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Spectra Hotel

Istanbul · Turkey

Sehit Mehmet Pasa Yorkusu, Sultanahmet, 2View location

8.8/10Excellent434 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.4/108.4
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.6/109.6
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Spectra Hotel

This hotel enjoys an excellent location in a converted Ottoman house on the corner of Hippodrome Square and close to the major attractions at Sultanahmet. A small and cosy hotel, the rooms are well furnished and many have a relaxing view of the square.

Breakfast can be enjoyed from the hotel's rooftop terrace affording exceptional views of the Blue Mosque and Bosphorous while the atmospheric pavement cafe is a great place for a daytime snack or refreshing drink.

The famous sights in Sultanahmet are within easy walking distance and links to public transport are less than 5 minutes' walk, while ferries to the Asian side of the city depart from Yenikpai, 1. 5 km away.

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With a stay at Spectra Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Sultanahmet Square and within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Hagia Sophia and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Topkapi Palace.

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

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

Hotel policies

Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. 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; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Property Registration Number 13435
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 5000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 5000 (roundtrip)

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

  • Spoken Language

    Bosnian

    Arabic

    Russian

    Bulgarian

    English

    Turkish

    Serbian

Nearby attractions

Sultanahmet Square 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Little Hagia Sophia 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Blue Mosque 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Column of Constantine 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Basilica Cistern 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Hagia Sophia 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Grand Bazaar 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Bosphorus 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Istanbul Archaeology Museums 1 km / 0.6 mi
Beyazit Square 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Topkapi Palace 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Egyptian Bazaar 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Eminönü Square 1.5 km / 1 mi
Süleymaniye Mosque 1.7 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2014
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Double rooms: 13
  • Family rooms: 3
  • boutique hotel
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  • City centre
  • Bus/Train station
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Harbour
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  • Entertainment Area
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Transfer serviceExtra charge
  • Secure parking
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH VIEWSFAMILY ROOM • WITH VIEWSFAM.WV

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH VIEWS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH VIEWS

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    Room code: FAM.WV

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Room TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDS

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

    Room code: ROO.2B

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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

    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²FAM.ST
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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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

    Room code: FAM.ST

    Room amenities

    • Housekeeping
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Mini fridge
    • Safe
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Smoke detector
    • Satellite TV
    • Slippers
    • 220V power supply
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible

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  • Double or Twin ECONOMYDouble or Twin • ECONOMY • 1 Bedroom • 14 m²DBT.EY
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    Double or Twin ECONOMY

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    14 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

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

    Room code: DBT.EY

    Room amenities

    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • 220V power supply
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Safe
    • Mini fridge
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Slippers
    • Satellite TV
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 18 m²DBT.ST
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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    18 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: DBT.ST

    Room amenities

    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Mini fridge
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Satellite TV
    • Smoke detector
    • Housekeeping
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi
    • Wake-up service
    • 220V power supply
    • Safe
    • Slippers

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST-1

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    FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    STANDARD

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

    Room code: FAM.ST-1

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  • TWIN ECONOMYTWIN • ECONOMYTWN.EY

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    TWIN ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    ECONOMY

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

    Room code: TWN.EY

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  • FAMILY ROOM SUPERIORFAMILY ROOM • SUPERIORFAM.SU

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    FAMILY ROOM SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: FAM.SU

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  • TWIN QUEEN SIZE BEDTWIN • QUEEN SIZE BEDTWN.QN

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    TWIN QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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

    Room code: TWN.QN

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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

    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BEDFAMILY ROOM • QUEEN SIZE BEDFAM.QN

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    FAMILY ROOM QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

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

    Room code: FAM.QN

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  • DOUBLE ECONOMYDOUBLE • ECONOMYDBL.EY

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    DOUBLE ECONOMY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    ECONOMY

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

    Room code: DBL.EY

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  • Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB

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    Double or Twin WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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

    Room code: DBT.DB

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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

    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • SUITE STANDARDSUITE • STANDARDSUI.ST

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    STANDARD

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

    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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

