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Ala Sofia Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Blue Mosque

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Front of property
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Floor plan
Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds
Ala Sofia Hotel in central Istanbul offers a welcoming sanctuary with a complimentary breakfast buffet, daily manager's reception, Turkish dishes at the restaurant, spa massages and facials, outdoor dining, in-room WiFi, and a relaxing bar.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Economy Double Room, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds

Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Ala Sofia Hotel is near a metro station and by the sea. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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Binbirdirek Mah Suterazisi Sok No: 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Galata Tower - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spectra Cafe Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chang Cheng - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buhara 93 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Türkistan Aşevi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden 1897 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ala Sofia Hotel

Hotel near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Ala Sofia Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site Turkish cuisine restaurant, Terrace restaurant, features al fresco dining and breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Ala Sofia Hotel feature perks such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, and free extra futons
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 80-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (TRY 90 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free extra futon
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 80-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 90 per day (3281 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Property Registration Number 2021-34-1464

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ferman Hotel
Ferman Sultan
Ferman Sultan Hotel
Ferman Sultan Hotel Istanbul
Ferman Sultan Istanbul
Hotel Ferman
Ala Sofia Hotel Hotel
Ala Sofia Hotel Istanbul
Ala Sofia Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Ala Sofia Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ala Sofia Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Ala Sofia Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Ala Sofia Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 1750 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ala Sofia Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cemberlitas Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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Ala Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 207 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the place nice area
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SOUHAIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is so friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean amenities, best of all you get to control your own climate control with some hotels don’t give you the controls of.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nekel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location easy walking distance to the 2 big mosques, Grand Bazaar, the T1 tram line & many others. I’ll definitely consider staying here again if I return to Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nice accommodation. Adequate to our needs. Thanks all staff specially reception staff. Keep up the good work 👏
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferenc

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

2 days transit visit

This hotel is a gem, a very high value for money - rooms are small, but still functional, great location, nice and tidy, room even comes with breakfast - simple but wide selection of food, coffee & tea. Friendly owner and sfaff. Perfect for transit or a few days visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Høsna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and helpfull staff. Simple and clean breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mashkoor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

FATHEN

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from an unpleasant employee, not polite, and the room opposite the kitchen making it very noisy for sleep it was very complicated, the location of the hotel is very well located.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos

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

Conveniently located hotel

Well located hotel made it easy to walk to Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, and much more. Room was ground floor, subject to street noise. Ensuite bath was clean, but had plumbing isse that was not resolved during my stay (constant leak in toilet). Breakfast was filling and tasty - including items not normally considered breakfast foods (salad?) Room lights needed attention by electrician - flickering occasionally.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Super sejour bien situé

Sejour tres agreable L'hotel est simple mais les chambres sont bien equipees, plutot spacieuses et propre. L'emplacement à 5min a pied de la mosquee est un plus. Large choix au petit dejeuner. 2 arrets de Tramway proche. Plusieurs resto autour. Le personnel a été chaleureux et bienveillant. Le spa en partenariat avec l'hotel est super. Il faudrait juste dire aux clients d'arreter le bruit dans la salle commune aprés 22h.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ahmet

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

10/10 Excellent

Jafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

kadir

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sukru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Güler Yüzlü Karşıladılar.Ancak Temizliğe Biraz Daha Dikkat Edilebilir
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MOHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Taraq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

gülbahar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lucas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

José María

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Viajamos mi esposo y yo, la atención por parte del personal fue de lo más destacado. La verdad que da gusto ir a hoteles así. El lugar está muy bien ubicado, se puede conocer bastante a pie. Tuvimos unos inconvenientes con los taxis, pero no tienen nada que ver con el hotel.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shakeela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ala sofia was great, staff were very friendly and rooms were cleaned daily I would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Ghada

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

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