Apex Hotel in central Istanbul offers a quiet escape steps from Hagia Sophia. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet and relax on the garden terrace. The hotel provides practical amenities like WiFi and laundry services, with multilingual staff earning consistent praise from visitors.
Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Apex Hotel is near a metro station and by the sea. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Sultanahmet Square and Topkapi Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Sultanhamet Mah. Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad., Amiral Tafdil Sokak No 28 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122
What's nearby
Blue Mosque
2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Sultanahmet Square
3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Hagia Sophia
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Basilica Cistern
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Grand Bazaar
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Getting around
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
4 min walk
Sultanahmet Station
8 min walk
Istanbul Airport (IST)
49 min drive
Restaurants
Akbıyık Fish House
1 min walk
Turgut Pide Kebap
2 min walk
Balıkçı Sabahattin
2 min walk
Cafe Society
2 min walk
Dubb Ethnic Restaurant
1 min walk
About this property
Apex Hotel
Hotel near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Apex Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and a vending machine
Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Apex Hotel offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Microwave on request
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
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
No elevator
More
1 building
4 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Microwave on request
Minibar
Refrigerator
Room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:30 AM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 100 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 6)
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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1286
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Apex Hotel Istanbul
Apex Istanbul
Apex Hotel Hotel
Apex Hotel Istanbul
Apex Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Is Apex Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Apex Hotel?
As of Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apex Hotel on Mar 9, 2026 start from $66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Apex Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Apex Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:30 AM.
Does Apex Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 100 per vehicle applies.
Where is Apex Hotel located?
Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Square, and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 8 minutes.
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Reviews
Apex Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The check-in was smooth. The host , the person at the reception was very knowledgeable and greeted us warmly on arrival. Good strategic location to visit popular tourist attractions in Istanbul
Great team, well mannered, very caring, providing best service, very clean, generous breakfast
100% We will book it again
Thanks Abdullah for your great service
Very friendly staff, showers coulda been just a bit better however enjoyed my stay.
Alex
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jose Diogo
Sep 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room with new bath towels everyday, Staff wise Arif and Abdullah were amazing they are always ready to help with anything query. Breakfast they serve a lovely continental breakfast with a turkish twist from 8am to 10am.
Location - easily accessible by tram or the bus or any other mean. Near the Haghia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Don't be shy to venture out
This is a lovely BnB with very kind and welcoming staff. The breakfast is amazing and the decor is charming. The room was fine for our stay, very warm with a cute balcony. It may not be luxury, but it is homely and practical, and the location is perfect for exploring the main attractions of historical Istanbul.
If visiting mosques, clean and well appointed rooms. Shower had plenty hot water. Some street noise at night.
The tv near the bed had a standby led that flooded the room with blue light at night. Not great.
Staff pleasant.
Dann
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Schekeba
Oct 23, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very full of dust and the sockets in the room where broken too. The personnel the early shift was nice the night shift the personnel was rude. The breakfast options are excellent and all in all I would not book it again but for that price it was okay like it wasn’t horrible it had its benefits and disadvantages
Schekeba
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Chor Seng
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well located near Blue Mosque and many shops and restaurants around. Room was small but ok for the price, there were a number of mosquitos which was the only real negative for us.
This is an excellent option for being in the heart of Istanbul old town. The location is perfectly situated for seeing a lot of the major sites. Close to major transportation hubs giving great access to this amazing city! I highly recommend this hotel. Great host and roof top view of the waterway.
Amazing breakfast. Best we had in Turkey!
Hotel staff were very pleasant- held our bags for two days while we went to Cappadocia and helped us arrange things for airport transfers etc.
The view from our room was beautiful- we had the ocean and Mosque view.
I would stay here again!
Shahab
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Natalie
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price for the location. Decor was a bit weird, bathroom was small but had everything. Bedroom basic but again had everything you needed for a city break. Decent Turkish breakfast. The location is the main selling point for this place, staff friendly.
Very convenient location walkable to many of the main attractions, friendly staff and a good breakfast to start the day. Was great to receive free bottled water most days. The room was exceptionally warm but after running the air conditioning for a couple of hours it got a lot cooler. Facilities were generally good although some shower fittings were a little loose.
Comfortable room, if a little small--but I didn't expect anything big from an economy room. Diverse breakfast options. The location is great; you're a 10 minute walk from Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Topkapi Palace, and a 15 minute walk from the Grand Bazaar and the Archaeological Museum. The service was phenomenal. Every single staff member was so kind and helpful, from greeting me every time they saw me to helping me communicate with Turkish-speaking tour guides and offering suggestions about sightseeing. Truly awesome people.
Stayed in a deluxe room with a sea view on top floor. Spacious and AC works well. Bathroom on smaller side by sufficient. The included breakfast is a true Turkish breakfast feast of buffet offerings. Staff is very friendly and service oriented. Lots of dining options in area. Rooftop terrace has great views of the Straits/Asian side of city and Blue Mosque which is especially scenic at night when it is lit up.
This is a great value stay in Sultanahmet area and walkable to the mosques and palace. Encourage you to use nearby trams which connect to Metro and suburban railways - all of which are safe and clean.
This hotel is perfectly situated in the old city. In a cobbled street nesr a number if resturants and only 5/10 minutes walk from the sultanahmet square and a lovely little bazaar.
The room was brightly decorated and equipped with a small fridge and air con .
The bed was large and comfortable. Towels were changed regularly and tolietries provided. A couple of days water was left for us too.
The buffet breakfast was excellent , with a large range of foods available , as well as hot drinks.
Staff were very helpful , arranging our airport transfer out too .
The roof top terrace had chair's and tables up there and the views were stunning .
The blue mosque from the back abd the Bosphorus from the front .
Why not 5 ou of 5 then ?
The room was very small very little room for all our clothes ( maybe i took too much )
The stairs to the roof topbterrace need lighting at night ...it felt tricky to get up and down.
Definitely recommend the hotel though
Sally
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Behzad
Oct 3, 2023
In overall the pictures are much better than the reality.
Pros: clean room, delicious breakfast, good neighborhood and very close to everything.
Cons: Our room was on the 2nd floor but no elevator. Do not expect someone help you to bring your laugage. Free bottles of water is included but the receptionist guy told us that is only complimentary for first night! The rest you should pay 10 liras for a small bottle. Mini bar was included but the refrigerator was empty. We had hassle for get a safebox( which was included). We called for glasses ( no utensils at all) and water but the receptionist told us come down the stairs and get ( room service was included).