Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet

Great location close to all the top sightseeing spots! Super friendly staff and very clean rooms. We loved our stay in this hotel and would definitely come back. The upper floor with sea view are not that necessary since the room design is the highlight and you don’t see that much. The bathroom design is amazing. Also breakfast on the rooftop was great and good food.

It was my privilege to enjoy one of their two mansions this summer, along with their most hospitable staff. The Türkiye warmth and culture was on full display. I can’t thank them enough. My family Will for sure be back. As for the mansion, we did get lost a few times due to its size - maybe add maps ? Haha. Joking, but it really was grand. And the in house sauna really saved me from my ear compression from the flight. Their restaurant located up the hill at the actual hotel has excellent views and once again, warm and welcoming staff. Love everything about this place. THANK YOU!

This was our first trip to Istanbul and Turkey. Being unfamiliar with the area, we used an Atlanta based travel agent to assist us with our planning. This hotel was truly 5 Star. The room was great and everyone we worked with at the hotel was excellent. If you have not tied down all your plans before arriving they are there to help you. Oh, my wife recommends the Spa; it was truly great. Final thoughts: First, this hotel is well located to all the major sights. Second, most of the staff spoke English, making our stay even more enjoyable. Third, Turkey uses the TRY (Lira). At the time we were there the USD equaled about 40 TRY. Last, you can buy the TRY at the airport (IST) once you arrive (the bank ATM) was near our Baggage Claim area. There are ATMs near most major tourist attractions so it is easy to purchase more as you go. Final tip. When we finalized our hotel bill, I reserved enough TRY for our driver to the airport, then applied the balance I had against my hotel bill before paying the balance in Euros.

First of all, the AJWA Sultanahmet was just beautiful! The lobby, the rooms, and the spectacular view from the restaurant which looks out over the water and the Blue Mosque. In fact, the location was terrific for the same reason - it's walking distance from the Agia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. The service was exceptional, including the front desk and valet staff; the concierges who provided excellent advice and assistance; and all of the personnel at the restaurant. The room was beautifully decorated with traditional (inc. antiques), and hand-painted tile. It was well appointed with all the extras, and I appreciated the high quality of the bedding. The housekeeping staff were cheerful, helpful, and did a great job with the room. The food at the restaurant was absolutely delicious too – I had dinner there 3 times, so I sampled many things, and loved every dish. Also really enjoyed the antique china. Everyone spoke English. I'm so happy I selected this hotel for my first trip to Istanbul, and I highly recommend it.

Hotel is nicely decorated and beds very comfortable. Concierge, front desk and restaurant staff go out of their way to make your stay comfortable. Breakfast is great and serves on top floor with sea and city views. Recommend highly