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The Kybele Hotel - Special Class

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Front of property
Family Quadruple Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Yerebatan Cad No 23 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Basilica Cistern
    2 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Square
    4 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia
    5 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    60 min drive

Room options

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View from room

Economy Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Istanbul

With a stay at The Kybele Hotel - Special Class in Istanbul (Sultanahmet), you'll be steps from Basilica Cistern and 5 minutes by foot from Hagia Sophia. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Grand Bazaar and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Blue Mosque.

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

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 60 min drive

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

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Basilica Cistern
The Kybele Hotel - Special Class offers 16 accommodations with minibars and safes. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Kybele, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Kybele - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Kybele

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and 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 24.06.2013 14343

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

The Kybele Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 203 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 203 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
Not sure if the man that checked us in spoke much English, check in was easy. We have him our passports and then he handed them back with the key. He called over a young man to carry our bags upstairs and that was that. Room was quaint but adequate with a mini refrigerator, wall unit AC (necessity in July), and fully functional bathroom. Bring a sound machine if noise bothers you, I used mine and slept like the dead; the room was extremely bright (no blackout curtains) so an eye shade would also be useful. The toilet made a racket when you flushed it, super high pitched and it went on and on.. but it flushed and the AC worked great. The shower head is directly over the faucet which ends up in your butt, annoying but the head is removable so you can stand where you like and use it. Honestly, zero complaints. Great price for the stay and soooo convenient to all of the touristy stuff, extremely walkable. It was awesome to have a place so close for a mid-day cool off shower/water bottle refill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This family owned hotel has a great location and the owners and staff are friendly, helpful and quick to respond to any requests. The rooms have modern bathrooms and decent air conditioning. The decor is 'old turkish antique' and interestingly funky but the common areas could use a little decluttering and better lighting and air to make them more inviting to sit in and enjoy. We had paid for a standard double and it was a little small for us but we upgraded to an available triple that was just right. The breakfast buffet was fresh, varied and tasty. The restaurant is open all day and offers a variety of dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, location, location
The main negative about the hotel is the arrival. The taxi got close within an hour, but the roads are so narrow and busy that the final short distance took ages. The location is so convenient to walk to all the main sites, and within easy reach of good places to eat and drink. The hotel is quirky and has many interesting artifacts including traditional lights. There is a small courtyard that is a lovely place to relax. We didn't eat there, as it is more expensive than nearby locations, but none are far away. The staff are all so helpful in organising any tours, taxis and generally.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Arthur

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Tiny rooms. Absolutely mediocre breakfast and worst of all lots of steep stairs and no elevator
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great friendly people. Would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyubima

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a bad fall. The housekeeper had mopped the floor & it was wet. There was no signage. I had slip and fell backwards. Fortunately did not hit my head & was able to hold on to the rail. After hitting my back and tail bone. I was in horrible pain & got a bent tailbone.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

8/10 Good

Wai

Travelled with family
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

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

Katherine, Wheaton

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

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A very average old hotel with relatively disinterested staff. Disappointing as we had been recommended it albeit several years ago. The only thing that “saved” it was the location and the very easy and convenient bar/restaurant facilities right outside on the street. Next trip I’ll find something more value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, Van Nuys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guest services really outdid themselves. 5 star all the way!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Guilded Age treasure in the heart of Sultanahmet
Not just an artsy "hippy-dippy" alternative hotel (as I half expected), but a serious Gilded Age retro Ottoman home in a perfect location a block from Hagia Sophia. Decor - tasteful and nostalgic. Stairs, no elevator, so not as accessible as some other hotels, but only 3 stories. Mid-range room was plenty spacious with large bathroom. (And the Turkish ceiling lamps!) Generous breakfast buffet in the antique basement was also a blast from the past. Loved the convenience of the outdoor restaurant on sidewalk right in front at the end of a long day of touring. Good service. Good everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with group
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

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Fabulous placr
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joyce

Travelled with group
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

jody

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location and good value, however my room was not as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023