Nestled just 400 m from the historic Blue Mosque, the 4-star Rast Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul boasts an archaeological museum. Located a short way from the word Sultanahmet District, this fantastic hotel overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a coffee bar.
The hotel is situated in the centre of Istanbul, a mere 5 minutes' walk from the palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts. The Galatasaray High School is 2.7 km from the Rast, while Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport is 45 km from it. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Sea of Marmara, which is 19 minutes' walk away. You can easily find the bustling Galata Bridge only 1.6 km from the property. Rast Hotel Sultanahmet is within 10 minutes' walk of Vezneciler-Istanbul Ueniversitesi tube station and in proximity to Big Tours Istanbul bus stop.
This Istanbul hotel offers rooms with a balcony featuring ironing equipment and an air conditioner, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests have access to a separate toilet and a shower, as well as bathroom comforts such as hairdryers and slippers.
Start your day at the Rast Istanbul with a free open buffet breakfast served on the terrace. This smoke-free property offers the à la carte restaurant on-site with a variety of Turkish specialities. The café Kahve Dunyasi lies within easy reach of the traditional hotel.
9.1
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Important information
Check-in:from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 12:00
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi
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Valet 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
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Outdoor dining area
Packed lunches
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Baby pushchair
Children's buffet
Leisure facilities
Leisure/ TV room
Massage
Facilities for disabled guests
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Bathroom for disabled
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Lift
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Pets
No pets allowed
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Local attractions
The Million Stone
50 m
Serpent Column
350 m
Eminonu Pier
100 m
Column of Constantine
200 m
Obelisk of Theodosius
300 m
Archeological Museum
800 m
Theodosius Cistern
150 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International
45 km
Train stations
Sultanahmet Tram Station
200 m
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This Istanbul hotel offers rooms with a balcony featuring ironing equipment and an air conditioner, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests have access to a separate toilet and a shower, as well as bathroom comforts such as hairdryers and slippers.
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Robert
2024-04-01
7/10
The hotel was close enough to blue mosque as a Sophia and other markets and grand Bazar, touristic areas and the city centre thanks to its great location. We didn't have time, so we would come here again.
John
2024-04-01
8/10
Fantastic location in the old city center with views of the town.
Jane
2024-03-26
8/10
Spotless, fine units provided with strong water pressure, beautiful view from the terrace plus TV.
Nicola
2024-03-11
9/10
Recommend this accommodation. The breakfast is savoury with the most amazing view of Istanbul, had outstanding food. It has magnificent very central location to most attractions in Istanbul.
Nicky
2024-03-06
8/10
The location was excellent and perfect near to all the tourist attraction. The hotel served savoury and delicious breakfast, loved it. There was Wi-Fi throughout the property and the service in general was very good! We did not want to leave there and would go back in flash.
Alan
2023-12-26
9/10
Wonderful & neat unit on 4-5th floors. Efficient check in and excellent service overall. Awesome exceptional location, close to everything including public transportation.
David
2023-12-24
7/10
The units are comfy on level 2.
Hannah
2023-12-21
9/10
The staff were attentive and hospitable and assisted us with public parking.
Claude
2023-12-15
9/10
Greatly enjoyed my good stay which spoilt our visit. The bedroom was extremely pleasant and huge. I got freshly prepared breakfast with a magnificent view of the blue mosque, pastries, a Sahur option.
Liam
2023-12-13
7/10
Overall - nice and absolutely charming place with nice staff at the reception desk. Marvellous spot close to many famous attractions in Istanbul as well as the main sites, the bazaar and the tram.
Stephen
2023-11-25
7/10
I ate at a wonderful restaurant for choice for restaurants. The location was the best and comfortable as for me.
John
2023-11-06
9/10
Overall thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recomand. The view from superior queen room was particularly nice. The hotel was clean with pleasant staff.
Jimmy
2023-10-21
7/10
Good location in a secure area, near Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, shops and eateries, the center of historical part of the city and all the sightseeing sites and restaurants. Plus, walking distance to Theodosius Cistern.
William
2023-10-19
9/10
The property was excellent little and modern with very efficient staff at the reception desk. Had supper in a rooftop restaurant.
Paul
2023-10-17
8/10
The best and comfortable location, just walking distance from everywhere. Very impressed with the very unique view from our superior queen room.
Steven
2023-10-14
8/10
Very central location in Sultanahmet area, savoury and delicious breakfast.
Frances
2023-10-08
9/10
Very central location was a plus. You could walk to a grand bazaar and local supermarkets. Comforts of huge and reasonably spacious deluxe triple room on 4-5th floors were fabulous.
Tommy
2023-10-04
7/10
The location couldn't be more magnificent and perfect right in the centre. I often went to Aynen Durum to pick up some food.
Barbara
2023-09-29
8/10
The deluxe triple room is fine with minibar and comfortable bed plus balconies. The breakfasts are tasty with amazing view to hagia sophia and meat and cakes.
