Located approximately 20 minutes on foot from Basilica Cistern, the 3-star Santefe Hotel Istanbul offers general facilities such as currency exchange and a lift. This Istanbul hotel is in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with old Constantinople, within a 7-km distance of such natural sights as Miniaturk Miniature Park.

The hotel is nestled nearly 25 minutes on foot from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum" and near the shopping district of Istanbul. The Santefe is only 150 metres from Istanbul Photography Museum, and Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands only 1.7 km away. The nearby educational landmarks include the prominent Turkish Istanbul University, which is in proximity to the accommodation. This Istanbul hotel is merely a 10-minute stroll from Beyazit bus station and just 0.9 km from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi underground station.

The rooms at the Santefe Istanbul are fitted with air conditioning as well as a mini-bar and an electric kettle. The rooms at the property also offer traditional ottoman décor. Some bathrooms have a separate toilet, along with bath sheets. The rooms also face the city.

Fener Restaurant KumkapI, situated right near this hotel, is a perfect place to enjoy European cuisine.