VILLA SPHENDONE SUITES ISTANBUL, Istanbul – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Villa Accommodations
Villa Sphendone Suites occupies a 19th-century Turkish villa with large suites featuring balconies. Rooms include air conditioning, minibars, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, tea and coffee facilities, and private entrances. Some suites offer hot tubs, terraces with garden or city views, and parquet floors. The Hagia Sophia suite includes a hundred-year-old wardrobe with a full-length mirror, an antique brass chandelier, and velvet armchairs.
Dining and Common Areas
The hotel provides a shared kitchen for guest use. The terrace balcony offers space to relax after exploring the city. The building features a small court leading to the Magnaura suite and a winter garden visible from bathroom windows.
Ancient Roman Setting
The hotel is built beside the Sphendone ruins dating to the Roman period. It is surrounded by major historical sites including Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, and the ancient Hippodrome. The property sits on a traditional Turkish street in the Sultanahmet district.
Transportation and Access
Villa Sphendone Suites is a 10-minute walk from Sultanahmet Tram Station. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 45 km away. The hotel is located between Cankurtaran and Kadırga quarters in Eminönü District.
Architectural and Historical Context
The area features Byzantine-era structures including St. Sergius and Bacchus church, built with stone, brick, and plaster. The building shares characteristics with Ravenna's St. Vitale and Aachen's Aix Le Chapella churches. The Galata Tower, a medieval stone tower in the Galata quarter, operates as a tourist attraction offering panoramic views of Istanbul.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Dinner
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor