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Agora Life Hotel - Special Class

Art Deco hotel, steps from Cagaloglu Hamami

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In the heart of Istanbul, Agora Life Hotel - Special Class offers an upscale retreat with a daily manager's reception and coffee shop. Explore nearby Hagia Sophia or unwind in the garden, library, or on the sun-kissed terrace.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 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)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is R2 700
R2 997 total
includes taxes & fees
05 Jun - 06 Jun

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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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room (with Hagia Sophia view)

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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City view

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • Free WiFi

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City view

Standard Triple Room

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 55 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 67 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 12 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 19 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
  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gulhane Sark Sofrasi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lokanta 1741 - ‬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, just a 5-minute walk from Cagaloglu Hamami and Basilica Cistern. Guests will have free perks like 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 travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Gulhane Station is 5 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

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

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

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

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

    • Shopping centre shuttle*
    • Theme park shuttle*
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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
  • Renewable energy used
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Waste recycling policy
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches
  • 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.

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

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

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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 varied, plentiful, and delicious with many options. (14 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Rooftops
Old town
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast is wonderful and the staff very friendly and helpful. This is my go to Hotel when I stay in Istanbul.
Owen, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff and incredible location!
Peggy, 2-night trip
Verified

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.
Chris, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant hotel and excellt staff. Only 5 mins walk to Blue Mosque. Staff went above and beyond to help us.
Javaid, 4-night trip
Verified

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
Peter, 9-night trip
Verified

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.
Kristen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location helpful and friendly staff
David, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Family run business, personal service. Arranged taxis to airport. Good location to all major tourist areas. Reasonable price including breakfast.
Carolyn, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is excellent as a location to explore Sultanahmet. The staff are very attentive and friendly.
J C, 4-night trip
Verified

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!
Sarah, 4-night trip
Verified

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
Matt, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, the people were very nice and helpful
Eduardo, 1-night trip
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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.
Owen, 7-night trip
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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.
jin Young, 3-night trip
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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!
Rachelle, 4-night trip
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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.
MOHAMMED, 4-night trip
Verified

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.
Cynthia, 3-night trip
Verified

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
Owen, 6-night trip
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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.
ibrahim, 3-night trip
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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
Michael, 3-night trip
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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.
Khadija, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place was spotless and the young man at the desk was incredibly helpful. He went out of his way to help us. I was thoroughly impresses by him. The location was great. Easy sightseeing from here. Breakfast was different but mostly typical to the area. The only problem I had was there was not a shuttle that I thought was provided. Other than that it was great!
Grant, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The property is very tired and run down. The bathroom especially needs to be refinished. The furniture is scuffed and sad. Our electric outlets blew a fuse multiple times a day. A workman kept coming to fix it but the fix would only last a few minutes. The room had a beautiful view and a nice little outdoor terrace and is a good size.
Janet, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great stay but not 4 star. This hotel is perfect for someone staying in Istanbul for the first time as you are a few minutes walk away from the two main Mosques, the grand bazaar and other attractions. You are also close to the metro line to explore other areas of the city. The staff are fantastic and very helpful. However, the hotel itself is not 4 stars in my opinion. The rooms are very outdated, the bed was very uncomfortable, the breakfast options aren’t what you would expect from a 4 star hotel. The bathroom also had a bad smell at times. The walls are quite thin so you hear everything from the halls and other rooms. The terrace is nice and gives you views across the city, would be better if breakfast was served there rather than carrying it upstairs in the lift to enjoy the views. Overall, overpriced but good if you just want to be close to the main attractions. I would recommend staying a little further away as the metro is great and saving some money. Sultanhamet is very expensive.
Anil, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This is a great small hotel in the center of the old town. Everything is within a walking distance. View from the roof terrace is 5 stars. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with amazing views especially from the 4th floor location. We had a free upgrade from 3rd to 4th floor and a knife with plates when we asked for something to cut the watermelon that we bought on the way from airport to hotel. However, hotel needs some upgrades and fixing. Specifically: - Room's furniture needs renewal. - Safety box had broken lock. - Lift in the hotel is the slowest lift ever. People working in the hotel are absolutely amazing. Front desk person Emre is speaking English very well. He gave us a city map and suggested very nice restaurants close by with great food and great prices. Omer was helping us with luggage and also told us about the city. Yasin was helping with any technical issues in room, he brought a working safety box when we complained about the broken one. I would give a hotel staff a 5-star rating.
Anna, 2-night trip