    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    ECONOMY

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

    Room code: ROO.EY

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Spectra Hotel

8.8
Excellent
434 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.6 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2026
Melike
Great stay
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2026
Wael
Great place to stay and great people
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2026
fidauldeen nusaibah
Excellent hospitality
Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2026
Yousuf
Breakfast was good and fresh.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2026
Philip
Good location, friendly and helpful staff, clean and spacious room and good amenities on offer. I definitely would recommend this hotel!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
David
Chose this place because of proximity to the marathon finish line (couldn’t be better). But we were very happy with the room, which was clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff was top notch.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Shahnaz
Yes
6/10
Pleasant
26 Oct 2025
Msaymi
Front desk communication terrible no English
Try to cheat us raising the taxi fare prices and asking for a commission
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
Bretton
Great location! Breakfast was fantastic!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Rosa
The staff was very friendly. We left for the airport at 5:30am and the made sure we had sandwiches for the flight! Very kind service
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Beverly
FABULOUS LOCATION. Very nice personnel!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Beverly
Friendly hotel, wonderful location, great valuex̌nnǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰǰjǰǰǰǰǰǰǰ
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
11 Sep 2025
Hajera
The hotel was in a perfect location diagonally across the blue mosque. You were able to catch a taxi if needed as taxi's were constantly dropping off other tourists. The room was tidied daily however it didn't seem to be vacuumed. The room seemed small but fine for sleeping as out during the day. The location to the major tourist attractions was perfect, not far to walk to them. There are alot of eating places around the hotel and not too far to pharmacies or other shops. The staff were great, always asking if we needed anything and arranged transfer to the airport on request.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2025
frantisek
beautiful hotel in excellent location. very good breakfast . the staff is very helpful.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2025
Angela Veronica Polanco
Very nice clean hotel! The gentleman owner was very nice, and always on top with customers attention. I recommend this location 100%
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Michael
Great location helpful staff
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
MUSA
Excellent Turkish style breakfast with a variety to choose from. Very generous with all fresh including bread. Ideal location within walking distances from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofian Topkapi Palace, Tram and the Museum. I highly recommend.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2025
Douglas A
I have stayed in this hotel perhaps 10 to 15 times since 1998. It was my favorite place in Istanbul. Its location is stunning, right on the corner of the Hippodrome, a short block from the Blue Mosque and so much more. The staff is friendly and helpful, though the level of English much less now than before. The rooms are small but comfortable.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2025
Matt
Great location and very nice people.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2025
Oliver
Great location and overall cozy hotel, however, our room had several black mold spots. We booked a 4 bed room and the 4th bed was an auxiliary bed.

Hope they will fix the issues with the mold, the hotel has all the potential to be a excellent place.
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
07 Jun 2025
ahmer

too noisy, they need to fix windows and sound leak

i wouldn't stay here, the windows here are non existent, you can hear everything on the street.

Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2025
bing
It’s very good location, good service and good breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2025
Victoria
Very helpful and friendly staff, clean room, convenient location.Thank you so much!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2025
Randy
Vary quaint and nice breakfast buffet has a bar with outdoor seating staff very friendly our room #1 was facing the The Blue mosque



Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Carolina
Great boutique hotel, right next to the Blue Mosque. Room was small, but clean and with everything we needed. Staff was great, we will definitely be back.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Nilufar

Lovely hotel right at the Sultanahmet square

I love this hotel. The staff are so helpful and friendly. I got a complimentary cup of Turkish coffee or tea every day. They go above and beyond to fulfill guest requests. They have a lovely little restaurant in the lobby with an amazing view of the Sultanahmet mosque where they serve breakfast and have lunch and dinner available for order. Location is absolutely phenomenal. The Sultanahmet square with all its museums, palaces, mosques, shops, restaurants and public transportation are right outside the front door of the hotel. But the hotel itself is a quiet little oasis to return to after a day of sightseeing. I have stayed here many times and will return again and again. Only one point off for the strong mold smell in the bathroom.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Marlon
Everything’s good!! The guy from the front desk omg I wanted to bring he home with me lol he was so nice,very professional, so friendly, I had an unforgettable experience in this hotel. I was about to stay one more night just because the staff team but unfortunately I was unable. Thanks so much for made my memories is Istanbul special. Location is perfect. Close to everything.
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2025
Fadi
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Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2025
Andrew
Great Hotel, staff is friendly and nice!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2025
Adan
Walking distance to major atraccións
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Rafael
Super nice personal good location
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2024
Ronald
Great location 5 minutes from many historical monuments. The staff was great. Very helpful. The rooms are small but very clean and well done. Cute restraunt down stairs. I would definitly stay there again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Suhail
Great location, near tram and walkable. Helpful staff. Pretty clean facility.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2024
Andrew
The staff here was awesome. They’re extremely friendly and helpful. The food is also really good.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Mahgul
Perfect hotel for a perfect day thank you so much for your hospitality just perfect
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2024
Seema
Very convenient.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
sid
Friendly and helpful staff.

Within walking dustance of all tourist attractions like
Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bizarre, Egyptian Spice Bizarre, river boat, Hop on hop off bus, tourusm offices and many more.

Highly recommend 👌
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2024
Pablo
Excellent, and the location is wow
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2024
Chad
It was a great experience from the beginning. Friendly staff that always smiled and ask if they could help. Set up transportation to the airport. Located within walking distances of multiple historical sites and restaurants all around the hotel. Would highly recommend staying here if you in Istanbul.
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2024
Maribel
Staff very friendly and helpful
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Murat

Everything I hoped it would be and then some !

Location Location Location . Spectra Hotel is literally a few meters from Sultan Ahmet Square and just a 5 minute walk to Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque! You can walk to the Grand Bazaar in 10 minutes , there are plenty of shops, Restaurants and Cafes to see along the way. Hasan. Ercel and Metin took care of all of our needs whether it was to arrange tours, give practical advice while sightseeing and just went above and beyond to help out anyway they could. It is a beautiful boutique style hotel that was surprisingly quiet given that they are so close to the main square and at the end of a bustling street . The Restaurant was awesome as well with a great staff and variety of things to choose from at very reasonable prices. No complaints with the cleanliness of the rooms and housekeeping was available everyday.it certainly has a great atmosphere and just a lot of value for the money. Everybody goes out of their way and there is nothing that compares to Turkish hospitality, We hated to leave Lol
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
John
I always stay at the Spectra when I am in Istanbul... great value and the people are attentive and courteous in every way.
Self
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2024
Raja
Very clean place and good service.will go back soon
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2024
Taher
The hotel is at very close proximity to blue mosque and walking distance to all other historic buildings, shopping and restaurants etc but the hotel internet service was unstable.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
Farhan
Where can I start! I have visited Istanbul 4 times, this is by far the best hotel experience that I've had.

The location is perfect a stones drop away from The Blue Mosque and importantly no steep hill to walk.

The staff were extremely accommodating and empathetic. Made you feel like you've been there many times before.

Room cleaning was daily without fail, new towels, bottles water.

The breakfast was good with hot and cold food options.

Will of course be staying that for my next Istanbul trip.
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2024
jean charles

Excellent location with good cost-quality rate

Ideal location close to the main interwst sites of Istanbul, with large offers for dining, shopping and walking. The hotel is small but well furnished and equipped. The staff is very friendly and dedicated to the good stay of the clients.Highly recommendable.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
14 Sep 2024
Valente
Rooms should be cleaner
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Bobby
Excellent hotel convenient to all the sites in old town. Don’t bring a car just walk everywhere.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Rayed
Great location and staff
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Claire
The hotel is in an amazing location just 20 seconds from the Blue Mosque. The location made it easy to get to all the attractions easily. The hotel is small and slightly tired but the rooms were very nice, clean and had air conditioning. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, they arranged transfers, checked train times, gave directions, organised trips etc, all with a smile. Overall the hotel and service was awesome.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2024
darek
Convinient
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
12 Mar 2024
Sayyed

Friend illness

Very poor Coustomer service,
Tiny gate to entered, old building, small elevator, food quality horrible
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2024
Amine
Great Location, Walking distance to the Blue Mosque, and downtown area.
Room was clean, Breakfast was good, staff was nice and helpful.

Definitely recommend it.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2024
Ghassan
Good stay very nice sraff. HAssan and serhall at front Dedk were amazing and very helpful
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2023
Reginald

The location to the Blue Mosque is excellent

The location to the Blue Mosque is excellent
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Nov 2023
Erum
It is at great location close to every attractions but comfort wise the room was small and the bathroom was not clean
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Nov 2023
Azad

Terrible hotel need update

The place is very old had smell that can’t get rid of after opening the window, Aircon don’t work, it wasn’t what I expected… bad condition this hotel, breakfast was excellent and the staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2023
Judaline
Great location walking distance for all main attractions. Helpful, friendly staff made our stay enjoyable. Metin and Erhan were very helpful in so many ways. This made our trip easier and smoother. I will not hesitate to recommend this place to stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2023
Svetlana
It is a really good hotel right in the middle of Laleli, just a walk from Grand Bazaar.It was clean, spacious and well maintained although not very easy to get there first time: had to walk steep down the cobblestone street with a suitcase. I didn’t know I could request them to pick me up when I arrived but they have a special cart for transporting their guests up and down the hill. I really enjoyed the buffet breakfast provided in a nearby sister hotel. On the way back the staff has kindly brought me close to my station since the trams broke that day. The only thing that could improve my stay would be having some amenities like toothbrush and toothpaste.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
01 Oct 2023
Tony
My experience was an utter shambles.
I was originally relocated to another hotel on arrival where I stayed for two days.

The hotel management then had space to accommodate me and return to this hotel. I had a room where you could hear all the running water so made for poor sleep.

Additional there was water coming down from the ceiling in the bathroom when it it rained.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2023
Dana
Fabulous location, nice breakfast, very helpful staff. The room was clean, comfortable, and well appointed. I’d highly recommend this hotel as an excellent value.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Peter
We highly recommend this hotel. We were upgraded to a family suite which was a large room. The breakfast included was excellent. The staff were very helpful and informative. We had dinner there one night and throughly enjoyed it. Being a family run hotel, it was homely. Spectra Hotel is next to Sultanahmet Square which is walkable to everything. Surprisingly it was a quiet area at night for sleeping.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2023
John
I always stay at the Spectra Hotel when I am in central Istanbul. I have never been dosapointed in the value I receive.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
15 Sep 2023
AROONA
The receptionist tried to sell you substandard tours. The AC control was at the reception and they shut off AC in the middle of the night. The bathroom was so small the blankets and pillows were not enough
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2023
Rosalene
Nice clean hotel the reception was very helpful and our room was ready right away.We check out very early and the manager arranged us sandwich to go.The only complaint me that I have was our room was in the busy noisy street didn’t sleep the whole night.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2023
Oxana
The hotel is in a great location, close to the main square and main attractions.
The rooms are very clean and have everything you need.
The staff are very welcoming and friendly.
Good breakfast.
They offer transfer.
We really enjoyed.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2023
Denise
The entire stay has been wonderful. The people at the hotel and restaurant are kind and helpful. The property is in a busy area making the people watching from the tables outside ideal. The room and bath was recently redone making it very comfortable. Sorry to be leaving so soon.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2023
Vania
The owner heads the front desk. He is wonderful and very welcoming. The entrance also has the restaurant. Everyone was amazing. I can not stress this enough. Everyone is always willing to help or guide. All staff are amazing! The hotel has a great location to walk to the historical sites in Sultanahmed neighborhood. As a tourist, this is definitely where you want to be. The rooms are practical and comfortable. Nothing fancy, but definitely comfortable. The Tram is a short walk away. I really can’t stress this enough, everyone at the hotel and restaurant were super friendly and attentive(without being overbearing). Highly recommend.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2023
Verified traveler

Location and breakfast are impeccable!

Spectra hotel is located only couple minutes away from major attractions.
Breakfast is amazing, stuff is friendly and helped us with transfer to the airport and stored bags for us.
We will definitely come back!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Aug 2023
Paul
This is definitely not a 4 star hotel as offered on your website the best part of the hotel is the 2 men that worked at the front desk daily they were super nice and very helpful during our stay.. The hotel itself is a 2 -1/2 to 3 star at best.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2023
Ali

Good for the price

The hotel was good for the price. Not very spacious but not very petite either. Location was great, close to the attractions as well as the Grand Bazaar. Food at the hotel was good as well, plenty of options on their in-house lunch & dinner menu as well. Concierge services were decent with guidance and some attraction options
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2023
linda
Amazing staff, great breakfast and beautiful strategic location!!!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2023
WISSAM
everything is good clean and location very good
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2023
Ibrahim
Hotel Spectra is a hidden gem whose proximity to World’s historic monuments in combination with fantastic customer service provided by Erhan, Deniz, and Metin, will beat any brand name hotel hands down. Food was simply fantastic. Not much more to say except that we plan on returning back during our next stay in Istanbul.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2023
Ivan

Loved the Spectra hotel

Great little hotel in an unbeatable location. The room was very comfortable, tastefully furnished and surprisingly quite given it's on a busy street. The location is amazing, steps away from the Blue Mosque and walkable Hagia Sofia and a famous castle. There are numerous dining options and the food at the hotel restaurant was amazing.

