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Elasophia Hotel

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Hagia Sophia

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Restaurant
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
The Elasophia Hotel captures Istanbul's magic with its welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy the arcade/game room, browse the library, or unwind with drinks at the bar. A hearty breakfast buffet starts each day, with staff at the 24-hour front desk ready to assist with any needs.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Superior Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room, 3 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet neighborhood, Elasophia Hotel is connected to the convention center. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Galata Tower. Grand Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Alemdar Street No: 9 - A, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 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
  • Galata Tower - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Sur Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Safran - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alemdar Restaurant & Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Green Corner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Elasophia Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque, Elasophia Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, an arcade/game room, and a library. Guests can also expect to find a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Elasophia Hotel include perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like sound-insulated walls and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, childcare services, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 8:00 AM to midnight; EUR 15 per night; reservations required
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per day
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 4 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per night (98 ft away; open 8:00 AM to midnight)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

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 major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 2022-34-1265

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Elasophia Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Elasophia Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per day.

What time is check-in at Elasophia Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Elasophia Hotel ?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Does Elasophia Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Elasophia Hotel located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and Blue Mosque. Topkapi Palace and Süleymaniye Mosque are also within 1 mi (2 km). Gulhane Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes.

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