The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with restaurant, near Hagia Sophia

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The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Kybele, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sultanahmet Station is 4 minutes and Gulhane Station is 4 minutes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $62
$68 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Room options

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A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bed with patterned bedding, a green side table, a small desk, and a patterned rug.

Economy Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are multiple hanging lights and a picture on the wall.

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, ornate wall lamps, and patterned wallpaper.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a bed, a decorative red hanging piece, and multiple hanging lamps.

Family Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Yerebatan Cad No 23 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 67 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 26 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 4 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Adonin Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saltanat Fish&Kebab House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

  • The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Kybele, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Sultanahmet Station is 4 minutes and Gulhane Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

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 at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free 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

Kybele - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Property Registration Number 14343

Also known as

Kybele Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Kybele Hotel Special Class
Kybele Special Class Istanbul
Kybele Special Class
The Kybele Istanbul
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Hotel
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Kybele Hotel - 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 The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class and nearby?

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Yes, Kybele offers international cuisine.

What's the area around The Kybele Hotel - Special Class like?

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class is a short 4-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 4 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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Reviews

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's restaurant serves excellent food with a variety of dishes and offers a great place to relax and people-watch. (14 reviews)
  • The breakfast buffet was fresh, varied, and delicious, with good options of hot and cold dishes. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very cute and eclectic place. Very good value. Good location, close to the Cisterns, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, and walkable to Grand Bazar and Spice Market
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel , clean, amazing balcony view, nice people and authentic decor. Thank you for the lovely stay and gifts.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hersey tek kelimeyle harikaydı . Dekorasyon otantik , açık büfe kahvaltı eksiksiz, personel güleryüzlü, temizlik 10 numara… Başka ne söylenebilir ki! Her zaman tercih edeceğim bir butik otel.
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8/10 Very good

トラムからすぐ行けて、有名な複数のモスクや地下神殿も近いので便利です。
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a gem right in the center of Istanbul. Hagia Sophia 3 min away. Blue Mosque, 5min away. There is also a restaurant downstairs which has great food and reasonable prices. Staff is amazingly friendly and respectful. Loved it!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfully enchanting.
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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location staff super Hospitable breakfast included yess book it 11 out of 10 rating ! Yes yes came in may 2026 highly recommend
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6/10 Good

The hotel is adequate. The staff is nice and welcoming, the cleaning is fine. The bathroom facilities are very outdated and on the verge of not working. The bathroom door in our room couldn't close which was not ideal. The wifi did not reach our room, so if you are on it you have to sit in the lobby. The breakfast was very sparse and not worth the 10€ per person, per day. All in all the hotel is completely adequate, it needs some updates and repairs, but the stay was fine overall.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is very charming hotel that is in the heart of Sultanahmed. It really is incredibly close to the Basilica Cistern, the Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque. What I liked about Kybele is that it has character and makes you feel like you are in Turkey. My room was lovely and quaint. The hotel breakfast is excellent. The hotel also has a restaurant out front that is a great place to relax and watch the world go by. Note that this hotel doesn't have an elevator, so if you struggle with stairs this may not be for you. That being said, the staff was very helpful in carrying my heavy suitcases to my room and down again when I checked out. I definitely recommend Kybele for character and location.
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6/10 Good

Great location in sultanahmet, plenty of food and shopping options on your doorstep. Restaurant downstairs was very average - slow and food not warm enough. Building is old and neglected. Overpriced for what is is.
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10/10 Exceptional

A small and quirky hotel where you didn’t feel like just a number. Crazy decor with hundreds of lamps on the ceilings. Excellent location a couple of minutes walk from the Hagia Sophia. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good restaurant outside with heaters if cold, which it was, unusually for the beginning of May. Recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

I would classify this place as a “boutique hotel”. I has a charming style all its own. It location is perfect for visiting some of the more well known landmarks like The Blue Mosque or the Basilica Cistern. There are plenty of restaurants ranging from simple to the more expensive within walking distance. The hotel itself offers a restaurant of its own. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. For instance, I had to leave at 2:30am to the airport. Staff facilitated my taxi so I didn’t have to worry about anything. If I come back to Istanbul, I will definitely stay here again. I’ve already recommended this place to a couple friends of mine who are considering visiting Istanbul. This place is great.
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6/10 Good

Lidt slidt. For dyrt.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, good staff
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8/10 Very good

Recommend
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6/10 Good

When I first arrived, it was really late (2am) and I was super tired from a long travel day. The room they put me in initially had not been properly cleaned—there were still food items in the fridge and the bed was infested with something that caused me to itch uncontrollably until I simply couldn’t take it anymore. I asked to change rooms. It makes me wonder if they had washed the bedding. The other room also hadn’t been emptied of the previous tenant’s items—several items were in the closet. I was offered no apology or any consideration whatsoever. They were also the only place in all of Turkey to charge me an extra 7 euros on a CC transaction. Do better.
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10/10 Exceptional

Solid choice, great staff

Quirky room and quirky hotel (in a good way, if that’s your thing!). Staff are incredibly friendly. The hotel location can’t be beat - it was close to everything we wanted to see. Breakfast was fine - met the need. The bed and pillows were better here than in other hotels we stayed at in Türkiye! I’d stay here again.
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8/10 Very good

Déco de la chambre avec un certain charme mais rien ni dans la deco ni dans l’aménagement (salle de bain notamment) ne semble avoir été rénové depuis au moins 50ans. Sans doute la plus petite salle de bain que j’ai eu dans un hotel mais ca explique le prix relativement bas pour le quartier donc rapport qualité /prix ok. L’hotel est idéalement situé mais le staff bien que gentil a des progrès à faire pour tenir un hotel, on a eu du mal à faire arreter des travaux avec marteau et perceuse à minuit trente qui résonnaient dans tout l’hôtel!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a unique stay right in the heart of the historic area, we loved everything!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute quaint stay in perfect location! Walkable to all the sites in Sultanahmet. My balcony overlooked the street, absolutely loved it. Highly recommend !
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10/10 Exceptional

So close to everything, even the walk to the Galata tower wasn’t bad and that’s over a bridge ! The staff were so nice and helpful. Everything was very clean and the room was beautiful. I would stay here again :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend

Our room had a lovely charm to it. It was smaller than I expected, but it perfectly fit our needs! The central location made it easy to walk and use public transport. The breakfast was absolutely wonderful, and it saved us a lot of money to add it on. The hotel has an associated restaurant, which I assume is why the food was so good. Rooms are serviced every day (no do not disturb option).
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2/10 Poor

Housekeeping still money and my staff . Second time just hours before I go to airport
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10/10 Exceptional

I didn’t have the option of breakfast so can’t say hotel was small, cute and in the perfect spot, everything was located fast!