The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class

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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Panoramic Suite
Lobby
Luxury Room | Balcony view
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

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Akbiyik Cad. No:29, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room (Basement Floor)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Panoramic Suite

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class

This hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and a health club. Free WiFi in public areas, free train station pick-up, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class offers 70 accommodations with safes and slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class, you're just a quick walk from Hagia Sophia. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free train station pick-up service, and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bar/lounge
  • Indulge with massages, hydrotherapy, or aromatherapy at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle service
The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class offers its guests a full-service spa and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Istanbul hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
The Byzantium Restaurant - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Reservations are required.
The Byzantium Terrace - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Byzantium Restaurant
  • The Byzantium Terrace

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per room (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 12451
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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The Byzantium Hotel & Suites - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 578 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Khalid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Farina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and excellently located in walking distance from key places to visit
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, excellent service and close to many tourist attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Alia Hosain Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the Sultanahmet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Sawin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location and many interesting restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in perfect location for visiting main attractions in sultan ahmet. The room for three adults was spacious, bed was comfortable. Wi-Fi was excellent. Staff were very helpful. Transport is easily accessible, tram is best to reach various areas quickly. Breakfast buffet was very with good which had a good variety..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Nieves C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ability of te staff to help you if you have any request. Very clean. Breakfast were excelent
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice size. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast had good food options for vegetarian diet.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aarif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really very amazing Close to both the mosque and also to the Topkapi palace
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff

Lovely staff. Erhan at the breakfast area was simply a lovely, happy man who surprised my son with a birthday cake. The young man who helps with suitcases was lovely too. Hotel is near most attractions. Rooftop restaurant at night is a must. View to Hagia Sophia and Blue mosque
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are dedicated to your well-being and comfort. The breakfast is sumptuous and the manager Erhan makes sure you want for nothing. A pleasure to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Xinghuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything from complementary breakfast, front desk staff to the spacious lounge. The only thing I am not great about is the size of the room. I have never lived in such a small room any hotel I lived in while travelled worldwide. But the great services by staff off set for the room size.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Muhidur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. We felt very welcomed and extremely well looked after by all their staff. We arrived early and the check in staff managed to get a room ready for us ahead of schedule which we greatly appreciated. During breakfast we were looked after by Erhan who was very friendly and helpful. Warisha also made us feel very welcome. Great location - highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ayesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located literally 5 mins away from Hagia sophia! so the location is prime. The staff was warm and welcoming and very helpful. They helped with transportation services as well. breakfast was buffet style and they have tons of restaurant options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

maurice

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very close to main tourist area. Breakfast was limited and TV had few English speaking channels. On 4th floor with terrace for dining above so noisy when people came down to 4th floor for lift at midnight.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We booked a superior room it wasn't good,bathroom light didn't work,aircon didnt work,the safe locked our stuff in it couldn't open till engineer came the next day,then had to stay in all morning till he turned up,when you book for 3nights its a pain.did get upgraded but went to that room had no soap,shampoo.would like some compensation but don't no were to start.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andersons

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous find in the heart of old Istanbul

The hotel was a little hard to find from the Sultanhamen tram/ metro station but people were very helpful when we asked. When we got to the hotel, the staff were great helping us check in. We had booked a family room and did have to walk out of the hotel and around the corner to get to the room. After a days' traveling I was not impressed, however the room more than made up for it. It was luxurious, large and the kids loved it. There were two single proper beds for the kids, not trundles. They had their own room with tv and we parents had our own room with tv and huge king bed. The hotel is walking distance to Aya Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the various shops. We also walked to the Grand Bazaar which took about 15 minutes. My young son and I had a Turkish massage/ bath and I did find it a little disappointing. However, this is probably only because I am quite familiar with this and that the lady who looked after me was Russian and somehow in Turkey I had expected someone more authentic. We left very early the next morning to do the Gallipoli tour and we told the hotel that we would need breakfast at 6am and would that be a problem because the hotel dining room we noticed was not open until 7am. They said that they would arrange something which I foolishly believed to be room service of some sort. It was not until 6.15 when we actually went to the lobby to ask where breakfast was that they pointed to the dining room. Best to clarify what they mean beforehand I guess.
Verified

8/10 Good

CARMELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hanno un'ottima SPA
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

André

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O quarto minúsculo e o banheiro mais ainda Sem condições O pessoal do hotel gente boa
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Caner

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Alleine kriegt man ein sehr kleines zimmer. Ich musste mehrmals mein Zimmer wechseln, da jedes zimmer signifikante Fehler aufgewiesen hat
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

ADRIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Buen lugar para un presupuesto medio.

La ubicacion esta bastante bien , a minutos caminando de todos los lugares imperdibles del lado europeo, hay muchos restaurantes, rooftops y bares, solo que por lo mismo hay algo de ruido pero tolerable , el personal amable y los cuartos limpios y sin olores, algo pequeños pero suficiente para una pareja con maletas grandes , el bufet muy surtido y bueno.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025