Bob
2023-09-02
8/10
The location was good for Istanbul, next to the famous attractions such as Hagia Sofia, and all important areas like aya Sofia, sultanahmet mosque, tramway Station. Superior king room was outstanding and the food was outstanding
Richard
2023-09-02
7/10
Particularly good and stunning location in Istanbul close enough to all the sightseeing sites, and many famous attractions in Istanbul such as blue mosque as a Sophia and other markets and grand Bazar. Outstanding food in the rooftop restaurant in the vicinity. Tasty breakfast - a wide range of meals.
Arthur
2023-08-18
9/10
The location turned out to be marvellous and unbeatable. I ate in the rooftop restaurant nearby. Got deluxe triple room with an open terrace when arrived, really enjoyed that. The breakfast with spectacular view, cheese, cakes was tasty, you' ll find what you need.
Robert
2023-08-03
5/10
Pleasant hotel, clean, with lovely staff at the reception desk. Location - marvellous and awesome close enough to Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cisterna, restaurants- all within 1-5 minutes walking distance and other attractions like Galata tower, Dolmabahce Palace and Fatih Mosque. Besides, very convenient to Theodosius Cistern.
Really poor breakfast.
Christian
2023-07-23
7/10
I was here for 9 nights and ate at rooftop restaurant for choice for restaurants. Its location was particularly good, to everything required for a tourist.
Lisa
2023-07-18
9/10
The hotel was pleasant and clean, with lovely staff at the reception desk. The location in historic neighborhoods was marvellous and brilliant for us. Plus, it was not far from walking distance to many good restaurants, different restaurants in Sultanahmed at night, and Sultanahmet and Ayasofia camii.
Matthew
2023-07-10
9/10
Savoury and freshly cooked breakfast with a wide array of options, modern and clean place. Well-equipped and well-appointed room with minibar, a superb view, for instance, and smoke detectors too for guests' safety.
George
2023-07-05
7/10
The breakfast was tasty and very good with pastries and a soectacular view of the Hagia Sophia, had everything you could want. The setting of hotel was marvellous and awesome, in Sultanahmet area close to all the tourist attraction.
John
2023-07-05
7/10
We enjoyed staying here, it's stunningly beautiful and delightful hotel with exceptional staff at the reception desk. The breakfast was tasty at the roof top.
Andy
2023-06-21
7/10
Accommodation was great-sized and gorgeous with attentive and outstandingly helpful staff at the reception desk. Our room was extremely pleasant and huge provided with drinks, the terrace plus beautiful view.
Joan
2023-06-13
9/10
The hotel was clean and had incredibly helpful staff at the reception desk. As for me, the location was the best and comfortable, not far from the historical centre, and many good restaurants and rooftop bars. The room was well-equipped and well-appointed with a superb view, balcony, comfortable bed. The breakfast was savoury and freshly cooked as expected with amazing view to hagia sophia, a Sahur option, pastries.
James
2023-05-25
7/10
Asked for deluxe triple room and it was spacious with a view. The terrace had a lot of brilliant meals for breakfast. The service was incredible, including an efficient check-in.
Natasha
2023-05-24
9/10
The location was awesome and the room was fairly clean. The hotel itself was in a good area, right by all the tourist attraction as well as Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Mosque, The Blue Mosque and much more.
Jonathan
2023-05-11
9/10
The location was excellent and perfect for walking around Basilica Cistern. It was near the touristic attractions, a basilica and a mosque. We had a great-sized room in the very good building.
Peter
2023-05-06
7/10
Got deluxe triple room with TV and a superb view plus an open terrace as expected. The location in a calm area was great and unbeatable and there were a grand bazaar and local supermarkets nearby.
Alan
2023-05-05
9/10
The rooms are huge and fine, with exceptionally comfortable beds.
Michelle
2023-03-24
7/10
Very good service, public parking available nearby. Excellent and absolutely perfect location and easy access to a basilica and a mosque near the hotel. Again, walking distance to Basilica Cistern. Certainly a very nice experience for cruise in Istanbul.
Michael
2023-03-22
7/10
The setting was quite magnificent and best possible within easy reach of Gulhane Park.
Ernest
2023-02-27
8/10
Plus, the location is great and awesome, minutes from a Holy mosque. And the area is good close enough to Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, Bosphorus, close to main mosques, tourist destinations, tramway, restaurants- all within 1-5 minutes walking distance, and site seeing.
Colin
2023-02-16
8/10
Too bad that we didn't have time, but we would return here. Fairly clean and the staff was accommodating and respectful. The location of the hotel was best possible - within walking distance of Beach.
James
2022-12-29
8/10
Stunning location not too far from Basilica Cistern. Local food for dinner and breakfast.
Jane
2022-12-16
7/10
The family room was equipped with basic facilities, including a safe box, a minibar and central heating. The place had a family atmosphere.
Sebastian
2022-11-18
7/10
We were in a stunning and exceptional location within walking distance of an Ottoman - era Friday mosque.
Unfortunately Wi-Fi connection was weak.
Andrew
2022-11-04
7/10
It boasts unbeatable location so close to the city centre.
Robert
2022-11-02
9/10
The polite and accommodating staff working throughout the hotel. A bathtub in the bathroom. Rich breakfast options and exceptional view.
