Hotel Agora Life Hotel
Cagaloglu Hamami Sokak No:6 Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34110 Istanbul, Turkey – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 718 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The rooftop terrace offering the view of the Old City, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahment area, AND the river... wonderful to have during a lockdown. The room was very clean, and well appointed, and they were very flexible with my very early arrival as well. which was very considerate of them.
PanamaI liked everything in this hotel , location is very good
United Arab EmiratesThe Staff were really helpful and friendly and they even gave us a gift before we leave and it was a really nice gesture
Palestinian TerritoryGreat Smile and Service from all staff. When do Check in until Check out. Perfect Location and Perfect Rooftop view. Strongly Recommend!
ThailandHotel has excellent view on Hagia Sophia anc citylandmark. Its also very near main city atractions so You dont need to use city transportation wich is also very near (Tram L1).The rooms are comfortable and breakfast was also better than the most hotel I have been in Istanbul. Staff very nice.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaExcelent breakfast at the rooftop overlooking the blue mosque at sunrise!!
NetherlandsExcellent location. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Good breakfast and superb view from the fifth-floor rooftop terrace.
CanadaThe location was perfect, walking distance to all the sights. The staff was helpful and hospitable, the breakfast was great!
SingaporeStaff was excellent. Friendly, helpful and kind. Location was awesome! Rooftop was beautiful!
MexicoPerfect location. Walking distance from everything in Sultanameht area. Amazing rooftop view of the Hagia Sofia. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff.
United States of America
Agora Life Hotel
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Angela
Panama
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Shabnam
United Arab Emirates
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Rand
Palestinian Territory
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Myonghui
Thailand
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Minela
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Victor
Netherlands
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Ted
Canada
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Meena
Singapore
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Kathleen
Mexico
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Zeeshan
United States of America
Stay in the heart of Istanbul – Excellent location – show map
One of our best sellers in Istanbul! Just a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, this hotel offers modern accommodations with free wireless internet access. It has a rooftop terrace and offers a buffet breakfast.
In the heart of Sultanahmet, Agora Life Hotel offers an ideal location for guests who want easy access to Istanbul's most historic sites.
Each of the rooms is tastefully decorated and has contemporary wooden floors. They come equipped with LED TV and laptop-size safes. Thoughtful touches also include a fruit basket and a bottle of mineral water upon arrival. There is also a complimentary coffee/tea setup in the rooms.
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar is just 10 minutes' walk away. There are also excellent public transport links close to Agora Life, providing easy access to the rest of Istanbul. The lively Taksim Square is 2.8 mi from the property and Istanbul Congress Center is 3.7 mi away.
The attentive staff can arrange a rental car, airport shuttle services, or offer tips on what to see and do in the area. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is within 28 mi of Agora Life Hotel and Istanbul Airport is 32 mi away.
This is our guests' favorite part of Istanbul, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5
Breakfast Info
Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go
FREE parking!
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- Guests liked the view
- Guests recommend this area for sightseeing
See what guests loved the most:
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Angela
Panama“The rooftop terrace offering the view of the Old City, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahment area, AND the river... wonderful to have during a lockdown. The room was very clean, and well appointed, and they were very flexible with my very early arrival as well. which was very considerate of them.” Read more
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Shabnam
United Arab Emirates“I liked everything in this hotel , location is very good ”
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Rand
Palestinian Territory“The Staff were really helpful and friendly and they even gave us a gift before we leave and it was a really nice gesture ”
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Myonghui
Thailand“Great Smile and Service from all staff. When do Check in until Check out. Perfect Location and Perfect Rooftop view. Strongly Recommend!”
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Minela
Bosnia and Herzegovina“Hotel has excellent view on Hagia Sophia anc citylandmark. Its also very near main city atractions so You dont need to use city transportation wich is also very near (Tram L1).The rooms are comfortable and breakfast was also better than the most hotel I have been in Istanbul. Staff very nice.” Read more
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Victor
Netherlands“Excelent breakfast at the rooftop overlooking the blue mosque at sunrise!!”
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Ted
Canada“Excellent location. Friendly and helpful reception staff. Good breakfast and superb view from the fifth-floor rooftop terrace.”
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Meena
Singapore“The location was perfect, walking distance to all the sights. The staff was helpful and hospitable, the breakfast was great!”
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Kathleen
Mexico“Staff was excellent. Friendly, helpful and kind. Location was awesome! Rooftop was beautiful!”
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Zeeshan
United States of America“Perfect location. Walking distance from everything in Sultanameht area. Amazing rooftop view of the Hagia Sofia. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. ”
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About Agora Life Hotel
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Opened in 2009, the hotel is located in the old city center of Istanbul, offering modern accommodation with traditional Turkish hospitality. Breakfast can be enjoyed on the terrace of the hotel accompanied by a magnificent view of Istanbul. At the end of a tiring day, you can relax while having the Snacks. Traditional Turkish coffee can be enjoyed with the view of the magnificent Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, the Galata Tower, and the Hagia Irini Church. Istanbul can be experienced with the unique view of Bosphorus and Dolmabahçe Palace.
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Cagaloglu Turkish Bath0 miles
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Basilica Cistern0.2 miles
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Hagia Sophia0.2 miles
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Islam Science and Technology Museum0.2 miles
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German Fountain0.2 miles
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TGC Press Media Museum0.2 miles
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Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education0.3 miles
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Hodjapasha Cultural Centre0.3 miles
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Restaurant Karadeniz Pide & Kebap House0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Terrace Cafe & bar0 miles
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Restaurant Sultanahmet Fish House Restaurant0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Sefa Restaurant0.1 miles
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Restaurant Buhara Restaurant0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Starbucks Cafe0.1 miles
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Column of Constantine0.3 miles
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Spice Bazaar0.5 miles
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Suleymaniye Mosque0.7 miles
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Galata Tower1 miles
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Maiden's Towers1.6 miles
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Istiklal Street1.8 miles
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Taksim Square1.9 miles
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Taksim Metro Station1.9 miles
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Dolmabahce Clock Tower2.2 miles
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Dolmabahce Palace2.3 miles
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River Bosphorus Strait0.2 miles
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Ocean/Sea Marmara Sea0.2 miles
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Train Gulhane Tram Station0.2 miles
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Train Sultanahmet Tram Station0.2 miles
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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport19.1 miles
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Istanbul Airport21 miles
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Corlu Airport55.8 miles
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Amenities of Agora Life Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance Off-site Additional charge
- Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour
- Themed dinners Off-site Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Library
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Breakfast in the room
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Russian
- Turkish
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
- The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Water-efficient toilets
- Water-efficient showers
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- All windows are double-glazed
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
- Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
- Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
- Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents
- Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
- Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
- Most food provided is organic
- Bicycle rental
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 30 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 30 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Debit card
Agora Life Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests staying a minimum of 6 nights in Suite with Sea View, Deluxe Double Room with Hagia Sophia view, Family Suite with sea view and Deluxe Double Room with Sea View can benefit from free airport shuttle services from Sabiha Gokcen Airport or Istanbul Airport to the property.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Please inform Agora Life Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
FAQs about Agora Life Hotel
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The prices at Agora Life Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Agora Life Hotel by:
- Taxi 1h
- Subway/Metro 1h 30min
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Room options at Agora Life Hotel include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Family
- Triple
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The nearest beach is 1,300 feet from Agora Life Hotel.
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Guests staying at Agora Life Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- Breakfast to go
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Agora Life Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Agora Life Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Istanbul.
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Agora Life Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Library
- Happy hour
- Bike tours
- Cooking class
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinners
- Live music/Performance
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Check-in at Agora Life Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
