Hotel Saint Sophia

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.9

About this property

Set in a 19th-century building and totally renovated in 2013, Hotel Saint Sophia has views over Hagia Sophia courtyard and offers luxurious rooms decorated with marble and teak wood. Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern are just a few steps from the hotel. The rooms of Hotel Saint Sophia include air conditioning and an iPod docking station. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free minibar and free WiFi. Featuring Bianco Carrara tiled walls and floors, the marble bathrooms come with Bulgari bathroom amenities and bathrobes. Sophia Pita, the café of the hotel, offers wide selection of Turkish and international wines and liquors. In the morning, the restaurant serves an à la carte breakfast. Blue Mosque is just 250 metres from Hotel Saint Sophia, while Sultanahmet tram stop is a 5-minute walk away. Galata Bridge over the Golden Horn is a 15-minute walk from the property. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 46 km while Istanbul Airport is 48 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Yelizaveta
Belarus Belarus
“Location is perfect. Friendly staff, they helped us a lot with all the questions. There were a lot of various options for breakfast. Room was spacious with a great view.”
Heather
Australia Australia
“The location is perfect and the atmosphere is warm and friendly. The staff were helpful and attentive, especially Omer and Enes. We spent 8 days in Istanbul and it was a lovely experience. This is a small, picturesque and quaint hotel suited to...”
Vladislav
Russia Russia
“Great location. Comfortable room with a direct view of the Aya-Sofya.”
Adam
Australia Australia
“The staff were exceptional - very friendly and welcoming and were more than happy to share their recommendations for the area. The room was bright, clean and cosy, with a terrific view of the Saint Sofia. Would highly recommend.”
Donovan
Singapore Singapore
“Location - fantastic for beating the crowd at hagia sophia and basilica cistern in the morning 2 to 5min walk to both spots. Staff - great service especially from Omer. By far the biggest plus of staying here. Taxis cant stop right outside the...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. They were perhaps the most pleasant staff we have found in any hotel we have been to. The location is a mixture of excellent and a little problematic. It is located adjacent to Hagia Sophia and...”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous location, friendly and helpful staff and a lovely room looking out over the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. Breakfast was first class and the staff couldn’t have done more to make us feel more welcome.”
Diane
Australia Australia
“View of the Hagia Sophia, room size, polite staff, traditional breakfast presentation, decent coffee, fresh orange juice, Bulgari toiletries, complimentary bottles water, comfortable pillows and bed.”
Andrew
Australia Australia
“With a location in the old city behind Hagia Sophia and directly across from the basilica cistern there can be no more central site in Istanbul. However, being in the historic centre prevents taxis reaching the front door. But they have a plan for...”
Annie
United States United States
“Location was super!!! Staff went the extra mile for all of our needs.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
OCH Beer Garden
  • Cuisine
    Local • International
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian

House rules

Hotel Saint Sophia takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for an extra fee the hotel offers an airport transfer service. Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance if they wish to make use of this service. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Saint Sophia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 401256