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Hotel Saint Sophia

Beaux Arts hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception hall
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City view

Deluxe Room (Grand)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Courtyard Room With Terrace

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Courtyard Room With Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Hotel Saint Sophia is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Vialand Tema Park and Istanbul Expo Center are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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Alemdar Cad. 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34112

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 5 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alemdar Restaurant & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Green Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House of Medusa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪360 Panorama Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Saint Sophia

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Hotel Saint Sophia provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket information, a reception hall and free newspapers
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Saint Sophia feature comforts, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and childcare services

Languages

English, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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
Guests have access to the Sauna, Turkish Bath, Steam Room and Fitness activities at no charge at a nearby partner property, located in walking distance away from a sister hotel.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 22378

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Boutique Saint Sophia
Boutique Saint Sophia Hotel
Boutique Saint Sophia Hotel Istanbul
Boutique Saint Sophia Istanbul
Boutique Saint Sophia
Hotel Saint Sophia Hotel
Hotel Saint Sophia Istanbul
Hotel Saint Sophia Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Saint Sophia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Saint Sophia?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Saint Sophia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Saint Sophia located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is steps away from Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Saint Sophia Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 889 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 889 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 889 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 889 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 889 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tzujan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mengxing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small and sweet place. Very convenient and the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around excellent service - the team really went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. And an incredible location to boot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and service are 1st rate. You will not find a better location or a nice group of people. If you are going to Istanbul, this is just steps away from every major site that Istanbul has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

farah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, also helpful with directions, recommendations and history.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junaid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and inviting, staff are friendly and helpful. Taxi drop off / pick up point is a few minutes from the hotel. We would stay here again. Happy to recommend 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Xiaoming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel with very friendly staff next to Hagia Sofia. The breakfast is superb. And it is close to the main attractions. The problems are: 1. Very noisy room next to a busy street, and 2. There is a big slope in front of the hotel without car access. You have to walk about 500 meters in order to take a cab.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not speak any higher about this Hotel. The staff were over the top helpful. The service was top notch and the location is ideal. I will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, walkable but also right next to the tram line. Yummy breakfast and the staff were so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens Jorgen

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

wonderfull stay

extremely well organized staff and helpfull. Special requests were investigated and solutions presented with great expertise.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Best location in Sultanahmet, Istanbul

This has to be the best location in Sultanahmet, Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque and Basilica all across the street. Very safe and interesting neighborhood. Good free breakfast and friendly staff. The bathroom is slightly dated, rooms are smaller, but location, location and location. We like it and recommend it highly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Steps from all the important sites and close to transportation. The hôtel looks great from the outside but a bit outdated and tired in the inside. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I asked the cleaning ladies several times for face towels, i was told they had but never délivered them. I felt they were a bit clueless in reception and restaurant. Good hôtel over all.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel boutique!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location right by the main attractions in Old Town. Rooms were nice but the bathroom door was sheer and so the light poured into the entire room. And the shower door would not close fully so water got everywhere. Since taxis can’t come down direct to the hotel, it was somewhat confusing for some drivers, but a quick 3 minute walk to another stop was no issue. Staff was extremely attentive though and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location with the best staff!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location within easy walking distance of key iconic sites.Pleasant,very clean rooms with two comfortable lounge/bar areas and a wide choice of beautifully served breakfast options. The staff are outstanding, invariably friendly and helpful. The front desk is always staffed with personnel who have a good working knowledge of English and provide practical help in booking excursions,buying tickets, confirming reservations and mastering the public transport system. This hotel goes the extra yard in removing hassles and ensuring a comfortable and relaxing holiday. I will definitely stay here on my next visit to Istanbul
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful and attentive staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the hotel. Wonderful location and wonderful staff. Turkish breakfast was great as well, will definitely come back to the same hotel next visit
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, rooms and staff are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023