Matthew
2022-11-02
9/10
Located right in the heart of the city. Also, close to all the main attractions. Double room with an extra bed. Lots of options for breakfast including cheese and omelette.
Ryan
2022-10-30
6/10
Having a shower, a hairdryer and fresh towels was a bonus.
Tbh internet connection was weak, and the bed was very uncomfortable.
Charlie
2022-10-29
9/10
Booked suite, that was provided with an open terrace, an extra bed, a superb view. The location was incredible, just a short stroll away from Beach.
Stephen
2022-10-26
8/10
A safe box, a minibar and central heating inside the family room were handy. It had very central location close to a Roman triumphal column.
Hugh
2022-09-23
7/10
Make sure to get superior queen room with an extra bed. The location is very central, adjacent to the main city centre.
Charles
2022-09-13
6/10
Clean property with polite and kind staff at the reception desk. Lots of options for breakfast in the restaurant. Fabulous dishes, very central location very close to the main attractions. And right by sultanahmet square and grand bazaar as well as Topkapi...
Wi-Fi connection was weak.
James
2022-07-26
6/10
The hotel is very mediocre, however its staff and location were very good, I loved that. Polite personnel is at the reception desk.
The bathrooms are very small.
Bill
2022-07-24
8/10
Loved this place, it was fairly clean and had excellent location and staff. I stayed in the room that was cleaned and available on level 6.
Thomas
2022-07-11
9/10
The room was warm with 3 beds and had a mini-fridge-bar, coffee/tea making equipment and a writing desk.
Vincent
2022-05-21
8/10
By and large, it was excellent place for sightseeing in Istanbul, had much fun and met amicable staff at the reception desk. I've booked superior room with 3 beds and everything was perfect.
Eric
2022-05-11
9/10
Lovely stay which spoilt our visit, loved location and staff. We stayed in the room that was cleaned and available with a superb view and an extra bed, as example. A shower, hair dryers and bath sheets was a plus.
Henry
2022-04-19
9/10
Cozy, charming with an excellent reception. Wonderful breakfast with an incredibile view, magnificent views. Very central location, relatively close to Ataturk
Byron
2022-04-12
9/10
we had a really really nice stay, liked our place and would love to stay here again. savoury breakfast and other services were good.
David
2022-03-07
8/10
my stay was excellent, i appreciated that it was clean throughout, with good views and strategic lovation right by the blue mosque and ayasofia as well as historical places.
Janet
2022-01-21
8/10
Along with relatively quiet location we got a decent room.
Nick
2022-01-20
9/10
Rooms were individual and tasteful, top location.
George
2021-12-27
9/10
Hotel was lovely little, I loved it. The place was spotless and had a quiet atmosphere. I had the buffet breakfast. The rooms were cool and the bathroom was luxurious. Staff was welcoming here.
Cliff
2021-12-08
9/10
It's fairly clean hotel, location and staff are GOOD. Easy access to the bus stop, 10 minutes' walk.
David
2021-12-04
9/10
Stunningly beautiful, fairly clean hotel with incredible views.
Mike
2021-09-28
9/10
Great facilities, really very good location, very good value for money. The generous breakfast had lots of meals and the food I tasted was great. Soft drinks at roof top bar, outstanding service.
Jason
2021-09-27
9/10
Hotel is attractive and clean, has superb staff and location.
Noah
2021-09-22
9/10
Impeccable and perfect rooms - high value for money.
Tony
2021-09-14
9/10
Very lovely stay, decent size room, courteous staff. Perfect location, the area was historic. Early check-in. Actually everything was perfectly fine, my next choice again in Istanbul.
Samuel
2021-08-23
8/10
It's exceptionally friendly hotel, everything was fine.
Charles
2021-08-01
9/10
We had a special 4 nights stay. They had tasty breakfast with plenty of items to choose from. Stores and a bazaar were right next door. Also, the area was very safe.
William
2021-07-13
7/10
Such warm, fairly clean hotel with ideal location. I was offered a room with perfect views of the street. The staff did all they can for a fantastic stay.
Edgar
2021-06-20
8/10
Location and staff were wonderful, overall the hotel was marvelous and very clean. Try delicious dishes served at the rooftop restaurant. It was a fine stay in the heart of Istanbul.
Evelyn
2021-05-01
8/10
The breakfast was varied and the location was exceptional! Fast check in and late check out. Well, free Wi-Fi was available throughout the property. Walking distance to stores and a bazaar across the street. Places like beyazit square were not very far from here too.
C.
2021-02-23
8/10
The location was prime and the staff members were friendly. Really enjoyed that we had a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini fridge bar and a writing table in the superior double room. The accommodation is right in the heart of the town.
Leslie
2021-01-08
8/10
We recommend this property to all. Beautiful design, breakfast was good. An electric kettle and coffee & tea making facilities were provided with the room. For dinner, we went to faros restaurant old city, it was very close to the venue.
Marie
2020-03-02
8/10
The staff was friendly and that's why we can recommend it. We could have lunch in beso restaurant bistro set within 400 feet.
