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Agora Guesthouse

Istanbul · Turkey

Amiral Tafdil Sk. No:6 Old City ,SultanahmetView location

9.0/10Excellent127 Reviews
Cleanliness9.2/109.2
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities8.6/108.6
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  • Adults Only

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About Agora Guesthouse

Situated in Sultanahmet, Istanbul's Old Town, Agora Guesthouse offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. The Blue Mosque is only 300 m away. Facilities include a rooftop terrace. The air-conditioned rooms of Guesthouse Agora feature wooden floors and furniture.

The rooms have cable TV, a DVD player, and a hairdryer. Some rooms have a small balcony with views of the sea. Guests can enjoy Agora's homemade breakfasts, which are served on the rooftop terrace that overlooks the Bosphorus and the Asiatic part of Istanbul.

The staff of Agora Guesthouse is available 24/7. The guesthouse also offers board games, a tour desk, and an airport shuttle. Hagia Sophia is just 600 m from Agora Guesthouse, and Topkapi Palace is 650 m away. Free parking is available on site.

Fatih is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and monuments.

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A stay at Agora Guesthouse places you in the heart of Istanbul, a 4-minute drive from Grand Bazaar and 5 minutes from Egyptian Bazaar. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Süleymaniye Mosque and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Mall of Istanbul.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and motorcycle parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 16

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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. Please note that guests under the age of 18 and older than 39 cannot be accommodated in the dormitory rooms.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • 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, and a first aid kit
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
    • Property Registration Number 2022-34-0062
  • Minimal age
    16
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 150 for adults and TRY 150 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1500 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
    • Early check-in fee: TRY 150 (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out fee: TRY 350 (subject to availability)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Russian

    English

    Turkish

Nearby attractions

Blue Mosque 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Sultanahmet Square 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Hagia Sophia 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Basilica Cistern 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Gülhane Park 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Istanbul Archaeology Museums 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Little Hagia Sophia 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Topkapi Palace 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Grand Bazaar 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Bosphorus 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Eminonu Pier 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Egyptian Bazaar 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Beyazit Square 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Eminönü Square 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of most recent renovation: 2
  • Total number of rooms: 16
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Number of floors (annexe): 4
  • Single rooms: 3
  • Twin rooms: 4
  • Double rooms: 5
  • Triple rooms: 4
  • guest house
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • 24-hour reception
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  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Wi-fi
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area: 2
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Café
  • Restaurant: 1
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Breakfast room
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Only Adults
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Early Check-inExtra charge
  • Early departure
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    Agora Guesthouse

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • Bed in dormitory STANDARDBed in dormitory • STANDARDBED.ST

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    Bed in dormitory STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    Bed in dormitory
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: BED.ST

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOMBed in dormitory • FEMALE ROOMBED.FA-2

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    Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    Bed in dormitory
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    FEMALE ROOM

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    Room code: BED.FA-2

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Agora Guesthouse

9.0
Excellent
127 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.2 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
50 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
05 Apr 2026
Mahnoor
Not satisfied at all . Not recommended the staff were really rude .there was no wiper no toilet paper.in 3 night stays no room services and cleaning
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Apr 2026
Uiara
Hostel bom, com o serviço ótimo. Limpinho e organizado. O chuveiro é excelente. O breakfast tbm.
Self
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2026
marion
The staff spoke wonderful English and help in every way they could.
Breakfast was a great start to the day. Room was clean and well appointed.
The hall carpets could do with a shampoo.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Mohammed Nizwa
Super hospitality, the staff were very kind, friendly and were doing their very best to be accommodative! Highly recommend.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2025
Angelina
Very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room, lovely terrace upstairs, perfect location, and reasonable prices - I would definitely consider staying at Agora Guesthouse again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2023
santosh
Keep as it is
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2023
Samuel
Great location. Lovely rooms
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2022
Ron