The staff is super cool and treats you like family, do not hesitate to ask them for advice activities and shopping. A special thanks to the night manager Hasan who was always willing to serve me a cup of tea, a glass of wine or a snack when I took a break from work which ended at 2 am. It was also great to have someone to chat with. I recommend and will return next time I'm in Istanbul
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2023
Tauqeer
Very nice hotel- conveniently close to The Blue Mosque . Room was small but very clean. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast.Would definitely stay here again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2023
Marilou
Merin was very nice, making sure the guests feel at home and helped us with our tours. We also like the location, it’s close to everything. I would recommend this hotel to my friends and families.

Marilou
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2023
Marilou
Metin was very friendly and nice, he greeted us warmly when we checked in, and he helped us booked our tour. Breakfast was good.
I like the location, convenient to everything. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends and families.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2023
Fatima
Many thanks to Erhan who was very friendly and helpful :)
Great hotel with large rooms and perfect location.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 May 2023
Tony
Overall a fairly decent hotel centrally located. Hotel is clean and staff friendly and helpful. The downside was the bathroom is very, very small and breakfast can be better.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2023
Mark
Clean, safe, friendly. Excellent staff. Very close to some of the main tourist sites in Istanbul. And easy distance to transport.
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2023
Oliver
Unbeatable location. Stepping out of the hotel into one of the most well known historical environments in the world.

The history there is astounding.

The hotel itself is decent, the staff very nice and accommodating. The restaurant with outside tables is quite good.

The bed was decent and I honestly can't complain for the pricepoint.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2023
christopher
Excellent hotel
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2023
Mary
Exceptional location, steps away from interesting places to see, things to do, restaurants, cafes. Warm, friendly, gracious, welcoming and accommodating staff. Great sleep.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2023
Rukshana
Everything about the hotel was excellent except the noise because it is located at a very busy street.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Feb 2023
Natalia
The rooms are pretty small, especially bathroom. It was extremely hot and the AC didn’t work. We did figure out how to turn the heat off, but still it was pretty hot and we had to sleep with open windows the whole time. There was some mold on the shower hose and we found some stuff on the floor under the bedside table that wasn’t ours, so we guessed it was from the previous guests. We also had to go and ask for soap and shampoos as it wasn’t renewed and after we were given 4 of each, it was taken away the next day by the room service. The area is good and it’s walkable distance away from some major attractions. The breakfast was good. And the reception staff is friendly and helpful.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2023
Sameer
The staff was amazing and really helpful. Would be able to help with any questions we regarding transportation or visit history places.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2022
DMITRY
A great place to stay in Istanbul. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The terrace on the top is great with excellent views and we had our dinner served there. Will definitely come back here.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2022
karim
Excellent
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2022
Irina
The people very friendly. Hotel clean. Very helpful stuff. Breakfast nice. Location very good. Irina khaztchenko
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2022
LLILIAM
This place is more than a simple hotel is like a family hotel . You feel welcome all the time with all employees. We LOVE to pick this option
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2022
Mohammad
Very convenient to access to Blue mosque and Hagia Sofia. Easy access to markets. Very friendly and helpful staff. Restaurants with in walking distance.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2022
Miralem
The concierge is great at the hotel. They helped me book a last minute trip to Cappadocia within 2 days. Erhan is such a good guy and very friendly, just like the rest of the staff. Hotel also has a great location, in the heart of Sultanahmet district. I recommend.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
23 Aug 2022
Iraida
Hotel does not look like the pictures on Expedia
Is old and very small .. A/C for the room is managed at the lobby Yes the staff was amazing
But the hotel conditions not as showed
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2022
SALWA
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
But area is not quiet
Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Aug 2022
Rubab

Okay.

Room was so hot they wouldnt turn the ac on. Everytime we asked they would turn on for 30 mins then turn off. Location is convenient in the middle of sultanahmet. Would suggest booking for one day then if you like it then book additional days. They wont refund even though we asked several times because we wanted to go to a different hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2022
Wajid
Fantasy location, right at the edge of blue mosque courtyard.
Lots of amenities within walking distance.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2022
Milos
Staff was verry friendly and helpfull
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2022
Sajid
Is walking distance from Top kapi palace , Blue Mosque
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2022
Mahmood
Staff is Veri nice and very comfortable rooms
Business Partner

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Sehit Mehmet Pasa Yorkusu, Sultanahmet, 2, Istanbul, Turkey

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