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Hotel Saint Sophia

Beaux Arts hotel with coffee shop/cafe, steps from Hagia Sophia

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Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View
Reception hall
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Alemdar Cad. 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34112
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room (Grand)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Courtyard Room With Terrace

Courtyard Room With Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View

Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Istanbul

Hotel Saint Sophia places you in the centre of Istanbul, steps from Hagia Sophia and within a short 5-minute stroll of Blue Mosque. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a short walk of this 3.5-property class Sultanahmet hotel include Sultanahmet Square and within a 15-minute walk you'll find Grand Bazaar.

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪EFEZÂDE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sofia Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Basilica Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Saint Sophia

Beaux Arts hotel with coffee shop/cafe, steps from Hagia Sophia
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.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2000
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 day.

Payment types

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 day

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Hotel Saint Sophia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Saint Sophia?

The closest beach to Hotel Saint Sophia is Florya Beach (16.4 km).

What makes Hotel Saint Sophia a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Saint Sophia.

Is Hotel Saint Sophia family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Saint Sophia is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Saint Sophia serve breakfast?

You bet, guests adore the continental brekkie here! Offered daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Saint Sophia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Saint Sophia?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Saint Sophia Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 915 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 915 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 915 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 915 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 915 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good location, but hotel is kind of old and needs serious renovation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and location. We loved staying there. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Fabulous location and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is literally right next to the Hagia Sophia, opposite the Basilica Cistern and only five mins walk to the Blue Mosque, 5-8 mins to the Grand Bazaar. Absolutely endless choice of cafes, restaurants and gift shops. Tram Stop at Sultanahmet is five mins walk with frequent trams into the city. So, quite the historic and tourist centre. I had a deluxe room at the rear of the hotel which had a brilliant view of the Hagia Sophia and quiet; you get the call to prayer five times which lasts for about five minutes. The quality of the hotel is very good. Very helpful staff. Very enjoyable traditional Turkish Breakfast. Difficult to get to from the international airport by public transport (but I did it and quite an experience in itself) but a cheap and good alternative is to get the Havaist bus to Sultanahmet (TRY 315). So, a great place to stay for a trip, especially a first trip, to Istanbul!
Nice bed
Good quality bathroom
Desk etc
View from my room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center where you want to be. Difficult access is compensated by staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

regeniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDHYA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and 1 minute from major attractions, can’t beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

tomoko

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel environment Extensive delicious breakfast Super friendly staff. 100% to ENES who went above and beyond his duties to assist even with any issues relating to tours & taxis Bravo ENES / Great job
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

leslie, CHICAGO

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable convenient. and most importantly Excellent & experienced staff taking extra care to ensure customer satisfaction.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVELY

10/10 Staff was lovely! We enjoyed our 2 night stay. Boutique and clean & in a great location. Came from the US.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Tzujan

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with family
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

Mengxing

Travelled with family and small children
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

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ok hotel, good location

It was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junaid

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
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

farah

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