Villa Sofia

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A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Villa Sofia provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

Standard Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a potted plant, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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A room with a large red patterned rug, a bed with a green and beige bedspread, a wooden desk with a kettle, and a wardrobe.

Family Quadruple Room

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A four-poster bed with rose petals, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a small table with a tablecloth and candles.

Elite Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Villa Sofia is near the airport. Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bosphorus and Gülhane Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium, or consider a night out at Bomontiada. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Akbiyik Cad. Adliye Sok. No 3, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • A mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • An interior with a reflective floor, large columns, and a central illuminated structure.
    Basilica Cistern
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, large windows, and a prominent blue cross.
    Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station
    7 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Balıkçı Sabahattin
    2 min walk
  • Meşale Restaurant & Cafè
    1 min walk
  • Elif Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Palude Sultanahmet
    2 min walk
  • Seoul Restaurant
    1 min walk

About this property

Villa Sofia

  • Hotel near Blue Mosque
  • A short walk from Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia, Villa Sofia provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and a front desk safe
    • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and concierge services
    • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Villa Sofia have thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and phones

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Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Sofia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Sofia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Villa Sofia?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Villa Sofia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villa Sofia located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia. Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 5-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Villa Sofia Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alaturka is a lovely hotel in a really great location. The staff was very kind and attentive, and the room was quite spacious and comfortable, especially for the price. It was a great trip, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Sehr gute Lage, nettes Personal. Frühstück war ok. Große Zimmer
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Right location wrong hotel

Ideally situated in Sultanahmet. Our superior double room wasn’t superior. The drapes over the bed shown in photos were non existent as was the rug shown. We walked barefoot over lifting laminate floor with rough edges. The best part of our stay was the bathroom which had been refurbished and couldn’t be faulted. The rest of the hotel was tired and dated and in need for refurbishment.The advertised restaurant was closed except for breakfast. The breakfast was mediocre and limited. The coffee machine wasn’t working after the first day. The staff response was ‘problem’ accompanied by a shrug of her shoulders as she walked away. One of the staff sat smoking inside the restaurant by a partially open door. She was disinterested and actually went to sleep with her head on the table one morning. Her colleague did likewise the next day. We certainly didn’t feel particularly welcome. The reception staff were marginally better but nothing much. Disappointing to say the least
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Right location, wrong hotel!

Great location With all the sights of Sultanahmet close by. Easy access to the Tram for going further afield. The bathroom was excellent and couldn't be faulted. Our superior double whilst clean wasn't anything special and was poorly furnished with a shabby coffee table and a mismatching TV console. The pictured drapes on the bed we're non existent as was the rug. Breakfast was very limited. The coffee machine wasn't working after the first morning. When I asked about it the woman working there shrugged and said 'problem'. End of. The hotel description said there was a restaurant. İt didn't say it wasn't serving anything more than breakfast. The staff on reception were helpful. The catering staff much less so. One spent her time playing with her mobile phone on speaker or sitting inside by the partly open terrace door smoking. One morning she was asleep with her head on the table. As we left this morning her colleague was asleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bien ubicado con restaurantes y vías de comunicación muy cercanas, el hotel muy amables y siempre dispuestos a ayudar, la habitación muy amplia, las camas muy confortables, valdría la pena que arreglaran los closets pues a uno le faltaba una puerta y otro tenía las puertas detenidas con cinta adehesiva, también faltaban focos en lámparas y el piso de la regadera podrian limpiarlo para quitarle lo manchado. El desayuno el huevo siempre estuvo frío pero en general muy recomendable si vuelvo a ir a Estambul lo contrataría nuevamente.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great breakfast and very kind staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and large room.

Great location, just steps from the Topkapi Museum, Hagia Sophia, etc. The room for 4 was very large, like an apartment. Everything about it was good. The only things that could have been better - the bathroom fixtures needed tightening and the breakfast was good, but not as good as in other hotels in the area. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent hôtel

Très bon séjour à l’hôtel Alaturka Elegance ! Le gros point positif de cet hôtel est son personnel. Tous les membres de l’équipe sont très gentils, d’une grande sympathie et très serviables. Ils nous ont réservé nos excursions et taxis, et nous ont trouvé une solution de dernière minute lorsqu’une de nos réservations dans une autre ville de Turquie n’a pas fonctionné. Le lit est très confortable et l’hôtel est très propre de manière générale. Très belle vue sur la basilique Sainte-Sophie depuis la terrasse panoramique, sur laquelle nous prenions notre petit déjeuner. Petite réserve sur ce dernier qui était bon sans toutefois être exceptionnel. Parfaite localisation de l’hôtel entre la Mosquée Bleue et Sainte-Sophie. Palais de Topkapi à 2mn à pied, Grand Bazar et Mosquée Süleymaniye à 15 mn à pied. Je recommande vivement cet hôtel ! Personnel de grande confiance, nous avons oublié un de nos bagages qu’ils nous ont gardé précieusement jusqu’à notre retour à Istanbul quelques jours plus tard. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die nähe zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Zimmer sind Sauber.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property and ease of walking to all sights important is fantastic. Tons of great places to eat and shop nearby. Bathrooms need a little updating and couple of working trash cans would have been nice. The front office staff are all great and very helpful. Breakfast ok. Greater selection of fresh fruits would have been nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Cela fait la deuxième fois que nous séjournons à Alaturka Elegance. La situation géographique de l’hôtel est idéal car il est dans le quartier historique. Le personnel est très sympa et la vue depuis la terrasse est magnifique. Nous reviendrons (encore et encore)!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Pros: 1. Very near Topkapi Palace 2. Nice view from hotel top but not so close to marmara sea 3. Nice reception, always there 24hrs. Breakfast lady also nice Cons: 1. Bed was too soft, aged and partly broken, I tot the bed was gonna collapse 2. Room small and quite aged 3. On our 2nd day there was a problem with hot water and it means the room heater also cannot function. Even our room has bath tub but we cannot enjoy it because the water was freezingly cold 4. Breakfast was just ok, nothing much. The alfresco restaurant was closed probably due to winter. So I did not enjoy it that much
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hyvä pieni vanha mojoituspaikka keskustassa.

Hyvä valinta, mikäli on lyhytkestoinen matka, muuten pitää valita arvokkaampi hotelli. Aamiainen on aika nihkeä. Hienot näkymät terassilta. Tilaava huone ja kylpäri kahdelle, mutta suihkun viemäri oli vähän epäkunnossa, ei vetänyt hyvin. Hyvät kalaruoat lähellä, mutta lukekaa ravintoloiden arvostellut ennen syömistä. Toinen paikka on hieno, ja toinen voi olla surkea. Wi-Fi oli hyvä.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Bad Service

The location of hotel was good but the service of staff was very bad.Payment for breakfast was paid but the staff refused to give us breakfast even up to 07:30 am before our early checkout time which is against our booking terms. Breakfast payment has been taken but breakfast was not provided .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Недооцененный осенний Истамбул

Очень понравился отель! Особенно месторасположение! Порадовали завтраки, удивительно не по турецки разнообразные, отличная домашняя выпечка!) Если оставить немного на чай горничной, то у Вас будут каждый день свежие простыни! Вид из кафе на крыше с утра!!!! Буду рекомендовать отель коллегам и друзьям! Отель находится на улице ресторанов.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastisk

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017