Hotel Saint Sophia

Beaux Arts hotel with restaurant, near Blue Mosque

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In the heart of Istanbul, Hotel Saint Sophia offers an unforgettable stay. Enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant, unwind in the beautiful garden or explore nearby Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. With free WiFi, dry cleaning services and helpful staff that previous guests rave about.
VIP Access
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Why we love this property

Art deco elegance
Marvel at the Beaux Arts architecture of this hotel in the city centre. Located in a historic district, it offers a serene garden for guests.
Dining options galore
This hotel boasts a restaurant, cafe, and bar for culinary diversity. Continental breakfast kicks off each day with delicious morning options.
Dreamy bedtime bliss
Sink into hypo-allergenic bedding with a pillow menu for customised comfort. Rainfall showerheads and plush dressing gowns add to the luxury experience.

Room options

Showing 8 of 8 rooms
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Room (Grand) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room (Grand)

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Room amenity

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Courtyard Room With Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Courtyard Room With Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Courtyard Room With Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Courtyard Room With Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Courtyard Room With Terrace

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View

Very good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Superior Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Superior Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul (IST) - 48 min drive
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 67 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 9 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 24 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 9 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪EFEZÂDE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sofia Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Basilica Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Saint Sophia

You'll be in a fantastic location at Hotel Saint Sophia, only a five-minute walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is 4 minutes and Gulhane Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2000
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Reception hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 65 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does Hotel Saint Sophia offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Saint Sophia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Hotel Saint Sophia.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Saint Sophia?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 65 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Saint Sophia and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, hiking and horse riding. Hotel Saint Sophia also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Saint Sophia?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Saint Sophia like?

Hotel Saint Sophia is in Sultanahmet, a short 4-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 3 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for sightseeing.

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Hotel Saint Sophia Reviews

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Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many reviewers describing it as delicious, tasty, and plentiful. (41 reviews)
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