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Santefe Hotel

Art Deco hotel in Istanbul with a 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Double Room | Terrace/patio
Superior Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Standard Twin Room | Room amenity
Reception
Santefe Hotel in Istanbul's historic center offers comfort and practicality. Guests can visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, then enjoy free WiFi. Visitors praise the attentive staff, and express check-out services ensure hassle-free departures.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Economic Double Room Basement floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Muhsine Hatun Mah. Ciftegelinler, Cad. No:21 Kumkapi/Fatih, Istanbul, 34130

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Topkapi Palace - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 5 min walk
  • Beyazit Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kumkapı Meyhaneleri Sokağı - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kumkapı Dominos - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kumkapı Tiryaki Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amber Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Historical Kumkapı Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santefe Hotel

Hotel near Grand Bazaar
Close to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Santefe Hotel provides a free grocery shopping service, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A gift shop, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Santefe Hotel offer thoughtful touches such as pillow menus and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2015

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 14 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person

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
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1779

We should mention

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property

Property is also known as

Santefe Hotel Istanbul
Santefe Istanbul
Santefe Hotel Hotel
Santefe Hotel Istanbul
Santefe Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Santefe Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Santefe Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Santefe Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Santefe Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Santefe Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Beyazit Square and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are also within 1 mi (2 km). Beyazit Station is 7 minutes by foot and Laleli-University Station is 10 minutes.

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