Name: Hotel Sapphire
Address: İbni-Kemal Caddesi No: 14-16 Sirkeci, Fatih, 34400 Istanbul, Turkey, İbni-Kemal Caddesi No: 14-16 Sirkeci, Marmara Region, 34400, Turkey
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $58 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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Hotel Hotel Sapphire

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*8.8* Istanbul Archaeological Museum: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.9* Basilica Cistern: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

*9.2* Gulhane Park: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

*8.8* Cagaloglu Turkish Bath: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)

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The stuff were very friendly, respectful and helpful. The breakfast was good. Rooms were clean The breakfast service was very good. The location is perfect can't be better. A lot of shops were nearby. Highly recommended

Suhair

Oman

Good location in old Istanbul, close to all the main historic sites. Breakfast is satisfactory. Room cleaning is well done. Good bathroom facilities. Nice little shops nearby to get snacks & drinks.

Fazlur

Mauritius

Property had charm. We were given a welcome drink and some Turkish Delight on arrival. It was nicely decorated. The location was superb, close to all the main attractions and transportation. The staff were amazing, very polite and extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was the best I have ever had. There was an amazing variety of food to choose from and it was all very tasty. Directly outside of the hotel were numerous restaurants which made it very easy to find a meal. We were given a gift on checkout. Very nice experience. Highly recommend staying at this hotel and would definitely stay there again.

Michele

Canada

Great location, close to ferry, tram, metro and most of attractions. And it was quiet.

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Belarus

The hotel were very nice, its location is very good meets my interests to visit the whole mosques, bazar and stores in Istanbul. The hotel were near to the tram which connected with other metro and subway to cover the whole city. The stuff were very good and friendly always smiley. The breakfast was very good and when i checked out the hotel gave me a gift. Really the hotel is very good and also deserves best rank in Booking.

Mohamed

Egypt

The breakfast was good with a wide variety of food. The hotel is located 10 minutes by walk to the Blue Mosque and the Cisterna.

Marco

Switzerland

Superb location, excellent breakfast, and most important: Wonderful staff, warm people who made us feel at home

Alexander

Israel

Staff was wonderful! Thanks for everything! And they surprised us with a goodbye gift. The location is perfect - close to everything in a walking distance and if you want to go far there are stops of bus and metro very close.

Ginka

Bulgaria

Great location in Sultan Ahmed. Near shopping stores, restaurants & cafes & metro

Fathi

United States of America

Hamam onsite, HUGE breakfast, helpful staff, and a little parting gift! What more can one ask?!

Joseph

United States of America

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9.4

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What guests loved the most:
“The stuff were very friendly, respectful and helpful. The breakfast was good. Rooms were clean The breakfast service was very good. The location is perfect can't be better.”

Suhair Oman
“Good location in old Istanbul, close to all the main historic sites. Breakfast is satisfactory. Room cleaning is well done. Good bathroom facilities.”

Fazlur Mauritius
“Property had charm. We were given a welcome drink and some Turkish Delight on arrival. It was nicely decorated. The location was superb, close to all the main attractions and transportation.”

Michele Canada
“Great location, close to ferry, tram, metro and most of attractions. And it was quiet.”

Booking_user_ Belarus
“The hotel were very nice, its location is very good meets my interests to visit the whole mosques, bazar and stores in Istanbul.”

Mohamed Egypt
“The breakfast was good with a wide variety of food. The hotel is located 10 minutes by walk to the Blue Mosque and the Cisterna.”

Marco Switzerland
“Superb location, excellent breakfast, and most important: Wonderful staff, warm people who made us feel at home”

Alexander Israel
“Staff was wonderful! Thanks for everything! And they surprised us with a goodbye gift.”

Ginka Bulgaria
“Great location in Sultan Ahmed. Near shopping stores, restaurants & cafes & metro”

Fathi United States of America
“Hamam onsite, HUGE breakfast, helpful staff, and a little parting gift! What more can one ask?!”

Joseph United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Istanbul –

One of our top picks in Istanbul.Sapphire is a classic Ottoman-style hotel located 1,650 feet from the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet. It features an indoor pool with hot tub, sauna and hammam, as well as free WiFi access. Sultanahmet, which houses many historic landmarks, is within a walking distance.

