The stylish Ares Hotel Istanbul, positioned around 5 minutes' walk from the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami, offers an archaeological museum for the best experience. Situated a few steps from Historic Areas of Istanbul, the 3-star smoke-free hotel features an à la carte restaurant serving local cuisine.
The hotel is nestled near the entertainment district of Istanbul and right around the corner from the Basilica Cistern. The Roman triumphal Column of Constantine is 450 m from the attractive Ares, and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport is 45 km away. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Sea of Marmara, which is approximately a 15-minute walk away. The Storied 16th - century Suleymaniye Ottoman Mosque is just 1.8 km away, and Sirkeci train station is situated in close proximity to the property. Havatas transfer bus station is within 10 minutes' walk of the Ares Istanbul.
The 25 rooms are smoke-free, and equipped with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini-fridge-bar. A separate toilet and a shower, along with bath sheets and slippers, are provided in the bathroom. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at this Istanbul hotel.
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8.3
Very Good
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Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Services
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Currency exchange
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink
Happy hour
Eating places
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Adults only
Children's buffet
Leisure facilities
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Turkish bath
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Hot spring bath
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Parquet floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Pets
No pets allowed
8.3
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Local attractions
Bootsrundfahrt in Istanbul
1.5 km
Blue Mosque
350 m
Topkapi Palace
700 m
Suleymaniye Mosque
1.4 km
Istanbul Congress Center
4.5 km
Archeological Museum
550 m
Hippodrome
250 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International
45 km
Train stations
Sultanahmet Tram Station
200 m
8.3
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The 25 rooms are smoke-free, and equipped with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a mini-fridge-bar. A separate toilet and a shower, along with bath sheets and slippers, are provided in the bathroom. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at this Istanbul hotel.
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Dennis
2024-06-12
9/10
It was adequate, spotless and with nice view.
Margaret
2024-05-09
9/10
Particularly good location, metres from a mosque and a tower etc. Very clean restaurant not too far away from the hotel. Spotless and compact units with a lovely view over the sea. Quiet atmosphere and private bathroom.
Walter
2024-04-03
5/10
This hotel was set in a super central area adjacent to the most wonderful Topkapi Palace as well as tram and a lot of restaurants. We could drink something at The Red Lion, located 2 km away. The breakfast available was large and complimentary with cake and salami and jam.
The staff we met were kind of rude.
Ronald
2024-03-23
9/10
The standard king room is compact with twin beds, a wonderful view of the hagia sopia and greater attention to cleanliness.
Jackie
2024-01-07
9/10
The food was fabulous with a great selection of choice!
Timothy
2023-12-23
7/10
The location was marvellous, close to a tram station and easy to find. Besides, we were close to restaurants and eateries.
Phil
2023-11-02
8/10
There were bread and eggs for breakfast. The standard twin room was new-fashioned, included shower facilities, a hairdryer, and bath sheets. The location was perfect and excellent to the tram line, you may take train on Sirkeci train station within 10 minutes walk from here.
James
2023-11-01
8/10
The location was amazing, just a walking distance from Basilica Cistern. Moreover, it's just off Topkapi Palace, historical areas and main sites, tram line and airport bus.
Alan
2023-10-15
8/10
Everything met every demand, I would return here. My 7 nights in Istanbul were very nice. The breakfast was delicious and had lots of food. I liked the standard king room with an even stinkier toilet, a comfy bed, bospherous view. It had particularly good location metres from a byzantine basilica museum.
John
2023-09-15
7/10
Quaint accommodation with incredible setting so close to sabih goken airport that is about one and a half hours away, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Archeological Museum, Hagia Sofia and taksim and grand bazaar. Breakfast with cucumber, cake and jam.
Robert
2023-09-06
7/10
We spend 4 nights in Istanbul lovely. The rooms were modern and functional, they come with 2 single beds, WiFi, curtains fixed. The hotel was in a super central location to havaist bus to new airport. It was also so close to the centre of the tourist district, and main attraction and tram station. The rooftop restaurant for lunch and supper was the best part.
Isaac
2023-08-21
6/10
Overall clean place with exceptional view of the ocean. The staff - outstandingly accommodating and amicable. Super central location, relatively near Beyazit Square. Fresh food in the rooftop restaurant.
Really loud area.
George
2023-08-20
7/10
The location of this hotel in the heart of Istanbul was great. The place was just close to Alemdar Restaurant, where you can have dinner. Overall it was adequate and comfortable with 2 blankets.
Rosemary
2023-08-18
7/10
It was important to get wheelchair accessible room with a balcony and nice bathrooms plus greater attention and that went well.
Dave
2023-08-15
7/10
Overall clean place with excellent and affable staff members and sea views. Great meals with hot drinks. Excellent location close to Basilica Cistern.
Kind of rude staff!
Rachel
2023-08-15
7/10
The standard twin room was new-fashioned, very well taken care of. It was in a historic building with exceptional view of the ocean.
Donald
2023-08-05
7/10
Fantastic and immaculately clean place with polite staff. Great location to a neoclassical museum.
