"Fantastic location, next to public transportation, walking distance from all major tourist attractions in Faith. The bathroom was clean. Good wi-fi"
"Mins walk to Gulhane tram stop and close to shopping area"
Situated only 1.8 km from the Neve Shalom Synagogue, the 4-star smoke-free Hotel Sapphire Istanbul features Wi-Fi in public areas and private parking nearby. This Istanbul hotel boasts a banquet hall and is located the Ottoman Rustem Pasha Mosque merely a 14-minute walk away.
Nestled in an old part of Istanbul, the hotel is around 800 metres from Halberdiers Courtyard. Guests can visit the Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam, which is just 6 minutes' stroll away, and the l6th-century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque which is not far from the Sapphire. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity of Golden Horn, located km away. The accommodation has a central location a mere 9 minutes' walk from the Basilica Cistern. Sirkeci train station is in close proximity to Hotel Sapphire and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport is a 48-minute drive away.
This Istanbul hotel features 57 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making equipment. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have soundproof windows. Guests will make use of a hairdryer and bathrobes in the private bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet and a shower. You can enjoy views of the city. Self-catering facilities in an apartment include a kitchenette with an electric kettle, refrigerators, and kitchenware.
The Sapphire Istanbul serves a rich breakfast daily. Drinks are available at the lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. Constantine's Ark Gurme Restaurant offers healthy meals and lies a few steps from the property.
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Paid airport shuttle
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Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
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Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Eating places
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner
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Business facilities
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Cots
Children's menu
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Indoor swimming pool
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Leisure/ TV room
Sauna
Public Bath
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Wheelchair access
Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled
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Air conditioning
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Soundproofed rooms
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
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Free toiletries
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Flat-screen TV
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No smoking on site
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Bootsrundfahrt in Istanbul
1000 m
Blue Mosque
850 m
Topkapi Palace
550 m
Suleymaniye Mosque
1.2 km
Istanbul Congress Center
4 km
Archeological Museum
400 m
Hippodrome
750 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International
44 km
Train stations
Sirkeci Train Station
300 m
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This Istanbul hotel features 57 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a minibar fridge, tea and coffee making equipment. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have soundproof windows. Guests will make use of a hairdryer and bathrobes in the private bathrooms equipped with a separate toilet and a shower. You can enjoy views of the city. Self-catering facilities in an apartment include a kitchenette with an electric kettle, refrigerators, and kitchenware.
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Bill
2024-06-09
7/10
I have stayed in the guest room with double beds. The rate is £ 33, satisfied. It has magnificent, good setting, short walk to all the Sultanahmet tourist attractions, the Gulhane Park and Sultanahmet and Agia Sophia Mosques, and the main sights as Aya Sofia Cathedral, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace.
Darren
2024-04-26
5/10
It's well-equipped and brand-new with particularly well equipped bathrooms. The really nice bed, best I've ever slept in.
The hotel needs renovation.
Thomas
2024-04-18
5/10
Popular place, it was clean and had reasonably good and thoughtful staff with friendly and helpful managers and staff.
Actually, Wi-Fi signal was very weak and our bed was quite hard.
Norman
2024-03-27
8/10
Excellent location, the room was newly remodelled and beds were really nice. A wide array of food for breakfast, which was good to satisfy everyone.
Henry
2024-03-13
8/10
The bedroom was reasonably large and soundproof. The check-in was quick and the atmosphere was quiet overall.
Patrick
2024-02-21
8/10
Easy check in and in general very good service.
Tom
2024-02-14
9/10
The twin room was air conditioned and the bed was really nice. The hotel's location was central, to all the sightseeing places.
Ernest
2024-01-28
9/10
A charming little hotel, I really enjoyed it, staff was caring. I ate at a top-notch restaurant for dinner. A bath in the bathroom was a plus. The location in a very nice area was magnificent and incredible and there were a bazaar and a local market nearby. I did not want to leave there, spent real good time and can just recommend.
Lionel
2024-01-10
9/10
Really enjoyed spending my time in this fairly clean nice budget hotel. Overall it was well-organised and well-appointed, with a private bathroom. The service was exceptional, the breakfast was large and hearty.
