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Hotel Saint Sophia

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

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room (Grand) | City view

Deluxe Room (Grand)

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

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Courtyard Room With Terrace

Courtyard Room With Terrace

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room

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

Map
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

  • ‪Foodie-Ist Restaurant-Brasserie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Must Turkish Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House Of Medusa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Green Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Efezâde - ‬1 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 a front desk safe
  • A reception hall, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • 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:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and childcare services

Languages

English, Spanish, Turkish

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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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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

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
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. Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque 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. 656 out of 874 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 874 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 874 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 874 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 874 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Marina

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

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

Ana

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

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

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

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

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

Winston

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

6/10 Okay

Ranjan

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

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

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had great short stay at this place. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

melvin

Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent clean and ti friendly people the best thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the sightseeing attractions, nice staff. Just not accessible by car (need to walk up for around 1 block) and we can hear the pray from the mosques in the hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent small, friendly hotel. The staff are helpful and accommodating. The location could not be better. I stayed there 3 times already and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarwar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. It was a great atmosphere in the hotel and its in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 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

Robert

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

Peggy

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