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 $47 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.6

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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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Great hotel staff was very friendly and helpful definitely will be returning.we were a party of 10 we all had a fab time

David, Cyprus

Very good location . Staff at the reception are friendly

Mustapha, Cyprus

The best location you can wish for. We had only 2 days in Istanbul, so it the location of the hotel was crucial. Did not regret booking it. The staff was very helpful and efficient. The room was clean but small. Most of all I liked the firm bed - good for the spine.

Sappyginger, Russia

Clean, renovated, great location, tasty breakfast, helpful staff

Lidiia, Ukraine

The staff were very polite and helpful. The location is great! Very close to attractions and restaurants

Nicola, New Zealand

I really enjoyed the stay, especially the professionalism of the staff.

Techpeaks, Italy

Great hotel with helpful staff and good location with plenty to see close by

David, United Kingdom

Breakfast was very nice. Very comfy bed. Excelent location. Staff very helpful

Madalina, United Kingdom

Stayed 4 nights. For the first night we had a water drain ploblem. But it was cleared shortly and we are completely comfortable at this hotel,as always, in spite of that. This time,my 4th or 5th times stay in this facility,and I'm quite sure to come back again ,when I visit Istanbul next time . Finally I thank you to say the front clark to help my visit and sightseeing happy with my sister ,for her ,this is very first visit Istanbul. In addition, breakfast is good ! It really was a pleasant and nice stay,good memory!!

Love, Japan

The bed was comfortable. Overall i like the rooms and hotel. All the famous places are nearby so i would recommend others.

Ali, Pakistan

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What guests loved the most:
“Great hotel staff was very friendly and helpful definitely will be returning.we were a party of 10 we all had a fab time”

David Cyprus
“Very good location . Staff at the reception are friendly”

Mustapha Cyprus
“The best location you can wish for. We had only 2 days in Istanbul, so it the location of the hotel was crucial. Did not regret booking it. The staff was very helpful and efficient. ”

Sappyginger Russia
“Clean, renovated, great location, tasty breakfast, helpful staff”

Lidiia Ukraine
“The staff were very polite and helpful. The location is great! Very close to attractions and restaurants”

Nicola New Zealand
“I really enjoyed the stay, especially the professionalism of the staff.”

Techpeaks Italy
“Great hotel with helpful staff and good location with plenty to see close by”

David United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very nice. Very comfy bed. Excelent location. Staff very helpful”

Madalina United Kingdom
“Stayed 4 nights. For the first night we had a water drain ploblem. But it was cleared shortly and we are completely comfortable at this hotel,as always, in spite of that. ”

Love Japan
“The bed was comfortable. Overall i like the rooms and hotel. All the famous places are nearby so i would recommend others.”

Ali Pakistan

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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Hotel Sapphire has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 23, 2007

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.

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

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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
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 or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or 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 or 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 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 or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or 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 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 or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or 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
Sirkeci Train Station
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
Istanbul Airport
20.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The best location you can wish for. We had only 2 days in Istanbul, so it the location of the hotel was crucial. Did not regret booking it. The staff was very...”

Sappyginger

Russia

7.9

“Stayed 4 nights. For the first night we had a water drain ploblem. But it was cleared shortly and we are completely comfortable at this hotel,as always, in spi...”

Love

Japan

9.5

“The bed was comfortable. Overall i like the rooms and hotel. All the famous places are nearby so i would recommend others.”

Ali

Pakistan

9.1

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Eden Restaurant

Open for: Breakfast

Menu: Buffet

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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.

“The best location you can wish for. We had only 2 days in Istanbul, so it the location of the hotel was crucial. Did not regret booking it. The staff was very helpful and efficient. The room was clean but small. Most of all I liked the firm bed - good for the spine.”

“Stayed 4 nights. For the first night we had a water drain ploblem. But it was cleared shortly and we are completely comfortable at this hotel,as always, in spite of that. This time,my 4th or 5th times stay in this facility,and I'm quite sure to come back again ,when I visit Istanbul next time . Finally I thank you to say the front clark to help my visit and sightseeing happy with my sister ,for her ,this is very first visit Istanbul. In addition, breakfast is good ! It really was a pleasant and nice stay,good memory!!”

