Featuring air-conditioned rooms and an à la carte restaurant, the 3-star boutique Sphendon Hotel Istanbul is just 1.5 km from the enormous Topkapi Palace. Located within a few blocks of the historic Sultanahmet District, the delightful hotel overlooks the street and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.
The hotel has a prime setting nearly a 25-minute walk from the 400-year-old New Mosque, while natural sights like the historical urban Gulhane Park are 850 metres away. The Sphendon also lies in the prime touristic area, in the immediate vicinity of the Great Palace Mosaic Museum. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Sea of Marmara, which is 0.8 km away. This accommodation stands about 10 minutes' drive from the byzantine monument "Kariye Mosque", popular with pilgrims and tourists alike. Sphendon Hotel is 250 metres from Catladikapi bus stop and 1.7 km from Sirkeci train station in Istanbul.
This Istanbul hotel has 13 rooms appointed with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as a mini fridge bar and tea/coffee making equipment. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Extras include a hairdryer and bath sheets offered in the private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Looking onto the street, the apartment features kitchen with a microwave, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator.
The Sphendon Istanbul offers a daily buffet breakfast. The restaurant at the property serves Turkish cuisine. Nuran's Design Gallery Cafe offers a selection of Turkish delicacies and lies fairly close to this hotel.
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7.4
Good
Based on 818 reviews
Facilities
Internet access
Wi-Fi
Parking
Parking
Shuttle service
Paid airport shuttle
Services
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Business facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Children facilities
Children's play area
Leisure facilities
Aqua park
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Spa & wellness centre
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Dressing area
Patio
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Decor
Parquet floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Pets
No pets allowed
7.4
Good
Based on 818 reviews
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Local attractions
Bootsrundfahrt in Istanbul
2 km
Istanbul Modern Art Museum
2.6 km
Topkapi Palace
1.1 km
Archeological Museum
1 km
Suleymaniye Mosque
1.8 km
BJK Inonu Stadium
4.3 km
Hippodrome
350 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International
43 km
Train stations
Cankurtaran Train Station
600 m
7.4
Good
Based on 818 reviews
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This Istanbul hotel has 13 rooms appointed with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as a mini fridge bar and tea/coffee making equipment. Furnished with a writing desk, they also have sound-proofed windows. Extras include a hairdryer and bath sheets offered in the private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Looking onto the street, the apartment features kitchen with a microwave, an electric kettle, and a refrigerator.
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7.4
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Arthur
2024-05-21
7/10
It is set in a truly beautiful area, walking distance to a church and a mosque. The rooms are stylish and reasonably large and have pleasant views of the sea.
George
2024-05-18
8/10
Comfortable beds and tastefully decorated and brand-new rooms. Perfect area, best possible and peaceful location, very close to an ancient hippodrome built during Roman times, Very close to Blue Mosque and restaurants.
William
2024-04-28
9/10
Excellent and wonderful location - minutes away from a mosque and a basilica. Found in a really comfortable part of the town.
T.
2024-04-20
8/10
We booked a large single room with an excellent bathroom. The views of the sea were nice, appreciated it. The location was particularly good and fantastic in the very comfortable area.
Josh
2024-03-25
9/10
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, had great 6 days overall. We had an early check-in, the room was huge and tidy in good condition. The staff were very very nice and helped with private parking.
Mike
2024-01-13
7/10
The location was great: a grand bazaar and local stores were within walking distance. The hotel itself was in a such beautiful area.
Edward
2023-12-31
9/10
We had a great breakfast with a great view of the citadel wall.
David
2023-12-29
8/10
Perfect service, great breakfast with a great view and omelette, for instance. Good sized rooms with a/c, real good stay!
Joe
2023-12-20
9/10
Remarkable views of Marmara Sea from well decorated rooms. A lot of options, local food.
Peter
2023-10-11
7/10
Good-sized rooms in good condition, particularly nice breakfast. Facilities - a private safe, a mini-bar, and central heating.
Richard
2023-10-07
9/10
I liked functional and reasonably large room complete with balcony as well as garden view. The hotel had a very central location, minutes away from a mosque and a basilica. The staffs were cooperative and the service was friendly.
Martin
2023-10-05
9/10
It was surely a really good stay for 3 nights. It had excellent location minutes away from a mosque and a basilica.
Lesley
2023-10-02
7/10
Marvellous and fantastic location, just walking distance from everywhere. Walk from a tram station, perfect for me. A wide array of good breakfast items to choose from.
Robin
2023-09-21
9/10
We had the single room and it was huge and complete with a/c, a working TV, as for instance.
George
2023-09-12
9/10
It was clean and the staff were knowledgeable, beds were very comfy. The location was good, within walking distance of an Ottoman - era Friday mosque.
Ian
2023-09-08
8/10
Overall the room is functional, stylish and includes a minibar, central heating, and an iron. It offers exceptional service.
Nicholas
2023-09-08
7/10
Very very good breakfast option with a great view of the citadel wall and omelette. Central location in the local store next door...
