Hotel Sapphire

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Hotel Sapphire
The 4-star Hotel Sapphire Istanbul is located an 18-minute walk from Beyazit Tower and offers a bureau de change and a lift. Situated a walk from Basilica Cistern in the Old City Sultanahmet district, the hotel features an indoor pool.
This property is within 25 minutes' walk of Sea of Marmara in Istanbul. Sultanahmet District is within walking distance of the hotel, and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport is 45 km away. There is Blue Mosque just 1.2 km away, and Havatas transfer bus station approximately a 5-minute ride from the accommodation. Hotel Sapphire is extremely close to Sirkeci.
Facing the courtyard, some of the 57 rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and wireless internet, and such essentials as an ironing set and central heating. Furnished with a work desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as hairdryers and shower caps.
Le Safran restaurant offers a selection of Mediterranean delicacies and lies just 200 metres from this Istanbul hotel.
Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour services
- Express check-in/ -out
- Swimming Pool
- On-site Dining
- Meeting facilities
- Child-friendly
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Electric kettle
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Indoor swimming pool
- Entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
- Public Bath
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Parquet floor
Policy
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- Gulhane Park (300 m)
- Taksim Square (2.8 km)
- Suleymaniye Mosque (1.2 km)
- Topkapi Palace harem (550 m)
- Caferaga Madrasa (450 m)
- Istanbul Modern Art Museum (1.5 km)
- Marmaray Sirkeci (250 m)
- Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam (200 m)
- Bab-i Ali Kapisi (250 m)
Airports
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (44 km)
Train stations
- Sultanahmet Tram Station (600 m)
Reviews
100% Verified Reviews
Fred
2024-04-27
My stay was very good in Istanbul's old town. The triple room was fashionable, included a shower, a hair dryer, and terry dressing gowns. I enjoyed this stay.
Rob
2024-03-24
I spent 5 nights here and really enjoyed that. The restaurant was reasonably priced and the breakfast was large with fruit, rich options and many varieties. The location was magnificent in the main touristic area.
Tommy
2024-03-05
Lots of great options for meal.
Cecil
2024-02-25
Well laid out and well-appointed rooms with view are accompanied by efficient service. The atmosphere of the hotel is quiet.
Jimmy
2024-02-18
I booked a room with a really nice bed, coffee, a safe, and a chair. The service was very good, totally satisfied. I didn't want to leave and would have stayed for longer.
Simon
2024-02-15
Charming small and popular hotel located in a main touristic area near to the ferries, shops & tram stops and metro and all public transport. Well-appointed room with variety of complimentary teas as expected.
Alex
2024-01-30
Pleasant staff and awesome and lovely breakfast with lots of options.
Nicola
2024-01-24
Thoroughly enjoyed the hotel, it was popular with excellent and amazing location in a very central area.
Pete
2024-01-21
I enjoyed the hotel, it was big size and clean, location was magnificent and perfect to avoid queues to buy tickets at major sites. I had a very very good experience and will come back.
Arthur
2024-01-16
The place had a quiet atmosphere. The room was neat and with hairdryer and double bed plus a sea-view, had everything I needed.
Albert
2024-01-12
The room is well-maintained with view.
George
2024-01-01
Good food, especially extensive and rich breakfast.
Sean
2023-12-25
We got a triple room, it was air-conditioned. We could see the street from the window.
Derek
2023-12-17
Booked wheelchair accessible room with WiFi and got it upon arrival.
Nigel
2023-12-11
The service was superb, that made the hotel delightful place. I got the queen room, it was soundproof and neat. The staff was pleasant and exceptional on arrival and throughout the stay.
Frank
2023-12-11
Soundproof, updated rooms and newly renovated bathrooms. Friendly service, parking close to the hotel.
Phil
2023-12-06
Air-conditioned and stylish room with a really nice bed.
Ben
2023-11-28
The breakfast was extensive and rich for all nationalities; reasonably priced.
Mickey
2023-11-20
Its rooms are well-equipped and brand-new with double beds.
Alan
2023-11-01
Coffee, a safe, and a chair available in the twin room.
Robert
2023-10-08
The rooms here are well-equipped and brand-new with breakfast.
The property needs renovation.
Michael
2023-10-04
Beautifully designed and exquisite hotel, very competent staff with excellent customer service, everything was very good.
Bob
2023-09-17
Nicely decorated boutique hotel in absolutely perfect location very close to the main sights. Easy check-in, late check-out, thoughtful staff. Pretty nice room, clean bathroom. Extensive and rich breakfast with local dishes and cake, for example and very good customer service.
Derek
2023-09-14
Simply one love, recommend it to all. Nicely decorated hotel that has caring staff with excellent customer service. The location is unbeatable and they have parking close to the venue. Would stay again in this very nice area. Rooftop restaurant is good for dinner.
Roy
2023-09-01
Fairly clean hotel with a lovely design and beautiful views, it has a particularly good location near the restaurants in the streets, Topkapi and Blue Mosque, and the centre of all sightseeing places. The room was brand-new, the beds were comfortable, the breakfast was savoury.
Francis
2023-08-24
Stylish fairly clean property, it has efficient staff from all staff members. The room is great-sized, brand-new comes with variety of complimentary teas and a nice view plus minibar.
Murray
2023-08-20
The position of the hotel was excellent and incredible, very close to several important tourist sites. The breakfast was extensive for all tastes, and the food was local.
Well, the area was quite bad overall.
James
2023-08-18
I greatly enjoyed staying in this nicely decorated nice budget hotel. The rooms were well-maintained and newly renovated with efficient aircon, everything was very good. The breakfast was extensive and especially with what concerns the cheese, reasonably priced.
