The hotel is centrally situated in the Old City and near the main tourist attractions. There is also an efficient regular tramline nearby. Restaurants abound in the vicinity so be prepared to be hassled for business by the managers as you run the gauntlet to and from the hotel. The rooms are fairly small but represent excellent value for the... more

we were a group of friends traveling to Istanbul for the first time. I cannot speak higly enough of the hotel and friendly, kind and good service we received at this hotel. The staff would always try their best to accomodate your needs. the last need we ate in the restrauant and the food was excellent with a good choice... more

This hotel has a great location, comfortable rooms, personable staff. The property was clean and the help was friendly. A fantastic breakfast was included in our price. Free internet was available....three computers to choose from. This is a definite return property. more

It was good value, the breakfast buffet was extensive and fairly good. The rooms with tea making kit were excellent. Bathrooms worked. Going out alone at night to eat was not a problem as several restaurants were in the pedestrian road outside the hotel more

We enjoyed a two-night stay at the Sapphire, following a two-week Insight tour of Turkey. We were cautioned ahead by Sapphire management that this was not the Hilton and that the rooms were considerably smaller. (We actually moved from the Conrad to experience the historic district for our final nights in IST. We knew that we were booking a tourist/boutique... more

We had a warm wellcome at the hotel after, for us , a long night and were very happy to be met at the airport by the pick-up service. Kindly we got a room imediately so we could rest a little before desireing what to do. It is nice to be met so friendly when two ladies are travelling alone... more

What a wonderful city Istanbul. This hotel is perfect for a city break. Staff are most helpful & accommodating, sorted out airport pick-ups for us. Hotel street is pedestrionised & tram stop just a street away. Within walking distance to most sights, pool & sauna included. Would not hesitate to use this hotel again. Thank you to all the staff... more

I stayed at the Hotel Sapphire for 4 nights in early September and was extremely pleased with everything about the hotel. I had given the hotel incorrect flight arrival information for the pickup at Attaturk Airport, so their driver waited for over an hour for the wrong flight. When I got in and found no driver, I called them and... more

Had to change travel arrangements due to my husband not being able to come with us and was met with a no problem attitude upon arrival at this hotel. Nothing was too much trouble and they changed our room to a double from a triple reducing our costs significantly without asking. The rooms are small but clean , neat and... more