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Reviews of Sphendon Hotel

Akbıyık Değirmeni Sok. No:46 Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34122 Istanbul, Turkey

#1094 of 2,538 hotels in Istanbul

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Review score

Based on 365 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    Like vs unlike
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator and the stairway is narrow, would be a problem if you got luggage. Not enough lighting as most bulbs were burnt or missing.

    Good location. Simple breakfast. Good WiFi.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    7.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Average breakfast (also closes at 10am) Dirty shower Expensive laundry

    Good location Good value for Money

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On the second day of our stay, hot water was not available in the shower and sink. They charged us for 2 drinks from the bar but did not used any, we did not complain for 6 Euros, but still.

    Good location, terrace on the top level, good breakfast, very good staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are a little aged and therefore hard to tell if it's clean or dirty or just old. Not to my personal taste and the bathroom was very tiny.

    Absolutely amazing location right behind all the main tourists areas, perfect for a flying visit if you want to take in the main sights. Nice breakfast laid out in the morning and nice staff with easy check in process.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    9.0
    Full of Character
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All the character from the hotel's outside and entrance space was great, but I wish there was more personality to the rooms themselves.

    Location was great. It was quite even with all the cats resting along the street. Staff was our favorite. They were so friendly, and well traveled. We really got along. Loved the breakfast and the look/feel of both the exterior of the hotel and room. Room was a bit small, but the price for a major city like Istanbul seems reasonable. We were also so close to the great dinner restaurants, so being able to walk home after a great night out was a huge plus.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    9.0
    Charming Vintage Hotel in an Excellent Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location and service. The rooms are very clean and nice, with an interesting vintage vibe that complements the Sultanahmet area. It is a 10-minute walk from the hotel to the main attractions of Sultanahmet. The staff is very helpful, and overall, it was great value for the money.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    8.0
    We had great time spending in the hotel and Turkey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was on the first floor and we were afraid of the cats coming inside the room from the window. The fan inside the bathroom stopped working and was not repaired until last day.

    The hotel was so close to the main attractions and we were surprised to find them accidentally in the first day. The terrace and kitchen were renovated and very clean. The staff were so friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs to be restored, specially the WC’s , isolation is very bad.

    Location is perfect en the staff is nice .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    8.0
    Older house in the historic center with a sea view terrace
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The furniture is a bit outdated, steep stairs to the rooms.

    Great location, just a few minutes from Blue Mosque but still a very quiet place. Helpful staff. Good breakfast. The terrace with a sea view is amazing. Tea and kettle in the room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would appreciate to have more vegetables for the breakfast and it would be nice to serve breakfast on the terrace, not in the ground floor

    Perfect rooftop and very convenient location! I liked the reception stuff, all guys are so helpful!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely recommend the hotel to anyone going to Istanbul. I would definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Everything was good, good value for the location.

    Location was prefect ! It was very close to the main sites and transportation. The breakfast was good just enough choices not too much or too little. just enough to start your day.t

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location and vibe.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Good place and very near to The Mesquites and principal Europe Down town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The old mattress.

    Good location near The Mesquites. Secure Area around the hotel. The Staff very friendly and available 24/7 for help.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Good location and very good service
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great breakfast, very clean room, simply and close to the sultanahmet area. Staff really helpful also in arranging taxis

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The terrace looked nothing like the photos. Not really nice at all and used continually by smokers.

    The location was good. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Even carried my suitcase up and down the stairs for me. The breakfast was really good - lots of home baked cakes. Showers were really good with plenty of hot water

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    it is a true 3-star (i.e. modest) hotel in the top area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    To pull the omelette off the buffet breakfast (included into the stay) and into the menu (paid-for selection) was a strange idea. (the change happened right during our stay). The hotel is a bit aged, as is furniture and tolets/showers. Toilets/showers can be cleaned a bit more thoroughly between guests' stays.

    Location is excellent, just below the Blue Mosque but away from the tourist crowd, towards the Little Aya Sofia. The staff is very friendly and helpful, fluent in English and Russian and knowing some French. The terrace on top offers a great view of the Bosphorus, and the hotel is putting up a bar there now.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and helpful staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only disappointment was that the terrace was being renovated during our stay but it will be lovely once completed

    Staff were lovely. Location great, close to everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice Hotel , so close to most attraction nearby , walking within minutes to sultanahmet mosque. Cooperative staff , Thank you all for your kindness. I will come again inshallah.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there were a couple of shortcomings, but thanks to the comfort and polite staff who are always ready to help, the shortcomings are forgotten)

    the staff is very polite and friendly. They make sure that the vacationer is comfortable. breakfast is included in the room price. the food is very tasty, all products are fresh. and very satisfying. for those who want not to spend money on breakfast in a restaurant, this is an ideal option, the balance between quality, comfort, cleanliness, kindness of staff, food and price. The room had to be checked in before lunch, but we had a trip to Dolmbahce planned and we didn’t want to drag ourselves around with backpacks, so when asked “could we leave the backpacks with you and come back to pick them up after lunch?” the staff agreed without any problems, and what is also important, after we returned, he himself suggested that if we wanted to go wash, freshen up, so to speak, after the trip. and also gave me a business card in order to get a discount on my next booking. I recommend this hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    7.0
    A nice and affordable place to stay in the heart of Istanbul
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a renovation work happening during my stay, so the hotel looked quite messy.

    With the price that I paid, I could say that this hotel met my expectation. The room was clean and comfortable. The receptionist was very helpful. The hotel is located near the historical sites.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The staff was so friendly and helpful, the room was spacious and clean, and the breakfast was delicious. The location was also convenient, close to many attractions. The hotel was very affordable and offered great value for money. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Istanbul.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    7.0
    Affordable and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we were shown to our room, one of staff was inside taking a shower. So, we had to wait in another room until he was done.

    Good location. Less than 10 minutes walk from the historical center. But it is in a small alleyway, so took a little time to find it. Otherwise ok. Staff were nice and breakfast was decent.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator

    Location: close to main sightseeings

    Stayed in December 2023

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