Edmund
2023-08-08
The breakfast food was outstanding and reasonably-priced. The room was air conditioned & stylish with view to the bars and a large walk in shower plus good bath.
Nigel
2023-08-08
Loved this place, it was charming little and stylish. The staff were reasonably good and thoughtful and an absolute pleasure. The location of the hotel was particularly good and excellent, in the very center of Istanbul.
Robert
2023-07-29
Popular clean hotel with very friendly staff who made the stay a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Very good customer care, parking close to the property. Not to mention excellent wifi!
Anne
2023-07-27
Very positive overall experience. Terrific hotel, pleasant staff and fab food. Updated room with view to the bars, friendly service. Paid £ 35. Quick check in and late check out.
Gerry
2023-07-22
Possibly the best and very very good stay in Istanbul's old town. Magnificent location, at a walking distance from Serpent Column. Walking distance to a bazaar and a local market across the street. Early check-in, nicely furnished and well-appointed room with nice breakfast included, WiFi, for instance. Large breakfast for all tastes and with efficient staff.
Victoria
2023-07-04
The hotel is clean, with competent personal, and offers stunning location very close to the tourist attractions and cafes & metro.
Jason
2023-06-26
Its rooms are neat for a very positive stay in Istanbul's old town.
Jack
2023-05-30
Had really good stay in Istanbul's old town, the staff were caring, location was amazing to all the touristic landmarks in the Asian side of Istanbul. We had an extensive breakfast with wide spread option, fruits plus good push button coffee included.
Kevin
2023-05-08
Good sleep in a very comfy bed, updated and soundproof room. Marvellous location near the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Cisterns, Spice market and Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace, Haga Sofia and the Blue Mosque, quick check-in. Besides, very convenient to Ataturk.
Samuel
2023-05-07
Had 5 days in Istanbul, spending our time here lovely. We were greeted by efficient, competent staff. The location was magnificent, close to Istanbul's historical sites like Hagia Sophia! Moreover, it was so close to the blue mosque, palace etc, also grand bizzare, spice market and Galata bridge, major tourist attractions, and many good restaurants, comfortable beds and room, and wonderful staff. Everything was simply fantastic.
Cyril
2023-05-02
The room was updated and equipped with hairdryer, double bed and a nice view as described. The provided service was welcoming! Plus, I was able to park the car close to the hotel. The location was marvellous, you can visit Ataturk by walking.
John
2023-03-26
Late check-out was useful. The location was peaceful, not too far from Beach. I ate in the traditional restaurant nearby. The hotel was perfect, I would recommend it to all.
Nick
2023-03-21
The rooms with double beds. Terrific service overall and parking close to the hotel.
William
2023-03-19
Simply nothing too much trouble, relaxing stay. Great food for superb breakfast with custom made omelettes. Newly renovated and soundproof room with efficient aircon.
Andrea
2023-03-11
No complaints whatsoever, I can recommend, loved it. The breakfast was extensive with many options, and all the food was local.
As for me, the area was quite bad.
Herbert
2023-03-09
We booked guest room, it was air-conditioned. Free Wi-Fi was excellent and the service was very good.
Philip
2023-02-16
Excellent service and a traditional restaurant onsite. Pretty nice area, very central location right by restaurants close by, all major landmarks of Istanbul and local ferries.
David
2023-01-24
Great place to stay for a trip to Istanbul. Large and hearty breakfast with many vegetable options, fantastic location.
Scott
2022-12-20
Sensational breakfast with custom made omelettes for the start of the day. Marvellous and incredible location, near Tram Station. Based so close to the historical places, restaurants and shops and the old town.
Colin
2022-11-14
The location was magnificent and top in the old town and met the purpose. The food was decent and we loved it👌
Neil
2022-11-13
We had varied and satisfactory breakfasts with custom made omelettes. There were very comfy beds and a safe box, a mini-bar and central heating inside the room. The location was marvellous and peaceful, not too far from an Ottoman - era Friday mosque. Took a walk around city centre, located relatively near the hotel.
John
2022-11-12
Clean and brilliant accom with marvellous and stunning location adjacent to Sultanahmet and the old town. Decent and appetising meals. Good pool, parking on site. No charge for wake up calls and ironing too.
Ray
2022-11-05
Marvellous and brilliant location, the breakfast was sensational with turkey and fruits, for instance.
Daniel
2022-10-31
The daily breakfast was sensational with fruits and turkey, for example. Location: the hotel was short walk to airport, major attractions, and the old town.
Arthur
2022-10-29
it is in an incredible location with attentive stuff at the reception desk. thank you for the warm welcome, you're dope!
David
2022-10-22
The room was stylish with efficient aircon, and we loved having access to wake-up service. Good service, though a few employees were not very friendly.
Ralph
2022-10-04
The hotel was clean, had smart staff at all times.
Arnold
2022-09-20
Good base for 4 nights with pleasant and incredible stuff at all times. Awesome location right by the airport as well as Galata bridge. Besides, easy access to Tree.
Christopher
2022-07-29
Units with efficient aircon. A private safe, a minibar and central heating available.
Beds were very small.
James
2022-07-27
They have wheelchair accessible rooms with comfortable beds and care about everyone. The best thing is location - so close to the centre of town...
Leonard
2020-12-30
It's best base for visiting some must see attractions in Istanbul. Also, free Wi-Fi was provided. Just a 15-minute stroll to the center. A buffet breakfast was a nice touch...
John
2020-01-27
of course, we do recommend it to family and friends. we loved sapphire. excellant base for trip in istanbul.