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The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Basilica Cistern

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Front of property
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 129 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 377 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Yerebatan Cad No 23 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • DERALIYE OTTOMAN CUISINE
  • ‪Foodie-İst - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, The Kybele Hotel - Special Class provides a terrace, a garden and a library. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Kybele, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a front desk safe and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class have perks, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kybele

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Property Registration Number 14343

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is 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

Is The Kybele Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Kybele Hotel - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Kybele Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station and Gulhane Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 231 reviews

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 Excellent

Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Groovy hotel walking distance to many site seeing and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property has a unique decorative style with small Moroccan looking lamps hanging from the ceiling. Rafa, the hotel manager, is super nice and competent. Breakfast is perfectly Turkish simple, basic and delicious. The whole boutique hotel is decorated with antiques. Thank you Rafa for everything!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very friendly, kind, and hospitable. Always willing to help.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good location for tourists, very friendly and helpful staff, and a cute place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Within walking distance of all the major attractions in Sultanahmet. Older charming property. We stayed 2 nights and were very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Service. Very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic - I had many problems on my trip - including losing my wallet! But they helped me thru everything! I found my home in Istanbul...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place, amazing location, super helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MATHEW G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Location location location! Plus the kindest most helpful and sincere owners and staff! Such a cool place with amazing Turkish flare!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quirky nature of this small - 16 rooms - family run hotel. Easy walk to all the key sights in Istanbul. Friendly staff. Highly recommend if you are looking for something different to the stock standard offerings
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location. The hotel is dated but can't beat the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Really helpful staff! Lovely atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It felt authentic with many antiques
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location couldn’t have been any better. The hotel was a fun place to stay with all lots to look at
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sundar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a real "cool" little hotel that is very different from rest. Very friendly and helpful staff. THe restaurant is very expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alexei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Wai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quirky decoration!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Room from little balcony
Main dining room
Breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyubima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024