Hotel Sapphire

Hotels
9.1 (1039 reviews)
İbni-Kemal Caddesi No: 14-16 Sirkeci , Istanbul , tr

Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Small rooms
Inconvenient light switches

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Rooms are very small but clean and comfortable.
Service
9.4
Standard service for this hotel tier, with a good breakfast included.
Location
9.9
Really good location, walkable to various attractions.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms are very small, which may not be ideal for everyone.
Amenities
8.9
Includes a good buffet breakfast.
Value for Money
8.9
Good value considering the location and services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Decent breakfast included, although more beverage options would be nice.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall, a great stay that I would consider revisiting.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 09:13

Property Description

Luxurious Ottoman-style Accommodation
Hotel Sapphire, a classic Ottoman-style gem, offers a charming stay just 500 meters from the iconic Topkapi Palace. The fusion of wooden furnishings, modern amenities, and en suite bathrooms in the rooms ensures a comfortable retreat.

Culinary Delights and Relaxation
Indulge in a rich breakfast buffet each morning and savor traditional Turkish cuisine at the hotel's restaurant. With the option of room service and a cozy outdoor seating area, guests can unwind with a refreshing drink in hand.

Concierge Services and Excursions
Benefit from 24-hour staff assistance for planning visits to nearby landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Additionally, enjoy the convenience of laundry services, currency exchange, and airport shuttle arrangements for a hassle-free stay.

Experience the allure of Ottoman luxury at Hotel Sapphire - book your stay now for an unforgettable Istanbul getaway.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

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 15 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for € 25 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

9.1
Based on 1039 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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yoras16 family_with_children ru
10
Pros:

Отель отличный, удобный современный. Все предусмотрено. Расположение прекрасное. Шумоизоляция неплохая. Остановился бы в отеле снова.

Cons:

Дурацкие выключатели света в номере. Какие то неудобные. И воды не поставили в номер. Обычно всегда пару бутылочек дают попить. Но это мелочи конечно

2025-10-18 via Nuitee
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Artem family_with_children rs
10
2025-10-17 via Nuitee
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Angela couple au
8
Great Location and good Value in heart of Isatanbul
Pros:

We stayed at Maywood Hotel, sister hotel to Hotel Sapphire (which had been closed by the Municipality prior to our arrival).
Rooms are very small but clean and comfortable.
Includes a good buffet breakfast.
Really good location, walkable to River, spice markets, Blue and pink mosque and The Grand Bazaar.

Cons:

Small rooms, otherwise everything else OK. Would have like to stay at Hotel Sapphire (not Maywood Hotel) which came recommended.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Waregra young couple au
7
Meets expectations for the price
Pros:

We actually ended up at Maywood hotel, after hotel Sapphire sent us there due to some issues with their tourist licence.

Cons:

We ended up with two single beds, worked ok for a couple of days. Internet speed quite fast.

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
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Daniel young couple au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Good breakfast included, friendly staff, great location, clean room, the talking bird

Cons:

Bit loud until late, no English tv channels

2025-07-04 via Nuitee
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Lana group us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Nice location! Comfortable rooms! Good price! The hotel personal was very kind, helpful and friendly! Five stars!!!

2025-06-17 via Nuitee
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Robyn young couple au
10
Hotel was great ,very good position.
Pros:

Our room was very comfortable and clean. Bed very comfortable, nice pool. Breakfast was very good.Great position only a short walk to harbour and tram station only up the road which took you anywhere over the city. Restaurants and cafes all
around,so close.
Staff were so helpful and friendly. They arranged our transfer to the airport.
All round 10/10. I would certainly recommend this hotel.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-06-15 via Nuitee
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Krzysztof family with young children pl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Very kind and helpful staff. Great location, good breakfast

2025-05-31 via Nuitee
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Iveta with friends bg
9
Superb
2025-05-26 via Nuitee
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Lomidze with friends ge
10
That was an amazing stay
Pros:

Sapphire was closed due to the formal issues and they moved us to Maywood hotel and that was an amazing hotel with all the services starting from rooms with breakfast and all the staff, especially Mr. Ahmed, he was very helpful and pleasant.
Location is amazing, very near to Train station, all main busy areas are near to the hotel you can enjoy walking in street nearby.

2025-05-26 via Nuitee
Нели family with young children bg
9
Good stay in Istanbul
Pros:

The location was perfect. Staff was extremely polite and helpful. We were given a quieter rooms and next to each other which was nice. Rooms were big and well equipped.

Cons:

Breakfast was not very good.
Also the beds were quite uncomfortable.

2025-05-26 via Nuitee
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Lomidze with friends ge
10
Exceptional
2025-05-26 via Nuitee
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Arnautović young couple si
10
Exceptional
2025-05-25 via Nuitee
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Marcus young couple gb
9
Superb
2025-05-22 via Nuitee
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Siti group my
10
l highly recommend this hotel. Their customer service is second to none. I was completely impressed with their professio
Pros:

The hotel staff was incredibly friendly and efficient. The room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The hotel's location was perfect for exploring the city. The restaurant offered delicious breakfast and a wide variety of options.

2025-05-17 via Nuitee
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Dariusz solo traveller au
10
Exceptional
2025-05-10 via Nuitee
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Mirela young couple ro
10
Nice hotel in the historical centre
Pros:

Even though we booked Hotel Sapphire, this review is for Hotel Maywood where our reservation was transferred due to the municipality closing down Hotel Sapphire. This is what we were told. We accepted the transfer and we were happy with the hotel. It is very well located on a pedestrian street in the historical centre. We walked to Topkapi, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, also to Cistern Basilica. The Grand Bazar is within walking distance too.
Our rooms were in the new wing. The beds were very comfortable with nice clean bed linen. The room was very clean. We liked the big bathroom and big shower area.
The breakfast was varied, with a lot of local tasty dishes. Not great choice of fruit, but there were some apples and oranges or grapefruit. It was nice that they had someone who made omelettes on the spot.
Since they do not eat pork, the choice of ham was weird looking, I haven't tried it.
We especially liked the staff. They were always smiling and chatting with us at the reception, they gave us maps and helpful tips. A big thank you to them!
Extra tip. If you go to Istanbul, please visit the Asian side too. We liked it a lot, it is cheaper, nicer and so vibrant. Loved the terraces and restaurants there.

Cons:

The only negative thing is that the coffee was instant, but the tea was very good.

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
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Tamara group rs
10
Great staff, great location - would book again!
Pros:

At first we were about to stay at the hotel Sapphire but we were transferred to the Maywood hotel (of the same owner)
The Maywood hotel was great, we loved it! It was clean and cozy. Breakfast was included in the price and it was a good breakfast. The staff is extremely polite and helpful. I got sick while staying there and they helped me with finding the ride to the hospital. The location is great as well and everything we wanted to visit was 15-30 minutes by foot.
We even got a goodbye gift from the staff and we loved it :)
I would definitely book this hotel again!

Cons:

The only downside is that the room we were in was looking at some ventilation (not sure what it is) so it was really noisy when we open the window but to be honest everything else was perfect that this couldnt ruin my stay

2025-05-05 via Nuitee
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Ahmad family with young children us
10
Exceptional
2025-04-28 via Nuitee
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Beatrice family with young children es
10
Exceptional
2025-04-24 via Nuitee