Hotel Sapphire
İbni-Kemal Caddesi No: 14-16 Sirkeci, Fatih, 34400 Istanbul, Turkey – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2997 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
the staffs are very kind especially Mr.Ali In reception he very helpful and kind
OmanThe staff was wonderful, the location is the best every touris location is by walking. The breakfast was great.
North MacedoniaThe location. Perfect. Near to tram station so that you can explore Fatih and Sultan Ahmet easily or you can take a short walk to Hagia Sofya, Topkapi and Blue Mosque.. Near to convineance store too if you need something.
MalaysiaGreat location and very friendly and hospitable staff. For the budget price paid, we were pleased with our room and the the free breakfast buffet each morning.
United States of Americaall of the major attractions are walkable from this hotel.
QatarLocation is great, close to public transportation and main sights but on a side street, so it is not as loud as the rest of the neighborhood. You also have a couple of bars and several restaurants nearby. Staff is friendly and helpful. The room was clean and decently sized, especially the bathroom and the shower. The mattresses were very comfortable. Great value for money
GermanyExcellent service with buffet breakfast. But no water bottle in room.
BangladeshNice hotel with very convenient location. Many historical attractions nearby, good restaurants and shops right in the same street. The room is not so new but OK for that money
RussiaLocation is amazing near to the important attractions in Istanbul
Egyptthe stuff very happy and wery wery wery good in dealing with us , also the smile on stuff face go inside our hearts , also cleing team very good
Lebanon
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Al
Oman
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Ilir
North Macedonia
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Ahmad
Malaysia
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Joyce
United States of America
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Paul
Qatar
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Diego
Germany
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Mohammad
Bangladesh
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Maxim
Russia
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Mohamed
Egypt
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Fadi
Lebanon
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Stay in the heart of Istanbul – Excellent location – show map
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Sapphire is a classic Ottoman-style hotel located 1,650 feet from the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet. It features 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. Istanbul Airport is 32 mi away.
This is our guests' favorite part of Istanbul, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Oman“the staffs are very kind especially Mr.Ali In reception he very helpful and kind”
Ilir
North Macedonia“The staff was wonderful, the location is the best every touris location is by walking. The breakfast was great.”- Ahmad
Malaysia“The location. Perfect. Near to tram station so that you can explore Fatih and Sultan Ahmet easily or you can take a short walk to Hagia Sofya, Topkapi and Blue Mosque.. Near to convineance store too if you need something.” 
Joyce
United States of America“Great location and very friendly and hospitable staff. For the budget price paid, we were pleased with our room and the the free breakfast buffet each morning.”
Paul
Qatar“all of the major attractions are walkable from this hotel.”
Diego
Germany“Location is great, close to public transportation and main sights but on a side street, so it is not as loud as the rest of the neighborhood. You also have a couple of bars and several restaurants nearby. Staff is friendly and helpful. The room...”
Mohammad
Bangladesh“Excellent service with buffet breakfast. But no water bottle in room.”- Maxim
Russia“Nice hotel with very convenient location. Many historical attractions nearby, good restaurants and shops right in the same street. The room is not so new but OK for that money” - MMohamed
Egypt“Location is amazing near to the important attractions in Istanbul” 
Fadi
Lebanon“the stuff very happy and wery wery wery good in dealing with us , also the smile on stuff face go inside our hearts , also cleing team very good”
- There is a car from airport to hotel. Hoe much for teo persons and teo baggages? Thanl you so much enzoDear Valued Guest , Thank you very much for your e-mail. İf you want a transfer from Airport to our hotel,wecan provide for you private car. İ..Answered on October 12, 2019
- Do any of the rooms have double beds, or can the twins be made into a double?Dear Valued Guest , we have one big bed which size is 140cm*190 cm . if you want we will happy to help you about your request up to our availability ..Answered on January 14, 2020
- Hiya, is the swimming pool available in March, what is the size of it, do you have any pictures? What is available in warm breakfast?Dear Valued Guest , Thank you very much for your message . in march for now it seems to be open .But if there is any problem we cannot imagine for ..Answered on January 4, 2020
- Hi.. When will the pool be open again?We are not sure You can ask us after30 days later again Kindly Regards Hotel SapphireAnswered on May 17, 2022
- Don't trust this hotel, expect them to cancel your booking suddenly without any warning! I booked 5 nights for december and they suddenly cancelled itYou booked your reservation online with invalid credit card .WHEN WE VERİFY YOUR CARD İT İS DECLİNED.Booking gives the time their customer to modify..Answered on October 11, 2021
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
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 due to Covid-19 outbreak, Turkish Health Ministry imposed bans on all indoor saunas, steams rooms and swimming pools until further notice. In addition, we are no longer able to offer open buffet breakfast but only continental breakfast. We are really sorry that all these facilities / services are temporarily closed / unavailable for now; as per the health ministry guidance / ban.
We would like to thank you in advance for your understanding during this difficult times.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Hotel Sapphire
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The prices at Hotel Sapphire may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Sapphire by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 30min
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Hotel Sapphire is 1,950 feet from the center of Istanbul.
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Check-in at Hotel Sapphire is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Hotel Sapphire offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Evening entertainment
- Public Bath
- Themed dinners
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
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Room options at Hotel Sapphire include:
- Double
- Triple
- Twin/Double
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Guests staying at Hotel Sapphire can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- Gluten-free
