Located in the very heart of Istanbul, the boutique Hotel Saint Sophia Istanbul offers fast access to the historical urban Gulhane Park, approximately 5 minutes' walk away. A lounge bar as well as a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities can be enjoyed at the 4-star hotel, boasting the setting only 250 metres from the great Hagia Sophia Museum.
This perfect hotel is situated in the old part of Istanbul, about a 20-minute walk from the Galata Bridge. The Serpent Column is a mere 550 metres away, while the TGC Press Media Museum is in close proximity to the Saint Sophia Istanbul. The accommodation is nestled within walking distance of a designer shop and a bazaar. The area also includes natural sites like Taksim Gezi Park, which are 3.3 km from the hotel. Hotel Saint Sophia is a 48-minute drive from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport, and right around the corner from Sirkeci train station.
Some of the 25 soundproof rooms as this smoke-free accommodation face the courtyard and comprise a balcony and a terrace. They come equipped with a minibar and coffee/tea making equipment for self-catering along with high-speed internet and a multi-channel TV for business and leisure. Providing a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also have bath sheets.
The luxury Saint Sophia serves a continental breakfast. A relaxing atmosphere of OCH Beer Garden restaurant invites guests to enjoy international cuisine. This Istanbul hotel has a bar with WiFi and a TV. There is a seafood restaurant serving European food 5 minutes' stroll away.
9.3
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Important information
Check-in:from 14:00 until 23:59
Check-out:until 12:00
Licence number401256
Extra beds/cots
The maximum number of extra beds allowed in a room is 1.
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Wind surfing
Horseback riding
Cycling
Bowling
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Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
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24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
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Car hire
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Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
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In-room breakfast
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Electric kettle
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Children facilities
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Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet
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Soundproofed rooms
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Free toiletries
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Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
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Parquet floor
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No smoking on site
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No pets allowed
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Bootsrundfahrt in Istanbul
1.4 km
Blue Mosque
500 m
Topkapi Palace
550 m
Suleymaniye Mosque
1.5 km
Istanbul Congress Center
4.4 km
Archeological Museum
400 m
Hippodrome
400 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
44 km
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Sultanahmet Tram Station
300 m
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Some of the 25 soundproof rooms as this smoke-free accommodation face the courtyard and comprise a balcony and a terrace. They come equipped with a minibar and coffee/tea making equipment for self-catering along with high-speed internet and a multi-channel TV for business and leisure. Providing a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms also have bath sheets.
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John
2024-04-27
8/10
Hospitable staff team on assisting you to the taxi everytime.
George
2024-04-25
8/10
Nothing too much trouble, we can't wait to come back. The superior king room is new-fashioned, we also loved lovely views.
Ronald
2024-04-17
7/10
Overall - reasonably priced and good small place with caring staff on assisting you to the taxi everytime. Breakfast with different options. Absolutely perfect location close enough to Aya Sofya, all major attractions and metro, Blue Mosque, Yerebatan Sarnici, Hagia Sophia, plenty of restaurant, money exchange, souvenir shops.
John
2024-04-04
8/10
The stay was absolutely fairly nice. The location couldn't be more amazing in Sultanahmet neighborhood. Besides, we were right by Sultanahmet Square and main attractions. The breakfast was amazing and generous, with a great selection of meals.
Eric
2024-03-20
9/10
It was an exceptionally good location for us, really close to the best Turkish carpet shops-Matis-Great location. We had a lovely bedroom.
Brian
2024-03-14
7/10
The location was excellent and amazing in a very nice area, short walk to all the major landmarks. Everything was modern, nonetheless a few employees were poor. Stayed in hearing accessible room with a view of the Hagia Sophia, it worked well for me.
James
2024-01-31
7/10
The staff was outstandingly accommodating and we felt right at home. Our room was neat with a view of aya sophia and the overall stay for a long cultural weekend in Istanbul was very positive.
George
2024-01-16
8/10
Thanks a lot for a good stay for a long cultural weekend in Istanbul. The rooms are fashionable and a decent size, have fairly clean bathroom. The staff are caring and particularly helpful, they keep the place fairly clean. The breakfast is amazing and fantastic, has many choices. Of course, strongly recommend.
Horace
2024-01-13
9/10
Top rated and well priced place with astonishing views of city. A nice size rooms, delightfully helpful employees on assisting you to the taxi everytime.
Mary
2024-01-10
9/10
The property was fairly clean, featured unique design, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The breakfast with eggs/omelettes was marvellous and incredible, you'll find what you need. The staff was caring, very attentive, no complains at all. This hotel was located in a very central area really close to the center of all attractions in Sultanahmet.
Mark
2023-12-24
7/10
Everything was modern from the staff to the room, comfy bed and brand-new room. The restaurant here was nice with amazing local food, we both ordered amazing dishes. The location was unbeatable and incredible for our trip. Furthermore, the area was very nice!
George
2023-12-23
7/10
Had a nice size room with including bathrobes, nice view and a great shower for a very good stay. The service was very good, the food was local.
Paul
2023-12-19
7/10
This top rated hotel had central setting close to the Sultanahmet tram stop. Moreover, it was short walk to museums including a line of shops and restaurants as well as all the main tourist attractions. I had brand-new, beautifully decorated room complete with slippers and a balcony plus a comfortable bed.
Arthur
2023-12-06
9/10
The room was nice and with exceptionally comfortable beds. The setting was great and fantastic and the staff were dedicated people on assisting you to the taxi everytime. Next to a museum and a basilica, it was a huge bonus.
David
2023-11-23
8/10
I stayed here for 5 days and can't wait to come back. I ate at a nice restaurant with amazing local food. The service was good, no complaints whatsoever. Also, I parked nearby. Stunning location and overall the staff was outstandingly accommodating. Had tea and goodies at Gulhane Sur Cafe, nestled 1 km of the hotel.
Roger
2023-11-21
8/10
The staff was extremely friendly - I will come back. Everything there were amazing, including really nice facilities. Stunning and incredible location for visiting bars and cafes next to the hotel.
James
2023-11-06
8/10
It was a chic building, the room was well-equipped with a balcony.
Niall
2023-10-12
7/10
They gave us a deluxe double room with the view.
Derek
2023-09-23
9/10
Lovely modern place with stylish rooms. The rooms with slippers, extremely friendly staff on assisting you to the taxi everytime. Lots of delightful food at breakfast time. Very central location very close to tram station. Plus, walking distance to Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami.
Thomas
2023-09-10
9/10
Nicely decorated room, functional, with a balcony, a great shower and a comfortable bed. Great and fantastic location, next to a museum and a basilica etc. It also was next to a garden and a park.
Walter
2023-09-01
8/10
Enjoyable base for 3 nights with very responsive and professional staff on assisting you to the taxi everytime. Very very nice area, central location just next door to main attractions and restaurants, and the Blue Mosque and other historical sites.
Diana
2023-08-25
9/10
The location was the best, just off '' Old Town '' Istanbul, the great tourist attractions and mosques and famous landmarks: Hagia Sofia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi museum, Gulhane park, Grand Bazar. Luckily it was close to Sebil Cafe, had pastries there when it was hot outside.
Lucy
2023-08-21
6/10
Very good and gorgeous breakfast for the start of the day with champagne and treats, for instance. Incredible location to the main sites in Sultanahmet and outstandingly accommodating stuff.
Very limited breakfast.
Charles
2023-08-08
7/10
The breakfast is gorgeous and fantastic with different options, had amazing food. Very central location next to souvenir shops and Topkapi museum, and bars and cafes are next to the hotel. Old City Sultanahmet district is worth seeing.
Hannah
2023-08-04
8/10
Brilliant base for discovering Istanbul with professional staff on assisting you to the taxi everytime. A nice size rooms with bulgari cosmetics, and wonderful restaurant. In the middle of Istanbul, central location. Really enjoyed very very nice area.
Martin
2023-07-29
7/10
Stayed in very well decorated deluxe queen room with a view of the hagia sophia. The location was absolutely perfect and excellent, close to Basilica Cistern. Btw, it was minutes away from a mosque and a palace.
Joe
2023-07-22
7/10
Liked the amazing breakfast with different options. My room with very comfortable bed was well-kept and well-equipped. Had excellent and wonderful location very close to all the attractions.
John
2023-07-14
7/10
Our rooms where neat with nice view, balcony, as for instance.
Frederick
2023-07-12
8/10
My stay was perfect 10/10 for a long cultural weekend in Istanbul. The location was very central, next to Sultanahmet tram stops, other historical sites, and a tram line, and there were a mosque and a palace minutes away from the venue. And it's a 10-15 minute walking distance from Karakol Restaurant, ate there once or twice.
Peter
2023-07-05
8/10
The location was top, within a close distance from a historic mosque.
Nicholas
2023-07-05
6/10
The weather was lovely, had very positive stay for a long cultural weekend in Istanbul. The location was marvellous, in the Old City!
Shame the bathroom was quite small.
