Surrounded by the vibrant old city, this hotel offers easy access to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Cisterna Basilica. Start your day with an excellent breakfast and explore nearby restaurants and shops, all while enjoying super friendly and engaging service.
Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class is near a metro station. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Basilica Cistern
Located close to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Ata Restaurant, offers lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Other perks at this hotel include:
Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services
A porter/bellhop, 1 meeting room, and tour/ticket assistance
Coffee/tea in the lobby, a computer station, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 55 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
Select Comfort beds and down comforters
Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and electric kettles
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Ata Restaurant
Sultan Restaurant
Things to do
Helicopter/airplane tours
Library
Stereo
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
829 square feet of conference space
Business center
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Rooftop 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
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
Tile flooring in room
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
2 buildings
5 floors
Art Deco architecture
Banquet hall
Built in 1996
Renovated entire property - January 2020
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Select Comfort mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters
Free local calls
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
Phone
Printer
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, airport, and train station (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 at the property
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
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1500 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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, debit cards, and cash
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
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 6698
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?
As of 17 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class on 25 July 2026 start from AED 292, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of TRY 1500 per vehicle applies.
Where is Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class located?
Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Celal Sultan Hotel - Special Class Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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The location of the hotel to prominent tourist sites is excellent. There are many great restaurants within easy walking distances. The staff is attentive.
Very close & walkable to Istanbul’s main tourist attractions
Vilma
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
BASIMA
27 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The location is great for walking, but it may prove difficult to get an Uber right there, as they usually stop somewhere close by. The hotel is close by to a lot of shops and restaurants (walking distance). The building itself is older, the room was small, the shower stall was very small, but the hotel and the room were very clean. The staff were very helpful.
Great location within walking distance from all the major sightseeings as well public transportation (T1). The room was clean, breakfast buffet offered a nice variety of dishes.
Friendly staff and service
Good location
Clean rooms
Subha
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicola
3 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location for visiting everything in Sultanahmet. Room was clean and pleasant, lots of complimentary toiletries & tea/coffee.
The breakfast buffet, although large with lots of choice, was a little disappointing (hence not 5 stars).
Great location with easy access (walking) to the major tourist sites. Breakfast included, with a good selection. Staff friendly, room a bit small but functional. Plenty of restaurants nearby.
Nice room with plenty of space. The staff were very helpful throughout our stay. Well located, walking distance to key attractions and great restaurants.
Had a lovely 4 night stay for hubby birthday, the place was nice clean and staff were also so nice. Our room was cleaned everyday with fresh towels provided. Will be back definitely
Down a side street ,minutes from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, good views of the mosques from the roof terrace.Basilica cistern right opposite Hagia Sophia.Buy a ticket to enter both mosques and Topkapi palace , works out cheaper.
20 minute walk to the grand bazaar and spice markets.
Hotel is pleasant , rooms a bit small but very clean and comfy bed.Great choice for breakfast, cereals, pastries, fruits, several types of bread , hot choice off foods also available and plenty of it .
Hotel staff were extremely helpful , always greeted with a smile and asked if we had ,had a good day and where we had been.
Special thank you to Kerem hotel manager , contacted us while we were in South Africa to say he would organise a private transfer from the airport as we arrived at 04.40 in the morning.
A well run hotel and comfortable .position is petfect .
David
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
RITA
15 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I have to say I was bitterly disappointed with this hotel not as advertised at all. Elevator not working, the bed very hard. The only redeeming feature was the breakfast..I have to say was delicious! ..no complaints at all ..just a shame the room and elevator didn't have the same standard..Even so , I won't be staying here again .
The hotel is good especially the day time front desk is very helpful. He recommended the tours were excellent. But there were two points I didn't like. First, the hotel doesn't allow the escorts come in. It's very inconvenient for me. I am a single but still have that desires. The girls here are pretty and inexpensive. I have to find the other ways to see girls. Second, the bathroom has a little smells. Even though the housekeeper can remove it but it would appears again next days.
The room and shower were so clean, bed was comfortable. Staff so helpful and friendly, hotel is in a great location. It was my second tome staying there and I highly recommend it.
Great hotel within walking distance to everything.
Staff at the hotel were exceptional, and nothing was ever too much trouble.
Havaist bus which goes to the main Istanbul Airport is about a 10 minute walk.
Would definitely stay here again