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Sapphire is a classic Ottoman-style hotel located 1640 feet 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 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. Istanbul Airport is 32 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

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
 
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Musnazri
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I love everything here.. bigroom, clean, centrally located, walking distance to eminonu, Sultanahmet, near to gulhane tram stn.. lots of restaurants surrounding it.. great & helpful staff, include breakfast & free 1 way airport transfer..
  • Letha
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location walking distance to everything. Terrific breakfast, nice rooms, but best of all we’re the staff. Thank you for a wonderful stay
  • Tariq
    Canada Canada
    Location was perfect, staff were professional and very helpful. Decent spread of food for breakfast

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Sapphire
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.
    Transportation
    • Public transit tickets
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit 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
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Car rental
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    Indoor swimming pool
    Additional charge
    • Open all year
    • Adults only
    Spa
    • Public Bath
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Russian
    • Turkish

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Hotel Sapphire takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib 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
    Crib upon request
    Free
    6+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Cash Hotel Sapphire accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests making bookings 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 with an additional fee upon request. WiFi is offered free of charge and subject to availability. Certain facilities may be unavailable for technical reasons.

    Please note that due to Covid-19 outbreak, Turkish Health Ministry imposed bans on all indoor saunas, steams rooms and swimming pools until further notice. In addition, we are no longer able to offer open buffet breakfast but only continental breakfast. We are really sorry that all these facilities / services are temporarily closed / unavailable for now; as per the health ministry guidance / ban.

    We would like to thank you in advance for your understanding during this difficult times.

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

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

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Hotel Sapphire

    • Room options at Hotel Sapphire include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Twin/Double

    • Check-in at Hotel Sapphire is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Hotel Sapphire is 1,950 feet from the center 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

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Hotel Sapphire may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

      • Evening entertainment
      • Public Bath
      • Themed dinners
      • Swimming pool
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture