Modern Istanbul spa hotel near Hagia Sophia

Great Fortune Hotel and Spa, Sultanahmet

Istanbul
Superior Triple room with Balcony
Family Connection room
Superior Double room
Standard Triple room
Standard Double room
Istanbul
Istanbul
Superior Triple room with Balcony

Property details

Fall in love with Istanbul with this fabulously located stay in Sultanahmet, with a serene spa and delicious restaurant - includes breakfast and spa perks
  • Modern comforts: With a fantastic location in the historic district of Sultanahmet, Great Fortune Hotel is perfect for those looking for a central city retreat. Guest rooms are modern and sleek, with plush furnishings and a sprinkle of traditional Turkish flair. Plush furnishings will make for an ultra-comfy stay, while fabulous amenities (think sleek TVs and stocked mini-bars) ensure all holiday essentials will be on hand for a blissful stay.

  • Dinner with a view: Set yourself up for the day with a delicious breakfast before hitting the streets to sample the city’s local delicacies. Tuck into a traditional meze or delicious kebab, and then cleanse your palate with a flavourful Turkish coffee followed perhaps by a baklava (or two). The hotel boasts an elegant restaurant for evening bites and sunset drinks, enjoying a fabulous position overlooking the captivating skyline of the city below.

  • Relax and rejuvenate: If you like your city breaks with a hint of spine-tingling relaxation, then this hotel is the one for you. Following a jam-packed sightseeing day, unwind in the hotel’s soothing spa, dipping in and out of the sleek sauna and stylish swimming pool as all your worries melt away. Wanting more? Up the ante and treat yourself to a traditional hammam - a non-negotiable for any Istanbul stay.

How to get there

Istanbul Airport is approximately a 45-minute drive away from the hotel, or just under an hour-and-a-half by public transport.  

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Modern comforts: With a fantastic location in the historic district of Sultanahmet, Great Fortune Hotel is perfect for those looking for a central city retreat. Guest rooms are modern and sleek, with plush furnishings and a sprinkle of traditional Turkish flair. Plush furnishings will make for an ultra-comfy stay, while fabulous amenities (think sleek TVs and stocked mini-bars) ensure all holiday essentials will be on hand for a blissful stay.

  • Dinner with a view: Set yourself up for the day with a delicious breakfast before hitting the streets to sample the city’s local delicacies. Tuck into a traditional meze or delicious kebab, and then cleanse your palate with a flavourful Turkish coffee followed perhaps by a baklava (or two). The hotel boasts an elegant restaurant for evening bites and sunset drinks, enjoying a fabulous position overlooking the captivating skyline of the city below.

  • Relax and rejuvenate: If you like your city breaks with a hint of spine-tingling relaxation, then this hotel is the one for you. Following a jam-packed sightseeing day, unwind in the hotel’s soothing spa, dipping in and out of the sleek sauna and stylish swimming pool as all your worries melt away. Wanting more? Up the ante and treat yourself to a traditional hammam - a non-negotiable for any Istanbul stay.

How to get there

Istanbul Airport is approximately a 45-minute drive away from the hotel, or just under an hour-and-a-half by public transport.  

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Sultan Ahmet, Bab-ı Ali Cad. Basmuhasip Sok. No : 13, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

You’ll be staying in the heart of Sultanahmet, perfect for those wanting to see the city’s top tourist sights. Marvel at the iconic sky-hued tiles of the Blue Mosque and the stunning Byzantine architecture of Hagia Sophia - both only a short walk away. Pay a visit to Topkapi Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and get wonderfully lost within the bustling atmosphere of The Grand Bazaar, where over 4,000 vendors and souvenir-worthy items await. Savour local flavours at the Spice Bazaar, and don’t miss a trip to Dolmabahçe Palace: the largest palace in Turkey. Stroll along the Bosphorous, or head underground to the relaxing Basilica Cistern if you fancy some peace and quiet. 

Other must sees include the Hippodrome, The Column of Constantine, and the Galata Bridge: the oldest bridge in Istanbul. Whatever you do, don’t forget to sample Turkey’s famous coffee.