Ivor
2023-08-24
7/10
The hotel was absolutely incredible and nice little and in a very central location. And it's not too far from Falyanos Restaurant, ate there once or twice.
Arthur
2023-08-21
7/10
Excellent and amazing location, a mosque and a basilica were minutes away from the hotel.
John
2023-08-19
9/10
The location is central.
Hannah
2023-07-19
9/10
The rooms were brand-new and spacious, with a terrace. The setting of hotel was great, very close to blue mosque.
Simon
2023-07-16
8/10
Liked local food in the terrace. We were in the best possible location a 10-15 minute walk from Basilica Cistern. Moreover, it was very close to a tram.
John
2023-07-10
9/10
Great-sized room with very comfy beds, a private safe, a mini-bar, and central heating. Particularly good location, relatively near an enormous palace. Early check in and a perfect service throughout my stay.
Billy
2023-06-27
9/10
Everything was very good, really caring staff, remarkable views of the sea. The rooms were beautifully decorated and brand-new and had a beautiful layout. We got very very good fresh bread, yoghourt, eggs, and cheese for breakfast. The location was convenient and the best, in downtown, convenient to go everywhere. Plus, it was near Near Sultanahmet, the main and most beautiful attractions of Istanbul and Close to important sites.
Greg
2023-06-26
7/10
The breakfast was great with lots of meals. The beds were exceptionally comfortable, the rooms were tidy in good condition, everything was wonderful. The location was marvellous and incredible - ease of access to Ataturk.
Clive
2023-06-16
7/10
I stayed in brand-new, functional room with garden view and balcony plus a/c. I greatly enjoyed the terrace.
Michael
2023-05-11
8/10
The great-sized room & fine bathroom. Great breakfast available. Particularly good location in the very beautiful area, not far from important sites, public transportation, restaurants, shops, and major attractions Blue mosque and Topkapi palace. Early check-in, generally perfect service.
Thomas
2023-04-23
8/10
The hotel was quiet, I recommend it to others. The location was BEST POSSIBLE, within walking distance of Beach.
Samuel
2023-04-22
6/10
Clean place with very very nice staff members and garden views. Great setting, so close to a hundred-foot high natural cliff, restaurants and tourist spots, and downtown and Aya Sofia. Also, super close to all major attractions which are within walking distance.
Noisy staff!
Phyllis
2023-04-18
7/10
Many things to mention - everything was fairly clean, local food, remarkable views. The staff were all amazingly helpful, which was unquestionably a plus. I liked beautifully decorated and brand-new room with an excellent bathroom. Comfortable beds, a private safe, a mini-bar and central heating were a nice touch. I've had a brilliant stay for 3 nights.
Rod
2023-04-13
9/10
Unbeatable and peaceful location to Ataturk. Just off sea as well as all the famous sites.
James
2023-04-08
8/10
Straightforward place, courteous staff. Excellent private bathroom. Brilliant location for our visit to Beach not too far from the hotel. Really great experience there.
Jimmy
2023-03-16
8/10
It was a lovely base for our real good stay.
Stephen
2023-01-22
8/10
my standard queen room was available with a personal safe, climate control and a minibar. beautiful decor and bed was very comfy. the location was unbeatable and incredible, for example, a functioning mosque was not very far from the hotel.
Shane
2022-11-04
7/10
Peaceful and brilliant location to a superb museum:)))
Scott
2022-03-24
7/10
We loved our stay there, it was very pleasant. Tasty breakfast with plenty of options, peaceful and clean place. We could walk to a mosque and a museum located very close to the hotel. Moreover, a Holy mosque was 15 minutes' walk away.
Although everything was really good, some of the staff were unprofessional.
Ralph
2022-03-18
9/10
It's fairly clean and quaint hotel. Very central location close to the sea with awesome views.
Paul
2021-11-18
9/10
Hotel is charming small, rooms are bright, absolutely amazing staff. Huge suite and super bed. Central location, within easy walking distance of a historic mosque.
Robert
2021-09-08
6/10
Splendid hotel with unbeatable location and basic double rooms...
The bed in our room was cheap.
William
2021-05-24
7/10
Really comfortable stay, we were there for 4 days. Functional interiors, perfect location, fairly good staff. Liked staying at the standard twin room. Generally everything was so good, though the bathroom was a little small.
Michael
2021-05-08
7/10
Wonderful location, the room was big, functional. And it also had delightful view. The staff was outstanding and catered to our every need. Liked Istanbul, the hotel was ideal.
Edward
2020-10-06
8/10
I really loved amazing location, friendly staff and beautiful room. It is set in the center of the city. The breakfast was good, it included eggs and yogurt.
Arthur
2020-10-02
8/10
Considering other options in Istanbul this one is exceptional value. The room was air-conditioned plus the staff was BEST. The accommodation is in the center of the town.
Paula
2020-01-28
8/10
we were visiting to see sultanahmet district, which was 5-minute walk from the property. we could have lunch in the new season restaurant set within 700 feet. the location near a palace and a mosque.
