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About this property
Situated in the centre of Sultanahmet, just a short walk from the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, this special class category hotel offers a cheerful atmosphere and great-value accommodation overlooking the Bosphorus. All rooms are comfortably furnished and feature views of the Bosphorus, the gardens or city. The excellent location of Hotel Poem allows you to easily walk to the main historic sites of Istanbul, including Topkapi Palace. The Grand Bazaar is just a 10-minute walk away. There are excellent transport links nearby, to lead you to the rest of Istanbul. The friendly staff team is available 24 hours a day to offer recommendations.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Lift
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Sustainability
- Türkiye Sustainable Tourism ProgramCertified by: RoyalCert International Registrars
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ekaterina
Austria
“Good location, but inside it is very quiet and peaceful. Charming and cozy hotel, each room is dedicated to a specific poet which makes this place very special. Amazing breakfast on a cozy terrace in inner yard. Staff is very friendly and...” - Jens
Germany
“Super friendly, supportive. and responsive staff! Very clean and authentic breakfast. all in all, a lovely place to stay!” - Clifford
Indonesia
“Friendly staff which gives you recommendations. Nice room. Good location.” - Patrycja
United Kingdom
“Amazing staff, the best breakfast we’ve had in Istanbul, the rooms were very clean and comfortable, and the resident cat was a huge bonus! Would definitely recommend this hotel!” - Mariona
Spain
“To sum it up in two words: exceptionally perfect. We want to thank the entire team at Hotel Poem for making our visit so enjoyable, especially to Eren, who welcomed us to the hotel and made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. Special...” - Nicole
Australia
“Staff were amazing, very helpful and gave some great tips. Property was close to blue mosque and very quiet. Breakfast was a feast!” - Tess
Australia
“Very clean, staff were lovely and the best breakfast I’ve ever had anywhere in the world, fresh healthy food.” - Suzy
Australia
“The staff were just wonderful. The location was perfect. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Restaurants were at your door step. Short walking distance to the tram stop The traditional Turkish breakfast served every morning was the highlight.” - Dinara
Russia
“Nice small hotel Great location and very kindly staff” - Aoife
Ireland
“Amazing location, close to a lot of the beautiful sights. It was hot in July so we were able to go out early to visit mosques etc and then come back for the fabulous breakfast before cooling down and heading back out again.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.





The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel Poem in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
License number: 2022-34-1487