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Hotel Poem

Property class: 3.5

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A terrace with wicker chairs, a table, and a view of the sea.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a sink, and a window with a view of the city.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a sofa, and a television.
Exterior
A staircase with marble steps and wall-mounted photographs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Explore the area

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Akbiyik Cad. Terbiyik Sok. No 12, Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34110
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, a small cabinet, a painting on the wall, and a view of the city through the window.

Premier Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Premier Room with Patio

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a cityscape painting on the wall.

Premier Room with Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a painting on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Penthouse with Balcony and Jettub

A bedroom with a large bed, skylights, a painting, a chair, and a small table.

Penthouse with Balcony and Jettub

  • Sea view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room, Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Single Murphy Bed

View all photos for Prime Room with Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, a city view balcony, and a painting on the wall.

Prime Room with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Terrace

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a painting of a coastal scene, a balcony with curtains, and two yellow chairs.

Family Room with Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Single Murphy Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

At Hotel Poem you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free local cuisine breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Sultanahmet hotel include Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 2 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palude Sultanahmet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffe Hokka Lounge - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Seoul Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Poem

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Poem.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
Hotel Poem offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1992
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Rooftop garden
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Poem

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-1487

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Poem?

Hotel Poem offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Poem?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Poem on 18 Nov 2026 start from AU$190, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Poem?

The closest beach to Hotel Poem is Florya Beach (16.5 km).

Is Hotel Poem family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Poem is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Poem serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests highly rate the free local cuisine brekkie here! Served daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Poem?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Poem?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Poem?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Poem Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 279 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent breakfast and great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The hotel is beautiful and highly recommended. The breakfast was amazing, with a great selection of delicious food. The staff were exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel comfortable throughout our stay. We truly enjoyed our time here and would be happy to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had a fabulous time at hotel poem. All around a great place to stay and experience Istanbul. The very friendly staff, the breakfast (beyond our expectations!), the tasteful decor, care and efforts made above and beyond made us feel very comfortable. We actually made changes to our plans to come back and extend our stay. We can confidently say the hotel poem was one the best part of visiting Istanbul. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, excellent breakfast, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I enjoy the stay very much! One thing particularly worth to mention is their breakfast. It is one of the best I’ve ever had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was a wonderful stay . Staff was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Great location. Wonderful Turkish breakfast could walk everywhere and on a quite street . The house cat was adorable!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved the stay and the people!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff was courteous and the amenities were great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had an excellent stay at Hotel Poem in Istanbul and would highly recommend it. The staff were incredibly warm, welcoming, and always willing to help with anything we needed. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and surprisingly quiet, making it a perfect place to relax after busy days exploring the city. The breakfast was absolutely outstanding! We were treated to a full traditional Turkish breakfast with an incredible variety of fresh and delicious food—there was so much to enjoy. The location couldn’t have been better. It’s right in the heart of Istanbul’s historic district, within easy walking distance of the city’s major attractions, yet tucked away on a peaceful street. These Canadians would happily stay at Hotel Poem again. Thank you for making our visit to Istanbul so memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant stay great location, the breakfast and the people were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, great staff, superb location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location and views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay: in the center of all historic landmarks and typical siteseeing places, yet quiet back alley, great breakfast, kind staff, and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a very nice stay Staff is really friendly Good location and nice food
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A lovely hotel close to some of the main sights in Istanbul. Decently priced with a good breakfast included.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location, modern boutique hotel. Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location for exploring the historical attractions of Istanbul.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had such a wonderful stay at Poem Hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul. This beautiful family-owned hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Sultanahmet, making it incredibly easy to explore Istanbul’s historic landmarks on foot. The hotel has so much character, and I loved the story behind the rooms, each named after a remarkable figure who was inspired by Istanbul. What really made our stay special, though, was the wonderful staff. Everyone was so warm, friendly and welcoming, and the genuine hospitality made us feel incredibly well cared for throughout our stay. The breakfast deserves a special mention too! It was absolutely fantastic — fresh, generous and beautifully presented, with plenty of delicious Turkish options. It became one of our favourite parts of each morning. And the sweetest surprise was the homemade birthday cake they prepared for us. 🎂❤️ It was such a thoughtful and personal gesture and made our celebration in Istanbul even more memorable. These little touches are what make a stay truly special. The location, atmosphere, history and genuine Turkish hospitality make Poem Hotel a real gem in Sultanahmet. We loved our time here and would happily stay again on our next visit to Istanbul. Highly recommended! 🇹🇷🤍
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

Lovely hotel, clean. Great breakfast. Well located. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel and superb experience. Eren, front desk staff, is a superstar!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, amazing staff. Excellent location. Breakfast incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in Istanbul

We loved everything about our stay. The location is unbeatable, the breakfast a work of art, the staff the most friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024