Our Story
About Aya Sultanahmet Hotel
Located in the heart of the Historical Peninsula, a few steps from Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Square, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Irene Church, the Grand Bazaar, the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Islamic Arts, the Obelisk of Theodosius and the coast, Aya Sultanahmet Hotel offers an unforgettable accommodation experience in Istanbul. Our central Istanbul hotel is a ten-minute distance from Eminönü Square, the New Mosque, the Spice Bazaar, Galata Bridge and Galata Tower. At the heart of our service concept lies the principle of making our guests feel at home and experience the peak of luxury. As a result of our professional passion, guest satisfaction is the main source of motivation for both our hotel and our team. Our inspiration is Istanbul, the meeting point of Asia and Europe — a city where the precious relics of history are entwined with modern times. As Aya Sultanahmet Hotel, we are your indispensable address at the meeting point of two continents for your touristic or business trips to Istanbul.
Prime Location
A short walk from Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
Breakfast
Served daily from 06:00–10:00 on weekdays and 07:00–11:00 on weekends.
Fireplace Lounge
Enjoy the warmth of our lobby and restaurant fireplaces on cool Istanbul evenings.
Guest Voices
What Our Guests Say
“A truly special stay. The location cannot be beaten — we walked to Hagia Sophia in five minutes — and the staff made us feel like family.”
James Morton, United Kingdom
“Beautiful boutique hotel with real character. Breakfast on the terrace overlooking the old city was unforgettable.”
Sofia Kovalenko, Ukraine
“Exceptional service from check-in to check-out. The Fish Lounge dinner was one of the best meals of our trip.”
Ahmed Al-Farsi, UAE
“Charming rooms and an unbeatable location in Sultanahmet. Would happily stay again on our next visit to Istanbul.”
Rachel Peters, USA
“The Loft Suite is stunning — full of character with beautiful exposed beams. A wonderful, memorable stay.”
Elena Conti, Italy
“From the fireplace lounge to the rooftop views, every detail felt considered. Highly recommend for a Sultanahmet stay.”
Thomas Nguyen, Canada