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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

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

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Private parking available


Sign in, save money

To see if you can save 10% or more at this property, sign in
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
3 single beds
2 single beds
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

Voicu
Romania Romania
Our stay was perfect! The hotel is close to everything and the people, both at the reception and the entire hotel staff are extremely kind, friendly, and very hospitable. Mr. Vural made our stay much more beautiful; he helped us with a lot of...
Andreea
Romania Romania
Location, staff, clean space, nice and comfortable room, although not big.
Madalina
Romania Romania
We had an excellent stay at Hotel Sapphire. The location is outstanding, right in the heart of the city, with easy access to major attractions, restaurants, and public transport. The staff were extremely kind, professional, and always ready to...
Nevena
Serbia Serbia
I have only nice things to say about the hotel and the people who work there. Everyone was kind, warm, and always smiling. The rooms were clean, the bed was comfortable, and the breakfast was quite good. Overall, I am very satisfied. The location...
Mohammad
Mauritius Mauritius
Location was great. Breakfast was delicious on a daily basis. Staffs were really welcoming.
Sasa
Germany Germany
Excellent location for visiting all the landmarks.. Very friendly staff, very clean and comfortable.
Arzoo
Australia Australia
The hospitality was better than a five star hotel (Cronton Hotel).
Andrew
Malta Malta
Located right in the old town close to everything and near public transportation.
Daniel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Friendly and helpful staff Excellent location Clean facilities and high quality furnishing
Amena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We loved the staff, they were very helpful and lovely!

Hotel surroundings

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