Rooms at Hotel Sapphire combine wooden furnishings and damask fabrics with modern satellite TV channels and air conditioning. Each room includes private bathrooms with bathtub and hairdryer.

Each morning, a rich breakfast buffet is offered with a wide selection of ingredients. Traditional Turkish cuisine is served at the restaurant of the hotel and room service is also available. The street hotel is located on a street closed to traffic and you can sit outside and relax with a cold drink.

Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services can be offered upon request at an extra fee. Currency exchange is also provided.

The 24-hour staff at the Sapphire hotel can help plan visits and excursions to nearby Blue Mosque and renowned Grand Bazaar. They can also arrange an airport shuttle service upon request. Ataturk Airport is 11 mi away while Istanbul Airport is 32 mi away.

Fatih is a great choice for travelers interested in old-town exploration, architecture and monuments.

This is our guests' favorite part of Istanbul, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Istanbul! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Istanbul! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Indoor pool

Non-smoking rooms

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
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An Inside Look at Hotel Sapphire

An uncovered treasure on the ancient peninsula of Istanbul which hosted many civilizations and treasures through the ages:"Hotel Sapphire" We are looking forward to serve you during your stay in Istanbul with our tradition of hospitality.

Hotel surroundings

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Discover Istanbul’s old town, which boasts more history than almost any other place in the world. Explore nearby icons like the Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.

Closest Landmarks *

Gulhane Tram Station
0.1 miles
Islam Science and Technology Museum
0.1 miles
Hodjapasha Cultural Centre
0.1 miles
Sirkeci Train Station
0.1 miles
Cagaloglu Turkish Bath
0.2 miles
Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education
0.2 miles
Gulhane Park
0.2 miles
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
0.2 miles
Archäologisches Museum
0.3 miles
Basilica Cistern
0.3 miles

Natural Beauty *

Pierre loti hill Mountain
5 miles

Closest Airports *

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
19.1 miles
Istanbul Airport
20.9 miles
Corlu Airport
55.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Perfect location. Breakfast delicious. Helpful personel.”

Pawel

Poland

8.7

“Great location, staff was very pleasant and helpful. Would recommend ”

Denis

Slovenia

9.1

“Location is perfect Breakfast was colorful and with enough variety. I loved the breakfast. Staff were polite and sociable. ”

Moohebat

Malaysia

7.9

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1 Restaurant On Site

Eden Restaurant

Menu: Buffet

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From 2:00 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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< 1 year old	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 25 per child, per night
1 - 5 years	Can use a crib when requested	FREE
1 - 5 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 25 per child, per night
6+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 25 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Hotel Sapphire accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that the Turkish bath needs to be booked 1 day in advance. An extra fee is required.

Guests booking through this site will receive a nonalcoholic welcome drink and Turkish delights upon arrival.

Please note that reservations do not include any free shuttle service to/from any airport unless it is specifically offered with chosen reservation. Airport shuttle can be arranged at an additional fee upon request.

Hot tub, sauna, WiFi and Turkish bath are offered free of charge and subject to availability. Certain facilities may be unavailable for technical reasons.

“The stuff were very friendly, respectful and helpful. The breakfast was good. Rooms were clean The breakfast service was very good. The location is perfect can't be better. A lot of shops were nearby. Highly recommended ”

“Good location in old Istanbul, close to all the main historic sites. Breakfast is satisfactory. Room cleaning is well done. Good bathroom facilities. Nice little shops nearby to get snacks & drinks.”

“Property had charm. We were given a welcome drink and some Turkish Delight on arrival. It was nicely decorated. The location was superb, close to all the main attractions and transportation. The staff were amazing, very polite and extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was the best I have ever had. There was an amazing variety of food to choose from and it was all very tasty. Directly outside of the hotel were numerous restaurants which made it very easy to find a meal. We were given a gift on checkout. Very nice experience. Highly recommend staying at this hotel and would definitely stay there again.”

“The hotel were very nice, its location is very good meets my interests to visit the whole mosques, bazar and stores in Istanbul. The hotel were near to the tram which connected with other metro and subway to cover the whole city. The stuff were very good and friendly always smiley. The breakfast was very good and when i checked out the hotel gave me a gift. Really the hotel is very good and also deserves best rank in Booking.”

