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 9.8 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 9.8

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

Breakfast Info

Buffet


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Ulugʻbek
Uzbekistan Uzbekistan
Staff was very polite and welcoming,rooms were clean,location is great
Graham
Australia Australia
Bar meal was excellent. Great atmosphere, helpful staff. Great value.
Pavel
Qatar Qatar
We stayed at this hotel for a week. The first thing I would like to highlight is the very friendly staff and their willingness to help. Everything described about the hotel matched reality perfectly — 10 out of 10. The breakfast was good and...
Syed
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Excellent stay with a perfect location just a 2-minute walk from the tram station, making it very convenient for exploring the city. A special thanks to Halek, who welcomed us warmly at around 5 AM when we arrived much earlier than expected. The...
Richard
Canada Canada
nice location for the airport bus and the same street that goes to the egyptian bazard, plus walking distance to the basilic citerne, and near the galata bridge
Oksana
United States United States
Great location in walking distance to major attractions. Friendly and helpful staff. Large selection for breakfast. We absolutely enjoyed and would stay here again.
Abdullah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was really good. And the hotel was very clean, the staff was very friendly and helpful as well!
George
Greece Greece
Friendly staff, great location near Agia Sofia Top Kapi Sultan Ahmet Cami, tram station nearby and I have to mention that the room was extremely clean recently renovated and very soundproof.
Ali
Italy Italy
We liked mostly everything! The staff were kind and helpful! The hotel and the room were clean! The location was awesome 👌 And the breakfast was delightful 😊
Ahmed
Oman Oman
We had a great stay at this hotel. Ali Ibrahim is a great guy who helped us and accommodated our requests. The room was clean, the staff were super friendly, price is reasonable, breakfast was delicious, the location is amazing and literally a...

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel Sapphire

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

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
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
1 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 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.

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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.
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The fine print

Must-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 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).

License number: 2022-34-2826

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