Sultanahmet Mah. Akbiyik Degirmeni St. No 46 Fatih/Istanbul,
Istanbul,
Turkey,
34122,
Istanbul Province
Very good
7.2
/10
5.0
/5
Historic Ottoman mansion with rooftop sea views, 300 m from the Blue Mosque
Location & Nearby Attractions
Sphendon Hotel sits in the historical Old City, 300 meters from the Blue Mosque and a short 10-minute walk to Hagia Sophia. Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar are within 1.3 km, while the Basilica Cistern is 850 meters away. The Cankurtaran tram stop (line U3) is 500 meters from the hotel, providing access to other parts of Istanbul.
Rooms & Accommodations
Each air-conditioned room is furnished with traditional Turkish-style furniture and includes a satellite TV with multilingual channels and a minibar. Guests can prepare tea and coffee in their rooms thanks to the in-room setup provided. The hotel occupies a historic Ottoman mansion and offers rooms with balconies overlooking the quiet street or the garden.
Dining & Breakfast
A daily buffet-style breakfast is served each morning, with homemade cakes and local specialties prepared live in the kitchen. The hotel's restaurant offers additional meals, and guests can order wine or champagne at the bar on the premises. A coffee house on site allows for casual drinks throughout the day.
Amenities & Services
Sphendon Hotel features a rooftop terrace with panoramic views overlooking the Marmara Sea, along with a tranquil garden for relaxation. The 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange, concierge service, and luggage storage. Guests can arrange airport shuttles, car hire, and daily city tours through the hotel staff.
Family & Children
A children's playground is available on the property, and evening entertainment is offered for all ages. Walking tours and classes about local culture can be booked through the tour desk. The staff assist with arranging family-friendly activities and provide public transport tickets for easy exploration.
Highlights
Location: 300 m from Blue Mosque, 500 m from tram stop
Rooms: Turkish-style furnishings, balcony options
Dining: Homemade breakfast buffet, on-site bar
Views: Rooftop terrace over Marmara Sea
Services: Airport shuttle, car hire, tour desk
Family: Children's playground, walking tours
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Sphendon Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
room details
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
room details
Family Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
room details
Large Single Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet
1 Single bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities
Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities:
Very good
7.1/10Review score
General
No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access
Guest Parking
Electric kettle
Services
Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Dining
In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Business
Fax/Photocopying
Children
Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room
Room features
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Soundproofed rooms
Dressing area
Patio
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Self-catering
Electric kettle
Media
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
Parquet floor
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Sphendon Hotel Location
Sultanahmet Mah. Akbiyik Degirmeni St. No 46 Fatih/Istanbul,
Istanbul,
Turkey,
34122,
Istanbul Province
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Sultanahmet Mah. Akbiyik Degirmeni St. No 46 Fatih/Istanbul,
Istanbul,
Turkey,
34122,
Istanbul Province
City landmarks
Museum
Hagia Sophia Museum
2400 ft
Mosque
Blue Mosque
2300 ft
Landmark
Basilica Cistern
2500 ft
Square
Sultanahmet District
2400 ft
Museum
Topkapi Palace
4900 ft
Landmark
Topkapi Palace harem
4800 ft
Mosque
Suleymaniye Mosque
1.4
mi
Museum
Istanbul Archaeology Museums
3800 ft
Landmark
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami
2300 ft
Landmark
Historic Areas of Istanbul
2700 ft
Landmark
TGC Press Media Museum
2700 ft
Mosque
Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque
2100 ft
Bridge
Galata Bridge
1.4
mi
Landmark
Gulhane Park
2700 ft
Landmark
Cagaloglu Hamami
3600 ft
Museum
Hagia Irene
3300 ft
Museum
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
3100 ft
Landmark
Caferaga Madrasa
3000 ft
Square
Beyazit Tower
4900 ft
Landmark
Mausoleum of Mahmud II
2300 ft
Landmark
Obelisk of Theodosius
2100 ft
Mosque
Laleli Camii
1.3
mi
Square
Beyazit Square
1.1
mi
Nearby
Mosque
Little Hagia Sophia
1600 ft
Torun Sok.
Mosaic Museum
700 ft
Monument
Serpent Column
1400 ft
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
1000 ft
Divan Yolu Caddesi
Column of Constantine
1400 ft
Museum
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
1300 ft
Kabasakal Cad. No:2 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi
Tomb of Sultan Ahmet
1500 ft
Restaurants
Doy Doy Restaurant
800 ft
Sifa Hamami Sok. No: 13 Sultanahmet
Bad Service Home Food
600 ft
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi
Dunya
800 ft
Sultanahmet Torun Sk. No:7
Turgut Kebab
1000 ft
Akbiyik Cd. No: 64 Sultanahmet Mahallesi
Akbiyik Kebab House & Restaurant
1000 ft
Akbiyik Caddesi No: 81/A Fatih
Rose Garden Mezze
1600 ft
Binbirdirek. mah. Peykhane. Cd. no 16 Sultanahmet binbirdirek
Elif Cafe
1100 ft
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No 2 Sultanahmet Arasta Bazaar
Cafe Rumist
1800 ft
Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi
Sultanahmet Koftecisi
2300 ft
Buyukdere Cad. Astoria Alisveris Merkezi No:127 K:3 Sisli Esentepe
Tarihi Cesme
1600 ft
Kadirga Liman Cadessi Fatih
North Art Coffee
1500 ft
21 Utangac Sokak
Reggae BR
1600 ft
Kucuk Ayasofya Mah. Kadirda Limani Cad. No: 147/1
Getting around
City Centre
Istanbul11 min
·
3000 ft
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW)64 min
·
26.4
mi
Istanbul (IST)74 min
·
30.6
mi
Train
Sultanahmet Tram Station8 min
·
2000 ft
Underground
Vezneciler22 min
·
1.1
mi
Yenikapi (M1)28 min
·
1.4
mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of EUR 10 per person per day.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Russian, Turkish, Arabic
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
13
Reviews and Ratings
Feedback about Sphendon Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 383 verified reviews
7.1/10
Very good
70%
Recommend
Breakfast
6.9/10
Cleanliness
7.3/10
Comfort
7.3/10
Facilities
7.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.6/10
Location
8.9/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.2/10
Staff
8.4/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 877 reviews
7.2/10
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