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Close to Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square, Santefe Hotel provides a free grocery shopping service, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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A neatly made bed with a red and white headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a TV.

Superior Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a television, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, and wardrobe.

Economic Double Room Basement floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Santefe Hotel is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port. Check out an event or a game at Tupras Stadium, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Muhsine Hatun Mah. Ciftegelinler, Cad. No:21 Kumkapi/Fatih, Istanbul, 34130

What's nearby

  • A large open square with a historic building featuring an archway and two tall minarets.
    Beyazit Square
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A bustling market with colorful stalls and a patterned ceiling.
    Grand Bazaar
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A large mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Boris'in Yeri
    2 min walk
  • Kaçkar Saray Büfe
    1 min walk
  • Yeşim Pastanesi
    2 min walk
  • Kumkapı Ege Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Kumkapı Tiryaki Restaurant
    1 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Santefe Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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. Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque are also within 1 mi (2 km). Beyazit Station is 7 minutes by foot and Laleli-University Station is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Santefe Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 186 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Hassan Aamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Really pleasent and nice people. Would highly recommend anyone to stay there only 1.5km from all major attractions. Buses and trams run close by too..
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gurneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed. Small room but it has all the basics. Felt safe in the hotel. Helpful staff, specifically Yigit. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff here are wonderful and so kind. The room was dated but still nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Riya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Nael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable hotel with very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable rooms. Wonderful, friendly, and kind staff. Great location in the centre of everything, walking distance to many places, easy access to trains and ferrys that go to other parts of Istanbul
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy room, staff was very helpful 24/7. Location of santefe hotel is hard to beat, it is walking distance to grand bazar about 12 minutes, blue mosque about 20 min and fish market 12 minutes walk away. Thanks visit I sta
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very centrally located. Short distance to everything, restaurant, cafe, grocery store and everything. Very nice staff, clean and nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Zaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area for shopping and staff are very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Rabia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff has been very helpful during my stay, whether it was regarding the room or routes to certain sights. I felt quite safe and had overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

ender

Very close the touristic place,many restaurants around. Friendly hotel stuff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wasim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very cooperative, gentle, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Furkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
· Location was amazing, transportation is easily accessible. The staff are extraordinary 👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MUSTAFA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was accessible to public transportation and very near historical must-see places in iİstanbul. Management is very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were amazing always taking care of me they made sure I was safe and when I got into a taxi I didn't get ripped off by the taxi drivers ! Very good hotel with the simple things you need thanks for having me I'll see you again -Heidi DUDZIANIEC CANADA
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

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

Amazing

We had a great stay here! Staff were friendly, was in a good location to all the great places to see, the room was incredibly clean! Yes the room was on the smaller side but it was comfortable and cosy. Would 100% stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amr Ihab Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, very very clean and the staff are so kind and helpful. Thank you all Also, the rooms are the same as in the pictures, even more beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you so much Esat and karib very nice and friendly, everything was perfect and inshallah we will come back ♥️
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elnur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We visited Istanbul with our kids and had an excellent stay. The room was cleaned perfectly every day, and the housekeeping staff were very kind and attentive. The hotel’s transfer service was safe, punctual, and very comfortable for our family. But most importantly, we want to give special thanks to Front Desk Manager Yiğit Bey. He was exceptionally professional, friendly, and always ready to help. His assistance truly made our family stay much more comfortable. Thank you to the entire team for providing such wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rasel

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

Best hotel in fatih

One of the best hotel in fatih.Mr Asad and Mr Corib was very very helpful person.always greetings and smile on face.every needs they take very seriously and sort in minutes.great Bosphorus view from the roof.quiet and clean hotel.I recommend this hotel to everyone.great with family.Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kevin

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

Very welcoming!

The owner was most helpful. Very friendly and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Faiaz Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicoleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay at this hotel. The rooms at Santefee Hotel were very clean, very comfortable beds. Mr. Esat and the staff were very kind and welcoming. The location of the hotel is very good, it is close to the Grand Bazaar and the tourist area. I strongly recommend this tutor hotel to people who want to visit Istanbul. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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4/10 Poor

Domenic

The place was clean and owner very nice.Unfortunately the room was tiny. Never saw such a room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay in this small but cozy hotel in Istanbul. The owner and the staff are so kind and will help you with everything you need. The room was clean, the hotel is in a central area where everything is a 15-20 min walk; there are many restaurants and small shops to buy cheap; location is excellent. Carib who works at front desk is extremely helpful and will do his best to make your stay pleasant; he can arrange airport transfert and will give you advice. If i ever come back to Istanbul i will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024