“Staff was wonderful! Thanks for everything! And they surprised us with a goodbye gift. The location is perfect - close to everything in a walking distance and if you want to go far there are stops of bus and metro very close.”

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Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Mohammad
United Kingdom
5.4

“would not recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
only location we thought as if we were beggars and the hotel were doing us a great favour

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 21, 2019

Marwa
Lebanon
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Kind and helpful staff

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Irene
Spain
Age group: 25 – 34

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We had some problems before going with the payment and they weren’t helpful at all. We had to go to the hotel before our 1st day there to pay because if we didn’t pay before they cancelled the reserve. They explained us that they do this to avoid non-payment. Our first day the room was dirty. The other days was good. The breakfast shoud have healthier options.
It’s located near the old town and it has also near public transport. Workers are kind and really helpful during our stay, they gave us all the information we need about the city. The room is little but calm, it has all you need.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Marina
Croatia

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 3 nights
We applied specifically for a double bed and were given a twin, but the very next morning we were given a new room with double bed.
The hotel is situated in the very heart of the old part of Istanbul, 10 mins away from Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet, very well connected with public transport and surrounded by great restaurants. Comfortable, clean rooms, and the shuttle bus picked us up at the airport. The best part of our stay was the staff - so friendly and helpful, with lots of interesting recommendations for tourists. Special thanks to Halil at the reception!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

A
Austria
4.6

Disappointing
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms and especially the bathroom were not that clean ...staff was not the best !
The location was excellent, although cars or taxis can not access the hotel directly!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Rupesh
Qatar
Age group: 25 – 34
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location. Everything is easily accessible

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 19, 2019

Mohammad
Saudi Arabia

4 helpful votes
7.5

“Very good stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
1. The housekeeping is unfriendly. 2. Bed sheets were not changed until I request. 3. Some walls in the room need to be repainted.
1. The receptionist is friendly. 2. Breakfast is very good. 3. The restaurant staff are friendly. 4. The location of the hotel is ok. 5. The bathroom is clean.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Suhair
Oman
9.6

“Perfect stay ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We booked two twin rooms but One of The room was a bit small.
The stuff were very friendly, respectful and helpful. The breakfast was good. Rooms were clean The breakfast service was very good. The location is perfect can't be better. A lot of shops were nearby. Highly recommended

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Hameed
Ireland
9.2

“Very helpful ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff is very helpful. We thanks Deniz for his kind communication, and politeness
Breakfast is very good. Close to transportation

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Sumayya
United Kingdom
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was dusty and wasn’t cleaned properly. The breakfast we only had on the first day as it wasn’t good
The location was good.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 18, 2019

Fazlur
Mauritius
5.8

“We had a fairly good stay. We only wish we could communicate more easily with the locals.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Small room. Loud noise outside till 3:00 AM. Hotel is in a street & surrounded by other hotels, restaurants, with diners sitting outside on the street & talking loudly. Must buy multi plug adapters to plug in phone charger, laptop etc. (They use the CEE 7/5 mains sockets there.) Most hotel staff unfortunately do NOT understand English.
Good location in old Istanbul, close to all the main historic sites. Breakfast is satisfactory. Room cleaning is well done. Good bathroom facilities. Nice little shops nearby to get snacks & drinks.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 17, 2019

Mirna
Lebanon
9.2

“Joyful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing at all
Our stay at the Sapphire hotel was marvelous . The hotel staff was helpful and kind. I like the location since the hotel is so near to all city activities and souks. I highly recommend it and my next stay will be at Sapphire hotel😃

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 17, 2019

Eugene
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very well positioned near a lot of attractions.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 16, 2019

Francis
Spain
10

“We can´t wait to go back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Everything was fantastic. We stayed for three nights last week, the hotel, it´s staff and the facilities were all absolutely fabulous. My fourteen year old son and myself both felt extremely well taken care of and completely safe at all times. The staff all spoke English and could not have done more for us at all times.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 15, 2019

Aurelija
United Kingdom
9.2

“Very good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Place beutifull, friendly stuff.
Friendly stuff, showing information, good breakfast, perfect location close to trams and train station, welcoming drinks and gifts.

Stayed in August 2019

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