Agora Life Hotel - Special Class

Art Deco hotel, steps from Cagaloglu Hamami

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When you stay at Agora Life Hotel - Special Class, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Cagaloglu Hamami and Basilica Cistern. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi, valet parking and self-parking. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and walkable location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Gulhane Station is 5 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Theme park shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Ferry terminal shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is R4 226
R4 691 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept

Why we love this property

Fine Turkish cuisine
A restaurant serves Turkish dishes with garden and ocean views. Couples can enjoy private dining. Both vegetarian and locally-sourced menu options await.
Dreamy bedroom bliss
Memory foam mattresses and premium bedding create a sumptuous sleeping experience. Rooms feature curated decor, minibars, and 24-hour service.
Architectural gem
This hotel showcases Art Deco architecture city centre. A rooftop garden and curated decor enhance the ocean-view restaurant in the historic district.

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a chair, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8,4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside lamp, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Deluxe Double Room (with Hagia Sophia view)

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a sofa, and a view of a building outside.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a window with a city view, and a radiator.

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with fruits and a kettle, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside table with a lamp, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Triple Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Map
Cagaloglu Hamam Sokak No.6, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Cagaloglu Hamami - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 67 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 21 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 5 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hazal Börek Salonu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saltanat Fish&Kebab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sefa Lokantasi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Agora Life Hotel - Special Class

  • When you stay at Agora Life Hotel - Special Class, you'll be in a fantastic location, only a five-minute walk from Cagaloglu Hamami and Basilica Cistern. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi, valet parking and self-parking. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and walkable location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Gulhane Station is 5 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Free secured, uncovered on-site valet parking
    • Free secured, uncovered on-site extended parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
    • Free 24-hours off-site parking within 98 ft
    • Street parking available

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Off-site

    • Shopping centre shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike storage
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2009
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop garden
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Bicycle parking
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 28
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 7 stairs to reach property
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Agora Life Terrace - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this rooftop bar specializes in Turkish cuisine and serves breakfast and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle and ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Shopping center shuttle and theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which 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.

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and other events) are allowed on site.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

State tax ID - 3830402185

Property Registration Number 20858

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Agora Life Hotel - Special Class offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Agora Life Hotel - Special Class 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Agora Life Hotel - Special Class?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Agora Life Hotel - Special Class?

Yes, there's free self, valet, and extended parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Agora Life Hotel - Special Class?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 60 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Agora Life Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Agora Life Hotel - Special Class and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as boat tours. Agora Life Hotel - Special Class also has a garden.

What's the area around Agora Life Hotel - Special Class like?

Agora Life Hotel - Special Class is in Sultanahmet, a short 5-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 6 minutes' walk from Sultanahmet Square. Our travelers say the local area is very walkable.

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Reviews

Agora Life Hotel - Special Class Reviews

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Wonderful

9,2

Cleanliness

9,4

Location

9,4

Staff & service

8,6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious, plentiful, and varied, with many guests praising its quality and variety. (19 reviews)
  • The hotel offers a variety of dining options nearby and a simple but tasty traditional Turkish breakfast. (7 reviews)
  • Airport transfers were arranged and staff were very helpful with transportation. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location - right by the main sights. The staff were extremely courteous and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast is wonderful and the staff very friendly and helpful. This is my go to Hotel when I stay in Istanbul.
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10/10 Exceptional

From the arrival and transportation from airport to hotel it was spectacular. Everyone there was very helpful and really friendly. The location was great. Close to everything
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was very quaint and quite lovely. The staff was outstanding in every way from handling problems to giving great local advice to even running after us to retrieve the room key that we took accidentally. The breakfast was very nice and the location was outstanding only a few minutes from each of the tourist highlights of Istanbul. The view from our room was terrific and the room was quite spacious and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, friendly and helpful staff, couldn’t do enough to help to ensure our stay was the best. Special mention to Kaan, who was on reception. Small hotel with a fabulous rooftop terrace. Plenty of choice for breakfast too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff and incredible location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, very convenient, a few bocks to the subway. Ömer was a lot of help with directions for the subway and other places. I wish could have stayed another week the Turkish people could not have been more wonderful.
Hagia Sophia from the rooftop top, my first night there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant hotel and excellt staff. Only 5 mins walk to Blue Mosque. Staff went above and beyond to help us.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location helpful and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

