Nestled near the historic Grand Bazaar, The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offers an enchanting retreat with a serene garden and cozy library. Savor international cuisine at the on-site restaurant, enjoy a drink at the bar, or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Yerebatan Cad No 23 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
What's nearby
Sultanahmet Square - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Blue Mosque - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Istanbul (IST) - 56 min drive
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 71 min drive
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 10 min walk
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 20 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
Gulhane Station - 4 min walk
Cemberlitas Station - 7 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Foodie-Ist Restaurant-Brasserie - 1 min walk
Arden City Hotel Teloscopic Restaurant - 1 min walk
Otantik Kebab Huqqa - 1 min walk
Cihannuma Restaurant - 1 min walk
Panoramic Restaurant - 1 min walk
About this property
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. For a bite to eat, guests can visit 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 travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Sultanahmet Station is 4 minutes and Gulhane Station is 4 minutes.
Languages
English, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
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
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 on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
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 specialises 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)
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
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
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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 that you 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 on-site parking at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class.
Is an 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 5 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.
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The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Reviews
Reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
Great hotel and great staff.
Nayereh
Nayereh, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Very good location for tourists, very friendly and helpful staff, and a cute place
David
David, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Nice stay. Lovely staff.
Justin
Justin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Location location location!
Plus the kindest most helpful and sincere owners and staff!
Such a cool place with amazing Turkish flare!
Suzanne
Suzanne, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Sep 2024
Kybele hotel is perfectly located in Istanbul's city center. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their restaurant is one of Istanbul's best. I would definitely stay here again!
MATHEW G.
MATHEW G., 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Oct 2024
It felt authentic with many antiques
David
David, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Nov 2024
A very good hotel in a great location to access all the main sights. Our first room had a few issues, eg, tv & kettle didn't work, however we were offered another room without any hassle. Breakfast ok, just not like an English one!! Would recommend but as it's a tourist area, drinking & eating out is expensive.
Janet
Janet, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Nov 2024
Best stay I’ve had in a hotel
Absolutely AMAZING from start to finish. It’s a unique gem of a place with incredible decor and super friendly and helpful staff. I had a solo room and it was perfect-nice size (is bigger than some of the photos seem), enough space to comfortably walk around the bed. Linens were clean and comfortable and the bed was as well. Instant hot water with good pressure. Breakfast buffet (included) was delicious and had good options of hot and cold. I would stay here any and every time I come.
heather
heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2024
a real "cool" little hotel that is very different from rest. Very friendly and helpful staff. THe restaurant is very expensive
Stuart
Stuart, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 2024
Great stay
Great friendly people. Would happily return.
Gerard
Gerard, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2022
Gorgeous place, amazing location, super helpful staff.
Alison
Alison, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Jul 2023
Great location
Great location. The hotel is dated but can't beat the location.
Holly
Holly, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2023
The location couldn’t have been any better. The hotel was a fun place to stay with all lots to look at
Katherine
Katherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2023
The location of the hotel was fantastic. The hotel staff were very friendly. The room was a little small but the ambience and the rest made up for it
Sundar
Sundar, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug 2022
Great place to stay. Really helpful staff! Lovely atmosphere.
Guy
Guy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2022
Friendly staff, right in middle of old city, walking distance from topkapi palace
Kashif
Kashif, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2024
What is there not to like about this lovely hotel, location and service? We loved it the moment we went in and kept feeling the same way all throughout our stay. Everything you need is at your doorstep and the service is amazing - you are well looked after and helped with whatever you need. Definitely will stay there on our next visits!
Lyubima
Lyubima, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Jan 2024
Excellent quirky decoration!
Nigel
Nigel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Dec 2023
We had a pleasant stay at the Kybele. The customer service was great throughout and the property mgr was so kind and patient with our large group. Tom’s as advertised. Modest and clean. Decent breakfast and great location! Would stay here again.
Wai
Wai, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2022
A nice place to stay in the heart of the Old City
An interesting place to stay, unusually decorated; an excellent location, the room is a bit small and basic, but that's fine. The breakfast was minimal, but good overall; I liked the pea soup a lot.
Alexei
Alexei, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
20 May 2024
Tiny rooms. Absolutely mediocre breakfast and worst of all lots of steep stairs and no elevator
Arthur
Arthur, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2023
A brilliant and affordable stay thats great value for those visiting the sultanahmet area. The staff were very accomodating and had great advice.
I would also recommend the restaurant. Try the spinich pide and baklava.
Thank you Annas for your hospitality!
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jul 2023
Authentic and charming hotel with character
The Kybelle Hotel is a fantastic unique hotel with an authentic Turkish charm. The place is filled with gorgeous quaint antiques and the ceilings in every room are covered in Turkish lamps. The rooms were comfortable even if a little aged and the bathroom was well maintained. Loved this place and wish we had longer there
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2022
Great location, great staff.
The staff were amazing. Extremely helpful. Great location. Great price. Rooms could be a little tidy.
Kazi
Kazi, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
11 Jul 2022
great staff and very helpful and nice
the property is historic and unique
stairs can be little hard since they are old style stairs