Hotel 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 2511 reviews)
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Location is better than great! Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus, everything is 5 mins away. Very good traffic connections. Staff was great, forthcoming and very nice. Beds are really comfortable and, on our floor, we had a very nice lady who was asking as every day do we need new bathrobes, towels and who was cleaning our room. Price - value: YES!
SerbiaFriendly staff, good location, good value for the money.
United Arab EmiratesEverything that place is just excellent !! Also super clean and near Everything !
MoroccoMr Ali is a very nice and friendly helpful person. Good breakfast. Clean room
EgyptThe hotel was close to Gulhane metro station near historic Sultanahmet. Cleans rooms with a nice view to the sea. A friendly staff
AzerbaijanThere was quite a good breakfast according to the COVID circumstances, with a good choice and tasty
IsraelGreat hotel location in the old town. All popular places are nearby, within walking distance. Great breakfast. The hotel has a sauna and swimming pool, you can order a hammam. You can climb the roof with a good view of the city. Good service. You can leave bags for free after eviction.
RussiaI loved the Sapphire hotel! It was perfectly located near all the major tourist sites and surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants, hamams, and anything else you could need. The hotel itself was spotless, the breakfast was fresh and amazing (and yes, the same thing is served every day but there are so much to choose from that you'd have to stay here a month to get bored with the choices), there are lifts (this was a big concern for me as I had a family member who needed it), and even the sauna and pool downstairs were a beautiful distraction from the cold and rainy days in Istanbul. I would say the staff was the best part of my experience at this hotel, everyone was so nice, cheery, and helpful- it sets a positive tone for your day to be greeted with a smile and kind words. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
United States of AmericaStaff were very engaging and supportive. Attention to detail and excellent location.
QatarGreat location, great staff, they gave us a free breakfast because we came a little early for the chick in and we had to wait for the room to be ready.
Albania
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Yehia
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Omar
Morocco
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Sameh
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Aisha
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Efim
Israel
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Grigory
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Pam312
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Rawan
Qatar
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Stay in the heart of Istanbul – Excellent location – show map
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. 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 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free
Private parking at the hotel
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- Guests liked the sauna
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- Guests enjoyed the food and drink options nearby
- Guests recommend this area for sightseeing
See what guests loved the most:
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Pavic
Serbia“Location is better than great! Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus, everything is 5 mins away. Very good traffic connections. Staff was great, forthcoming and very nice. Beds are really comfortable and, on our floor, we had a very nice lady who was asking as every day do we need new bathrobes, towels and who was cleaning our room. Price - value: YES!” Read more
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Yehia
United Arab Emirates“Friendly staff, good location, good value for the money.”
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Omar
Morocco“Everything that place is just excellent !! Also super clean and near Everything !”
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Sameh
Egypt“Mr Ali is a very nice and friendly helpful person. Good breakfast. Clean room ”
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Aisha
Azerbaijan“The hotel was close to Gulhane metro station near historic Sultanahmet. Cleans rooms with a nice view to the sea. A friendly staff”
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Efim
Israel“There was quite a good breakfast according to the COVID circumstances, with a good choice and tasty”
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Grigory
Russia“Great hotel location in the old town. All popular places are nearby, within walking distance. Great breakfast. The hotel has a sauna and swimming pool, you can order a hammam. You can climb the roof with a good view of the city. Good service. You can leave bags for free after eviction.” Read more
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Pam312
United States of America“I loved the Sapphire hotel! It was perfectly located near all the major tourist sites and surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants, hamams, and anything else you could need. The hotel itself was spotless, the breakfast was fresh and amazing (and yes, the same thing is served every day but there are so much to choose from that you'd have to stay here a month to get bored with the choices), there are lifts (this was a big concern for me as I had a family member who needed it), and even the sauna and pool downstairs were a beautiful distraction from the cold and rainy days in Istanbul. I would say the staff was the best part of my experience at this hotel, everyone was so nice, cheery, and helpful- it sets a positive tone for your day to be greeted with a smile and kind words. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.” Read more
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Rawan
Qatar“Staff were very engaging and supportive. Attention to detail and excellent location. ”
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Albania“Great location, great staff, they gave us a free breakfast because we came a little early for the chick in and we had to wait for the room to be ready. ”
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Islam Science and Technology Museum0.1 miles
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Hodjapasha Cultural Centre0.1 miles
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Cagaloglu Turkish Bath0.2 miles
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Gulhane Park0.2 miles
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Istanbul Archaeological Museum0.2 miles
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Basilica Cistern0.3 miles
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Hagia Sophia0.3 miles
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Spice Bazaar0.4 miles
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Column of Constantine0.4 miles
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Suleymaniye Mosque0.7 miles
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Galata Tower0.9 miles
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Maiden's Towers1.5 miles
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Istiklal Street1.6 miles
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Taksim Square1.7 miles
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Taksim Metro Station1.7 miles
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Dolmabahce Clock Tower2 miles
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Dolmabahce Palace2.2 miles
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Mountain Pierre loti hill5 miles
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Train Gulhane Tram Station0.1 miles
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Train Sirkeci Train Station0.2 miles
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Train Sultanahmet Tram Station0.3 miles
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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport19.1 miles
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Istanbul Airport20.9 miles
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Corlu Airport55.8 miles
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Amenities of Hotel Sapphire
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast) Off-site Additional charge
- Live music/Performance Off-site Additional charge
- Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinners Off-site Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Bar crawls Additional charge
- Evening entertainment Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Snack bar
- Bar
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
- Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine Additional charge
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Bathhouse Additional charge
- Turkish/Steam Bath Additional charge
- Sauna Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Russian
- Turkish
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Key card or motion-controlled electricity
Cancellation/
prepayment
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
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
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
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Extra bed by request
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€ 25 per child, per night |
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Crib by request
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Free |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 25 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 25 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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.
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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Hotel Sapphire offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Turkish/Steam Bath
- Evening entertainment
- Tour or class about local culture
- Themed dinners
- Live music/Performance
- Bar crawls
- Bathhouse
- Happy hour
- Cooking class
- Walking tours
- Live sports events (broadcast)
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Room options at Hotel Sapphire include:
- Double
- Triple
- Twin/Double
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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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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Hotel Sapphire (subject to availability):
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Parking
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Guests staying at Hotel Sapphire can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Halal
- Gluten-free
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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 is 1,950 feet from the center of Istanbul.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Sapphire by:
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 30min
