Art lovers can browse the gallery while coffee enthusiasts discover new blends in this peaceful retreat set among Istanbul's most significant historical treasures.
Erten Konak - Special Class sits just steps from the Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Travelers can sip coffee at the on-site cafe, borrow bikes to explore the city, or head up to the rooftop terrace where Istanbul's distinctive skyline unfolds in panoramic views.
Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Erten Konak - Special Class is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Erten Konak - Special Class provides a grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an art gallery on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks include:
Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and beach umbrellas
Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
HDTVs with satellite channels
On-request microwaves, heating, and daily housekeeping
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TRY 150 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
Erten teras
Things to do
Art gallery
Bicycle rentals
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Refrigerator on request
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Grocery/convenience store
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Free beach cabanas
Garden
Terrace
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
Area rugs in public areas
No elevator
Thin carpet in public areas
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1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2008
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Microwave on request
Minibar
Refrigerator on request
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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
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 24 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
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from November 1 2025 to October 29 2027 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately TRY 150 per person
Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 12257
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Erten Konak
Erten Konak Special Class
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Erten Konak Special Class Hotel Istanbul
Erten Konak Special Class Istanbul
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Erten Konak Special Class
Erten Konak - Special Class Hotel
Erten Konak - Special Class Istanbul
Erten Konak - Special Class Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Is Erten Konak - Special Class pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Erten Konak - Special Class doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Erten Konak - Special Class?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Erten Konak - Special Class?
Check-out is at noon.
Does Erten Konak - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 1200 per vehicle applies.
Where is Erten Konak - Special Class located?
Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 12 minutes.
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Reviews
Erten Konak - Special Class Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Amazing décor. Hotel is very old and it shows but well maintained. Breakfast is included and is more than adequate. Staff are very helpful. Things to remember: Istanbul is very hilly, you need at least moderate fitness if you plan to walk much; and the airport is a long way away. 75 minutes on a good day. The hotel recommended taxi at 45 euros is worth considering.
Nicholas
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
JONATHAN MAURICE
Dec 27, 2023
Quirky, quiet, clean with friendly staff. Very close to all the tourist sites and transport.
Erten Konak is a nice antique hotel in a great location. It’s near shopping, restaurants, tram….
Staff were very nice and willing to help. Marco who worked at front desk was very helpful and nice. He carried our luggages upstairs. The hotel has nice decor and history. Our stay was marvelous. We will come back.
We really enjoyed our stay at Erten Konak! It’s in a great, walkable neighborhood, nearby all the Sultanahmet attractions. The cleaning and front desk staff were excellent and made for a very enjoyable stay. We especially appreciate the advice and recommendations of Mart. We hope to come visit this beautiful city again.
Olin
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Arathy
Mar 11, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The stay was good. Room was slightly smaller than I imagined from the pictures.
However, it was comfortable.
Well located hotel close to the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Helpful 24-7 front desk. Located close to good restaurants. Cute decor. Good air conditioning.
I had a great time, the staff was really very friendly and always willing to help. Extremely well located if you want to visit historical Istanbul; it's right in the heart of it. Great value for the price. Beautifully decorated, super breakfast buffet, spacious enough rooms. I would definitely recommend this hotel, don't hesitate.
The only shadow was due to my neighbors: teenage Italian girls with one in particular who was extremely loud, literally shouting at people constantly. Whether in her room or in the hallway, we could very clearly hear her screaming day or night.
But this was obviously not due to my hosts, who tried their best, and finally succeeded, at having this person's parents remind her of what is respect.
A cozy and clean hotel. The staff are super friendly. They allowed us to leave our luggages there when we arrived early and after our stay. The room was cleaned everyday with changing towels. The bathroom is a bit crowded- we understand it’s like historical building you can only do so much. In general a great experience and would highly recommend! Btw, there’s a nice grocery store close by and their persimmons are the best we ever had! And unbelievable affordable!
Yan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Oumaima
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed 2 nights in an economy room
Althought this hotel is in the historic area of istanbul and there's a lot of action on the streets, inside is quiet and peaceful so you get a break from a long day of touring.
The staff went above and beyond to help us in our tour planning and to accommodate us.
It would have been nice to have an accent light in the room because the ceiling one is quite powerful
It was pretty property, quite old fashioned and fits in with the vibes of the area. There was an unpleasant strong smell from the bathroom but found that in many places in Istanbul so that wasn’t too great - perhaps to do with plumbing in Istanbul in general?. The view out the window was pretty nice though. It’s a decent hotel, mostly clean. Was really there to sleep and explore the city, decent price. Expect what you pay for. Staff were polite enough and eager to help.
Thank you for the friendly helpful service, however, I must be honest: the rooms and common areas needed better cleaning. The stair carpets were old and dusty. There were layers of dust in many areas and the first smell you encounter at ground level is Cat odours. I have a severe allergy to dust and Cats. It is otherwise a lovely building with excellent staff - who genuinely made an effort to be helpful and were genuinely friendly - for that I say thank you and wish you all the best. Once the issues are resolved I’d highly recommend this hotel to all - as good quality at a reasonable price.
Abayomi
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Sep 20, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Just not like the photo, very disappointing.
Claims to be a Boutique Hotel with 16 rooms on 4 levels, (no lift!).
Some Deluxe rooms look beautiful from photos, but we booked Special Room, a standard double room, which also looked stylish and large, on the photos.
The ground floor room given to us was tiny, dilapidated, and nothing like the photos!
No space around the bed, for an armchair, as pictured. Wall Paint was dirty, and scratched with lumps peeling off. Looks like it has had no maintenance in 20 years. Sheets were good, but pillows too hard and doona was too thick for summer. Shower rose kept slipping down, water stayed lukewarm. I’m glad we only booked one night, this was very disappointing! It’s not too hard to paint a room.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Hameed
Dec 8, 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Stay in Erten Konak Istanbul, Turkiye
It was just an OK trip. Since we had luggage the room we reserved was not given to us. We had reserved a room with sea view in the fourth floor, but we were asked to climb a very very narrow stairs for 5 flights, which was not possible. So we had to settle for a smaller room in the first floor. Being an inferior room we should be getting a partial refund at least.
Also the room which we reserved for $70+ from US, was listed for $32 on hotels.com website itself, when we reached there. Still we were charged in full.
The pictures shown on their website is old. The furnitures were very very old. The bathroom had good and fine fittings. Air conditioner was fine and good. Breakfast was good enough though very same repeated over and over again.
No drinking water was provided.
The tour contacts from the hotel desk was good. And they arranged good taxi service for good price.
Extremely good service. Very nice, welcoming staff. They are there for anything you may need.
Location is great, 5 minutes away from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Manager and Staff were always polite and very helpful.
We managed to see Cappadocia on a day trip, thanks to the arrangements made by the front desk manager. We liked Turkey. We might return to see more of the country.
I had stayed once before and expected the plushy green bed comforter on the picture. They didn't have it this time. It adds to the timelessness of this hotel. I enjoyed my stay.