With a stay at Spectra Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, steps from Sultanahmet Square and within a 5-minute walk of Blue Mosque. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hagia Sophia and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Grand Bazaar.
What's nearby
Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Cemberlitas Station - 5 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 11 min walk
Istanbul Airport (IST) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Spectra Cafe Restaurant - 1 min walk
Buhara 93 - 2 min walk
Türkistan Aşevi - 1 min walk
My Terrace - 2 min walk
Chang Cheng - 1 min walk
About this property
Spectra Hotel
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Sultanahmet Square
Spectra Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. 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. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Grab a bite to eat at Spectra Cafe Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Spectra Cafe Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
24-hour room service 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
Offsite parking; discounts available
24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
Spectra Cafe Restaurant
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1992
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
LCD TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Electric kettle
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Individual furnishings
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before noon
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: TRY 5000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 5000 (roundtrip)
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; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 13435
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Hotel Spectra
Hotel Spectra Istanbul
Spectra Hotel
Spectra Istanbul
Spectra Hotel Istanbul
Spectra Hotel Hotel
Spectra Hotel Istanbul
Spectra Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Reviews
Spectra Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 415 reviews
10 - Excellent
239
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 415 reviews
8 - Good
110
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 415 reviews
6 - Okay
41
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 415 reviews
4 - Poor
15
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 415 reviews
2 - Terrible
10
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Douglas A
26 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I have stayed in this hotel perhaps 10 to 15 times since 1998. It was my favorite place in Istanbul. Its location is stunning, right on the corner of the Hippodrome, a short block from the Blue Mosque and so much more. The staff is friendly and helpful, though the level of English much less now than before. The rooms are small but comfortable.
Douglas A
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maribel
3 Jul 2025
Maribel
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mohammed
23 Jun 2025
Mohammed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt
23 Jun 2025
Great location and very nice people.
Matt
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Oliver
Travelled with family and small children
21 Jun 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and overall cozy hotel, however, our room had several black mold spots. We booked a 4 bed room and the 4th bed was an auxiliary bed.
Hope they will fix the issues with the mold, the hotel has all the potential to be a excellent place.
Oliver
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
2/10 Terrible
ahmer
Travelled with family
7 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
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.
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.
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.
Great location 5 minutes from many historical monuments. The staff was great. Very helpful. The rooms are small but very clean and well done. Cute restraunt down stairs. I would definitly stay there again.