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Hotel Saba

Art Deco hotel with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Point of interest
Lounge
Hallway
Free daily buffet breakfast
Hotel Saba captures Istanbul's energy, offering a convenient base near Topkapi Palace and the Egyptian Bazaar. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet and city views from the rooftop terrace. The property features shopping options, a library, and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, No Windows | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, No Windows

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Binbirdirek mah, Sehit Mehmet, Pasa Yokusu No: 8, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Galata Tower - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spectra Cafe Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buhara 93 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Türkistan Aşevi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chang Cheng - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doy Doy - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Saba

Hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace, Hotel Saba provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as car rentals on site.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • A reception hall, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Saba boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (TRY 850 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator (27 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (47 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1994
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2021
  • Reusable cups

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in 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
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 850 per night (164 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0107

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

Hotel Saba
Hotel Saba Istanbul
Saba Hotel
Saba Istanbul
Hotel Saba Hotel
Hotel Saba Istanbul
Hotel Saba Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Saba pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Saba?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Hotel Saba?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel Saba provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 2500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Saba located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar. Egyptian Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes by foot and Cemberlitas Station is 6 minutes.

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Hotel Saba Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 251 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nazir Afzal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Harika konumda, çift ya da solo seyahat için tercih edilebilir
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position. Hotel is ok. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gesitueerd bij vele bekende bezienswaardigheden
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posizione SUPER!!! Staff GENTILISSIMO, PREMUROSO, PROFESSIONALE!!! Stanze COMODE e FUNZIONALI!!! Un hotel turco (non standardizzato) che ha un'anima nel cuore di Istanbul.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Passing through

Close proximity to tourist sites, decent rooms, excellent daily cleaning / better than average breakfast / front desk very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Summit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location in historic area. Hotel is old and rooms are ok. That said, it was very quiet and located near many of the must see sights. Breakfast was very satisfactory.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was exhausted and the manager gave me a free upgrade. The room was quiet. The view extraordinary from the balcony. The morning breakfast was nice. Very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, friendly staff, great view from restaurant, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Munaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely brilliant location & convenient so much to do and eating places a stone throw away
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mustapha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a good location and good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was nice about it, close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Breakfast was very good.. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Norberto

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very close to the tourists area. Ref not working and toilet leaking
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was beautiful and the staff were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chun Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel service & condition are basic but the location is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and reasonable price and clean property with attentive staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zenaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Argemiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jericho paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, safe and clean place ,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asghar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Place and good service. Will stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and conveniently placed for the central sights.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

My stay

Very pleasant; staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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