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Reviewed: November 12, 2018

David
Cyprus
9.6

“Very friendly and clean and convenient”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great hotel staff was very friendly and helpful definitely will be returning.we were a party of 10 we all had a fab time

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 8, 2018

Rokas
Lithuania
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everithing good
Area, price, breakfast, all is good

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 7, 2018

Ramadan
Germany
Age group: 35 – 44
4.6

Disappointing
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
That have only good location

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 6, 2018

Ray
Georgia
8.8

“Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The Foyer it looked shabby
The Room

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 4, 2018

Alistair
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All good
Comfortable bed Good breakfast Helpful staff

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 2, 2018

Mustapha
Cyprus
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
1. The price we paid via booking.com was more than the price the hotel offer at the reception. 2.Shuttle buss to the airport is very expensive. Normally it costs 5Euro and they charge like USD 30. Over 20 Eur commission is too much. 3. Small room and noisy. Owner has to invest in good insulation 4. 2 x small bottle Water in the room are not free of charge
Very good location . Staff at the reception are friendly

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 1, 2018

Shaikh
Pakistan

1 helpful vote
3.8

Poor
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hotel not security any staff room key master key open any taime
No

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 31, 2018

sappyginger
Russia

4 helpful votes
7.9

“great location and staff, horrible breakfast”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The most disappointing part of our stay was breakfast. Nothing was edible - not fresh, too salty, plain weird. Even coffee and orange ¨juice¨ were horrible. We skipped it on the second day and ate breakfast outside. The pool was also a big disappointment: located in the basement, it was tiny and the whole area smelled of mildew.
The best location you can wish for. We had only 2 days in Istanbul, so it the location of the hotel was crucial. Did not regret booking it. The staff was very helpful and efficient. The room was clean but small. Most of all I liked the firm bed - good for the spine.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

Lidiia
Ukraine
9.6

“Will come back again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Taxi not coming to main entrance because of restaurants close by
Clean, renovated, great location, tasty breakfast, helpful staff

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 29, 2018

Nicola
New Zealand
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Housekeeping could have been better. The floor was not properly cleaned and furniture was dusty
The staff were very polite and helpful. The location is great! Very close to attractions and restaurants

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 29, 2018

TechPeaks
Italy

3 helpful votes
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I really enjoyed the stay, especially the professionalism of the staff.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 28, 2018

David
United Kingdom
8.8

“Great base to explore mosques, mueseums and palace”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great hotel with helpful staff and good location with plenty to see close by

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 28, 2018

Madalina 2
United Kingdom
8.8

“If you only look for bed and breakfast in perfect location, this is your place.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The view from my window was on a demolition site. It didn’t matter to me as I only used the room to sleep. It’s ok if you only look for the basics. When I arrived, as soon as I entered the room and turned on the light I saw a cockroach, but that was the only one.
Breakfast was very nice. Very comfy bed. Excelent location. Staff very helpful

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 27, 2018

love michaeljackson
Japan

1 helpful vote
9.6

“My 4th or 5th stay at this Hotel Sapphire, Pleasant as always!! Thank you.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 4 nights
For the first night,we had a drain ploblem.But it was cleared shortly. More than that,the front clark solved the ploblem so quickly and well, the following day.MM After all we are so satisfied and our stay better.
Stayed 4 nights. For the first night we had a water drain ploblem. But it was cleared shortly and we are completely comfortable at this hotel,as always, in spite of that. This time,my 4th or 5th times stay in this facility,and I'm quite sure to come back again ,when I visit Istanbul next time . Finally I thank you to say the front clark to help my visit and sightseeing happy with my sister ,for her ,this is very first visit Istanbul. In addition, breakfast is good ! It really was a pleasant and nice stay,good memory!!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 26, 2018

Ali
Pakistan
9.2

“Awesome location. Everything is the reach. Better option for tourists.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
- • Stayed 3 nights
Rooms are not spacious enough
The bed was comfortable. Overall i like the rooms and hotel. All the famous places are nearby so i would recommend others.

Stayed in October 2018

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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!

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