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Sembol Hotel

Families start their day right with a hearty breakfast buffet at this welcoming hotel, where car rentals and express check-out make exploring effortless

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Located near the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Sembol Hotel serves a complimentary breakfast buffet to fuel sightseeing adventures. Travelers can relax at the coffee shop after exploring or take advantage of practical amenities like dry cleaning services and on-site car rentals.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is SARĀ 354
SARĀ 392 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: TRY 100

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: TRY 100

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 15 per day
  • Early check-in fee: TRY 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: TRY 100 (subject to availability)

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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0065

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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Sembol Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sembol Hotel?

As of 22 Jumada I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sembol Hotel on 3 Jumada II 2026 start from SARĀ 354, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sembol Hotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of TRY 100 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sembol Hotel?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM. Late check-out is available for TRY 100 (subject to availability).

Where is Sembol Hotel located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are also within 1 mi (2 km). Beyazit Station is only a 4-minute walk and Laleli-University Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

5.8

6.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

6.6

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Mariette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
slecht onderhouden, veel kapot in kamers en badkamer. luidruchtig snachts. matig ontbijt met kapotte koffiemachine die niet werd gerepareerd, dus kopje nescafe. aanbeveling personeel voor boottocht viel zwaar tegen. veel te duur voor wat je kreeg. ongezellige rommelige entree waar werd gerookt.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ce que jā€™ai aimĆ©: la proximitĆ© avec des lieux stratĆ©giques tels que le grand bazar ou la mosquĆ©e bleu, le personnel agrĆ©able et Ć  lā€™Ć©coute Ce que jā€™aurai aimĆ©: jā€™avais payĆ© pour un petit dĆ©jeuner que je nā€™ai finalement pas eu, les murs entre les chambres trop fin car nous entendions les conversations des autres chambres, dommage quā€™ils ne soient pas un peu plus Ć©pais
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

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Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

War ganz ok

Alle SehenswĆ¼rdigkeiten in der nƤhe hatte viel spass
Verified

6/10 Okay

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Verified

4/10 Poor

Kristoph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Below average hotel

The Sembol Hotel is in a small, yet surprisingly noisy side street 10 minutes walk away from the Grand Bazaar. This proximity is where my appraisals end! The rooms are tiny and not very clean. No proper bedding is provided, the towels are old and there is no coffee in the room. Breakfast is better had in a cafe on the streets. I recommend: Find a different place.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location, clean. Not luxurious.

The rooms are pretty small. Nice location, 5 min away from Grand bazar, 20 min away from Haga Sophia and the blue mosque. However, don't expect anything luxurious, which is fine if you only plan on using the hotel to spend the night. One thing, don't use their planning or tour services. They will charge a huge commission on everything they book for you (without telling you obviously). As an example, once, they told us that a shuttle costs 15 euros and when we checked directly with the shuttle company, it was only 10 Euros. They convinced us to take a private shuttle since there were 5 of us. Then, we realized that the shuttle they booked for us wasn't private, as another group of people was there. Did they get the entire trip cost from 2 groups who each thought the shuttle was private? I don't know.
Verified

4/10 Poor

jorunn

Disliked: Room comfort

bra beliggenhet, styr unna frokosten

imĆøtekommende personale, smĆ„ rom, ufattelig dĆ„rlig frokost, ikke betjent frokostsal, manglet brĆød..
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yves H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Etablissement sans prĆ©tentions trĆØs bien situĆ©

Etablissement trĆØs bien situĆ© abordable, propre et sans fioritures. Confort spartiate, chambre un peu petite mais tout Ć  fait acceptable pour un sĆ©jour court. Terrasse agrĆ©able pour prendre un petit dĆ©jeuner correct.
Verified

8/10 Good

Vaniza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

FuncionƔrios super prestativos e atenciosos.

O quarto e principalmente o banheiro era bastante pequeno. Mas estava bem limpo. A localizaĆ§Ć£o, prĆ³ximo ao Grand Bazar e a a atenĆ§Ć£o que recebemos dos funcionĆ”rios nos faz recomendar este hotel.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad experience

The room is very small you can't move in it, the quality of clients are below average the Internet connection is terrible, the staff don't speak English the breakfast is poor the safe box is broken I will never use it again I don't think it is a 3 stars hotel
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

NƤra till "allt"!

Detta hotell rekommenderas varmt fƶr den som vill ha nƤra till de stƶrre sevƤrdheterna i Istanbuls gamla stadsdel Sultanahmet. Hotellet ligger pƄ promenadavstƄnd till exempelvis spƄrvagnshƄllplatsen (Beyazit) och tar ca 3 - 5 minuter frƄn hotellet. Med spƄrvagn tar man sig enkelt och snabbt till andra sevƤrdheter i nƤrheten. Bayazit-moskƩn och bokmarknaden Sahaflar Carsisi liksom Stora basaren ligger knappt 300 meter frƄn hotellet. BlƄ moskƩn, Hagia Sofia och Topkapimuseet ligger bara tvƄ hƄllplatser lƤngre bort eller en promenad pƄ mellan 15 och 20 minuter. Det var lƤget som fick mig att vƤlja detta hotell. Kan verkligen rekommendera att resa till Istanbul!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Familienhotel

Super war das reichhaltige FrĆ¼hstĆ¼ck Ć¼ber den DƤchern von Istanbul
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Geht so...wenn man einfach nur ein Zimmer braucht.

Aufenthalt war "naja"im Hotel hat mich nichts umgehauen.der Ausblick von oben aufs Meer existiert zwar, ist aber nicht auf dem Bosporus sondern af die Seite des Meers, wo nur binnenverkehr ist. Personal fand ich zum Teil sehr unfreundlich, fast schon eine Null Bock Haltung. Das Zimmer war nicht das beste, hatte aber auch einmal ein schlechteres in Paris. Es war zwar aufgerƤumt, aber in den Schubladen waren noch kippen und Zeitung, und ich glaube nicht, dass es zum Service gehƶrt (Zeitung von vor drei Tagen). FrĆ¼hstĆ¼ck war das nƶtigste. Brot, Marmelade, KƤse, Aufschnitt, Oliven. Einzig die Lage war echt Super. In max. 10 min. War man beim groƟen Bazar, an einer strassenbahnstation. Aber nochmal wĆ¼rde ich das Hotel nicht nehmen.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Riky

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lascia perdere

camera sporca e rumorosa... il bagno...ve lo lascio immaginare.. La colazione pessima... prodotti di bassissima qualitĆ ...
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Unsatisfied

One of the worst places I have stayed in, from the description provided on your site to what was the reality is totally incorrect. I would never recommend this to my enemy.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

God beliggenhet ,gode senger og lave priser

Hotellet hadde meget god beliggenhet og svƦrt gode senger og var rimelig i pris. Det er ogsĆ„ stort sett det positive man kan si. Betjeningen var hyggelige, men engelskkunnskapene var svƦrt mangelfulle og gjorde det vanskelig Ć„ kommunisere. Den flotte froskostbufeen vi var forespeilet, var en sterk overdrivelse. Det var dĆ„rlig utvalg, men det hadde vƦrt greit dersom det lille de hadde var blitt fylt opp nĆ„r det var tomt. MĆ„tte hver dag spĆørre etter glass, skjeer og boller til Ć„ ha froksotblandingen i og her var ikke betjeningen spesielt blide. Vi var forespeilet et rom med dobbeltseng + enkeltseng ,sjĆøutsikt , kjĆøkken og peis (!), men fikk et knĆøtt lite rom med 3 senger, utsikt til bakgĆ„rd, ikke kjĆøkken og peis ( det siste var noe vi ikke savnet). At et hotell ikke svarer til forventningene og at man mĆ„ innse at man fĆ„r det man betaler for, er greit. Det Ć„ bli forespeilet noe du ikke fĆ„r, gjĆør at jeg nok ikke vil ta inn pĆ„ dette hotellet igjen.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Poor Location, Poor Breakfast, Average Staff

