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Sapphire is a classic Ottoman-style hotel located 500 meters from the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet. It features 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 en suite 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 52 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

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

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking available


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Istanbul

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Zeina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant staff excellent location and the refurbishment is amazing.
  • Uk
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were clean, tidy and modern. The shower was big and the bathroom was well equipped. The break was plentiful with variety from hot and cold dishes. And the staff were very friendly and informative. The location was brilliant. So close...
  • Magdy
    Egypt Egypt
    The staff were super friendly and helpful. The hotel was very clean. The breakfast was amazing. And of course the location was perfect.
  • Cath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent with lots of variety and fresh eggs to cooked to order.
  • Amila
    Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
    It was better than expected, location is perfect - the street is beautiful and I didn’t wish to be located anywhere else. Everything was close from here. Staff were very kind, room was cleaned everyday and we got everything we needed. They were...
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice warm welcome. with a very natural feel to the place. Amazing Turkish breakfast buffet. Excellent location. Clean and comfortable and a wonderful place to stay.
  • Rocco
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for our daily excursions, in the heart of the old town. Great value for money and very helpful staff. Made our stay very pleasant.
  • Jawad
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welocoming stuff hotel was clean and near the most of the attractions.
  • Tomašovič
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Hotel is in the old city center 5-10 min walk to hagia sofia Breakfast is really good ;) Rooms are clean, vindows are sound proof Guys from reception are very helpful !
  • Nadiia
    Hungary Hungary
    I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Hotel Sapphire! The location is fantastic, with all key tourist attractions within a comfortable 10-20 minute walk. The staff truly stood out for their friendliness and support. Every team member we approached...

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Hotel Sapphire
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.

    Transport

    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • 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
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Car hire
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Indoor swimming pool
    Additional charge

    • Open all year
    • Adult only

    Wellness

    • Public Bath
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • German
    • English
    • Russian
    • Turkish

    House rules
    Hotel Sapphire takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Until 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    < 1 year old
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per child, per night
    1 - 5 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    6+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    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 with an additional fee upon request.

    WiFi is offered free of charge and subject to availability. Certain facilities may be unavailable for technical reasons.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    License number: 2022-34-0057

    FAQs about Hotel Sapphire

    • Check-in at Hotel Sapphire is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Hotel Sapphire offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Evening entertainment
      • Public Bath
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Swimming Pool
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Hotel Sapphire include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Twin/Double
    • Hotel Sapphire is 650 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at Hotel Sapphire can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet
    • The prices at Hotel Sapphire may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.