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Santefe Hotel

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Double Room | Terrace/patio
Standard Twin Room | Room amenity
Reception
Superior Triple Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Muhsine Hatun Mah. Ciftegelinler, Cad. No:21 Kumkapi/Fatih, Istanbul, 34130
  • Place, Grand Bazaar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

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

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

Economic Double Room Basement floor

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

A stay at Santefe Hotel places you in the heart of Istanbul, within a 15-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Blue Mosque and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hagia Sophia.

What's nearby

  • Beyazit Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blue Mosque - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

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
  • ‪Amber Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ulusoy Cafe & Pastane - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kumkapı Tiryaki Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Santefe Hotel

Art Deco hotel in Istanbul with a 24-hour front desk
Santefe Hotel offers 20 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 14 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 14 and younger eat free breakfast.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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

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

Reviews

Santefe Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

Nice hotel, friendly staff, close to everything

I stayed at this hotel for a month and enjoyed it. The hotel is nice, clean, and comfortable. The staff is very kind. Once I needed help scanning and printing a document for work, and the person at the front desk was able to assist me. The front desk people go out of their way to make sure you have a good stay and give great recommendations. The hotel has a lot of restaurants, cafes, markets, and shoppes along the street and is only 10-15 minutes walking from the Grand Bazaar, closer via taxi/ Uber. The food place on the corner is 24/7, which is wonderful if you’re a night person like me. Also, easy access to the trains and ferries to get to the other parts of Istanbul. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to Istanbul!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zeana

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible motel like hotel. Do not go if you are expecting a smoke fee room. It smells like a dirty old motel. And the hallways and stairs are extremely dangerous- no light until you are half way down the dangerous no railed twirled stairs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
My room was okay but I did have an ant insect problem during my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrifying Lift Experience – Use at Your Own Risk

My stay at this hotel included a very frightening experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone. I got stuck in the tiny lift for 15–20 minutes. It barely fits one person and a suitcase, and there’s no ventilation. I wasn’t calling for help, just banging on the door, and thankfully it got stuck near reception so they could hear me. There is no backup generator, so when the electricity goes out, the lift simply stops working. I started to feel short of breath, and after I told them I couldn’t breathe properly, they eventually broke the door open to get me out. I was staying on the 5th floor and never used the lift again after that. Even during checkout, I left my suitcase in the lift and took the stairs myself because I couldn’t risk going through that again. They offer free breakfast at a nearby 2–3 star hotel, which was okay, but honestly, the fear from that experience has stayed with me. Cleanliness was average. They cleaned the room every other day with just a mop and a quick surface wipe. Rooms are very small and, in my opinion, not worth the price. If you choose to stay here, do NOT use the lift. It’s not safe.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

adnan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a wonderful stay at Santefe Hotel in Istanbul! From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and always ready to help with anything I needed. The hotel has a warm and cozy atmosphere, making it feel like a true home away from home. The rooms were very clean, well-maintained, and comfortable, with everything I needed for a relaxing stay. I especially appreciated the attention to detail in both the décor and the amenities. The location is also excellent—close to many key attractions, restaurants, and public transport, making it easy to explore the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

May

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maribel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was smelling to smoke, that was my issue..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sahra

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bahram

Liked: Staff & service
Small room but very clean Hallway floors equipped with light saver sensor Turns on and off alot at night So dark unless u make noise or walk I don’t understand this concept to leave hallways so dark to save electricity bill Customers comfort are matters specially for children
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pourya

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas, Philadelphia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would strongly recommend the Santefe Hotel. The value is unbeatable but it is also supported by N extremely friendly staff. The room is small but adequate for 2 people who spend most of their time outside visiting or sleeping. The baths are modern and big enough for 2 at the same time. They are many great restaurants and attractions around and it is only a $15 cab ride to almost anywhere. Book there and save your money for tours on the bay of Istanbul. I give the Santefe Hotel a 5 star rating without hesitation.
Ire from the roof at sunset
The street near by with many restaurants and live music
Full sunset from the hotel
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ahmad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing experience staying at this hotel during my visit to Istanbul. The location is absolutely perfect — nestled in a vibrant area full of life, charming restaurants, and cozy cafés, all beautifully lit up in the evenings. The atmosphere is truly magical, especially at night when the streets come alive with color and energy. The reception staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful from the moment I arrived. They provided detailed information about the area, transport, and things to do, always with a smile. Their hospitality made me feel right at home. I also really appreciated the cleanliness of the hotel. I requested daily cleaning, and the housekeeping team did a fantastic job every single time. The room was always spotless and fresh when I returned from a day out exploring. Overall, this hotel exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a comfortable, well-located, and friendly place to stay in Istanbul, I highly recommend it. I would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
carib was very lovely & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

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

Amazing service team

It was very nice service from the receptionist CARIB or GARIB. He helped us checking in and get the room before check in hours as we reached earlier. Hotel room was nice and tidy . Enough towels were there and got room service when we asked for it. There was small issue in the toilet but this receptionist guy fixed it instantly. Later on our check out he came on the street to help us negotiate with TAXI as taxis are often do cheat there. Thank you so much
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Joycelyn

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Faiaz Mohammed

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

10/10 Excellent

ANISH, Chessington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
GOOD
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ISTEMI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rabia

Travelled with family
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

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

6/10 Okay

amar shakoor

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MUSTAFA

Travelled with family and small children
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

4/10 Poor

Domenic

Travelled with family
The place was clean and owner very nice.Unfortunately the room was tiny. Never saw such a room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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