Percy
2023-12-15
7/10
View looking over the street was the reason we booked guest room. The location couldn't be more marvellous and particularly good near the bridge to the new city. Had tea and goodies at Cafe Modern Two, nestled 1 km of the hotel.
Peter
2023-12-14
5/10
We ate at an excellent restaurant for dinner. The location was magnificent and absolutely perfect and close to places we visited.
The staff was not very friendly.
Michael
2023-11-28
9/10
It was charming small hotel overall, everything was fantastic, I would give it other than 4 stars. The stay was very pleasant!
William
2023-11-25
7/10
The service was friendly.
James
2023-11-21
8/10
The breakfast was extensive and the place was clean. Beautifully maintained and newly remodelled units with valued breakfast, WiFi, for instance, and the staff were caring. The rooftop restaurant food was outstanding. Had a real good stay for extra 6 nights and will come back.
Elaine
2023-11-15
7/10
Very good service, excellent and absolutely perfect position well for tourist activities.
Chris
2023-11-05
7/10
It was newly remodelled, stylish and with a bathtub.
Jeremy
2023-11-04
8/10
Greatly enjoyed how my triple room was set up.
Derek
2023-10-27
8/10
Nice place to stay in Istanbul, if compared to other hotels. Really enjoyed our stay, had amazing 5 days overall. Large breakfast, best ever had, with eggs cooked to order, fruits, local dishes.
David
2023-10-07
7/10
The breakfast was lovely, the check in was quick.
Mary
2023-09-21
9/10
It has very welcoming and exceptional staff members at the reception desk. The rooms are neat and updated and the bathrooms are newly renovated.
Terry
2023-08-20
8/10
Magnificent and unbeatable location close to many good restaurants and markets, Topkapi and Blue mosque on the West side and Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque; easy check-in.
Jim
2023-08-19
8/10
Triple room with different bathrooms. Particular good mention to the reasonably good and thoughtful personnel from all staff members.
Marjorie
2023-08-14
9/10
It was in a perfect and exceptionally nice location with a byzantine basilica museum nearby. The hotel was in a very nice area, adjacent to local ferries and Galata bridge, gulhane and the main sights as Aya Sofia Cathedral, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace.
Jack
2023-08-07
8/10
The breakfast was extensive and hearty with rich options and meat, for instance, we were pleasantly surprised.
John
2023-07-19
5/10
Soundproof unit with double bed.
Disappointing breakfast.
Richard
2023-07-16
9/10
The breakfast was large and hearty for what was on offer with very drinkable coffee.
Percy
2023-07-16
9/10
Guest room with a nice view and different bathrooms plus kettle.
Mary
2023-07-15
9/10
The location is excellent, near all main attractions. The staff are exceptionally attentive, managed the parking close to the hotel. The breakfast is extensive, offered with many varieties and rich options of food, as example.
William
2023-07-15
7/10
It was reasonably priced. The place was fairly clean and terrific, had incredible and exceptional staff with excellent customer service. The location was marvellous and good, and we could reach Ataturk by walking. Found in the new area just off all major sights, all major sightseeing by foot and Very close to the tram, the hotel offered reasonable prices.
Hugh
2023-07-09
8/10
Our experience was wonderful from the moment we checked in, would use them next time. Everything was exceptional, great service, incredible location right by the old city center, ferry, tram, metro and most of attractions, and numerous restaurants. They upgraded us to a good-sized and soundproof room with a nice view. The staff were accommodating and incredibly kind at all times.
Mark
2023-07-09
9/10
The hotel offers a large and hearty breakfast with very drinkable coffee, local dishes, fruits. This is like the best place to stay in Istanbul.
Phil
2023-06-05
9/10
The place was fairly clean with an especially helpful and very amiable staff. I loved looking at the street from the window of the guest room. The location was magnificent and absolutely perfect for first time visitors to Istanbul.
Edward
2023-05-26
7/10
Stylish, compact room complete with a bathtub, a good view and stylish decorations. The services are terrific, including an amazing pool.
Richard
2023-05-25
9/10
Overall it was well furnished and well-appointed with all necessary equipments.
David
2023-05-06
8/10
Extensive and hearty breakfast especially with what concerns the cheese and with delightful food available.
