Sabina Hotel near Grand Bazaar, city center

Hotels
8.4 (275 reviews)
Çilavcı Sokak no:17 A , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Good views
Cons:
Dirty room
Overcharging
Bad customer service experiences

Categories

Cleanliness
5.54
The room was extremely dirty and the toilet was broken.
Service
10
Staff was friendly and helpful, particularly noted for the hospitality.
Location
9.54
Reasonable location, but not very close to main attractions.
Room Quality
8.04
Some furniture was worn and there were issues with the card reader.
Amenities
10
The hotel had a great terrace and beautiful views.
Value for Money
7.54
Discrepancies in pricing and overcharging for currency conversion.
Food and Beverage
10
Enjoyable experiences shared in the reviews, though not explicitly mentioned.
Overall Experience
6.54
Mixed feelings, some positive experiences but significant issues reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 13:18

Property Description

Prime Location in Istanbul
Located in the heart of Fatih district, Sabina Hotel offers easy access to Istanbul's top attractions such as the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Sophia. Guests can explore the city with convenience and immerse themselves in the rich history and culture.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at Sabina Hotel is thoughtfully designed for a comfortable stay, featuring modern amenities like air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Some rooms even come with a balcony offering stunning views of the city, providing a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing.

Convenient Services
With a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and airport transfers, guests can expect a seamless stay at Sabina Hotel. The property also offers free WiFi throughout, ensuring that guests stay connected during their visit to Istanbul.

Experience the best of Istanbul at Sabina Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay in this vibrant city.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 275 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.54
Service: 10
Location: 9.54
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 7.54
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 6.54
H
Hadda solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

L'emplacement qui permet d'accéder rapidmenr a beaucoup de lieu a pied ou en transport, la gentillesse, la patience et la bienveillance du personnel

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
M
Malevija solo_traveller al
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect, and they are very friendly with us also tell us about the best restourant there and the streats to go in beautiful places .

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
P
Paz couple es
10
Gran experiencia
Pros:

Muy cerca de todo

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
K
Khetsiwe couple sz
6
Pros:

Staff was very friendly, the property is in a good location close to the grand bazar, shops and blue mosque. Easy access to the trains aswell

Cons:

There is no daily cleaning during your stay-you need to request things like top up toilet paper, top up on room teas, fresh towels again. Bedding was not changed during a 8 night stay.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Lusija family_with_children rs
1
Cons:

I do not recommend this place at all. It was a very sketchy and uncomfortable place where we felt unsafe. First, the guy at the reception (the owner) charged us the full amount even though the stay had already been paid for through Booking. I called my bank to check, and they confirmed that the payment had gone through. When I went back to discuss it with him, he suddenly pretended not to understand me and claimed that English was not his strong side, even though he had been speaking fluently both before and after that situation. I had to communicate with him through Google Translate even though he clearly understood me, and only after I mentioned the manager did he give my money back.
The only good thing was that he let us check into the room earlier when we first arrived, but that may also have been because I did not argue about the payment at first since I was waiting to confirm everything with my bank.
The room had no window, and I felt like there was no air. There was no hot water, and exactly at midnight the electricity went out. It was honestly creepy being stuck there without electricity and without a window.
I had a very strange feeling as soon as we arrived, so I took photos of our belongings exactly as we had left them. When we were leaving the hotel, he asked us where we were going, pretending to be overly nice and saying he wanted to explain the route to us, but in hindsight he probably just wanted to know how long we would be gone. When we came back, I compared the room to the photos and there were small signs that someone had been inside. I probably would not have noticed it if I had not taken pictures beforehand. Luckily, I had not left anything valuable in the room.
After the first night, we left even though the second night had already been paid for because we genuinely felt unsafe. Later, I found reviews on Google from other people saying that the owner is a scammer, and I honestly do not know how this place is still listed on Booking.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
M
Maud solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Very nice staff - friendly and gave good advice -, super big room and bathroom. The location is perfect to enjoy Istanbul. I could work on the terrasse which offers a beautiful view.
Don't forget cash to pay, we did many times but the manager allowed us to pay at departure.

Cons:

Insulation is limited so prepare some earplugs not to be awaken by the mosque (very close and loud).

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
N
Neeraj solo_traveller gb
3
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
M
Meltem family_with_children nl
5
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
D
Denis couple it
7
Pros:

La posizione era ottima, a circa 7/8 minuti dalla fermata del tram più vicina e non lontano da piazza Sultanhamet.

Cons:

Sinceramente non credevo che non ci fosse nemmeno una finestra in stanza ma magari avevo capito male io ; fatto sta che per quel poco tempo che trascorrevo in camera la cosa non mi è pesata molto.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
T
Tamar Manjgaladze solo_traveller ge
8
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
A
Adriana Hustea solo_traveller ro
5
Pros:

Personalul destul de amabil si dispus sa ofere informații, sa ajute cu bagajul si eventualele reparații.

Cons:

Camera in care am stat era curățată sumar, pereții aveau mucegai, noptierele erau nefolosibile, camera nu era încălzită decat cu un aer condiționat care nu baga căldură mai deloc iar presiunea la apa din baie era aproape inexistenta.

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
A
Aleksander couple se
7
Overall, I was satisfied with my stay, but I would have been even more satisfied if housekeeping had cleaned the room at
Pros:

The staff’s behavior was excellent 😊 , and the owner was very helpful with everything we needed.

Cons:

When I made the reservation, it said that breakfast was included, but it wasn’t—this may have been a misunderstanding with Booking.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
M
Mitskevich family_with_children by
5
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
H
Hollósi couple hu
8
Amennyit ott töltöttünk arra tökéletes volt, megfelelő helyen van.
Pros:

Kedves és segítőkész a személyzet, az ablak hiánya miatt elég csendes volt a szoba. Nagyon közel volt a látványosságokhoz.

Cons:

Nem volt ablak a szobánkon, a tusolóból nehezen jött a víz. A LED fénysort nem lehetett állítani csak villogott.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
Анастасия extended_group ru
4
Pros:

все достопримечательности рядом

Cons:

Номера были без уборки

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Fahad solo_traveller us
10
Perfect Stay in Istanbul- Sabina Hotel
Pros:

The staff, environment, their behaviour, the room itself- everything was amazing. I really liked staying there.
The location was perfect. It's like the prime location at an affordable cost. All the historical places, great restaurants are in walking distance.
Also, the staff arranged our pickup from & to the airport, our little cruise trip and suggested us amazing restaurants at affordable prices,
I don't think there was any single issue that I can complain about.

Cons:

I don't think there was anything that I didn't like about the hotel.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
R
Ruxandra extended_group ro
7
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
Y
youssef couple fr
10
Best hôtel Istanbul
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
C
Claverie couple fr
10
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
K
Karlo family_with_children cr
9
Buena ubicación.
Pros:

La ubicación tan céntrica y la amabilidad del personal.

Cons:

Ni con la calefacción ni con el A/C en modo calor fue posible calentar la habitación, por lo menos las sábanas eran térmicas. Las cortinas tampoco cerraban del todo por lo que la luz de la calle entra directamente mientras duermes.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee