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Hotel Saint Sophia

4.0 star property
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reception hall

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Alemdar Cad. 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34112
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Topkapi Palace
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪54 min drive‬
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Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room (Grand) | City view

Deluxe Room (Grand)

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Hotel Saint Sophia

Beaux Arts hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a business centre, free use of bicycles and concierge services.
Hotel Saint Sophia offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hotel Saint Sophia's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hagia Sophia. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the breakfast
  • Steps from Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Saint Sophia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Beaux Arts Istanbul hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Hotel Saint Sophia has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

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
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Saint Sophia

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Hotel Saint Sophia offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 22378

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Hotel Saint Sophia Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 864 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 864 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 864 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 864 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 864 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gülnur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Margarita Irene Bautista, 3243 165th Ave SE

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ranjan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We stayed four nights at this property. The location is very good, but difficult to find. Although breakfast was included in our reservation, the hotel tried to pull a fast one first, but accepted when shown the reservation details. Breakfast was good, but the choices become stale if staying for four nights, especially because there is not much choice for vegetarians. The dining staff was very good. The front desk was most interested in selling tours, but not in providing advice on good tour guides. Finally, and this was upsetting: we did not get our VIP Gold benefits at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Francis

Travelled with group
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

Emma

Travelled with family and small children
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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff is amazing...and the location cannot be beat. Keep in mind that this location is inside the UNESCO zone...so no car traffic...which is great, but it takes a little effort to check-in. Having said that, the front desk staffed WALKED over to where my cab dropped me off, and rolled my bag back to the location. Great service! The free breakfast was over-the-top good. It's an older boutique hotel...so keep that in mind. But now that I'm not doing business travel much, I steer away from large brands.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qutaeba

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rahul Varun

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good Location, but Hotel Could Improve

The hotel is well located. The breakfast is excellent and the staff and friendly and helpful. However, the recommended restaurants are not very good, there was no or limited hot water and the local taxis booked by the hotel are not always reliable. I had one especially bad experience with a taxi driver who did not know where he was going and ended up charging more than double what he had quoted. I travel a lot internationally (every few weeks) and stay in many hotels all over the world. For a boutique hotel, the St. Sophia is good, but still needs considerable work to be great. If location is what you desire, then a great choice. Otherwise, there may be better value propositions elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kai Ning Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay at the hotel was excellent! We got the room with a balcony facing the Hagia Sophia and honestly, I don’t think you could have gotten a better view of it. Coffee was good and they provided plenty of water, which was good. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Bed was comfortable. Bedroom slippers were good too. They provided bath towels and hand towels but I do wish face towels were provided too. I also found the shower floor a bit slippery.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

Fantastic location. Great referral to a guide!

The location in the old city made it a great choice. With a 5-minute walk to the Hagia Sophia, we were thrilled with its convenience. The room was spacious and comfortable for two friends to share. What added to the experience was the tour guide the hotel arranged for us to do a private tour. Not only did he know his stuff, turns out he trained many of the guides running group tours. I doubt we would have found such an exceptional guide on our own.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Excellent Location, Cramped Accomodations

The hotel's location is superb, the staff is terrific and the breakfast is excellent. However the rooms are very small and the showers are awkward and very slippery. We were unable to unpack our suitcases due to lack of space. If you are staying for 2 or 3 days, you will be fine. A shout out to the staff for arranging tours and assisting with logistics, as the hotel is in a no-drive zone. Have your taxi call the hotel and they will have someone meet you at the drop off to take you and your bags to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Could not have been better!

We couldn't not fault this hotel and the staff. They are so friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond, more than at any other hotel I've stayed at. They literally cannot do enough for you. Breakfast was tasty and plentyful. Expectations were exceeded. The room was large with a nice large bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable. Had the best hotel sleep ever. The perfect place to get immersed in the historic culture of Istanbul.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel boutique!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pulichimamveetil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the city center, easy access to all popular sites . Exceptional service and care by front desk, kitchen staff and bus boys .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very attentive and efficient staff. All spoke English well. Room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Staff actually walked us to a wonderful restaurant! If I return to Istanbul I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

melvin

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024