Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 61 min drive
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 6 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 14 min walk
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 18 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
Cemberlitas Station - 10 min walk
Gulhane Station - 12 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Meşale Cafe & Restaurant - 1 min walk
Ocean's 7 Cafe & Restaurant - 2 min walk
Akbıyık Fish House - 2 min walk
Turgut Pide Kebap - 2 min walk
Rounders Pub - 2 min walk
About this property
Ararat Hotel
Ararat Hotel features a winery and puts you only steps from Blue Mosque. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace and a garden. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, English, Farsi, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Supervised childcare*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Uncovered on-site self-parking (TRY 600 per day)
On-site extended parking (TRY 600 per day)
Off-site parking nearby (TRY 50 per day)
Street parking available
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Shopping centre shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Clothing optional (nudity permitted in public areas)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Private dining
Free daily reception
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Shopping
Bike rentals nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bike hire
Romance packages
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Winery on-site
Accessibility
Closed-captioned TV
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
Video game console
32-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Video games
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Chef
Fridge (on request)
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Cleaning supplies
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately TRY 100 for adults and TRY 100 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 120 per vehicle (one way)
Shopping centre shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 3 and 18 costs TRY 120.00 (one-way)
Parking
Uncovered self-parking costs TRY 600 per day
Extended parking costs TRY 600 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs TRY 50 per day
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Clothing is optional at this property.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
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Ararat Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ararat Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ararat Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ararat Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ararat Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs TRY 600 per day. Extended parking costs TRY 600 per day.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Ararat Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 120 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ararat Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Ararat Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy amenities such as a winery, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ararat Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Ararat Hotel like?
Ararat Hotel is in Sultanahmet, a short 6-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 4 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque.
Ararat Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
21 Sept 2023
Friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating. The location of the hotel is just perfect and so close to historic sites and shopping areas.
Diana
Diana, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2023
This property was one of the best locations I have ever stayed at. The staff and front desk are extremely kind and helpful. The property is located within walking distance of most the major sites and in stones throw of the Blue Mosque. There is a wonderful bazaar right out the front door, great restaurants that are open late all around, and a convenient store 20 feet from the entrance of the hotel. Great hotel, would definitely stay again.
Joshua
Joshua, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2022
1. Best location
2. Staff is amiable and helpful
3. Room and facility are just OK
4. Yeah, the best location again
YUTAO
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2022
Fatima always served us breakfast each day. She
was always pleasamt and helpful. .Had a great view
of the Blue Mosque from that dining room.
Carol
Carol, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
15 Oct 2022
Perfect location
Great location. Loved the roof terrace
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jan 2022
A great way to experience instanbul
The Hotel had a nice family touch to it and right in the middle of Sultanahmet.
The hotel manager Mohammed was very helpful.
YOUSSOUF
YOUSSOUF, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
2 Jan 2022
Have been here twice earlier, but wouldn’t come again. The hotel was taken care much better before, but seems after management Change the situation is not the same
WISSAM
WISSAM, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2021
excellent staff, view from terrasse resto and from windows on blue mosque.
dariusz
dariusz, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Dec 2020
Very honest and sincere.
Very cold Hotel. No phone. Communication through face to face only which is very inconvenient when you are sick also because of that cold. Which they created for us with not having strong heating system. Very cultural.
Mahmood Reza
Mahmood Reza, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Nov 2020
Tasneem
Tasneem, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2019
The hotel is just opposite Blue Mosque you can actually see it from the window. Staying Opposite Sultan Ahmet square. Breakfast was excellent
They change to different food every day. The staff Kerim at the reception was excellent, kind and very helpful.
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
19 Jul 2019
This hotel was not nice to stay in the first night have us wrong room with no view of blue mosque a brick wall no wanted help us then the owner came after two days swapped us to a bigger room for three night we suffered in a small hot room with our baby no one wanted to help would not stay there again
Verified traveller
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jul 2019
Great location!!!
I stayed in this hotel a week with my family and we do not have any complain. Breakfast is very good with a lot of optios. Location is excellent, in the middle of everything and walking distance from all major landmarks. The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Manuel
Manuel, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
2 May 2019
Room booked was not available. So, in a five day stay, was shunted into three different rooms, obe of which was an internal room with its only window opening out into the diningroom
Verified traveller
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar 2019
Great location, friendly staff and clean room. Some may thing the rooms are a little small but it has everything a world traveler needs. Highly recommend.
Ali
Ali, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2019
Location, location, location. Just a three minutes walk to the Blue Mosque. Staff is very accommodating. A great breakfast is served with a rotating selection of Meats, cheeses, pastries, eggs and specialty items.
William
William, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Jan 2019
Hotels location is very good. Rooms are comfortable. Only downside is that there is a flight of stairs to get to the rooms. Abit hard for old people. Besides that all was good
Verified traveller
5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Oct 2018
Zeid
Zeid, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
21 Oct 2018
The rooms on the roof terrace are very dark and smell from the kitchen.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Aug 2018
Very helpful stuff and very good location they changed my room to bigger than before without any additional charges thanks for them
Gregory
Gregory, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2018
Location! Location! Location!
This is a great hotel! Perfect location. Bazar literally across the street along with The mezcal ( not sure if the spelling) restaurant. Really good food and sheesha. Talk to Adam ask for his secret tea. Short walk to both mosques. Hotel and rooms were nice. Staff was great. No lift but they helped with our bags.
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2017
Amazing hotel with great service. I very much enjoyed my stay here. Will recommend anyone coming to Istanbul to stay at Ararat Hotel.
Ahmed
Ahmed, 12-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2017
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Oct 2017
Very pleasant experience. Staff friendly and helped us throughout our stay. Spectacular views of the blue mosque from hotel room and terrace. Excellent buffet breakfast, had different baked goods everyday. Daily cleaning. Close to all main attractions. Would definitely come again.
Verified traveller
7-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
12 Apr 2017
3 days of hell
I book room throw expedia when arrive at hotel ,happend some mysterious story and basically i stay without room cos hotel was overbooked. Owner offer me to move in other place but i chose wht i chose and i paid full amount. After few min owner find room for me... after few min again he offer to move me to live with her cousin in guest house.. am ask refund of money.. after few min again he found room... after again he told me drunk guest sleepin in my room and he not goin out.. and all this story was look like hell of crap. It was rain..cold..i was hungry ..and tired. Finnaly he giv me room. Room was small.. really small even for me 57 kg girl..its small. Can't wash face in bathromm properly. Anyway next day i got my breakfast its was ok, but i like have warm and havy breakfast with omlet and sosages. In the way out owner make very offensive joke about me cos i take cheapest room in his hotel. Btw i live on The Palm Jumeirah Dubai. Was in Stambul fot transit. When i back i didn't find tv. I even not askin. Cos maybe owner take tv from my room cos i live in cheapest room and tv its kind of luxery for me. Next morning on breakfast owner told me why i broke tv. Wht really insulted me. Am not even usin it. He say i broke it on the floor. When i suggest maybe maids can did cos obviously she clean room and might by chance. He said -no- its ofcourse I am the one who did it..i can't wait to get out from this place cos its was tooo much for me , paid 70 $ for 3 days of hell