A'la House
Location: Küçük Ayasofya Mah Katip Sinan Sok No13, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34200, Istanbul, TR
Star Rating: 7.6 Stars
Property Type: Apartments
About this Property
Rooftop Massages and City Views
Indulge in onsite massages and soak in the stunning city view from the rooftop terrace to unwind and relax.
Convenience and Assistance
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, tour assistance services, and a computer station. The multilingual staff and luggage storage add to your convenience.
Centrally Located and Stylish Accommodations
Stay in one of the 11 uniquely decorated guestrooms, each equipped with a kitchen, LED TV, and free Wi-Fi. Make yourself at home with daily housekeeping and modern amenities.
Book your stay at A'la House for a centrally located Istanbul experience near iconic landmarks like Sultanahmet Square and the Grand Bazaar.
Important Information
- Up to 4 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 AM - anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Free WiFi
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
- Computer station
- Rooftop terrace
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
Rooms Available
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'Terrace Room with a Sea View
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
484-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Stovetop
- Terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
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Suite
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
484-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Bedroom and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
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Apartment, 4 Bedrooms
4 Twin Beds and 3 Double Beds
Individually decorated room
Layout - 4 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 10 (10 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
-
Double Studio
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
258-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
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Economy Family Room with Kitchen Dublex
2 Double Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
323 sq feet
Layout - 3 bedrooms and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
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Triple Studio
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
269-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
-
Economy Triple Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
323-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
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Family House, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View
1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed
753 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LED television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 8 (8 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Stovetop
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
Guest Reviews
- tamara (4/5): Läget är bra nära till det mesta - Bra läge men dålig hus... behöver renoveras .. bra personal men det var lite svårt med kommunition på grund av språket
- Fernando (10/5): Goede locatie - Kamers zijn heel netjes groot alles werkt goed Personeel heel vriendelijk Locatie van het hotel is dichtbij de bezienswaardigheden
- BELAID (8/5): Istanbul en famille - excellent hôtel pour une famille
- syed (10/5): Kutay Berk - We stayed for 3 days and upon arrival we were greeted by Mr Kutay Berk and shows us the room next day Mr Kutay gave us walking tour of surrounding places and also gave us driving tour with very reasonable prices he is very knowledgeable trustworthy and kind and gave us abundance of history about Istanbul our kids loved him and we recommend him for your next visit to turkey
- Verified traveler (8/5): Mooi net appartement voor de prijs die je betaald - Fijn verblijf gehad. Perfecte locatie en vriendelijk behulpzaam personeel. Enige nadeel dat je elke ochtend om 6 uur gewekt wordt door het ochtendgebed van de moskeeën in de buurt. Mooi dakterras om te relaxen.
- tomas (8/5): Hotel sencillo pero muy correcto y limpio - Hotel muy cerca de sultanhanet a un precio fantástico, limpio y aun buen precio una buena opción
- +WorldTraveler+ (10/5): Very nice hotel, awesome location, friendly staff - Our stay at A'la House was great. We booked a 7-person apartment for 5 people. It was pretty big, had a double and triple bedroom, a common area/kitchen, extra sofas, etc, and fit 5 people very comfortably. It would adequately fit seven people too, I think. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. The young man at the reception spoke very good English. On our checkout day, we had to leave late in the evening, so they gave us a room at a great discount (as we had to vacate our original apartment). They offered to keep our bags for free, but we wanted to take a shower later, so they gave us a room for the day at a greatly discounted price. I would recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Sultanahmet.
- Verified traveler (8/5): great stay - lovely stay , staff very helpful , very central and close to all attractions
- Verified traveler (2/5): Berbat - Berbat. Temizlik çok kötü, çekyat çöpte bulamazsın bu kadar kötüsünü. Yeri havasız ara bir yer.
- Adil (10/5): Thumbs up for A'la - Everything was great at A'la House from the first minute we reached, until the last. Very impressed with room quality and the hosts were very polite. Will go back again without hesitation.