Brilliant stay

Had a great time hotel was clean and tidy staff were excellent had a great time hotel was near all places would definitely recommend 😎
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2022
Kamran
Never stayed in a guest house before and were very pleased with our experience. Staff were very friendly and helpful, rooms had everything we needed including a safe and great hairdryer. Shower had great pressure but the water was very slow to drain away which maybe a blockage? Beds were comfortable, had a great sleep but for me the roof top terrace was perfect to relax on in the evening. I am planning on going back to istanbul soon and i will definitely be staying here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2022
Amir
If you are looking for a friendly and clean place to stay, this is the one. But let me start from beginning. When you walk in, you are greeted and welcomed by friendly staff. We walked in when the owner and his wife were present and they welcomed us as well. After a very bad experience day ago, with another hotel, we were so relieved to find this place, my wife started crying tears of relief.During our stay we have noticed a very friendly and relaxed but professional atmosphere between the owner and his staff. He is very friendly and polite with each one of them, sits and talks to them. We also noticed that the owner tries to remember each guests name and addresses them with their first name, welcomes you to join him at the table or will join you for a chat. Any questions or wishes we had, he did everything to accommodate them.In this guesthouse you are getting an included breakfast on the terrace, it is a standard but nice breakfast with friendly staff.They also offer laundry service in house, as well as a PCR test with a nurse who comes to the hotel by appointment. Some important note is that manager Mr.Alper is never shy to jump and clean the guesthouse area even though he has his staff.Mr.Alper and his staff are proactive in anyway to make their customers a wonderful and remembered stay at their guesthouse.We loved it here and would definitely come back again to this place. Mr.Alper and wonderful staff of Agora thank you for your outpouring help and service.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2022
Shilpa
Freshly made hot breakfast, clean property, friendly and helpful staff
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2022
Stylianos
Everything was perfect but room cleaning can be better. Also they never changed towels during our stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2022
J G
The staff are highly helpful. When faced with a small issue the owner and staff found solutions. My room with windows opening onto the courtyard was great. Basic breakfast, which was good for me with fruits cheese eggs and coffee
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2022
Anna
We had a wonderful stay, staff are really friendly, welcoming and helpful. Facilities are clean, bed is comfortable and breakfast is good. Thank you
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2021
Karla
Excelente ubicación y muy amable el personal
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Beautiful rooftop terrace. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia are visible.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
This place is PERFECT. A spotlessly clean and charming guesthouse, centrally located and within walking distance of the key sights in beautiful Istanbul. The rooms are clean and modern, with all the essentials and plenty of sunlight. The breakfast is huge and tasty, consisting of eggs and hot and cold local mezzes, cheeses, veggies and fruits. And the views from the terrace are among the best in Istanbul, with mosques, sea, and a panorama of Istanbul on hand. What really sets this place apart is the friendliness and helpfulness of the owner, who helped me get a Covid test and print about a dozen documents With short notice. I normally don’t write reviews, but this place is outstanding!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2021
Imogen
Great stay at Agora guesthouse. Very attentive, helpful staff, including Denise the golden retriever!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Located near Sultanahmet, the Blue Mosque,
and the tramline that allows you to range across this magnificent city, Agora is a lovely hostel with welcoming, helpful staff and cute dog. Complimentary breakfast at the rooftop dining area and balcony was a great way to start each day. Facilities were very good. Agora is an excellent choice for the price you will pay.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
28 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
The booking was misleading, i had booked a room for two when arrived they told me its a room to be shared and room for two are booked the leading road is very narrow only one car can pass, and it's two way for a new person it is very complicated.
They refused to cancel and refund.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
I’ve been traveling to Istanbul several times in the past 3 years and I would book a hotel to stay in. This time I decided to try a new experience and this guesthouse was really great. Clean and cozy facilities with nice rooftop restaurant, friendly staff available 24/7, and great location approximately 6 min walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet station. I really enjoyed staying here! Very easy recommendation.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2019
Mohammed

Memorable First Stay @ Agora!

Stayed in a clean and comfortable newly refurbished room with nice decor. The space was of a decent size, and internet worked well too. Breakfast did lack a little variety, but was sufficient and tasty. Location is also very convenient being in close walking distance to several famous attractions as well as shops and restaurants.

The staff were also welcoming and helpful, assisting us with luggage storage and a later checkout. I want to make a special mention of Ms Mai who quickly arranged special delivery of a bag to the airport we had accidentally left behind. Thanks again!



Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2019
John

Best Hostel Guesthouse anywhere in the World *****

Arrived in Istanbul new Airport 4am phoned Agora guesthouse about 06;am The response was to encourage me to get a taxi and come right over. After storing my luggage they asked me to stay for breakfast at 8am! All thanks to AdA who seems to be a highly trained Chef! An amazing array of fruit, breads, eggs, even hot pancakes! From the chambermaids to management everyone played their part with an enthusiasm I had never experienced before, This has to be the best run Guesthouse / Hostel I have stayed in anywhere in the World no one else has come close to delivering the complete package of going the extra mile like Agora in Istanbul! Nothing was to much for them! The cleaning lady provided clothes hangers for my own use without me asking!
Yousef carried out his duties with great skill at reception no matter how many questions were being asked of him by numerous guests from all over the world. For example I had asked the best way to get to the New International Train Station that had just recently opened. Not easy giving directions when the starting point is in Europe and the Train Station is in Asia. But zYousef put me in touch with the correct member of Staff who wrote down precise instructions on how to get there the mot
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The services given during breakfast by the two lady servers were excellent.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Though my arrival was midnight due to flight, reception welcomed very warming. I could relax pretty well. Thank you so much.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2019
Riza

