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Hotel Saint Sophia

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

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Front of property
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reception hall
Hotel Saint Sophia in Istanbul's historic center is steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The on-site restaurant serves delicious meals, and the garden offers a peaceful retreat. Free WiFi, dry cleaning, and praised staff add convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room (Grand) | City view

Deluxe Room (Grand)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Courtyard Room With Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Courtyard Room With Terrace

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Alemdar Cad. 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34112

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 5 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alemdar Restaurant & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Green Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House of Medusa - ‬3 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and multilingual staff
  • A reception hall, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Saint Sophia offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and childcare services

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator

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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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

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?

Check-out 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 from Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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