Faros Hotel Old City - Special Category
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About this property
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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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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
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Tinderbox
United Kingdom“Great location, great price, great team, great room and great food.” 
Bradley
Australia“Location and the staff are amazing , made for a terrific stay”- Diawoye
France“I really like the staff, the location of the hotel in downtown and less than five minutes walk to sultana Ahmet tram station. The 2 famous mosque (blue mosque and sophia mosque) are at five minutes walk to the hotel. The staff was very kind and...” 
Bryony United Kingdom“The hotel is perfectly placed in the Old Town - easy walk to the Ayia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Cisterns and the Bazaar. The tramline goes past the front door with a tram stop in easy reach - a perfect location to explore Istanbul. The staff were great...”- Ahmed
Italy“Location is great, accessible by public transport, staff are very helpful, and breakfast was good. Had an upgrade for a room with great view” - Ahmad United Kingdom“Room temperature very good cold. Room very clean. Hotel location very good.”
- Muhammad
Pakistan“omar on the counter and the girl who manages the kitchen and restaurant were excellent host. loved it.” - Hongbing France“Our stay in Istanbul was wonderful. The staff were incredibly kind, cheerful, and always willing to assist—especially Murat, who was a tremendous help. A huge thank you to him!”
- Timothy Australia“Murat and Gunas at reception very helpful and kind. Great location close to everything. Clean hotel. Excellent hotel.”
- Κώστας
Greece“The location is perfect. Right on the old city 5 min walking distance from Agia Sofia. The breakfast was excellent and always fresh but everyday the same. The room very clean and spacious. People from the reception always there to help you. I...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Faros Resturant
- CuisineItalian • Mediterranean • Turkish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
License number: 10267