- najma (8/5): Great location kind of.... - Very close to Sultanahmet.close to shops and a seabus port so a lovely range of seafood restaurants nearby. HOWEVER not baby friendly no lift so you have to climb stairs to get to your room and ours was at the top floor!the fridge leaked and my husband wasn't convinced the air con was working. This part of Istanbul is very hilly and this hotel was at the bottom of the hill which was not buggy friendly,seriously this hill was very steep!
- Verified traveler (2/5): Det værste hotel!!!! - Det værste hotel jeg nogensinde har set.. Dårlig klima på værelset, dårlig behandling af kunder. Vil helt sikkert ikke anbefale det!!!!
- benedicte (6/5): bien situé mais mal insonorisé - hôtel super bien placé, en revanche très mal insonorisé et sans volets, lampadaires juste devant les vitres... difficile d'y dormir, dommage car chambre bien équipée et personnel serviable
- Verified traveler (6/5): - für 5 tage gebucht 2 tage in nicht angenehnemender nach reklamation 3 tage in besseren zimmer übernachtet ruhige lage zentrum nah für allein reisender ausreichende hotel preis günstig personal gut und hilfsbereit
- Charles (8/5): Good location, helpful management - This is a fairly old, basic hotel in the back streets of Istanbul's old town but only 200 metres from the Blue Mosque which makes the location excellent. The rooms are basic with good bathrooms and a good shower and s small kitchen with two gas rings, a microwave and a refrigerator.
- Ion Cristian (10/5): Clean, Nice, very helpful - I have stayed there for 3 days. The location is great 500 m to Grand Bazaar, the personal was very nice and helpful. The room was clean. Nice vacation in Istambul.
- Jad (8/5): Great value for money stay! - central hotel in the old part of the city. close to major sights. Basic services. clean room. very nice staff. accomodated nicely my very late check-in
- olivier (4/5): très moyen dommage - Points positifs : l’emplacement de l’établissement à 5 minutes à pied des plus beaux sites, la climatisation de la chambre et la propreté (un ménage régulier) Accueil moyen et nous avons dû payer en monnaie locale sauf que le taux appliqué est vraiment en notre défaveur. Eviter de prendre la chambre triple économique car la chaudière commune est dans la chambre !!! et fait un bruit du tonnerre dès qu’un voisin prend une douche….Quand c’est à une heure du matin… le sommeil est forcément perturbé car la chaudière se met à siffler ! Il manque un double rideau à une fenêtre alors en été réveil au lever du jour ! La préparation des repas s’est réduite à la préparation de salades froides car nous avions qu’une poêle pour un minuscule réchaud. Il n’y avait pas de lumière dans l’espace cuisine et nous l’avons signalé mais cela n’a rien changé. Conclusion : Cet appart- hôtel a été rénové en 2011, mais ce qui est dégradé n’est pas réparé.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Affordable stay in Istanbul - Well priced, in a great location, roof top terrace with view, and the kitchenette saves money.
- Shamsudin (2/5): My bad experienced with this hotel - My worst experienced with this hotel. The aircond never working, the small refrigerator not funtioning at all. The shower was leaking with water on the bathroom floor. i checked out earlier than planned because the unconfortability of the hotel. I will never come back and recomemd to any of my friends to stay in this hotel.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Funktionell, etwas versteckte, aber zentrale Lage - Sehr versteckt gelegen (die meisten Taxifahrer konnten mit der Adresse wenig anfangen) in einer geschäftigen Nebenstraße in Sultanahmed; nur 5min fußläufig von der Blauen Moschee entfernt. Sehr nettes Personal, wobei die jüngeren Angestellten auch ausreichend englisch sprachen. Das Apartment selbst war funktionell eingerichtet mit Mini-Küchenzeile und innenliegendem Bad mit Dusche; es wurde zu unserem Erstaunen täglich gereinigt. Toll war die frei zugängliche Dachterasse mit Meerblick, welche wir bei jedem Besuch für uns alleine hatten.
