Hotel Sapphire

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.7

Property highlights

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About this property

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

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • 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

Rooms with:

  • Quiet street view

  • Private parking available

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Special Offer - Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Buffet breakfast included
  • 2 single beds
US$352 for 3 nights
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Double or Twin Room
We have 2 left
  • 2 single beds
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max persons: 2
US$99 per night
Original price
US$649.24
Late Escape Deal
- US$323.32
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Booking.com pays
- US$29.20
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$296.72
US$99 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
54% off
54% off
You’re getting 54% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % government tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 2
US$225 per night
Price US$676
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % government tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$92 per night
Original price
US$602.86
Late Escape Deal
- US$300.23
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Booking.com pays
- US$27.11
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$275.53
US$92 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
54% off
54% off
You’re getting 54% off the original price due to multiple deals and benefits.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % government tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$206 per night
Price US$617
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % government tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Special Offer - Double or Twin Room with One Way Airport Transfer
  • 2 single beds
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$117 per night
Original price
US$386.71
Booking.com pays
- US$34.65
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$352.06
US$117 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
9% off
9% off
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % government tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
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    We have 3 left
Triple Room
We have 1 left
  • 3 single beds
215 feet²
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 3
US$134 per night
Original price
US$440.55
Booking.com pays
- US$39.47
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Total before taxes
US$401.08
US$134 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
9% off
9% off
You’ll get a reduced rate when you pay online as Booking.com will pay part of the price.
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % government tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max persons: 3
US$176 per night
Price US$529
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % government tax
  • Good breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mohamed
Algeria Algeria
“Close to all the tractions, clean and great stuff.”
Shafique
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff are very helpful and excellent location for links to transport and main tourist sites.”
Belavić
Croatia Croatia
“The people that work there are very nice and pleasent. We had very good time.”
Huseini
North Macedonia North Macedonia
“It was clean, close to the city center, it was quiet. The staff were amazing and very helpful, they even gave us a gift when we left. Amazing job!!”
Cong
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location is great and it was quiet in the evening. I thought it would be quite noisy since it is in the old city”
Aysha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great stay at the Hotel Sapphire - good location for walking to the major sights (Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern etc). Lots of places to eat, great vibe. Reception staff were lovely and always happy to help where needed.”
Varešanović
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
“The staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the hotel itself was excellent. The room was spotless, modern, and very comfortable. The restaurant was also exceptionally clean and well maintained. The location is perfect - right in the...”
Steve
Australia Australia
“We actually stayed in Sapphires sister accommodation which is the "Maywood Hotel" so this review is for them and them alone. Brilliant place to stay, relative big room, quiet, clean and friendly staff. Loved the heated indoor pool and sauna. Hard...”
Eduard
Australia Australia
“The location was great, close to everything and very quiet, considering there are restaurants nearby. It was nice to come back to the hotel and enjoy the nice indoor pool. The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of options. The room was clean...”
Gary
Australia Australia
“Good service comfortable bed good shower helpful staff”

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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.
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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