili Cavus Sok No 17 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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Alemdar Mah. Incili Cavus Sok No 17 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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Alemdar Mah. Incili Cavus Sok No 17 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Museums
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
100 yd
Yerebatan Caddesi
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
Hoca Pasa Mh. Hocapasa Hamami Sokak No: 3/B Sirkeci
Hodjapasha Cultural Center
100 yd
Sultanahmet Meydani
Obelisk of Theodosius
100 yd
Profesör Kazım İsmail Gürkan Cad. No: 34
Cagaloglu Hamami
100 yd
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
100 yd
Museums
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
100 yd
Fountains
German Fountain
100 yd
Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Gulhane Park
100 yd
Monuments and Landmarks
Serpent Column
100 yd
Binbirdirek
Theodosius Cistern
100 yd
Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5
Caferaga Madrasa
100 yd
Restaurant
Sultanahmet Koftecisi
100 yd
Restaurant
Can Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Tarihi Sultanahmet Koftecisi
100 yd
Restaurant
Meshur Halk Koftecisi
100 yd
Restaurant
Bezirhan Cafe Turk Ocagi
100 yd
Restaurant
Istanbul Kebab Cafe & Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Food Lab Istanbul
100 yd
Restaurant
Cafe Rumist
100 yd
Restaurant
Sultanahmet Halkin Koftecisi
100 yd
Restaurant
Alaturka Cuisine Cafe & Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Poika Coffee
100 yd

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