Albert
2023-04-09
8/10
Newly remodelled and fashionable units with 2 beds.
Frederick
2023-03-27
7/10
Everything was good, met needs well, and the staff were pleasant and incredible people at the reception desk. The location was very central, incredible near to local ferries. Cafe Cafe Mese located 1 km away was a nice surprise. The breakfast was sensational with varieties too.
Andrew
2023-03-22
6/10
Safe and fairly clean hotel with exceptionally attentive and caring staff. Extensive and varied breakfast especially with what concerns the cheese for all tastes. Excellant location for Istanbul, adjacent to the palace, Hagia Sophia, mosques in one direction, bizarrs in another and the harbour as well, and the Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar or the Galata Bridge. Besides, easy to get to Basilica Cistern.
Pretty bad area.
Cliff
2023-03-05
7/10
Very central location, relaxing base for discovering Istanbul. Very impressed with twin room and incredible and exceptional staff with excellent customer service.
Katherine
2023-02-23
8/10
Clean hotel with exceptionally attentive and incredibly polite staff and a good value. Extensive breakfasts for all tastes. Really good stay for extra 6 nights, no complains at all.
Alexander
2023-02-23
9/10
Think it's best Istanbul's place to stay. The hotel is wonderful small with smart personnel from cleaning ladies to manager. The location is magnificent and amazing, not too far from a functioning mosque.
George
2023-02-03
7/10
Breakfast with custom made omelettes. A safe box, a mini-bar and central heating in the room, marvellous and unbeatable location.
Catherine
2023-01-23
7/10
Lovely building and rooms with breakfast:)))
John
2023-01-22
8/10
The breakfast was varied, we were provided with fruits and turkey, as example.
Terry
2023-01-07
8/10
Booked a room with a good view. The breakfast was varied with custom made omelettes and reasonably priced. The location was top and awesome, not very far from Beach.
Mark
2023-01-04
9/10
The venue was in a central location right by other hotels, restaurants, shops, and the tram. Booked wheelchair accessible room with kettle, a good view, for instance, which I really appreciated.
Arthur
2022-12-28
7/10
the location was unbeatable, near to the tram station, we loved it. spent our evenings in nearby salute pub & restaurant, especially when it was rainy outside.
Ben
2022-11-20
8/10
The breakfasts with custom made omelettes.
Matthew
2022-11-11
8/10
I got comfy room by dishwasher. The breakfast was rich and sensational with freshly made omelette, enjoyed it.
Jane
2022-11-04
9/10
The venue is fairly clean and big with polite and efficient staff members. Our hotel is set in a very central location adjacent to Istanbul, restaurant.
Charles
2022-10-16
8/10
A newly decorated and reliable hotel with efficient employees with very friendly and helpful stuff members.
Chris
2022-10-09
7/10
Fine units with dishwasher, kettle plus a good view.
J.
2022-10-08
8/10
Offers marvellous location in a lovely area. Old City Sultanahmet district is absolutely worth visiting.
Alexander
2022-10-01
7/10
The breakfast was rich with varieties too and with local food.
J.
2022-09-25
9/10
Very comfy beds, central heating, a safe and multi-channel TV in the room.
Simon
2022-09-21
8/10
The bed was big, I enjoyed it.
Josh
2022-07-19
9/10
Train station called Sirkeci is close to the venue.
Peter
2022-06-24
9/10
It was easy to get Wheelchair Accessible room with a good view and comfortable beds, as for instance and that's great.
Wendy
2022-06-18
9/10
The hotel was brilliant, and I liked welcoming staff and brand-new room. The continental breakfast was gorgeous, with custom made omelettes.
Eddie
2022-06-05
8/10
It was a pleasant experience, I liked location and food. The room met expectations, well-designed with double bed. My check in was good.
Joshua
2022-05-19
9/10
Sublime hotel with cordial staff and I loved amazing location. I had reasonably priced room with double bed. The services were excellent. Had a really great stay here.
Jonathan
2022-04-10
9/10
Everything was great, its stuff and location, plus very good wi-fi.
Walter
2022-04-09
9/10
The venue was quiet little, I liked the stay and the location was ideal adjacent to shops and the historic centre and restaurant. The staff team was incredible, the rooms were non-smoking and equipped with a good view. The service was good, including an early check-in.