- Norberto (6/5): Muy buena ubicación - Buena relación precio calidad. Excelente ubicacion para el recorrido turístico. Muy buena atención. Un poco atípico el departamento.
- tucorino (6/5): - Lager ist perfekt für eine kurzen Trip in Istanbul . Mann kann zu Fuß die alte Stadt erkunden. Leider hatten wir am ersten Tag erst ab 21 Uhr 30 Wasser, wegen einem Rohrbruch. Altstadt eben.
- Scott (6/5): A fine place to stay - It was a suitable hotel. The room was fine. Nothing special, but comfortable. If you're looking for luxury or a view, this isn't the place. If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive, well located hotel to crash after a busy day of sightseeing, it will likely suit your needs. The older proprietor speaks little English and we speak very little Turkish, but that didn't seem to pose a problem. We were there only two nights but it probably would be a great place for several days since it had a kitchenette. It's a great location to the Sultanahmet area. Far enough out of the way that it's pretty quiet and you won't be constantly hassled by street peddlers and carpet salesmen, but the Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and other main attractions are within a 15 minute walk or less
- Hisyam (6/5): Good stay if you travel light and willing to walk - The room is comfortable for a couple with a kid, however the hotel has no lift and walkway/stair are very narrow. It would be fine if you travel light and only use the room for sleeping. The location is great, walking distance to all major attractions in Istanbul. However, it's not really suitable if you need wheel chair or walking stick to move around as the street from/to the hotel is in hill area. The manager Mr Kutey is very nice and kind.
- Urska (6/5): Very nice, but ... - Why stay in this hotel? Great location, good service, fair price, clean room and helpfull staff. Why not? Old furniture (bed was making noise and water form shower was leaking all over the bathroom).
- Verified traveler (8/5): good value for money - The owner kept track of when we are coming and also sorted us our return transfer to the airport. The location is close but I bit quite at night.The roads are a bit steep and not suitable for elderly people and with physical problems.The room was nice and clean.It was good value for money for what you pay.
- D (6/5): Good hotel - On arrival we were greeted by hotel manager he gave us a complimentary bottle of water and showed us to our room which was ok. Towels and slippers and in room safe provided by the hotel, cleaning of the room every 2-3 days. As this was our first time visiting istanbul a hotel closer to the attractions would have been ideal especially as we have children and a 15 minute uphill walk can be tiring for little feet. Overall good experience.
- al bo (10/5): happy with the choice, suggestion on the tranfer - agree w/previous reviews: great location-walking distance to major sightseeings, be wear of steep hills, "San Francisco" style. Very nice family running the hotel. Unless you have large suitcases or arrive past very late, I suggest taking metro to the hotel. Takes about 45-1hr to get there from the airport, 1 change in trains, need to buy tokens for each But you avoid major traffic jams. It's a walking distance 4min down the hill from the metro station you get off -Cemberlitas.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great - Nice place, clean, and close to main atractions.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Second time around and totally in love - Great place, totally recomend it. Only negative, it is difficult for taxi drivers to find it, but i arranged the transfers with the hotel, for everything else we just walked as the blue mosque and hagia sophia are 10 min away. Also tram line is close.
- Verified traveler (4/5): 방 상태가 별로입니다 - 어린아이와 나이드신 부모님 모시고 6명이 페밀리룸에서 묵었는데 물이 새고 찬바람이 문틈에서 들어오고 반지하방이라 눅눅했습니다. 스텝들은 친절하더군요
- Eric (8/5): Nice hotel, close to all major sights - Very clean hotel with super friendly staff. The person we dealt with had just enough English so that we could communicate. Fantastic location for the sights. Bed was comfortable, room a little tight, great roof top that we had to our selfs every evening.
- sayed (8/5): Close to surroundings in the sultan ahmed region - Overall good experience. Semi clean hotel but good location to live in.
- Sohaib Rafiq (10/5): Excellent - It was my first time to Turkey. A'la House is excellent. Very nice people. Great Service. Excellent Room Cleaning.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great stay - Good little hotel right in the heart of the old city, within easy walking distance of the major attractions and tram stop. Stayed in the family suite which was perfect for us (2 adults, 3yr old), cleaned daily, friendly helpful staff. Would recommend.
- Faheem (10/5): Heart of Istanbul - Excellent family friendly hotel run by a very kind and helpful family. Excellent location. All major tourist attractions are only a few minutes walk from the hotel. The hotel is located in a quiet neighbourhood and if you walk around you can observe the daily lives of the people living in the city.
- St.Louis (8/5): Great Location!!! - We had a great time at this hotel.If you are looking for location this is it!!! Only 15 min from Sultanahmet sightseeings.( Aya Sofia,Blue Mosque,Topkapi...) Room cleanliness could be better and if you are traveling with family with more than 2 kids ask for the apartment,because in the regular room there is no space for anything.Owners very helpful and speak good english. Enjoy!!!
- Greg (8/5): Good For the Price - First time in Istanbul, the hotel was all you need, very simple small and clean. Nice roof top patio.
- Ali (8/5): Good overall hotel - The hotel was in a very good location. I was given a map of the local area and told about nearby attractions. The room was in very good condition and was clean with amenities such as toiletries, AC and satellite TV. The staff were very pleasant and nice, anything I needed was quickly provided. Overall, I had a wonderful time and will definitely recommend this hotel.
- Rosie (8/5): Strategic location! - Strategic location at the heart of the city, closeby tram line, some main attractions are just walking distance-away ie. Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Suleymanie Mosque, etc. Friendly and helpful staffs (thanks a lot!), suitable for cooking too!
- Meryem (8/5): Great location - Great great location next to the tramway, the Grand Bazar, Topcapi, Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, New Mosque, Egyptian Bazar...
- Verified traveler (8/5): Cozy and homey - Its nt a fancy place but cozy and comfy .... they just need 2 have an elevator
- Tom (10/5): Family-run type feel - Very kind service. Hotel staff woke up at 4 AM to make sure the taxi driver understood to take me to the airport for an early flight. Great rooftop deck with a view of the sea.
- Zin (8/5): Friendly owner - Great location and the owner very friendly and helpful.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great Location with friendly manager - We had a great stay here with very good service. The rooms are slightly on the small side, but the location is great! Can't complain. Very much recommended.
- Martin Sam (8/5): A pleasant stay - This guest apartment is very conveniently located in easy walking distance to the Hippodrome and the surrounding attractions like Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Although just staying alone for one night, I had a huge ground-floor apartment all to myself. Being at street level, one had occassional noise from passing people, but this was not a major problem. There are small convenience shops very close by if you want refreshments or to make yourself a meal in the apartment's kitchen, if you do not want to go to a restaurant. The host Kutay is very friendly and speaks excellent English, so a good resource for English-speaking travellers. His father is a charming old man, also very hospitable and welcoming.
- Patrick (8/5): Helpful owner - We stayed 3 nights. Great location near Blue Mosque. Owner very helpful.
- Chris (8/5): Good location - Good location, close to the tram (although up a hill). Easy walk to the main sights in the old town. Several restaurants and supermarkets nearby. Air-con very effective and quiet (makes a change!). Minor flaws: could do with thicker curtains or better still black out blinds/shutters as it gets very light when the sun comes up. Also, the venetian blinds in the kitchen corner don't provide sufficient privacy.
- Verified traveler (6/5): This is not a 3* hotel - We stayed in this place in September 2011. It's stated it's 3* hotel but it's not. It's a little family business apartments building. Don't get me wrong: it's freshly but rather poorly renovated, looks fresh and nice from the first site. Also convenient for families 'cause they have little kitchen etc. But you can literally hear what's going on on the street and at the staircase, not to speak of the neighboring rooms. You can hear people breathing there, so old and poorly isolated is the building. The neighborhood is a bit undergoing but it's a walking distance from Hippodrome area which is very convenient. Unless you're ready to live along with the whole building, I wouldn't recommend this place to travelers.
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