AGORA GUESTHOUSE, Istanbul – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Agora Guesthouse offers 10 private rooms and 6 dormitory rooms with 46 bunk beds. Private rooms include air conditioning, wooden floors, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and electric kettles. Some have small balconies with sea views. Dormitory beds feature individual curtains, reading lights, sockets, shelves, and free electronic storage lockers. Bed linen is provided free in private rooms; towels are available for hire in dorms.
Dining & Rooftop Views
Homemade breakfast is served 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. The rooftop restaurant serves Turkish and international cuisine.
Leisure & Cultural Shows
The hotel provides access to the Hodjapasha Cultural Center, located nearby. Shows include the Sema ceremony (a UNESCO Heritage whirling dervish ritual) and Ottoman harem dances with 360-degree visual effects. The center also features an exhibition with dervish clothing, instruments, and interactive displays. An on-site Turkish bath (Alaturka Hammam) offers traditional therapies.
Location & Transportation
Agora Guesthouse is in the Sultanahmet district, a 5-minute walk from Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque. The Spice Market and Basilica Cistern are also within walking distance. The Taksim Square HAVATAS bus stop offers service to Sabiha Gokcen Airport (45 km away). Private airport transfers are available for 40 EUR per trip (up to 4 passengers).
Guest Services
The 24-hour reception offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, luggage storage, electronic safes, and use of a shared laptop computer. Hand-drawn maps with local tips are provided. The hotel is on a commercial street with other hotels, restaurants, and shops. Sultanahmet Tram Station is 0.5 km away.
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Amenities
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
Location
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