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Hotel Santa Sophia

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Grand Bazaar

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Exterior
LED TV
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (TRY 25 per person)
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hotel Santa Sophia offers a quiet haven in bustling Istanbul with its garden, library, terrace for relaxation, and in-room WiFi. The concierge helps navigate the city, and dry cleaning services keep explorers looking fresh throughout their stay.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Emin Sinan Hamami St. No. 2 Cemberlitas, Emin Sinan, Fatih, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34470

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 14 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Kafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ortaklar Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Masala Indian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tarihi Cemberlitas Muhallebicisi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Sophia

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque, Hotel Santa Sophia provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. 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 enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • 1 meeting room, concierge services, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Santa Sophia include 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:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (TRY 20 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (TRY 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TRY 25 for adults and TRY 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 70.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 25 for adults and TRY 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 90 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: TRY 20 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 70.0 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 8062

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Sophia
Hotel Santa Sophia Istanbul
Santa Sophia Hotel
Santa Sophia Istanbul
Hotel Santa Sophia Hotel
Hotel Santa Sophia Istanbul
Hotel Santa Sophia Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Santa Sophia pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Self parking is available for TRY 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Sophia?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Santa Sophia located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, Grand Bazaar, and Blue Mosque. Sultanahmet Square and Basilica Cistern are also within 10 minutes. Cemberlitas Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Santa Sophia Reviews

5.0

5.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

5.4

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 182 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ubicación extraordinaria.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Odada aşırı bir fan sesi vardi ve dışardan sürekli televizyon sesi geliyor.bir daha kesinlikle tercih etmeyeceğim.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Bela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a business trip, and it worked out well due to the convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Imran

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location poor hotel good staff

Great location but generally below par condition of bathroom and bedroom, though staff helpful and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

adnane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambres en sous sol , sans fenêtre, frigo non fonctionnel, wc qui se bouchent rapidement et qu’on est obligé de déboucher tout seul
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
value for money...location very good..staff helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roland

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

Nur zu empfehlen

Super freundlicher Staff.Total sauberes Zimmer. War alles Bestens.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Not good!!

This hotel is not good very dirty and i booked an smoking room but they said it's forbidden and the 1 staff is quite stupid no towel in the room then i ask he gave 1 only but she knows we are 2 in the room! Its not recommendable hotel i stayed allot different hotels different countries but this is the worse ever!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff very helpful and the room was very good But what I found was the INTERNET very slow good INTERNET is a must these days , I hope if the staff reads This review that the will do something about the INTERNET really that would great to boost it UP , YES THE HOTEL IS VERY CENTRAL TO THE OLD TOWN AND THE FAMOUS GRAND BUZAAR , A MUST SEE IT ,,,
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, clean well-constructed building, and extremely friendly employees. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yalcin, Köln

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles super gelaufen und vor allem Super nettes Personal
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful hotel. Avoid. Check in was fine but the room was dirty and damp. Terrible experience, suggest you avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel décevant ! Les chambres sont vieilles et vétustes, la salle de bain dans un état miteux! Le déjeuner est très pauvre de choix Attention certaines chambres sont au sous sol sans fenêtre !!! C est une honte ce n est stipulé nul part ! De plis certains membres du personnel ne sont pas accueillant et ne parle que le turc!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Maher, Zarzis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Franchement c nul et homme qui travaille le matin ne pas serviable en plus le déjeuner et très faible
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Paco, Malaga

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nada: Nos metieron en un zulu porque, según nos dijeron, no disponían de más habitaciones. Al día siguiente nos dijeron que para mejorar la habitacion habia que pagar más. Pagamos más y entonces nos dieron a elegir habitación pero en otro hotel. Hotel Atlantis. Este si era más parecido a lo que habíamos contratado inicialmente. Solo que ya nos habían timado en el Santa Sofia. POr supuesto, el "suplemento" tuvo que ser en efectivo, preferiblemente en euros. Ojo con esta gente: no son de fiar. Los del Hotel Atlantis, perfectos.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cery disappointed about the services. We have booked one room fro hotel with 5 stars
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

armando, bilbao

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
los empleados no respetan a los clientes ni las reservas
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

armando, bilbao

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
mala gente que no respeta al cliente ni se ajusta a lo que ha reservado
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goeie ligging, onthaal vriendelijk. Wel een kamer gekregen zonder ramen maar voor dit prijs vond ik het niet erg
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Scelto l'hotel dalle foto, ma andava specificato che le stanze economy erano stanze sotto terra (quindi senza una finestra) con i locali de l'ascensore e dell'autoclave vicino. Ci è stato proposto di cambiare stanze con un sovraprezzo, ma non è comunque giustificabile il fatto che non vi sia la descrizione delle camere ecomony. Uno vede le foto e pensa che siano tutte così. Deludente solo per questo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Selvin

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

Personal bien amable

Personal bien amable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dårlig renhold, mugg på bad, rom uten viduer. ingen lufting.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Joe, Bremen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gefallen: Bemühen der Putzfrauen Lage Nicht gefallen: Viele kleine Mängel in den Zimmern Keine vier Bett Zimmer vorhanden
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Ferdus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok hotel

The hotel was okay we enjoyed our very short trip to Istanbul.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

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