Agora Guesthouse – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Agora Guesthouse offers 10 private rooms with air conditioning, wooden floors, and free bed linen and towels. Some rooms include small balconies with sea views. Six dormitory rooms contain 46 bunk beds, each with individual curtains, reading lights, sockets, electronic lockers, and under-bed storage. All rooms have free high-speed Wi-Fi.
Dining Options
Homemade breakfast is served daily on the rooftop terrace, which offers panoramic views of the Bosphorus and the Asian side of Istanbul. The terrace has both indoor and outdoor seating. Free coffee and tea are available throughout the day.
Leisure & Entertainment
The rooftop terrace provides Bosphorus views. The hotel offers access to Alaturka Turkish Bath. Nearby Hodjapasha Cultural Center hosts daily Sema ceremonies (whirling dervishes at 19:00) and cultural dance shows with 360-degree visual effects (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 20:30).
Location & Transportation
Located in Sultanahmet's old city, a 5-minute walk from Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque. Sultanahmet Tram Station is 500 meters away. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 45 km distant; take the HAVATAS bus to Taksim Square. Private airport transfers cost 40 EUR for up to 4 passengers.
Guest Services
24-hour reception provides hand-drawn maps with local tips. Services include free luggage storage, electronic safes, laptop computer use, and fax/printing facilities. The property is tidy with a warm atmosphere reported by guests.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor