Sapphire is a classic Ottoman-style hotel located 500 meters from the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet. It features free WiFi access. Sultanahmet, which houses many historic landmarks, is within a walking distance. Rooms at Hotel Sapphire combine wooden furnishings and damask fabrics with modern satellite TV channels and air conditioning. Each room includes en suite bathrooms with bathtub and hairdryer. Each morning, a rich breakfast buffet is offered with a wide selection of ingredients. Traditional Turkish cuisine is served at the restaurant of the hotel and room service is also available. The street hotel is located on a street closed to traffic and you can sit outside and relax with a cold drink. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services can be offered upon request at an extra fee. Currency exchange is also provided. The 24-hour staff at the Sapphire hotel can help plan visits and excursions to nearby Blue Mosque and renowned Grand Bazaar. They can also arrange an airport shuttle service upon request. Istanbul Airport is 52 km away.