Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.31
Several reviews noted poor cleanliness and required maintenance.
Service
8.78
Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.32
Central location was frequently praised across reviews.
Room Quality
7.77
Rooms are described as outdated and sometimes uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.3
Amenities were generally acceptable, with a good restaurant on site.
Value for Money
7.76
Mixed sentiments, with some feeling it was overpriced for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
7.31
Breakfast options were often criticized for lack of variety.
Overall Experience
8.28
Overall experiences were mixed but generally positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:09

Property Description

Luxurious Ottoman Style Rooms
Sunlight Hotel & SPA, nestled just 500 meters from the seafront in Sultanahmet, boasts beautifully renovated Ottoman style rooms with modern amenities. Enjoy stunning views of the Bosphorus or Marmara Sea from select rooms, each equipped with a TV, minibar, and elegant en suite bathrooms.

Terrace with Panoramic Views
Indulge in a delightful Turkish buffet breakfast on the terrace overlooking the picturesque Bosphorus. During summer, savor your meals with a view or unwind at the lobby bar offering a variety of beverages. The panoramic terrace provides the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the stunning surroundings.

Convenient Historic Location
Immerse yourself in the rich history of Istanbul as Sunlight Hotel & SPA is within walking distance of iconic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. With Cemberlitas Tram Station nearby and shuttle services to Ataturk Airport available, exploring the city is effortless.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Sunlight Hotel & SPA. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Istanbul!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • 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 EUR 12 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 7 years old to 12 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2996 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.31
Service: 8.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 7.76
Food and Beverage: 7.31
Overall Experience: 8.28
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Mohamed • family_with_children • eg
7
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
I
ilnar • couple • ru
9
Хороший отель, цена качество. Удобно подниматься на Чемберлетаж.
Pros:

Персонал приветливый, хорошее расположение отеля, неплохие завтраки.
Мы останавливались в этом отеле уже второй раз, в первый раз номер был на 2 этаже, большой. Во второй раз номер на 4 этаже, маленький, но с прекрасным видом на Мраморное море.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
R
Rodrigo • couple • br
5
Não voltaria.
Pros:

Localização e vista.

Cons:

Banheiro não tem nem saboneteira, o chuveiri é uma ducha que tem problema, se aimentar o fluxo ela nuda de posição e joga agua fora do box, e depois das 22h não tinha água quente.
O quarto é muito pequeno, não deve ter a metragem que informam.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
O
Ognjen • family_with_children • me
10
Good value for money
Pros:

Locations is great, breakfast is also amazing (pastry rolls with cheese are the best, they go out fast so fight for them). Rooms are always kept clean, 2 bottles of water are exchanged daily. Stuff is really helpful, had great time with those guys, they were always cheerful and funny. They were even kind enough to give us 2 smaller rooms for free as the one for 3 people we booked was being renovated.

Cons:

Although breakfast was good I missed some scrambled or fried eggs, only boiled eggs are availible.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
C
Cristina • couple • ro
10
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
A
Adalbert Csaba • couple • gb
5
Very average
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Very small and cold rooms. We have asked for a second key to room and was refused. Limited breakfast options with not much to choose from.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
F
Fidan • extended_group • az
10
Will definitely come back again!
Pros:

Our stay was really comfortable and lovely in this hotel. The staff was very friendly and eager to help, giving us directions when we asked and assisting with our every need. The most important part was the location, very close to historical sites and Çemberlitaş station that allowed us to get anywhere we wanted in under an hour. Hotel restaurant also offered a lot of tasty meals, including a diverse breakfast.
All in all we are very happy with our choice and stay!

Cons:

-

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
G
Georgii • family_with_children • at
5
Looked nice in the beginning, but turned out average
Pros:

I would say what makes this place stand out is the location and the price-quality ratio. The hotel is located 10 minutes away from Hagia Sofia, for example. About the ratio — the hotel is more than affordable, especially considering that breakfast is included. Also, the suite was clean and nice.

Cons:

The basic suite is very small. There is almost no space for opening up the suitcase. Also, there was only one shelf in the wardrobe, so putting your things in there is also problematic. Walls are pretty thin, so you hear pretty much everything that happens in the hallway. Breakfast is rather basic as well.
But these would be just tiny inconveniences that would not matter, considering the low price, if not for one situation.
We ordered a transfer from the airport via WhatsApp a couple of days before the arrival. In the chat we were told that the transfer costs 50 euros. We arrived, and I was asked if I could pay in cash, which was more preferable for the hotel. I said that I didn't have cash, and we agreed to sort this out the next day. I made sure once again that the price was 50 euros. The next day, I still didn't have any cash, so I asked to pay by card. The guy at the reception silently gave me the machine, I paid, and only after that did I notice that I was charged more — 56 euros. I asked why and received an answer that it was the "card tax." Not to mention that the card-cash difference in price is shady by itself — whatever, doesn't really matter. What matters is that this difference was by no means discussed, neither in the chat when we were organizing the transfer nor right before the payment. 6 euros is not much, I will survive that, but the essence of the situation is what killed the impression of the place. I was practically silently scammed, because the guy wanted to avoid the commission, which is definitely not my problem. I felt like I was at Grand Bazaar, and that was not nice. Do better, please.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
T
tsira • family_with_children • ge
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
A
Aleksandra • family_with_children • at
8
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
M
Madalina • family_with_children • ro
10
Pros:

Oameni săritori, primitori, cu mult bun-simț. Tot ce aveai nevoie, te ajutam. I-am spus soțului că trebuie să luăm o umbrela, ne-au auzit și ne-au oferit ei.

Cons:

Nu am obiecții.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
T
Tamara • extended_group • rs
9
Vrlo prijatan boravak, odlicna lokacija, ljubazno osoblje. Dorucak je iznad očekivanog, princip švedskog stola sa odličn
Pros:

Sve.

Cons:

-

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Alexandra • extended_group • ro
7
Pros:

Locatia este excelentă pentru shopping, la 300 de m de Grand Bazar.

Cons:

Sincer, nu arata deloc ca in poze, mancarea a fost ok , dar nu chiar diversificata.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
A
Aliya • solo_traveller • kz
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
N
Natalia • family_with_children • de
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
A
Anastasia • couple • gr
9
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Tomáš • extended_group • cz
9
2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
O
Oumar • couple • ml
5
Pros:

It’s not bad

Cons:

It’s more less property

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
M
MARIA ELENA • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Staff gentilissimo e posizione eccezionale

Cons:

Le stanze sono un po' trascurate
La colazione non ha dolci

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
K
Ka • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

L'accueil

Cons:

Tout était OK pour moi

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee