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Villa Sphendone

Istanbul · Turkey

Demirci Resit Sk, 19View location

8.4/10Excellent138 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Location9.6/109.6
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities7.2/107.2
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About Villa Sphendone

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include concierge services and a communal living room. Take advantage of the guesthouse's 24-hour room service.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms have jetted bathtubs and designer toiletries.

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With a stay at Villa Sphendone Suites, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, just a 4-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square and 9 minutes by foot from Bosphorus. This luxury guesthouse is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Blue Mosque and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Hagia Sophia.

Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Service animals not allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for 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.
  • Instructions
    • 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 cash
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Long-term renters welcome
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number 21777
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Russian

    English

    Turkish

Nearby attractions

Little Hagia Sophia 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Sultanahmet Square 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Column of Constantine 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Bosphorus 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Blue Mosque 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Basilica Cistern 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Hagia Sophia 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Grand Bazaar 1 km / 0.7 mi
Beyazit Square 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Istanbul Archaeology Museums 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Topkapi Palace 1.5 km / 1 mi
Egyptian Bazaar 1.6 km / 1 mi
Eminönü Square 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Süleymaniye Mosque 1.9 km / 1.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 4
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
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  • Bellboy service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • TV lounge
  • Breakfast
  • Continental breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • SUITE EXECUTIVESUITE • EXECUTIVESUI.EJ

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    SUITE EXECUTIVE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.EJ

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  • SUITE DELUXE KING BEDSUITE • DELUXE KING BEDSUI.DX-KG

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    Villa Sphendone

    SUITE DELUXE KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.DX-KG

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  • JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONYJUNIOR SUITE • GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONYJSU.BL-GV

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    Villa Sphendone

    JUNIOR SUITE GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
    View / characteristic
    GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.BL-GV

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  • SUITE CITY VIEW KING BEDSUITE • CITY VIEW KING BEDSUI.CV-KG

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    SUITE CITY VIEW KING BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    CITY VIEW KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.CV-KG

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  • JUNIOR SUITE WITH BALCONYJUNIOR SUITE • WITH BALCONYJSU.BL

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    Villa Sphendone

    JUNIOR SUITE WITH BALCONY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    JUNIOR SUITE
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    WITH BALCONY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: JSU.BL

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXE • 39 m²SUI.DX
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    SUITE DELUXE

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    39 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 2
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width, Sofa bed, Rollaways on demand
    Room type
    SUITE
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    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.DX

    Room amenities

    • 220V power supply
    • Wake-up service
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Housekeeping
    • Satellite TV
    • Slippers
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Dining Area
    • Hairdryer
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Central heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • TV

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Extra beds on demand
    • Wi-fi
    • Minibar

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  • SUITE DELUXE CITY VIEWSUITE • DELUXE CITY VIEWSUI.CV-DX

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    SUITE DELUXE CITY VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE CITY VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.CV-DX

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE EXECUTIVE CITY VIEWSUITE • EXECUTIVE CITY VIEWSUI.CV-EJ

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    Villa Sphendone

    SUITE EXECUTIVE CITY VIEW

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE CITY VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.CV-EJ

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Villa Sphendone

8.4
Excellent
138 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
7.2 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Lev
Good location, beautiful room, friendly staff, very tasty breakfast!!!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
Najam ul sehar
I was a really good decision of choosing Villa sphendone. We really had a great time. I would definitely recommend this . The kitchen lady is just amazing so loving and jolly my kids loved her. The man saif ullah who welcomed us is really good he helped us with every other need. Its clean peaceful and comfortable. Their breakfast service and the food was really good. Higly recommended
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Wakar
The service was good and everything was excellent like room condition, breakfast and etc
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Lee
I really enjoyed our stay at Villa Sphendone Suites. Our host, Seyfullah, was very friendly and helpful. There was traditional Turkish breakfast each day that was filling and light at the same time. Perfect way to start the day. I recommend this quaint boutique style hotel and would definitely stay there again. It's shady so close to do many things: The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Basilica Cisterna, walkable to the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar, the ferries, etc.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
22 Apr 2025
Dipan
The hosts are really nice but the property needs to be improved. The floor was coming off in places. Some of the drawers were broken. There were no soaps or shampoo on the room when we arrived. We had to ask for them but we didn't get them on time for our first shower. After travelling for 24 hrs it want funto shower without soap or shampoo. The room was big though and it was in an excellent location. Also make sure you don't get stuck outside the hotel. The hosts don't respond if you ring the doorbell. So overall it was an ok experience.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Feb 2025
FAZIL
was a good location with everything near it could do with a refurbishment a further was old breakfast was very simple no variety bathroom was very cold as radiator was broken and couldn't use jetted bath as it didn't have the sink plug you could only get hol of someone in the morning breakfast hours and Deniz was only English speaker there and you call him on the phone.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
Chih-wei
We really have a very good time in this suite, we can have good time rest while traveling just like home. Here we would like to thank Deniz, his care and hospitality from the first day we met him to the last day he arranged a car to send us to airport. We enjoyed very much of our daily conversation with him. We also would like to thank Sweet who prepared delicious meal for us every morning, her kindness, her diligent and her bright smile touch us. Thank you, thank you all to make our Istanbul trip be special and wonderful! Also the location is very convenient to access to many sites, mostly are walkable distance.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2022
Saloni
We lucked out when we checked in this beautiful villa. The rooms are spacious, clean and well equipped. The breakfast had a lot of variety. Deniz, the host was incredible. He went above and beyond with his hospitality - recommending all the must sees on the map to personally showing us around to the Princes Islands, evenings spent playing backgammon and learning all about Turkish culture. We were absolutely gutted that we didn't spend more time at the place. I would go back to Istanbul just to spend time with Deniz, the host.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2022
Hussain

Great Location and a lovely host

We chose this place due to location for old town which is excellent. It is walking distance from all the major attractions in old istanbul and we did not need to use a taxi once. It is a traditional house converted into a hotel and so it is comfortable, quiet and clean. Deniz the owner was a pleasure to meet. He is very helpful, polite and full of knowedge with regards attractions and restaraunts etc. Breakfast is basic but everything you need to get your day started. The AC kept the room cool which was bery useful in mid August. The rooms are traditional and clean as opposed to modern and lush but they are large and very accomodating. If wtaying in istanbul for a few days and need a good location for the old town I would definitely recommend a stay here.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
10 Aug 2022
Mohammed
An old classic house that needs a lot of renovation and the bathroom smells like the sewers
It is not a 4 stars at all as mentioned
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2022
g

Great stay

As soon as i arrived Dennis the manager welcomed me in a friendly manner , upgraded my room and advised me about istanbul .

The rooms are decorated in a \"shabby chic\" style with interesting antique pieces .

Room was lovely clean and quiet with a lovely comfortable 4 poster bed .

Miss Tanya the Breakfast lady was very friendly and helpful .

I liked it so much i stayed an extra night !

Thank you Dennis and Miss Tanya !
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
Great people. Friendly staff

Feel like I’m at home
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2018
KG

All around Nice

Everything was up to Par for me.. Room, Staff, attraction info, Location and breakfast.. Had a late flight and was allowed to check out late.. Very good people, very quiet rooms.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2017
chan

Great hospitality

Very helpful and pleasant staff. Willing to go the extra mile to make the stay enjoyable. Great location. Quick walk to blue mosque.
4/10
Poor
17 Aug 2017
Puja Abraham

Avoid if possible

Bad breakfast, Bad Wi-Fi, no AC in one room of suite, Manager agreed on price of airport transfer and then demanded more. Manager demanded money for Dinner on arrival date even though it was included in our deal.
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2017
Verified traveler

Great location, close to many sights

It is a small but great place, very close to the main sights. The breakfast was good and the staff super friendly (not much English but it was not problem at all).

The only inconvenient we had was during the check-in, there was nobody at the property. The staff of the hotel in front opened the door and room for us, but it was frightening at the beginning until we started asking around and were helped. I need to clarify that we arrived late (fly delayed), by 11pm and we didn't notify the hotel about that.

I highly recommend this great hotel, we will definitely go back if we return to Istanbul.
2/10
Poor
03 Nov 2016
Ameel

cheating people

In fact, I booked in this place because of the good comments that I read also because of the beautiful pictures of the room in the site, but when we reached the place at noon they took us to another building which as they said belongs to the same hotel but we sow that this is another hotel with another titel and lowest value and they let us wait in the reception for more than one hour because they have not any idea of our reservation.
We realized that they cheat us, but we couldnot do any thing because I paied the money when I booked and there is no way to returne the mony back then we stayed for 3 days then we changed the hotel to another one close to it with better price and better services.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2015
Craig Brian

Great value in Sultanahmet

Great place. Perfect location. Nice and helpful owners. A top value in Sultanahmet.
We stayed here 3 nights. Large room, one of just 4. Good breakfast includes a freshly made cheese omelette if desired. Just a few hundred meters from the Blue Mosque, dozens of restaurants and shops.
Recommended.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2015
Verified traveler

Cozy

Cozy room out of the way by the Blue Mosque. Walking and Metro is a must. Buy an Istanbul metro card. If you want night life this is not the area. Quiet at night. Not many English channels on TV.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2014
Tony

Clean, spacious, wonderful staff, superb breakfast

Having stayed in other guest houses in Istanbul, this guest house stood out in many ways. It did not feel like a hotel, but more of a home-stay. Upon arrival, the host took extra time to welcome us and gave us a list of things to see and places to eat. Our room was very spacious, clean, and elegantly decorated with antique pieces of furniture. The foam mattress bed was very comfortable and provides great sleep. The bathtub/jacuzzi was a bonus. It also includes a full-blown Turkish breakfast. The main host and the night host spoke both English and Russian. If we return to the historic section of Istanbul, this will be at the top of list of places to stay.
8/10
Excellent
17 Nov 2013
Holly

A lovely guesthouse

The location was fantastic, 5mins walk to blue mosque! The room was ornately decorated with a huge bed! All usual services and nice hotel staff - would recommend!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2013
s

Nice Hotel near historical sites

located near the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, Cistern, many restraunts and coffee shops, lots of shopping opportunities
6/10
Pleasant
05 Nov 2013
Verified traveler
More expensive than advertised. Would not take credit card for second room and would only take cash even though the site says they take credit cards. There was no bulb in the fixture over the bathroom sink making it difficult to see when using the mirror. The shower was in a bathtub that leaked water all over the floor each time it was used requiring a towel be left on the floor to sop up the water. Other than that... the room was big and spacious and comfortable and it was a good location. The breakfast was sparse at best, a 6\" omellette for 4 of us with toast already made on the table along with a jam of some type of fruit, some feta and another non-descript cheese, and a couple of slices of some type of lunch meat - substandard to the other three hotels we used in Istanbul.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2013
Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel in Sultanahmet

Very friendly and experienced staff. They speak English.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2013
Ana
Comfortable and spacious.
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2013
Verified traveler

Convenient, clean and friendly staff

My wife, two adult children and I stayed in a single room. There was a quen size be and a pull out. The single bed was very nice. The pull out was not too omfortable but i have had much worse. The room was large with very nice furnishings. Nothing fancy but you felt as if you were in someone's home. We walked to the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and all the other sites. It it a VERY steep walk from the hotel and not for those in poor health or poor condition. The hotel staff was wonderful and helpful. The bath was very clean, plenty of hot water and pressure. The breakfast was very simple but tasty and all we needed. I would have no reservations about staying here again. We never felt our safety was compromised.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2013
Verified traveler

Decent Hotel for families

Pros: Nice decor in the room. Beds were comfortable. Quite location. Hotel has tickets to most attractions. Cons: Located at the bottom of a steep hill although only 15 mins walk to the sites. Breakfast was very bare. Bathroom had a faint sewer smell. Customer service needs to be improved.
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2013
Florida Visitor

Charming 4 Rm Guest House close to historic sites

Charming romantic accomodations. Very accomodating for late breakfasts which are included with the room. Great location within walking distance to most historic sites. The only drawback was that the property sits close to other housing behind it. Occupants of that housing directly behind our room were up until 2 or 3 am talking in loud voices at least 2 nights of my stay. In addition, their window is exactly opposite the window in this room, so you could see when the light went on and off and see people's shadows on the curtain of my room.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Apr 2013
Bikram

Great Location and Service

The Hotel is small but has a superb location- it is within walking distance of most places you will want to see - Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace,Basillica Cisterna ,Grand Bazaar and Arasta Bazaar ( all these are must-dos in Istanbul). Deniz the owner is a wealth of information about things to do in Turkey and despite some confusion about our arrival dates ( not sure why) he managed the situation quite well. The Manager, Azamat ( who is studying to be a doctor) was very friendly and helpful and despite an early departure managed to serve us breakfast in our room ( thanks Azamat, much appreciated). The cleanliness in the hotel was average and the toilets are in desperate need of an upgrade - everything works but needs improvement. We were a family of 4 , 2 kids aged 9 and 6 and the hotel was comfortable- it allowed us time to enjoy Istanbul without having to worry about the traffic and there were lots of restaurants around - must go to \"Sokullu\" and have their Testi Kebab - you will need reservations but the service and food was great.
Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2012
Nate

Wonderful

The suite, staff and location were absolutely amazing. We were able to visit every 'attraction' with ease and the owner/manager proved very knowledgeable of the city and went out of his way to set up any type of tour we'd like, explaining the perks and disadvantages. My only concern was that when we returned to our suite the second day the AC had been shut off by house cleaning and it happened to be the hottest day in Istanbul of the summer, but accidents happen. My family (two kids aged 9 months and 3 years) enjoyed our stay and would return if we happened to find ourselves in Istanbul.
Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2012
Milton

Great location, Dennis is great on Instanbul.

Great location so close to all the historical areas. Dennis and the staff also very helpful. Recommend this place for sure.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2012
Ivan

Best Hotel in Turkey

My girlfriend and I spent three nights at this hotel while visiting Turkey. The owners were incredibly nice. Even though we slept in the first day, they keep our breakfast for us until almost noon when we got up (and the breakfast was great!). The location is perfect -- it is close to all of the sites you would want to see in a short time to Istanbul. The room was very impressive and comfortable (unlike a number of other places were stayed at while traveling through Turkey). Overall, if I come back to Istanbul I will be staying here 100%.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2012
Verified traveler

Villa Sphendone is Perfect!

Wonderful owner with lots of advice and expertise on the area. Perfect location..very short walk to AyaSofya, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, lots of great restaurants, and right near tram stop. Delicious breakfast every morning.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Apr 2012
Mike

Good location for Blue Mosque

Expedia chose me this hotel as I needed twin beds... the room was nice but a little disappointing the second bed was a bed settee not having the comfort of the rather impressive four poster bed.The room would be good for a couple but for two single guys needing separate beds it was not really worth the four star price we paid.
The hotel is very difficult to find down some back streets and even taxi had difficulty finding it so maybe best to get the hotel to organise your arrival.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2012
Verified traveler

Large room. Friendly staff. Good location.

Generous breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2012
Verified traveler

3 night stay at the end of March

Great location. Only a short walk up the hill to the main square in the old town. We stayed for three nights and had a fantastic time! The hotel staff were very helpful and even arranged for an airport collection on our arrival at last minute. Would stay here again if we went back.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Dec 2011
Verified traveler

A Lovely Hotel

Hotel situated in Sultanahmet district on the Europe side of the City so very convenient for sightseeing (Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace etc). Good location for access to/from Ataturk airport but it would take time to reach from Sabiha Gokcen (especially during rush hour). Public transport is the best way to get around rather than car (tram, metro or ferryboat) and you can buy a top up card for this.

Hotel itself was clean and tidy, the room was very large and very nice, the Owner and staff always willing to help. Only issue with the hotel at the time was the building work going on next door but it was off season, during the daytime only and maintenance has to be done at some stage.

Location of the hotel in the oldest part of the City means that the streets are narrow, cobbled and steep (not ideal for the infirm). There are plenty of basic restaurants in the area to get food but it pays to look around before you choose one.

Would recommend this hotel to any couple on holiday.
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2011
Verified traveler

Villa Sphendone Suites - Decent Sultanahmet Option

A friend and I stayed at the Villa Sphendone Suites for a weekend recently and mostly enjoyed our stay. The rooms are spacious and comfortable for the price, the hotel is very conveniently located just a short five-minute walk from the Blue Mosque, and the staff friendly and helpful, although perhaps a bit too overeager and talkative.

We did encounter a few inconveniences, starting with a mildew-like odor that I hope the other rooms here do not suffer from. The room was also a bit noisy due to some close-by construction in the mornings, but hopefully that is only a temporary problem. Finally, the breakfast is pretty bare-bones, and while this is typical of much Istanbul accommodation, I would have expected a little more quality and variety for this price point.

All in all, if I didn't have a room booked in advance, I'd certainly consider stopping by and seeing if they room to my liking in the future, but my first choice would probably be to explore some other options the next time I am in town.
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2011
Verified traveler

Great service and location

Great staff very friendly and helpful.. Hotel in great location everything is near!
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2011
Verified traveler

A Taste of Istanbul

Overall a great Hotel / Suite, had a wonderful time there. Was situated in the heart of sultanahmet so everything was in walking distance. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a unique stay in Istanbul.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2011
Stuart

Istanbul accomodation recommended

From the moment we arrived we were made more than welcome by Deniz and all of his helpful staff.
Villa Sphendone Suites are literally five minutes walk from the Blue Mosque and Hippodrome and not much further from a major tram route., and although the route is uphill we had no difficulty. (We're in our sixties) We always felt safe when walking to and from our accomodation.
Deniz is a mine of information which we found invaluable. Because of him we were able to make the most of our stay and explore the many sights both historic and modern. Nothing seems to be too much for him.
Our accommodation was clean and tidy with all necessary amenities - the jacuzzi bath was a real boon after lengthy explorations.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2011
Janice

Great for family with toddler and baby

Our room was huge (especially for a European hotel). It was clean and appropriate for our children. The location was phenomenal. Breakfast was great too.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2011
Reanad

Greatest place to stay and greatest staff ever

I was extremely pleased with this hotel. At first, my mother and I were not sure about the place. It was so different from the 4 and 5 star hotels we were used to. However, within a day's time, we could not think of any other better place to be. My mother, in particular, kept calling the hotel \"home\" because the place felt like home. The manager, Denis, was very kind and his staff were the most helpful people I have ever encountered. The room was large and comfortable, much bigger than a traditional hotel room. The bathroom was clean and well maintained. The hotel is in a great location. Everything is within walking distance, but if you are not inclined to walk, as my mother and I are not, there were always cabs available. We were very happy. I plan to go back to Turkey one day. If I do, I am only staying at the Villa Sphendone.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2011
Karen

Superb place to stay.

The hotel itself was close to everything. We walked everywhere, no need for a car if you stay here. The staff was wonderful and we had the best service from all of them. They were helpful, friendly and took great care of us while on our trip.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2010
Nick

Loveley Hotel in Istanbul Old Town

Very comfortable, excellent large room. Extremely helpful and friendly owner who speaks excellent English. Location is 5 mins walk from Blue Mosque. very handy for all Old attractions.
8/10
Excellent
24 Jul 2010
Alasdair

Great location, friendly, quiet, comfortable

Great location for historical city. Few minutes to Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and tram stops for the rest of the city, but also a quiet neighbourhood. No busy traffic or late-night clubs nearby.

Really appreciated the breakfast, which they were happy to serve at any time of the morning.

All staff helpful and positive at all times.

Bedroom was comfortable and pleasant.

Wifi didn't work as advertised - had to go to the hotel kitchen. That's the only reason for the 4 grade, not 5. If you're not a geek like me then who cares?
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2010
David

Attentive and friendly service at a very special small hotel

Great quiet location near the Hippodrome just a short walk to the Blue Mosque and Aya Sophia. Comfortable warm rooms and plenty of hot water. Perfect for the snow and windy weather we experienced. Deniz and the rest of the staff very helpful; the service could not be faulted.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2009
Miriam

excellent hospitality in a fantastic old city Istanbul location

The hotel staff were very helpful. Besides being friendly, they helped us deal with a difficult situation regarding our lost luggage. The breakfast was plentiful and fresh, the room was clean. The location could not be better for seeing the main historical parts of Istanbul on foot. We cannot wait to go back!
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2009
Ewan

Favourite Istanbul Hotel

Great location in the old city, wonderful, spacious room, huge comfortable bed, friendly, helpful staff, couldn't ask for more, a perfect stay.
6/10
Pleasant
06 May 2009
A

Nice small hotel

Very nice small hotel with great room and friendly staff.

Breakfast and room service was slightly disappointing.
Overall good but not best value for money.
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2025
Andres
Familiär geführte Unterkunft in unmittelbarer Nähe zu den größten Sehenswürdigkeiten in dennoch ruhiger Lage. Tolle Betreung durch Efe, der sich sehr um das Wohlbefinden der Gäste bemüht.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Ameena Taj
Ich hatte einen wirklich angenehmen Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel! Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich und zuvorkommend – man hat sich sofort willkommen gefühlt. Mein Zimmer war sehr sauber, gemütlich eingerichtet und bot alles, was man braucht. Besonders gut gefallen hat mir das reichhaltige Frühstück mit frischen, regionalen Produkten. Auch die Lage des Hotels ist ideal – ruhig, aber dennoch nah an allen wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Ich komme auf jeden Fall gerne wieder und kann das Hotel wärmstens weiterempfehlen!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Camilla

Nice stay in Istanbul

Efe, the night staff congierge, was the most kind and helpfull and friendly staffmember The cleaning was also very kind. The breakfast was so Nice and delicious. Thanks a lot to all
Partner
2/10
Poor
06 Dec 2024
josilene

Sem comentários

O proprietário com quem tratei estava em procedimento hospitalar durante minha estadia. Pessoa muito cordata e educada.
O lugar precisa urgente de renovação e manutenção. Problemas no aquecimento, banheiro entupido. Falta de limpeza durante a estadia. Achamos o apartamento limpo quando chegamos. Fomos recebidas com gentileza mas tivemos que sair dias antes do período da hospedagem estar concluído, não dava para ficar lá.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Maria
Deniz is heel betrokken en geeft veel tips om de stad te ontdekken!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
25 May 2024
Rafed Shaker
Ik vind dit accommodatie echt slecht , op de eerste nacht hebben we geen elektriciteit in de kamer en na een contact met de personeel van receptie kregen we deze antwoord (jij moet u plan treken ) en u reservatie is geanuleerd , en na een contact met de medwerker van expedia hebben we andere hotel gevonden .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2024
Andre

Great value for money

Great boutique hotel with very friendly owners who can tell you all about Istanbul. Room is authentic with stylish furniture. Bed sleeps great. Breakfast super!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2021
Hakki

teşekkür ederiz

öncellikle güler yüzlü ve samimi bir işletme misafir konusunda deneyimli oda ferah ve geniş oldukça temiz konum topkapıya yürüme mesefesi otelde evimizde kalmış hissi ile konakladık güvenlir bir işletme deniz ve eşi oldukça ilgili teşekkür ederiz bu konumda hep tercihimiz olacaktır
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2021
AHMET

sıcak aile evi gibi

Köpeğimle seyahat ettiğim için çok seçeneğim olmuyor ve biraz mecburen burayı seçmiştim. Ama ailecek hayran kaldık, çok memnun ayrıldık. Konum olarak çok güzel yerde ( amacınız seyahat ise ) , odalar antika dükkanı gibi hoş bir tarzda ve geniş, konforlu. odada duş malzemelerinden, su ısıtıcı ve kahveye kadar herşey vardı. görevli hanımefendi güleryüzü ile bizi sanki evinde misafir etmiş gibi hissetirdi. bundan sonra başka otel aramaya gerek yok . tek sıkıntı belki otopark olabilir ama zaten bu mahallede bunu beklemek hata olur
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Sehr charmante Unterkunft im Herzen der Altstadt. Perfekte Lage, gemütlich, familiär. Die Zimmer könnten ein wenig sauberer sein, das macht aber der Charme wett
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2018
Sm
Wonderful...
Excellent geographic situation, the service was excellent, thanks to Mr Maksoud who was helpful and to Mr Denis who gave us an excellent presentation of the area and its history. He gave us lots of tips and good plans for our visit.
I recommend it.
Partner
4/10
Poor
03 Jan 2018
Verified traveler
Das für uns reservierte Zimmer war nicht für vier Personen geeignet obwohl ich vorab in einer Mail den Chef zusätzlich informiert habe. Schimmel gab es im Badezimmer und der Safe war defekt ( in beiden Zimmern). Frühstück wurde im Büro serviert , während der Chef lautstark telefonierte. Er meinte das würde den Gäste so gefallen, weil es einer familiären Atmosphäre entspräche. Es gab kein separaten Frühstücksraum! Nachdem wir uns mehrmals beschwert haben, konnten wir in ein größeres Zimmer umziehen, aber erst nach der zweiten Nacht.
Personal war freundlich. Das zweite Zimmer gut und so wie wir das bei der Buchung erwartet haben.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Dec 2017
Verified traveler
Ottima posizione, colazione deludente (sempre uguale e povera)
2/10
Poor
10 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

Absolute Katastrophe

10min nachdem wir eingecheckt sind, haben wir das Hotel sofort verlassen obwohl es Nachts war. Die Zimmer stinken sind dreckig und es hat überall Schimmel an dem Wänden. Es ist alles andere als ein 4 geschweige den 1 Sterne Hotel.
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2017
Elizar

8 ud af 10

Dejligt service
Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Oct 2017
Kaya

Zum schlafen genügt es vollkommen.

Es gibt in diesem Hotel nur 4 Zimmer. Wir hatten eine Wohnfläche von 45 qm, es war doch sehr gemütlich. Sauberkeit naja, es geht.
4/10
Poor
22 Oct 2017
MEHMET HALUK

Hayal kırıklığı

Rezervasyon yaptığımızda yazılan ve görsellere fazlaca inanmışız.
Maalesef yalnızca hayal olarak kaldı.
Birde otelin sahibi olduğu sonradan öğrendiğim beyefendi ve arkadaşlarının rakı balık muhabbetini canlı yayında dinlemek zorunda kaldık gecenin bir vaktine kadar...Hiç hoş bir durum değildi......
Kahvaltı vasatın altında.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Oct 2017
Ahmad
There is no internet service. the breakfast ist catastrophe.
Family
4/10
Poor
01 Sep 2017
Qusay

سيئه والاتراك اناس مستغليين

تم اخذ مبالغ اضافيه
تم السكن ليومين لا يوجد من ينظف الغرف او فوط لا يوجد صابون لا يوجد خدمات
Family
4/10
Poor
19 Aug 2017
murat

rezervaayon karmasasi hotel gidince niye geldiniz

hotel de gidince neden geldiniz sozleri kotu karsilama, bu fiyata kalinir mi diye soylemler, dogum gunumu rezil ettiniz berbat , nisanlimin yaninda kucuk dysuruldum, rezil bir hotel...t
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2017
sami

Dejligt

Dejligt hotel i byen, tæt på lidt af hvert - god til børnefamilier
8/10
Excellent
20 Jul 2017
sami

Dejligt hotel

Dejligt hotel i byen, tæt på lidt af hvert - god til børnefamilier
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Empfehnswert

die Lage ist ideal, sehr ruhig, und der Preis ist echt gut
Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 May 2015
Frank

Lite koselig hotell

5 dager på dette hotellet. De første 3 dagene var vi alene på hotellet. Først av alt: Balkonger! Det finnes ikke på hotellet selv om det står dette i beskrivelsen. Det var en liten nedtur, da det var derfor vi valgte hotellet. Da vi kom fikk vi rom i 1. etasje. Vi ligger å ligge med åpent vindu (ref: balkong!), så vi spurte om å få i andre etasje istedet. Betjening fikset dette greit. Begge rom var romslige og grei standard på. Dog noe smakløs design.

Betjeningen er førsteklasses og veldig hjelpsomme. Dessverre er betjening dårlig i engelsk. Grei frokost, men så heldig å få den servert rett utenfor hotellrommet på egen platå.

Alt i alt; greit hotell til rimelig pris. Men burde ikke hatt 4 stjerner, mer 3 stjerners. Likevel verdt prisen.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Apr 2015
YNA

Kleine Villa in der Altstadt

Das Hotel liegt sehr nah an die Moscheen (Blaue und Sofia), Grand Basar usw., also alles zu Fuß erreichbar. Die Zimmer sind sauber, aber schon in die Jahre gekommen (Bad riecht ziemlich stark).
Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit! Es ist eher Familienbetrieb, alle nett und sprechen sehr gut Englisch.

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Villa Sphendone
Demirci Resit Sk, 19, Istanbul, Turkey

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