Surrounded with many of Istanbul’s historic attractions, Faros Hotel - Special Category offers bright rooms on a lively corner in the Sultanahmet district. The tram stop is just 150 metres from the hotel. All elegantly decorated rooms are equipped with satellite flat-screen TV, minibar and free WiFi. Many rooms offer views of the Hagia Sophia and the Bosphorus Strait. The bathroom comes with a modern shower cabin. A daily breakfast buffet is served in Faros Hotel’s dining room and room service is provided. Guests can sample Turkish cuisine on the street level terrace of the Central Pub Restaurant, which is open for drinks 24/7. Istanbul’s traditional Grand Bazaar is 5 minutes on foot from the hotel. A wide range of restaurants, bars and souvenirs shops are found near the hotel. Sirkeci Marmaray Station is 800 metres from the property while Istanbul Airport is 44 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Istanbul
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were amazing, couldn’t do enough for you. Bed was very comfortable. The restaurant was really lovely too. Perfect location
  • Carol
    Australia Australia
    Great location for restaurants and tourist spots walking distance. The staff were amazing especially when my partner had a medical emergency in the middle of the night. The help from Murat, Ali and Jacob was amazing. Their help and concern...
  • Diane
    United States United States
    Location, price, people, breakfasts. Shout out to Jacob for all his advice.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Faros Resturant
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • Turkish • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Facilities of Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Turkish

House rules

Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 11:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.

FAQs about Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category

  • Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category has 1 restaurant:

      • Faros Resturant

    • The prices at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Family
      • Suite
      • Triple
      • Double

    • Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category is 100 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Guests staying at Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Halal
      • Buffet
      • À la carte