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 $48 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Hotel Sapphire

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in monuments, architecture and history – Check location İbni-Kemal Caddesi No: 14-16 Sirkeci, Fatih, 34400 Istanbul, Turkey – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in monuments, architecture and history – Check location

*8.9* 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 Desk Personnel were extremely polite and helpful and spoke very good English. Hotel is situated very near main historical sites. There are a number of good restaurants nearby.

Hedgehog, United Kingdom

Very nice staff. Location is great too. Breakfast is quite complete. Price was good.

Ulises, Spain

Excellent service and very friendly staff for sure will recommend to all my friends and I look forward to come back again very soon. Thanks for all.

Alexandru, United Kingdom

The staff was nice and helpful. The front desk was friendly. Good location

Joveria, Pakistan

Excellent location, friendly helpful staff. It was a clean hotel but looking a little shabby/tired being towards the end of the season

Peter, United Kingdom

Hotel located in an awesome location and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Mark, South Africa

The Sapphire Hotel is an excellent choice for a stay in Istanbul. It is close to public transport and the historic centre. Staff were at all times friendly and helpful and the breakfast was varied and plentiful. Highly recommended.

Sean, Ireland

Flexibility with check-in time when rooms are available.

Zoriah, Malaysia

Location, location, location. Staff was also super accommodating and helpful.

Rivers, South Africa

Staff was incredibly kind and hospitable, available for anything. Location the best possible.

Pietro, Italy

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9.3

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“The Desk Personnel were extremely polite and helpful and spoke very good English. Hotel is situated very near main historical sites. There are a number of good restaurants nearby.”

Hedgehog United Kingdom
“Very nice staff. Location is great too. Breakfast is quite complete. Price was good.”

Ulises Spain
“Excellent service and very friendly staff for sure will recommend to all my friends and I look forward to come back again very soon. Thanks for all. ”

Alexandru United Kingdom
“The staff was nice and helpful. The front desk was friendly. Good location”

Joveria Pakistan
“Excellent location, friendly helpful staff. It was a clean hotel but looking a little shabby/tired being towards the end of the season”

Peter United Kingdom
“Hotel located in an awesome location and the staff were friendly and helpful.”

Mark South Africa
“The Sapphire Hotel is an excellent choice for a stay in Istanbul. It is close to public transport and the historic centre. ”

Sean Ireland
“Flexibility with check-in time when rooms are available.”

Zoriah Malaysia
“Location, location, location. Staff was also super accommodating and helpful.”

Rivers South Africa
“Staff was incredibly kind and hospitable, available for anything. Location the best possible.”

Pietro Italy

Stay in the Heart of Istanbul – Excellent location – show map

One of our best sellers 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.

Fatih is a great choice for travelers interested in monuments, architecture and history.

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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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free WiFi
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
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Combining wooden furnishings and damask fabrics with modern satellite TV channels and air conditioning, this room includes private bathrooms with bathtub or shower and hairdryer. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Combining wooden furnishings and damask fabrics with modern satellite TV channels and air conditioning, this room includes private bathrooms with bathtub or shower and hairdryer. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer 1 full bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This twin/double room has air conditioning and mini-bar Please note that one-way free transport from Ataturk Airport to the property is offered free of charge in this room type, for the maximum of 4 people. Please inform the hotel regarding arrival time in advance. Transportation service will not be refunded as cash or discount. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Special Offer - Double Room 2 twin beds or 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This twin/double room has air conditioning and mini-bar. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Slippers • Satellite channels • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood/Parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe/Closet • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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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 – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in monuments, architecture and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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
Bahnhof Istanbul Sirkeci
0.1 miles
Hodjapasha Cultural Centre
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

Ataturk Airport - European Side
8.4 miles
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
19.1 miles
Bursa Yenisehir Airport
60.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Staff was incredibly kind and hospitable, available for anything. Location the best possible.”

Pietro

Italy

“Great location nice staff and value for money :)”

Obmkhan

Pakistan

“Very close to everything and to the tram. Very generous breakfast.”

Rafal

Lebanon

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1 Restaurant On Site

Eden Restaurant

Open for: Breakfast

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 room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children are welcome

< 1 year old	Can use an existing bed	FREE
1 - 6 years	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	FREE

The maximum number of cribs and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

No extra beds are available

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.

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Newest Reviews for Hotel Sapphire

Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Hedgehog
United Kingdom
9.6

“Enjoyed it very much.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 10 nights
눉Everything was fine.
눇The Desk Personnel were extremely polite and helpful and spoke very good English. Hotel is situated very near main historical sites. There are a number of good restaurants nearby.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 17, 2018

Mihai
Romania
5.0

“Good location, near historycal center, but rooms small and not clean”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Room very small. The spa center is a nightmare. Sauna cold with major damage of the wood inside. Hamam small and cold. Pool cold and not clean water
눇The location is good.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 16, 2018

Anonymous
Netherlands
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 14, 2018

Ulises
Spain
9.2

“Recommendable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Wardrobe and toilet were quite small.
눇Very nice staff. Location is great too. Breakfast is quite complete. Price was good.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 12, 2018

Alexandru
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Excellent service and very friendly staff for sure will recommend to all my friends and I look forward to come back again very soon. Thanks for all.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

Amine
United States of America
10

“Best location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Everything

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 10, 2018

Joveria
Pakistan
7.5

“Good staff but the hotel needs to improve the breakfast because it was not fresh”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉The breakfast was very poor, it wasn't fresh at all. Looked like it was being used for many days
눇The staff was nice and helpful. The front desk was friendly. Good location

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 9, 2018

marinaxsm
Taiwan
9.6

“Excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Service and location

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 9, 2018

Peter
United Kingdom
8.3

“Very comfortable and enjoyable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bedroom needed revamping/decorating
눇Excellent location, friendly helpful staff. It was a clean hotel but looking a little shabby/tired being towards the end of the season

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 8, 2018

Paperclip13
Serbia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Excellent location

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 7, 2018

Mark
South Africa
8.8

“Cool place”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Hotel located in an awesome location and the staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 5, 2018

Sean
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 5 nights
눇The Sapphire Hotel is an excellent choice for a stay in Istanbul. It is close to public transport and the historic centre. Staff were at all times friendly and helpful and the breakfast was varied and plentiful. Highly recommended.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 4, 2018

John
United Kingdom
7.5

“Convenient location. Friendly staff. Small room. Poor breakfast”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast. Small room
눇Location and staff

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 4, 2018

Anonymous
Oman
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Old Some rooms are small
눇Location

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 4, 2018

Zoriah
Malaysia

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Comfortable and pleasant.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Better quality fruits for breakfast would be great.
눇Flexibility with check-in time when rooms are available.

Stayed in September 2018

Hotel Sapphire

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in monuments, architecture and history – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Hotel Sapphire Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

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