The hotel location is extremely bad as it's very hard to find . The map provided by the hotel is extremely misleading, I had to take half an hour to find the hotel. There are at least over a few dozens hotels in this area, it's impossible to ask the people on the street as they also have no idea or not hearding the hotel at all. The hotel room is just ok, simple and looks clean. The breakfast is not suitable to me, and I only eaten their bread. Coffee, tea and juice are not that acceptable to me too, so i only drink the water. The neighbourhood seems not very safe, however, the people there actually quite nice and not disturbing you at all, even at late night. The staff is ok and some are quite friendly and helpful, while some are not. The good part is there are so many restaurant and shops in this area, and it's close to all the main attractions, it would be an good option when you are in budget and also when you have known how to get there.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adress

Det var inte bra adress. mycket svƄrt och fel adress och fel telefon nummer.
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hotel location was good once you know it.

It was difficult to find on the map. Rooms were very small. The staff were not making the unless you would bring to manages attention. The service for airport was very expensive.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

comodo

A due passo dal centro e dal mercato! Solo la colazione non ĆØ abbondante
Verified

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Sembol Hotel - super beliggenhed, for oplevelser

Efter et par startvanskeligheder - ingen hĆ„ndklƦder pĆ„ vƦrelset, minibaren fyldt med efterladenskaber tƦt pĆ„ at gĆ„ i forrĆ„dnelse, varmen pĆ„ vƦrelset, der ikke kunne reguleres, manglende internet, som hotellet skriver pĆ„ hjemmesiden, at der er, var af meget tvivlende kvalitet. Det ene Ćøjeblik var der forbildelse - det nƦste ikke!!! Men, som jeg starter med at skrive, efter det - sĆ„ er Sembol Hotel et ok hotel i klassen og beliggenheden er fuldstƦndig prƦfekt. Startproblemerne, bortset fra internettet blev hurtigt lĆøst og vi kan varmt anbefale Sembol hotel.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

God belligenhed.

PƦnt og velholdt hotel, tƦt pĆ„ Bazaren og transport. Der bliver skiftet hĆ„ndklƦder hver dag og sengetĆøj efter behov, sĆ„ renligheden er i top. Deres morgen mad er ok, men vi oplevede, at der en dag manglede 1 del af det der var dagen fĆør og personalet virkede ligeglad. Det er "klar dig selv" til morgenmaden og tallerknerne bliver ikke fjernet efter brug og personalet er ikke synligt i lokalet. Det eneste negative er personalet, de hilser ikke pĆ„ dig, nĆ„r du mĆøder dem pĆ„ gangen og virker iĆøvrigt meget sure og ikke sƦrligt serviceminded. Hvis du bare har brug for en segn seng og noget ok morgenmad, men ikke forventer et serviceminded og smilende personale, sĆ„ vƦlg dette hotel for beliggenheden og renligheden er i top.
Verified

8/10 Good

John

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

Sembol Hotel review - comfy but noisy.

Sembol is very comfortable and the staff are friendly and knowledgable. The room rate was very good value and the location is just right - close to the main historical parts of Istanbul, and also close to the Tram. The Breakfast Room is great - with views of the Golden Horn from the top floor as you take your coffee. The only problem was noise - not from the area around the hotel, which was quiet, but from inside the hotel. There is a problem with the internal acoustics which means I could hear other guests closing doors, walking up and down the marble steps and even people having conversations on other floors.
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

UdemƦrket hotel til prisen

Hotel med 2 min.s gang til den store bazar. Rigtig god service. SmƄ vƦrelser og badevƦrelser, men rent og pƦnt. Dejlig restaurant med udsigt over by by og hav. Kan anbefales.