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Sphendon Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Blue Mosque

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Outdoor dining
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 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 Single 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 Single 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 Single Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Istanbul awaits you at Sphendon Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly hotel offers concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also motorbike parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Sultanahmet hotel include Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar.

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 (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sphendon Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Blue Mosque
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. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • 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 a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

  • 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.

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: from 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 major 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, Eurocard 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2021-34-2703

We should mention

  • One child aged 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sphendon Hotel?

Sphendon Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Sphendon Hotel?

Yep, but only for motorcycles.

Are there any beaches close to Sphendon Hotel?

The closest beach to Sphendon Hotel is Florya Beach (16.1 km).

Is Sphendon Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, a playground and a corner/local shop, it's no surprise that Sphendon Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Sphendon Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sphendon Hotel?

No, Sphendon Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sphendon Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sphendon Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Sphendon Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Sphendon Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 314 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Dharmesh

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

wael

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Abeer

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Humera

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Oytun, Lehigh Acres

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

8/10 Good

David Samuel

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Goran

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

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Nihad

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Murshedul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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

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

8/10 Good

Jillian

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely, friendly helpful staff. Great place, roof terrace, garden, building. The Pillows need burning...very smelly. Otherwise rooms were ok but in need of a good clean and some diy. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Nilufar

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

awful, illegal, and also full of crooks!

AVOID!!!! dodgy hotel. We have booked it ages in advance, and they informed us no rooms were left. They gave us one night only and changed us to a 'private' apartment the next morning. They said we can only pay them cash, which we did and no receipts were given. In the apartment there was no hot water, so no shower for a day and no curtains and it was by the tramline. horrible. Again they asked us pay in cash, and no receipts. I wrote to hotels.com and they said hotel told them no guests were registered under that name, hotel was full and no one checked in last night. as I do not have receipts they did not believe me. Disgrace to Hotels.com and of course this hotel. I had a child on my hand, sleeping, as we arrived late, and the next day they caused us so much inconvenience. We did not want to ruin the holiday and make a fuss, but hot water, noisy apartment, dodgy money handling and also no curtains, just seem to be a cowboy place. Avoid if you can. I never write reviews usually, not my thing. But this time I want to warn anyone who might be choosing this hotel. It is full of crooks who is trying to make money illegally. I am not sure if the owner knows what is happening behind his back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every guest is treated like family . Location is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed at Sphendon Annex building called Seahouse. There is no elevator in this building which I was not aware of it. The room we stayed was very small. Harding you can fit 2 suitcases. There was no safety deposit locker. Breakfast was terrible. There was no omelette, only boiled eggs from previous day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019