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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
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Reception hall
Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 545
AED 610 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 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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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
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Courtyard Room With Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Terrace/patio

Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Basilica Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House of Medusa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sultanmehmet Restaurant - ‬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 multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
  • An elevator, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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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Reviews

Hotel Saint Sophia Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 904 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 904 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 904 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 904 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 904 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Fabulous location and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junaid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, clean and inviting, staff are friendly and helpful. Taxi drop off / pick up point is a few minutes from the hotel. We would stay here again. Happy to recommend 👌
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not speak any higher about this Hotel. The staff were over the top helpful. The service was top notch and the location is ideal. I will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent clean and ti friendly people the best thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

oana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central, very cute, comfy beds, very helpful staff, fantastic location.

8/10 Good

Kirstie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in a great location right by the main attractions in Old Town. Rooms were nice but the bathroom door was sheer and so the light poured into the entire room. And the shower door would not close fully so water got everywhere. Since taxis can’t come down direct to the hotel, it was somewhat confusing for some drivers, but a quick 3 minute walk to another stop was no issue. Staff was extremely attentive though and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an excellent location and the staff is very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

Great all around

Great room, excellent service, fabulous location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Very attentive and efficient staff. All spoke English well. Room was spacious, comfortable and clean. Staff actually walked us to a wonderful restaurant! If I return to Istanbul I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chalinee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I highly recommend this hotel. Location is great. Very comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Staff very very nice! I will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Staff very nice and attentive. Comfortable and very clean rooms. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gezim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Stat went out of there way for our stay. 5 star service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

Fantastic location. Great referral to a guide!

The location in the old city made it a great choice. With a 5-minute walk to the Hagia Sophia, we were thrilled with its convenience. The room was spacious and comfortable for two friends to share. What added to the experience was the tour guide the hotel arranged for us to do a private tour. Not only did he know his stuff, turns out he trained many of the guides running group tours. I doubt we would have found such an exceptional guide on our own.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central Location!!! Everything is just steps away. Staff was helpful and accommodating. Rooms are pretty comfortable for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esmeraldina

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

Great location, Great Service

They were gracious enough to make breakfast for our early departure. It is a 5-star experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ayaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, it is in the heart of tourist spots. Extremely friendly staff with tremendous service. Arda, Sinan and a few others I couldn’t get the names of were all helpful. If I go back to Istanbul I’ll definitely stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asghar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I have stayed at. Can’t fault anything, the bed, the pillows the entire room / service. Everything was spot on. Location was brilliant too right near the mosques, so we could hear the call to prayer. It was a lovely experience. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small hotel located extremely close to Aya Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Perfect base for sightseeing--15 minute walk to spice bazaar. Many restaurants near by. Staff was friendly and helpful with restaurant recommendation, ordering cab to airport (notice cabs cannot pull up to front door of property as its in a historic district).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joe

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

Short stay

The stay was great and I really love the location. The staff was excellent and cleanliness was great. My only issue was being woken up by my neighbors in the next room the first night around 2 am. Finally put ear plugs in and was able to get back to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

luana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The st. Sophia hotel is in the beautiful old city area a walking distance to major tourist attractions. We were very pleased with the hotel service. The pickup from the airport was organized perfectly by the hotel. On the way back to the airport they called a taxi at 4:00 am & helped us with the luggage. There were 3 or 4 hotel workers in the lobby ready to help at 4am!!! Excellent service at st. Sophia hotel!!!
From our balcony
The detail in the room
The lobby
The lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. The staff was extremely helpful in helping me book dinner reservation and even tours. Some of them being super last minute. Also the location of the hotel was excellent. It could be a little noisy seeing that it’s right across the street from the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. But I didn’t really mind it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marietta

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

Istanbul adventure

Excellent staff. Very friendly, attentive to our needs. Hardly ask any questions because everything was covered before we could even ask .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023