Sphendon Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
Located close to Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern, Sphendon Hotel provides a corner/local shop, a rooftop terrace and a garden. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
The current price is NZ$81
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a mirror, a kettle, and a small table with a bottle of water.

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden side table with tea and snacks, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a desk with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.

Family Quadruple Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Sphendon Hotel is near a metro station and on the boardwalk. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar. Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Akbyk Deirmeni Sokak 50, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • A mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • An interior with a reflective floor, large columns, and a central illuminated structure.
    Basilica Cistern
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A bustling market with colorful stalls and a patterned ceiling.
    Grand Bazaar
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    8 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station
    9 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tamara Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Şerbethane
    3 min walk
  • Buhara 93
    3 min walk
  • Sultan Kösesi Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Doy Doy
    2 min walk

About this property

Sphendon Hotel

  • Family-friendly hotel near Basilica Cistern
  • Located close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Sphendon Hotel provides a corner/local shop, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and a library.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
    • Babysitting (surcharge), multilingual staff and luggage storage
    • ATM/banking services, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Sphendon Hotel include perks, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as 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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • 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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2021-34-2703

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sphendon Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sphendon Hotel?

As of 14 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sphendon Hotel on 18 Oct 2026 start from NZ$81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sphendon Hotel?

Motorbike parking only.

What time is check-in at Sphendon Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Sphendon Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is Sphendon Hotel located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located on the boardwalk, within a 15-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is 9 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sphendon Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 316 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very good value. The people were nice and courteous. If you are looking for value, this is a good place to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel was in a great location but not well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and big in old area not recommend for old and week people ... far from transport... need power to walk to reach the street From the bottom of the slope to the top... superket near very nice man .. need to emprove the cleaning on the roof
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities are very limited and the staff response is very slow. However, when they support, they are very nice and kind. More attention shall be given to the cleanliness of the rooms and mainly the toilets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
Old hotel, not expensive. No elevator. Poorly lit stairs. Bathroom shower not clean, black mold around the shower wall. Breakfast supposed to be available at extra cost, claims to be a restaurant but not even a coffee available on the day we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Temiz güzel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schmutziges und kaputtes Bettlaken, schmutzige Dusche, teilweise kein Wasser, extrem hellhörig und laut. Schlechter Service, Frühstück sehr überschaubar und nicht vielfältig…
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Leider war das Bad verschimmelt. Süßes Hotel, aber renovierungsbedürftig.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Acceuil chaleureux La reception a de bonnes adresses pour le shopping avec des prix intéressant
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Het was het geld waard
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommendation of the hotel

I liked the hotel. It was cosy and nice. Quiet, nice view to the historical green wall with birds that sing.. only the room was very tide, small size and cleaning stuff was a bit noisy in the morning, plus, be careful with the breakfast - guess it wasnt vry fresh, i got intoxicated...But in summary, according to the price/quality, I would recommend this 🏩.. though i saw they topped up the price now.. so u think?..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

sehr schön

Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Personal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Butik otel kaderi

Butik otellerin en basarisizi. Odalarda ses yalitimi yok.hapsursaniz duyuluyor. Ustune sesli konusuyoruz diye danismadan uyari aldik. Odalar kirliydi. . Cevresinde bir suru alternatif var.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, 5 minutes walk to Blue Mosque. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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