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Sphendon Hotel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Grand Bazaar

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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Akbyk Deirmeni Sokak 50, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

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

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Family Quadruple Room, Garden View

Family Quadruple Room, Garden View

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

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Single Room | Balcony

Single Room

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

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About the area

Istanbul

Sultanahmet stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Also, Basilica Cistern is within half a mile (1 km) and Grand Bazaar is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 8 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buhara 93 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Şerbethane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Semaver Nargile Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Doy Doy - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sphendon Hotel

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Grand Bazaar
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Sphendon Hotel. Only motorcycle parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sphendon Hotel offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sphendon Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2021-34-2703

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Sphendon Hotel.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sphendon Hotel to the airport?

Sphendon Hotel is 27.7 mi (64-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sphendon Hotel?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sphendon Hotel on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $59, excluding 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.

Does Sphendon Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sphendon Hotel.

How close is Sphendon Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12 mi (25-min drive) from Florya Beach and 17.2 mi (44-min drive) from Yorukali Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sphendon Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sphendon Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sphendon Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sphendon Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Sphendon Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Sphendon Hotel have a pool?

Sphendon Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sphendon Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sphendon Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sphendon Hotel to downtown Istanbul?

Sphendon Hotel is 1 mi away from Istanbul.

Sphendon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 315 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Goran

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oytun

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

8/10 Good

David Samuel

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

wael

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

6/10 Okay

Jane

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Abeer

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

6/10 Okay

Diane

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Fatma

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

2/10 Terrible

Svenja

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

6/10 Okay

Julia

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

10/10 Excellent

Fazia

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thaninga Bahati

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

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

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

10/10 Excellent

Nihad

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

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

sehr schön

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

4/10 Poor

burçin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien situado personal muy amable zona tranquila y cerca de todos los sitios importantes de la ciudad
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019