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Hotel Sapphire

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Ibn-i Kemal Cad. No:14 D:16 Sirkeci, Fatih, Istanbul 34410, Turkey
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Hotel Sapphire
Ranked #29 of 757 hotels in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 972 Reviews
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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We stayed in hotel Sapphire for 5 nights in May. Location is excellent, on a short walking distance to all major attractions. Wide choice of reasonably priced restaurants in the neighborhood. Exceptional service that will be difficult to find somewhere else, especially not for this price category. For breakfast enough choice offered. Room was on a smaller side, but we... More

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boston
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

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

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Sydney, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

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

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Auckland, New Zealand
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

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

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Melbourne, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

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

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Zutphen
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

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

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Newcastle, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

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

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Stow Maries, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

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

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012
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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

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Belgrade, Serbia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

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

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  • Sapphire Hotel Istanbul
Address: Ibn-i Kemal Cad. No:14 D:16 Sirkeci, Fatih, Istanbul 34410, Turkey
Price range (per night):* 79 AUD - 158 AUD

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