Jim
2022-03-08
7/10
The location of the hotel was unbeatable - relatively near Beach. Extremely polite, superbly friendly staff were with very friendly and helpful staff members.
Well, Wi-Fi was slow.
Ray
2022-01-26
8/10
I really enjoyed my stay, had a perfect 10/10 experience. The property overall was clean and cozy, had excellent staff and location. The rooms were neat with a good view.
Elizabeth
2022-01-09
8/10
Clean hotel in an amazing building very close to blue mosques, Galata bridge, restaurants. Lots of food for the continental breakfast. The pool area is good too. Very central location, fine staff at the reception desk.
Kevin
2021-12-10
9/10
Outstanding place, affordable food offered for continental breakfast. We appreciated cold drinks at the main bar. Our room had a cozy bed and an excellent view. Respectful staff who was always available and answered our questions. Clean hotel, polite service. Best possible location, 15 minutes' walk to a historic mosque.
Jonathan
2021-12-02
8/10
The reason we truly enjoyed it was pleasant location and staff. We had smooth check-in on arrival.
David
2021-11-16
7/10
All in all, it was useful base for travelling to Istanbul. The rooms with minibar, efficient aircon, as example.
Gérald
2021-11-06
8/10
We enjoyed location and stuff and reasonable prices. Wooden furniture and en suite bathroom, a safe box, central heating and an ironing set in the room...
Terry
2021-10-17
6/10
Hotel was brand-new and I loved the food there, it was decent. Charming staff, themed and silent rooms.
The bathroom was very old.
Larry
2021-10-11
8/10
Room was comfortable and non-smoking, and breakfast was absolutely superb. Good beds, central heating, flat-screen television and a mini bar fridge were a nice touch. Its location was marvelous, so close to tram station as well as center of all city transportations. Fast check-in, late check-out.
Carlos
2021-09-16
9/10
i loved this hotel, it was spotless and economical. food was fantastic and i have nothing but perfect memories from this trip.
Bill
2021-09-03
9/10
I had a superb stay. Savoury breakfast with plenty of options, cool and fairly clean place. Cozy, warm room with an amazing bathroom.
Pierre
2021-09-02
8/10
I loved its nicely renovated building. The best rocky beach I've seen before. Besides, the area was charming, next to hodjapasha cultural centre. Guest room was separate with super beds. Staff was VERY EFFICIENT. The sauna was there to chill out.
William
2021-08-03
9/10
Mentioned hotel suited the needs and my stay there was outstanding. Top-notch venue, elegant staff. 10 min walk to the heart of Istanbul. The service was very good, just like I expected.
George
2021-07-13
8/10
The staff was CHEERY and the location was efficient. Rooms were outstanding and updated, with a comfy bed. The breakfast was absolutely wonderful, I loved it. There was a reasonably priced restaurant, stores and a market next door.
Jim
2021-05-14
8/10
Fine and cozy rooms. It was fairly clean here, the staff was very nice. The location was top, just next door to islam science and technology museum. The service was perfect and the food was appetising.
John
2021-05-12
9/10
The staff is customer service oriented, room is elegant and location is brilliant. Reasonably large suite and perfectly comfortable bed. Lots of food at the tasty breakfast. Very clean and nice budget hotel in Old City Sultanahmet district.
Peter
2021-03-29
9/10
Its location and people were wonderful, and for us everything was perfect. Room had a spotless bathroom that we liked. Pool with the sea view was heated.
Dan
2021-03-26
9/10
Everything here was okay, I can't wait to go back. Beautifull hotel, tidy, cooperative staff and the beds were really comfy. Venue room was very compact and welcoming.
Amy
2021-01-20
8/10
Very good location and staff. 15 mins walk to the center. The quality, excellent value for money.
John
2021-01-09
9/10
We would come here again, it's good value.
William
2020-03-07
9/10
It was a low-budget hotel in Istanbul at excellent prices. My room was with a bathtub, a plus for me. I loved everything about the venue - it met all required needs.
Peter
2020-01-03
9/10
Close to many tourist places and 15 mins on foot from topkapi palace. Hatay Restaurant is set 900 feet away from the property. Comfortable room and bed...
