Sphendon Hotel, Istanbul: from $30 a night

From $30 a night at Sphendon Hotel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 8–9, 2026, 2 adults: $30 total. Dec 22–24, 2026, 2 adults: $157 total on Axel; Expedia listed $285 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Sphendon Hotel is a simple, budget-friendly 3-star in Sultanahmet in Istanbul, Turkiye.

Address: Akbyk Deirmeni Sokak 46, Istanbul. Property ID: 1125740.

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Total price: $93 USD

2026-11-07 to 2026-11-10 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 7.3/10

A good-value sightseeing base, but tired bathrooms keep expectations firmly in check. a simple, budget-friendly 3-star in Sultanahmet, scored for what it is.

Sphendon is a simple, budget-friendly 3-star in Sultanahmet, best chosen for sightseeing rather than polished rooms. Its location near the Blue Mosque is the strongest draw, followed by helpful staff and a rooftop terrace. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the location and hospitality. We'd consider it a good-value base for travelers who spend most of their day exploring.

The compromise is upkeep: recent reviews across sites describe cramped or worn bathrooms, leaking showers and uneven cleaning, although others report clean, comfortable rooms. Some guests also mention noise, and upper floors require stairs without an elevator. Breakfast needs checking directly: October 2026 guests say it was no longer served, despite booking sites still advertising it. We'd skip it for mobility needs or if reliable bathroom condition matters more than location.

• Best for: budget-conscious sightseers; travelers prioritizing Old City attractions

• Watch out for: worn bathrooms and inconsistent cleaning; stairs without an elevator; breakfast reportedly no longer served

• Location: Convenient for walking to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet's historic sights.

• Rooms: Simple, traditionally styled rooms; size varies, with recurring bathroom maintenance and some noise complaints.

• Cleanliness: Mixed evidence: clean-room praise alongside repeated complaints about shower cleanliness and housekeeping.

• Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a consistent strength, though responsiveness is not universally praised.

• Amenities: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and rooftop terrace; recent guests report breakfast service unavailable.

• Fees and surprises: Booking.com lists a refundable damage deposit; confirm breakfast availability and airport-transfer charges directly.

Axel's opinion of Sphendon Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: hotelsphendon.com · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Sphendon Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• Akbyk Deirmeni Sokak 46, Istanbul
• Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 315 reviews (location 4.9/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Istanbul Airport: 46 min by taxi · The Blue Mosque: 5 min walk
• Hotel policies: Extra bed: €15 per guest per night; Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: €15
• Amenities: Babysitting and childcare, Children's playground, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Airport transportation, No parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Istanbul

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Economy Double room with garden view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Economy Sextuple room with garden view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Standard room

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Standard room with sea view

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Standard room with water view

• Standard room with water view — room photo 1

Standard Single room

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Standard Single room with garden view

• Standard Single room with garden view — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Family room

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Standard Family room with garden view

• Standard Family room with garden view — room photo 1

Standard Family room with view

• Standard Family room with view — room photo 1

Standard Single Family room

• Standard Single Family room — room photo 1

Standard Triple Family room

• Standard Triple Family room — room photo 1

Standard Triple Family room with garden view

• Standard Triple Family room with garden view — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple Family room

• Standard Quadruple Family room — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple Family room with garden view

• Room features: With view
• Standard Quadruple Family room with garden view — room photo 1
• Standard Quadruple Family room with garden view — room photo 2
• Standard Quadruple Family room with garden view — room photo 3

Standard Quadruple Family room with view

• Standard Quadruple Family room with view — room photo 1

Standard Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Standard Single room (single bed) — room photo 1

Standard Single Family room with garden view (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Standard Single Family room with garden view (single bed) — room photo 1

Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: With view
• Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1
• Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 2

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1

Standard Double Family room with garden view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Standard Double Family room with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
• Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3

Standard Twin room with garden view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Standard Twin room with garden view (twin beds) — room photo 1

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Standard Twin Family room (twin beds) — room photo 1

Standard Triple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Standard Triple room — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1

Standard Single Family room with garden view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Standard Single Family room with garden view — room photo 1

Standard Triple Family room with garden view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Standard Triple Family room with garden view — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple Family room with garden view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Standard Quadruple Family room with garden view — room photo 1

Standard room (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Standard room (sofa) — room photo 1

Standard Family room (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Standard Family room (sofa) — room photo 1

Standard Family room with garden view (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Standard Family room with garden view (sofa) — room photo 1

Standard Family room with view (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Standard Family room with view (sofa) — room photo 1

Standard Single Family room with garden view (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Standard Single Family room with garden view (sofa) — room photo 1

Standard Single Family room with view (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Standard Single Family room with view (sofa) — room photo 1

Standard Triple Family room (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Standard Triple Family room (sofa) — room photo 1

Standard Triple Family room with garden view (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Standard Triple Family room with garden view (sofa) — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple Family room with garden view (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Standard Quadruple Family room with garden view (sofa) — room photo 1

Standard Quadruple Family room with view (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Standard Quadruple Family room with view (sofa) — room photo 1

Business room

Business Single room

Business Family room

Business Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed

Business Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Business Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds

Superior room

• Superior room — room photo 1

Superior room with sea view

• Superior room with sea view — room photo 1

Superior room with water view

• Superior room with water view — room photo 1

Superior Double room with sea view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Superior Double room with sea view (full double bed) — room photo 1

Superior Twin room with sea view (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Superior Twin room with sea view (twin beds) — room photo 1

Superior room with sea view (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Superior room with sea view (sofa) — room photo 1

Superior room with water view (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Superior room with water view (sofa) — room photo 1

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Quadruple Family room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Quadruple Family room with view (sofa)

• Beds: sofa

Grand room

Grand Double Family room with garden view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Suite

• Suite — room photo 1

Penthouse Suite

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Family Suite

• Family Suite — room photo 1

Triple Family Suite

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Triple Family Suite — room photo 1

Quadruple Family Suite

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
• Quadruple Family Suite — room photo 1

Suite (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Suite (sofa) — room photo 1

Family Suite (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
• Family Suite (sofa) — room photo 1

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