We stayed twice during May at the Sapphire. Agree entirely that staff is lovely and helpful; waitstaff are self-effacing and deserve tips most people apparently forget. If you are briefly in Istanbul and want to do the requisite tourist routes, the Sapphire's location is perfect. Blue Mosque, Topkapi, etc are easy walks. What makes location good also interferes with the... More

I stayed at Hotel Safire for three nights in May. The staff were so lovely and helpful, not just those on the front desk but the busboys, the restaurant, the housekeepers, everybody. The room was perfect. Very comfortable. Close to all the major attractions and shopping areas. Lots of reasonable priced restaurants nearby. Can see it all by walking. You... More

Excellent location walking distance to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Haigh Sofia both Bazaars and the Basilica cistern... The staff were very helpful and friendly. The rooms were clean but a bit dark. I would have liked a full length mirror as the only mirror in the room was at the back of the fridge and difficult to get close... More

We had only one night here after an airline reschedule made us change our initial booking, but wish that we had more. We were allowed to leave our bags two days before check in for no charge, were given drinks while we waited to speak to management, and were given a great gift on departure. I cannot speak too highly... More

We were guest at the beginning of May at the Sapphire hotel. The hotel is well situated at a walking distance of the famous attractions. It is also near the frequently running tramline which enlarges your radius. The reception staff are warm hearted but gave us the impression that their service was rather limited: when we wanted to consult a... More

For my introduction to Istanbul, this was a fantastic place to stay! Within easy walking distance to both Bazaars, Blue Mosque and other fantastic sites, this is the perfect choice for a hotel. Our room was quiet and clean, beds were comfortable and breakfast was generous. What made it even better was the genuine interest and friendliness of the staff,... More

Our airport shuttle was well organised by the hotel.(minimum 3 nights I think). For the return journey to the airport they recommended tram and metro. It took us one hour and cost us 8 lire as opposed to 55 for private transport that the hotel will organise for you if you wish. It was a very easy trip which allowed... More

What a lovely hotel.Fantastic location - within walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, Topkapi Palace and many other historical sites. We received a lovely welcome from the reception staff and really useful information to help us make the best use of our short time in Istanbul. Our room was really nice and the beds very comfortable. We were... More

We spent a whole week in this charming hotel in the heart of Istanbul. It is situated in the historical centre of the city. So you can visit a lot of places of interest on foot. Hotel staff is so kind and professional and very, very helpful. Rooms are very clean and quiet, there are no traffic in the street.... More