Spectra Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Spectra Cafe Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Cemberlitas Station is 5 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 11 min walk
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 14 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 15 min walk
Cemberlitas Station - 5 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
Beyazit Station - 11 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Türkistan Aşevi - 1 min walk
Tarihi Cemberlitas Borekcisi - 2 min walk
My Terrace - 2 min walk
Dragon Chant Mansion 龙吟公馆 - 1 min walk
Chang Cheng - 1 min walk
About this property
Spectra Hotel
Spectra Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Spectra Cafe Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Cemberlitas Station is 5 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Check-out time is noon
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Working away
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Built in 1992
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Spectra Cafe Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 5000 per vehicle (return. Maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children costs TRY 5000 (return)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 13435
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Spectra Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Spectra Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Spectra Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Spectra Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Spectra Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 5000 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Spectra Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Spectra Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Sultanahmet Square (1-min walk) and Blue Mosque (4-min walk), along with Hagia Sophia (8-min walk) and Grand Bazaar (8-min walk).
Are there restaurants at or near Spectra Hotel?
Yes, Spectra Cafe Restaurant offers al fresco dining.
What's the area around Spectra Hotel like?
Spectra Hotel is in Sultanahmet, a short 5-minute walk from Cemberlitas Station and 4 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
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Spectra Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
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Family friendly
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good with a large selection and nice options. (15 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jun 2025
It’s very good location, good service and good breakfast.
bing
bing, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2025
Great Hotel, staff is friendly and nice!
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
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.
Carolina
Carolina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Super nice personal good location
Rafael
Rafael, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 Nov 2024
Excellent, and the location is wow
Pablo
Pablo, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Great location and staff
Rayed
Rayed, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Nov 2024
Perfect hotel for a perfect day thank you so much for your hospitality just perfect
Mahgul
Mahgul, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
7 Jun 2025
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.
ahmer
ahmer, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Nice place , exc location !!
Yamileth
Yamileth, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Oct 2024
Staff very friendly and helpful
Maribel
Maribel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2024
I always stay at the Spectra when I am in Istanbul... great value and the people are attentive and courteous in every way.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Great location, near tram and walkable. Helpful staff. Pretty clean facility.
Suhail
Suhail, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Apr 2025
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Fadi
Fadi, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
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.
Marlon
Marlon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
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 👌
sid
sid, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Dec 2023
The location to the Blue Mosque is excellent
The location to the Blue Mosque is excellent
Reginald
Reginald, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb 2024
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.
Amine
Amine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Excellent hotel convenient to all the sites in old town. Don’t bring a car just walk everywhere.
Bobby
Bobby, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2023
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.
Dana
Dana, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2023
everything is good clean and location very good
WISSAM
WISSAM, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
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.
Nilufar
Nilufar, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
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.
Chad
Chad, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Aug 2022
Staff was verry friendly and helpfull
Milos
Milos, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Aug 2023
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!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 Oct 2024
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.