Michael
2023-08-02
7/10
Many thanks to courteous and understanding staff for providing us with an excellent stay. The venue is in the heart of the town. The rooftop restaurant for lunch and supper is what you need. All in all they offer terrific service. Besides, you can park your car nearby.
The bathrooms are a bit small.
John
2023-08-02
9/10
No reason to complain, the hotel met every demand. Sincerely, it was a very nice stay for six nights. The standard double room was spotless and compact with a comfy bed and good shower. I liked the Turkish cuisine served in the rooftop restaurant.
Steve
2023-07-18
5/10
The view from standard double room was lovely. Besides, the location was good and unbeatable for our stay, within 5 minutes' walk of a Holy mosque. The food in the rooftop restaurant was fab and outstanding.
Their staff were surly.
Eleanor
2023-07-10
7/10
Outstandingly accommodating and immensely friendly staff and the place was overall clean. I was here for 3 nights and ate at rooftop restaurant for the food or restaurant. Free Wi-Fi was good and the service was very good!
Kevin
2023-06-14
8/10
No complains at all, the venue met the criteria, would recomand it. I spend 8 nights in Istanbul lovely. The hotel was exceptionally comfortable and in a central location.
Michael
2023-04-25
9/10
The standard queen room was compact with 2 single beds.
Chris
2023-04-20
9/10
booked wheelchair accessible room with bospherous view, terrace and good shower and got it upon arrival. the daily service was terrific.
George
2023-04-15
7/10
The hotel of choice in Istanbul. The place was relaxing and exceptionally clean. Exceptional service overall and parking nearby. Amazing and strategic location, 5 minutes' walk to a historic mosque. Set in a historic area short walk to the Plaza, and tram and a lot of restaurants.
Sean
2023-04-13
6/10
Well, it was an excellent stay for 8 nights. The property was in the heart of the city. Close to a tram station, exactly what I wanted.
The staff - some of them were surly.
Jonny
2023-04-02
7/10
Good-sized and compact unit with a cosy decor. Exceptional view of the sea from the window. Stunning and incredible location, just a walking distance from Basilica Cistern.
Charles
2023-03-28
8/10
Everything was really good, so were magnificent views of the ocean. The standard twin room was adequate, extremely comfy bed. The breakfast had plenty of eggs and breads👍😃👌
Alan
2023-03-15
7/10
The weather was wonderful, had nice stay for 8 nights. The rooms were reasonably spacious and had a cosy layout. I got delicious breakfast with cucumber and cheese and jam. Its location just a short stroll away from a large museum was marvellous. I ate at the rooftop restaurant near the hotel.
Julia
2023-03-11
6/10
The room was neat with wifi, besides it had wake-up service, just in case. The vibe here was quiet.
Some of the staff were racist.
Francis
2023-02-15
8/10
The location was marvellous for walking around a Holy mosque. Reasonably spacious room with an even stinkier toilet, curtains fixed, as example, exactly what we had in mind. The service was great throughout our stay.
Sophie
2023-02-12
7/10
Actually everything was great, my next choice again in Istanbul. The hotel was located in the heart of the city. Moreover, a tram station was close to the property.
Harriet
2022-12-25
9/10
The total stay was REALLY REALLY NICE in winter. The restaurant was good with good view, I tried excellent dishes. And there were very comfy beds.
Jim
2022-12-05
9/10
The experience was nice, would stay here again. Clean and the staff was honest. The room was compact and what's more - included a shower, a hairdryer and bath sheets. The location was incredible - 500 metres away from a public bath. It was also set minutes away from a tram station...
Greg
2022-03-19
7/10
Great value hotel, fairly clean, with awesome location very close to Hagia Sophia museum, main sights. My warm room included exceptionally comfortable bed, central heating, a safe and a mini bar fridge. Generally the service was excellent. Not to mention very good wifi! I appreciated that bus station Havaist was easily accessible, it was next door to the venue...
Donald
2021-10-31
9/10
Fast check in & easy check out, absolutely perfect location. Our room had a spacious bed and a captivating view. Liked its pool, it was great plus the weather was warm. Complimentary juices, whiskies and cocktails in the English bar, discounted parking place.
Sean
2021-10-07
9/10
I was received by the fairly friendly staff. The room was bright and compact, I had a good rest. Ideal location just a short stroll away from an ancient roman column. The food was excellent, had plenty of options.
Richard
2021-09-04
8/10
Small restaurant, vip staff, impeccable position. Staff provided efficient service and helped us with baggage. The room was normal, our beds were comfortable. Everything seemed perfectly fine, clean.
Joe
2021-08-13
7/10
Spotless hotel and good value. We liked our standard triple room with modern furniture. Plenty of various drinks, such as whiskies, juices and cocktails in the bar. The location was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, approx 10-15 minutes' walk from a neoclassical museum.
There was nothing I didnt like!
Peter
2021-05-22
8/10
Welcoming staff, valuable rooms and healthy breakfast. Ancient style hotel with designer furniture in the rooms. Also, I loved how prime the location was. I had a very pleasant time here and would love to return.
Daniel
2020-02-03
9/10
It was easy to get to istiklal street and hagia sophia museum was also near this place. We really enjoyed service and location.