The hotel is right at the heart of the city within walking distance of all the main sites with plenty of good food options including street food directly outside which was excellent. The views from the top floor terrace are amazing for sunrise and sunset views of Hagia Sophia and the ships on the Bosporus
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. Was offered a lot of help planning meals, shopping , and tours. Arranged for transportation to the airport. Was upgraded to a suite with a beautiful view of city and Bosphorus. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is excellent as a location to explore Sultanahmet. The staff are very attentive and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay at Agora very much! The room was cosy and nice, the breakfast was perfect and the people who worked at the hotel were very kind and helpful. Would love to come back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Family run business, personal service. Arranged taxis to airport. Good location to all major tourist areas. Reasonable price including breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, the people were very nice and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolute Gem - so glad we stayed here

Fabulous experience here! Excellent,professional and friendly staff. Great location with spectacular view of the city from the rooftop terrace. This place exceeded all our expectations. Easily walked to all major attractions in a day
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10/10 Exceptional

The room had a spectacular view of the Bosphorus Stait, the Bosphorus Bridge and the Galatea Tower among others. The Hotel was in walking distance to the restaurants, shopping and the port.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a lovely stay here. The location is terrific! You can walk to all the sites in Old Town. The room was nice and I had a nice little balcony. One of the best parts was the AMAZING rooftop terrace. The view is just stunning!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

This is a great hotel for the price they charge. The free buffet breakfast is wonderful. The rooms are cleaned every day and the staff is very friendly and helpful. It is in GREAT location 5 minutes by foot to Sultanamet square and the tram. 10 minutes to the Grand Bazaar. Third time in Istanbul and this is my go to hotel. Very highly recommended.
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10/10 Exceptional

EXCELLENT LOCATION. THE STAFF IS SO FRIENDLY. IT IS A WALKING DISTANCE FROM MOST MUST-SEE SITES. MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in the Bosphorus suite, which quickly became a cherished, quiet and breezy sanctuary from the heat and noise of the city. We particularly enjoyed both our private little deck, and the rooftop observation deck, which provided stunning 360-degree views of the city. The hotel is excellently situated, within walking distance to all attractions, and the staff seemed sincerely eager to help out with whatever we might need.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great boutique hotel in Sultanamet

Amazing buffet breakfast. Housekeeping made the bed everyday. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. They even helped to fix my I Phone when it locked up! Even the WiFi is good. Excellent hotel. My second stay here. Close to all the sights. Great location close to a tram line. My go to hotel for Istanbul
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10/10 Exceptional

Best view of istanbul from rooftop

Best view of istanbul from rooftop i have ever seen. Breakfest was good. Staffmembers helpfull and very serviceminded. Room was clean, everything was just perfect.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved this hotel. Central location with an amazing view from the terrace. The best thing about the hotel is how friendly and welcoming the staff are. Nothing seems too much for them. Everyone was wonderful, special thanks to Ömer and Yasin! Fenerbahce forever! :-D
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in Agora life hotel for 5 nights and i will say it was a wonderful experience. The staff were ever so sweet and helpful when approached. The hotel is a 4 star hotel and not so extravagant but what i really appreciate the most is that everything you need was there like the smallest of things like cotton buds and slippers, which you probably woudnt get from other 4 star hotels. The hospitality from front staff to back office staff was so friendly. Breakfast could be better as it was the same cold breakfast everyday. Location was perfect as it was walking distance from most of the tourist sites and even more bonus, only 10 minutes away from the local tram! Thank you for making our stay wonderful Agora Life Hotel.