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Sphendon Hotel

3.5 star property
Family-friendly Istanbul hotel in Sultanahmet with a rooftop terrace

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Single Room | Balcony
Family Quadruple Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Point of interest

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Balcony

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Quadruple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Akbyk Deirmeni Sokak 50, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 8 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dervish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Şerbethane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Pub Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sultan Kösesi Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sphendon Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Sphendon Hotel provides free breakfast, a grocery/convenience store, and a rooftop terrace. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and a front-desk safe
  • A porter/bellhop, multilingual staff, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All guestrooms at Sphendon Hotel boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Arabic, English, Greek, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 15.00 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 3 (one-way), (up to 6 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 15.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Sphendon
Sphendon Hotel
Sphendon Hotel Istanbul
Sphendon Istanbul
Sphendon Hotel Hotel
Sphendon Hotel Istanbul
Sphendon Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Sphendon Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sphendon Hotel?

Self parking is available for EUR 15.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Sphendon Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Sphendon Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Sphendon Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 15 per person applies.

Where is Sphendon Hotel located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is 8 minutes.

Sphendon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 307 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 307 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Humera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The people made it worth it.
It’s an old hotel and not the cleanest we’ve stayed in. The AC leaked but did the job well enough and the water pressure was variable. Breakfast was simple but a nice bonus. The location is great and the cost is reasonable. Both the terrace upstairs and the back garden were nice additions. The people who work here are what made it worthwhile for us- super friendly, helpful and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oytun, Lehigh Acres

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Looks at the old city walls. Great Terrace with bosphorus view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David Samuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property needs updating. All the staff are very helpful. Maybe a bit more choice at breakfast. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Very helpful staff. The breakfast was good and filling. The room was very functional.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Goran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sphendon is a charming, old hotel in Istanbul. It’s walking distance to everything you need when exploring. The free breakfast was a nice added touch. The staff were great and we enjoyed our stay. If you have mobility issues - this is not the place for you as there is no elevator. The rooms are small but you get what you pay for. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nihad

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place, quiet and close to all amnesties
I enjoyed staying at this hotel, the staff is very nice and helpful. When I got there I was tired and my room is not ready yet so they offered me the big family room for no extra charge. That was very nice. The location is very good it’s close to all the public places. I enjoyed staying here and will definitely come back. Thank you Hotel staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful , the most kind people at front desk , the overnight guy was outstanding in service . Even though it is not a high star hotel , it is very good in everything , clean, service, good breakfast , walking distance from everything , it couldn’t be better .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Murshedul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location within walking distance of historical sites. Small boutique hotel, very clean, with very helpful, friendly staff. I would stay there again. Hippodrome ancient wall at back of hotel off breakfast area was a real treat.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ice and Excellent.
Hotel is really good, great location. Over all Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very attentive and helpful, they gave me clear indications as to how to move and recommendations on what to visit. The hotel is very well located and easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Jillian

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely, friendly helpful staff. Great place, roof terrace, garden, building. The Pillows need burning...very smelly. Otherwise rooms were ok but in need of a good clean and some diy. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Nilufar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
awful, illegal, and also full of crooks!
AVOID!!!! dodgy hotel. We have booked it ages in advance, and they informed us no rooms were left. They gave us one night only and changed us to a 'private' apartment the next morning. They said we can only pay them cash, which we did and no receipts were given. In the apartment there was no hot water, so no shower for a day and no curtains and it was by the tramline. horrible. Again they asked us pay in cash, and no receipts. I wrote to hotels.com and they said hotel told them no guests were registered under that name, hotel was full and no one checked in last night. as I do not have receipts they did not believe me. Disgrace to Hotels.com and of course this hotel. I had a child on my hand, sleeping, as we arrived late, and the next day they caused us so much inconvenience. We did not want to ruin the holiday and make a fuss, but hot water, noisy apartment, dodgy money handling and also no curtains, just seem to be a cowboy place. Avoid if you can. I never write reviews usually, not my thing. But this time I want to warn anyone who might be choosing this hotel. It is full of crooks who is trying to make money illegally. I am not sure if the owner knows what is happening behind his back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every guest is treated like family . Location is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed at Sphendon Annex building called Seahouse. There is no elevator in this building which I was not aware of it. The room we stayed was very small. Harding you can fit 2 suitcases. There was no safety deposit locker. Breakfast was terrible. There was no omelette, only boiled eggs from previous day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Leanne, Canada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The main building is lovely and the staff are warm, welcoming, and very friendly. I would not recommend staying in the annex. This building does not match the ambiance and quality of the main hotel. The Annex building is in need of maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very Good Hotel
We had a wonderful time at the hotel .The hotel owners and all the staff members were really nice and friendly especially Ahmed and Saleh .They helped us a lot; always there to let you help and guide you about the city .The hotel is close to all the major tourist attractions which was great .The breakfast is good too .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommendations
Very nice, small, quiet, and clean hotel perfectly situated 5 minutes walking distance from Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque or Topkapi. Really pleasant and friendly staff ready to help or advise. Correct wifi signal in the room. Recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location in the small streets between the Blue Mosque and the sea
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed in annexe with seaview. Very noisy with expressway outside window. Difficulty sleeping with so much noise even with windows shut. Room very small not 18m quoted on booking site. 5 minute walk to breakfast, staff lovely. Nice view of Mamara Sea.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019