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Ajwa Sultanahmet

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Ajwa Sultanahmet

5 out of 5

4.9/5 Exceptional

Guests rated this property 4.9/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitiser provided

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationGrand Bazaar6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Mosque11 min walk
  • Popular LocationHagia Sophia12 min walk
  • AirportIstanbul (IST)55 min drive

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About this area

Istanbul

Located in Istanbul's Sultanahmet neighbourhood, Ajwa Sultanahmet is in the city centre and by the sea. Turkish and Islamic Art Museum and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Column of Constantine and Basilica Cistern. Check out an event or a game at Vodafone Arena, and consider making time for Isfanbul Theme Park, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Sultan Ahmet Cami - 3 min walk
  • Column of Constantine - 4 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 6 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 11 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 12 min walk

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 4 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ortaklar Kebap Lahmacun - 3 min walk
  • Sofya Kebab House - 4 min walk
  • Seyr-u Sefa Cafe Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Arch Bistro - 4 min walk
  • Şar Restaurant - 4 min walk

About this property

Ajwa Sultanahmet

Luxury Istanbul hotel in Sultanahmet, walk to Grand Bazaar
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a fitness centre, a coffee shop/café and coffee/tea in a common area. All 61 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, plus in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find 24-hour room service, minibars and espresso makers.
Ajwa Sultanahmet offers 61 forms of accommodation with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and bidets.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
AFIYA SPA has 3 treatment rooms. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Guest accommodations are sealed after cleaning
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Tourism Certification Program (Turkey)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC), COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO) and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Gives staff personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available through room service
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 13 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter
  • Turndown service

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Russian

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 15 2021 to December 31 2021 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 54 per night.
Free cots (infant beds)

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 13 for children (approximately)
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 318 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 54 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The spa area, including the pool, massage rooms, hammam, and wet areas, are available to men and women at separate designated times. Women have access from 7 AM to 3 PM, and men have access from 3:30 PM to 10 PM.

We should mention

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

AJWA SULTANAHMET
Ajwa Sultanahmet Hotel
Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet
Ajwa Sultanahmet Istanbul
Ajwa Sultanahmet Hotel Istanbul

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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hotel, with top notch staff
Amazing! Third time in Ajwa . Very Welcoming, was perfect staying. Beautiful, clean . I came back for my fourth time with pleasure. The best hotel in Istanbul. Really 5 stars Thanks for ALL Ajwa staffs, great service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel from start to finish - staff, room, spa all 5*
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Hotel in Istanbul
This hotel is out of this world! Amazing service and all the employees are polite and respectful and above all helpful. This is my second time at the same Hotel and it will still be my choice next time Keep up the good job 👏
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Istanbul!!
This is a fantastic hotel! Everyone at the hotel is extremely nice, hospitable and wonderfully professional. From the moment we entered we were greeted with such respect, and were in awe with the aesthetics of the hotel. It is decorated with a really traditional Turkish feel, and the hotel, from the lobby to the room and the bathroom, is always kept extremely clean. We particularly loved the little amenities we were given throughout our stay like the dates to greet us. They even offered transportation to the main square in the old city. Nevertheless, the location is perfect for seeing everything in old city, including the blue mosque and grand bazaar which are within walking distance. Anyone visiting Istanbul should stay at this hotel!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great luxury hotel
If you want luxury then this is the place to be. A lot of effort has gone into the architectural marble work and design from the lobby right through to the rooms. The only snag I had was the gym and spa times were separate for men and women so never got a chance to enjoy any of this as the timing for men was from 3 pm till the evening, which during a brief holiday one is expected to be out in the city. They should either have more flexible timings or separate facilities built for both sexes.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020