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Le Safran Palace

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 6-minute walk to Grand Bazaar

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Terrace/patio
Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Coffee service
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Le Safran Palace Hotel sits in Istanbul's historic center, offering a rooftop terrace with garden views. Guests can enjoy the daily manager's reception, browse the hotel's library collection, or walk to nearby landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Cagaloglu Hamami Sk. 4, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 5 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buhara Ocakbaşı & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sultanahmet Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hazal Börek Salonu - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Le Safran Palace

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Le Safran Palace provides a free daily manager's reception, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Video-game consoles, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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 (EUR 10 per day); reservations required
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 45 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (EUR 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Property Registration Number 214

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Le Safran Palace Hotel
Le Safran Palace Istanbul
Le Safran Palace Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Le Safran Palace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Le Safran Palace?

Valet parking is available for EUR 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Le Safran Palace?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Le Safran Palace?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Le Safran Palace located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, and Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Le Safran Palace Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mireille

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

Safran Palace

Accueil excellent Personnel au top
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Meine Bewertung adressiert die gebotene Leistung für den Preis. Insofern bin ich sehr zufrieden. Das Zimmer war sehr sauber, Internet funktionierte Top, Recht ruhig in Anbetracht der zentralen Lage. Das Personal hilfsbereit und freundlich. Somit empfehlenswert für jemanden der günstig übernachten möchte. Gefrühstückt habe ich nicht.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarete

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

Limpo agradável e perto de tudo

Localização mil perto de tudo, atendimento incrível cordiais e educados(todos), café da manhã gostoso, só o local como estava só achei estranho, mas muito bom tudo condições, tamanho do quarto e localização. Limpeza sem dúvidas um dos locais mais limpos que já fui e falando de Istambul ele é ultra limpo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
mis a part l'accueil du personnel et emplacement de l’hôtel car a proximité des transports ect le reste ne ma pas plu. hôtel pas moderne du tout impression d'un vieux hôtel rénové j'ai été déçu j'ai conne beaucoup mieux.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely attentive service and went out of their way to ensure every comfort. Very clean, modern rooms. Right in middle of historic area and next to a 300 year old hammam that they helped me arrange services at Excellent and constant communication on arranging transfer. (Important to download WhatsApp for this). Even when my flight was delayed they stayed on top of my arrival. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly and wanted to help you. I’d give it about a 2 star
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Abda

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Cemil

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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