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Lale Sultan Hotel

A 14-room hotel in the Old City Sultanahmet district, 25 minutes on foot from Hagia Sophia Museum and Topkapi Palace.

  • Old City location within walking distance of Hagia Sophia
  • High guest comfort rating of 9.7/10
  • 24-hour reception and express check-in/out
8.8 Great 630 reviews Booking.com 8.8 · 630 reviews

About

Lale Sultan Hotel

Lale Sultan Hotel sits in the Old City Sultanahmet district, about a 25-minute walk from the Hagia Sophia Museum and a similar distance from Topkapi Palace harem. With just 14 rooms, it offers a compact, personal base in one of Istanbul's most visited areas.

The hotel provides practical extras like a bureau de change, lift, and paid airport shuttle. Guests consistently rate comfort highly, and the small scale keeps the atmosphere quiet.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Handicap parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • High guest comfort score — Comfort is the hotel's top-rated category at 9.7, with facilities at 9.3 and staff at 9.4.
  • Prime Old City location — A 25-minute walk from Hagia Sophia Museum and Topkapi Palace harem, with several guest reviews noting proximity to landmarks like Fatih Mosque and Ahi Ahmet Celebi Cami.
  • Practical amenities for travellers — 24-hour reception, express check-in/out, paid airport shuttle, car hire, and currency exchange are all available.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Small scale, limited rooms — With only 14 rooms, the hotel may feel intimate but availability could be tight during peak times.
  • No pets allowed — Pets are not permitted on site, which may be a drawback for travellers with animals.
  • Check-in window starts at 14:00 — Rooms are available from 2 PM, which might not suit early arrivals; luggage storage is offered.
  • Paid airport shuttle only — The airport transfer is available for a fee, so it is not included in the room rate.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Triple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons

Standard Double Room

  • 1 Double bed,2 Single beds

Quadruple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons

Family Room

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Services

  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/out
  • VIP check-in/out
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Car hire
  • Currency exchange
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe deposit box

Parking

  • Car park
  • Handicap parking

In-room

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio

Accessibility

  • Rooms/Facilities for disabled
  • Lift
  • Handicap parking

Family

  • Cots
  • Family Room

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.8
Great 630 reviews

Guest-rated 8.8/10 from 630 reviews

Booking.com · 8.8 · 630 reviews
8.8Verified guest

“This new hotel was a great place to relax and have fun while exploring the city.”

8.8Verified guest

“The place was clean and the staff were kind, and the location was excellent. It felt quiet. Our room had central heating, a safe, and a TV with many channels. The garden view was a nice extra. The hotel was close to the metro, and Aga Kapisi nearby offered tea and coffee.”

8.8Verified guest

“The location was fantastic, just a few blocks from Ahi Ahmet Celebi Cami. Breakfast featured local specialties.”

8.8Verified guest

“Great location, close to a Turkish theatre company.”

8.8Verified guest

“Being near Fatih Mosque and having a tub in the large bathroom made our stay really enjoyable.”

8.8Verified guest

“The triple room had everything we needed, including coffee and tea facilities and a fridge, plus a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower. The location near Ayin Biri Church was excellent.”

04 — Location

Getting around Istanbul

The property sits in Istanbul.

Sultanahmet Old City: The hotel sits in the Old City Sultanahmet district, about a 25-minute walk from Hagia Sophia Museum and Topkapi Palace harem.

Demirtas, Fatih Lale Sultan Hotel, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34134, Türkiye

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 14:00-23:59
Check-out
By 12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
14 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is until 12:00.

Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, there is a car park, including handicap parking facilities.

Does the hotel allow pets?

No, pets are not allowed on site.

Is there an airport shuttle?

Yes, a paid airport shuttle is available.

Does the hotel offer breakfast?

Guests have mentioned breakfast with local delicacies, so breakfast appears to be served, though specific details are not listed.

Are there family rooms?

Yes, the hotel offers a Family Room, along with Triple and Quadruple rooms.

The bottom line

A comfortable, well-located small hotel in Istanbul's Old City, best for travellers who value a quiet base and walking distance to major sights over extensive on-site facilities.

8.8Based on guest ratings and reviews

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