Agora Guesthouse Hostels

We had an amazing stay in Agora Guesthouse Hostels. Good location near tourist spots in Sultanahmet, friendly staff and clean rooms.
Partner
2/10
Poor
16 Aug 2018
Moncef
Misleading advertisement, staff are not friendly and not accommodating. Not worth your money. I don’t recommend it.
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Hania
J’ai passé un agréable séjour et je n’hésiterai pas à le recommander.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
30 Apr 2026
Sergio
Ni comi por que lo cansele
Self
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2026
Benjamin
Le menu du petit déjeuner était incroyable, fait maison par des personnes très sympathiques !
Le personnel à l’accueil est adorable et à l’écoute, on nous a donné toutes les infos nécessaires à l’arrivée. Notre chambre était très bien ! Juste le matelas très dur et surtout assez court, pour ceux qui font plus d’un mètre 85 pour une chambre économique… le lit risque d’être trop petit.
Niveau propreté niquel ! Le seul petit détail au niveau de la douche est la pression de l’eau qui est très faible mais rien de très grave !
C’était notre première fois à Istanbul et le fait d’être autant à proximité de la mosquée bleue / Hagia Sophia etc c’était un bonheur !
Merci à toute l’équipe de l’hôtel d’avoir rendu le séjour encore plus exceptionnel, nous reviendrons !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Marko
Great place. Tidy, quiet and great location.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2026
Rosangela
O quarto estava impecavel e a equipe todos muitos simpatico.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2026
UENO
アヤソフィアやブルーモスクにも近く、従業員の方もフレンドリーで空港までのタクシーも手配していただきました。部屋も清潔で、朝食もおいしかったです。
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
09 Nov 2025
Serap
Oda çok kirliydi çok kötü kokuyordu ve asla göründüğü gibi değildi… Kahvaltı hazırlayan abla çok kibardı, teşekkür ederiz.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2025
Yasuko
Good staff.clean room
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Johan

Prisvärt och centralt

Läget är helt perfekt! Lugn gata men bara ett par minuter från Hagia Sofia, bargata, shopping etc. Mycket trevlig och hjälpsam personal med väldigt bra engelskakunskaper, jag fick massor av hjälp och tips.
Bodde ett par nätter några kvarter bort för nästan samma pris. Agora har en standard långt över det andra alternativet.
Frukosten var turkisk (tror jag) och lite annorlunda men god. Den serveras på takterrassen som övrig tid kan användas fritt för boende. Man kan ta med något att dricka eller köpa i receptionen.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Sumiko

立地良い最高のゲストハウス

どこに行くにも便利な立地、清潔な部屋と充実した機能、美味しい食事、スタッフの対応、ツアーやハマム、送迎等のオプションサービスありと、居心地が良く延泊したほどです。一つお願いがあるとすれば、テラスのコンセントはマルチプラグ対応だった様に、各部屋にも一つあると更に便利なので検討お願いします
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2024
Eduardo

Perfeito

Incrível, equipe super gentil, superou as expectativas
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2022
el habib
accueillant
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2022
Nassim
Merci énormément pour tout vous êtes très agréable et à l’écoute
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2022
Bouchra
Un très beau petit Hôtel, très propre, personnel magnifiques. Un grand Merci à vous.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2022
Mustapha
L'accueil du personnel est parfait.
IIs se plient pour nous satisfaire.
Bravi.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2022
Tuce
Agora Guest war eine Woche unsere Unterkunft und wir fühlten uns gut aufgehoben. Das Hotel ist sehr sauber und die Mitarbeiter sind sehr zuvorkommend und nett. Das einzige was uns etwas gestört hat war das für ein Ehepaar der Schrank Etwas zu klein war, kann man eventuell zwei Regale einbauen lassen und das war das einzigste und kleinste Nachteil. Wir würden uns immer wieder gerne für Agora und seine freundlichen Mitarbeiter/innen entscheiden.
Vielen Dank nochmals

Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Jeton und Tugce Krasniqi
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2021
Soumeya
El personal
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2021
Alexia
Petit hôtel idéalement situé dans le quartier historique d'Istanbul. Super accueil!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2021
GEORGIOS
Walking distance to Agia Sofia, clean and quiet room, safe neighbourhood and very friendly staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2021
Kadir
Çok güzel karşılama ve ağırlama oldu. Bir sonraki İstanbul seyahatimizde kesinlikle tercih edeceğimiz bir otel . Odalar konforlu ve gayet kullanışlı, merkezi noktada ve fiyatına göre performansı fazlasıyla iyi. Herkese gönül rahatlığıyla tavsiye ederim 🙏 Herşey icin teşekkürler Agora Guesthouse ailesi.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Superbe hôtel où nous avons passé un excellent séjour , durant cette difficile période de covid le personnel a tout mis en œuvre pour être à nos petit soins nous sommes vraiment heureux d’avoir séjourné à l’hôtel Agora et faisons une grande dédicace à Deniz un amour de chien en tout cas je recommande les yeux fermés cet hôtel ❤️
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2021
aydin

mukemmel

guleryuzlu personel. anlayisli resepsiyon. 24 saat acik resepsiyon. cok temiz odalar guzel bir teras. gercekreb gersey cok iyiydi. tesekur ederim
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2020
Aya
口コミどおり日本人が多かった。
スタッフはみんなフレンドリーで楽しく会話ができます!困ったときも親切に対応してくれます。
朝食も美味しく、立地も抜群です!
可愛い犬がいます!
Leisure Self

Location & surroundings

Agora Guesthouse
Amiral Tafdil Sk. No:6 Old City ,Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

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