APPLE TREE HOTEL, Istanbul
About the Hotel
Apple Tree Hotel - A 3-star family-friendly hotel in Sultanahmet with a rooftop terrace, open buffet breakfast with Marmara Sea views, and proximity to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
Located in the Sultanahmet district, Apple Tree Hotel offers a rooftop terrace with Marmara Sea and Princes' Island views where an open buffet breakfast is served each morning. The property features free WiFi throughout, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff providing personalized recommendations. Air-conditioned rooms include flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, minibars, and private bathrooms with slippers, free toiletries, and hairdryers. Daily housekeeping replenishes towels and tidies rooms. The hotel also has a buffet restaurant for lunch and dinner, a coffee house on site, and a terrace for daily coffee and tea service. Apple Tree Hotel is 500 meters from the Blue Mosque, 700 meters from the Basilica Cistern, 800 meters from Hagia Sophia, and 800 meters from Topkapi Palace. Sultanahmet tram station is 800 meters away, and airport shuttle service is available to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (49 km) and Istanbul Airport (56 km). Additional services include bicycle rental, laundry, dry cleaning, luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, currency exchange, and tour desk. Family rooms, kid-friendly buffet, and grocery deliveries are available, and key card access with CCTV and smoke alarms provides security.
Pros
Staff consistently described as friendly, helpful, and multilingual (English, Russian, Uzbek)
Open buffet breakfast on the rooftop terrace with Marmara Sea views includes diverse options and fresh ingredients
Location within 5-10 minutes walk to major attractions, tram station, restaurants, and shops
Rooms are clean and well-maintained with comfortable beds, minibar, and tea/coffee maker
Cons
Some rooms may experience street noise from traffic and pedestrians, especially on the front street side
Breakfast hours are limited to 8:00-10:00, which may not suit early departures
Must-do experiences
- Visit the Basilica Cistern for its stunning underground ambience.
- Savor a traditional meal of manti dumplings at Karadeniz Pidecisi.
- Stroll through the Spice Bazaar for unique spices and local goods.
- Explore the lesser-known Kariye Museum's stunning mosaics.
- Relax at a tearoom in Gulhane Park, surrounded by nature.
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Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- No parking available.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- 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