Gavin
2023-06-27
8/10
Deluxe queen room was fashionable, the beds were comfortable. I enjoyed all the facilities and the marvellous view. The location was unbeatable and stunning, you can visit Basilica Cistern by walking.
George
2023-06-16
9/10
It had an excellent and amazing location close enough to Sultanahmet square and Hagia Sophia as well as all the main attractions. There was Sultanahmet Koftecisi in the vicinity, we ate lunch there.
Margaret
2023-05-21
9/10
Incredible very central location, near the big attractions and the tram stop to the rest and old Istanbul. Also, to the main sites in Sultanahmet.
Robin
2023-05-12
7/10
Great and fantastic location and amazing breakfast with rolls and genuine smiles and croissants.
Richard
2023-04-27
8/10
Amazing, incredible location in the very nice area. Walking distance to souvenir shops and a grand bazaar across the street. New-fashioned superior double room with a view of the Hagia Sophia, a comfortable bed, a balcony.
David
2023-04-14
8/10
The restaurant was good with amazing local food, I tried amazing dishes.
Eddie
2023-02-14
8/10
Marvellous location, in a restricted area. Right by a tram, all key landmarks and the blue mosque and top capi musium. New-fashioned superior king room with a balcony.
Roger
2023-02-10
7/10
By and large, it was fine base for sightseeing in Istanbul, had much fun and met attentive and amiable staff on assisting you to the taxi everytime. Large bed, room was incredible, with an electronic key card, coffee/tea making equipment and multi-channel television.
Bob
2023-01-27
8/10
It offers strategic location and has efficient staff on assisting you to the taxi everytime.
Dan
2023-01-04
9/10
When we visit Istanbul, like staying here. Appealing place all in all, has thoughtful staff on assisting you to the taxi everytime. The location is magnificent and awesome, just a short walk away from Sultanahmet District Public Square. Make sure to get deluxe queen room with bathrobes, big desk and including bathrobes.
Darren
2022-11-23
8/10
its location within walking distance of beach was magnificent and best possible. the staff was accommodating and caring and took care of us.
Terry
2022-11-17
8/10
Attentive staff with GOOD manners. Very good building and rooms with balcony.
Charlie
2022-11-16
8/10
We liked rooms with the view. An electronic key card, multi-channel TV and a study table were perfect.
Didn't like the staff, some of them were poor.
Frederick
2022-11-14
7/10
The hotel is situated in the middle of the city, not too far from Beach. No complaint, would recomand this place.
Frances
2022-11-06
9/10
Early check-in, parking nearby. Extremely comfy bed in superior double room with coffee/tea making machines, multi-channel TV and a study table. Magnificent location, not too far from Tree.
Neil
2022-10-24
7/10
Clean property with caring staff on assisting you to the taxi everytime. An electronic key card, coffee/tea makers and a multi-channel TV in the room and the comfy bed. Amazing views and attractive facility. Awesome location to Pera. Minutes away from a museum and a mosque, very easy to get to.
Karen
2022-10-09
8/10
Well, it was a fine stay for a long cultural weekend in Istanbul. Had good sleep at the deluxe queen room. The hotel had a central location, minutes away from a mosque and a palace. A cool bonus was Caferaga Medresesi, located nearby, it offered tea and coffee.
Steve
2022-09-26
7/10
Everything was fine with new-fashioned and elegant rooms. The breakfast was sensational and provided with fresh orange juice and eggs/omelettes, for example. The location was best possible, not too far from Tree. The hotel was in a comfortable area, really close to Sultanahmet, Boutique Saint Sophia and the good restaurants.
Patrick
2022-09-24
8/10
Had a pleasant stay for a long cultural weekend in Istanbul. The location was marvellous and best possible, it was in the middle of the town. There was a good restaurant, shops and boutiques next door. Had luxurious room complete with bathrobes, balcony and very comfortable bed. You could leave a car nearby🙂
John
2022-08-27
8/10
The breakfast was marvellous with lots of goodies. The location was marvellous, within easy walking distance of Beach...
Louise
2022-08-27
9/10
We will come back, loved this amazing and terrific hotel. It's perfect base for visiting some must see attractions in Istanbul.
George
2022-08-25
8/10
Extremely comfy beds, an electronic key card, multi-channel TV and a study table in the room. Amiable, efficient staff towards all guests.
Wayne
2022-06-11
7/10
It made our trip to Istanbul an really enjoyable experience.
Alfred
2022-05-09
8/10
I loved this hotel: staff and location. Variety of food at breakfast, such as bread and cereal.
Donald
2022-04-14
9/10
We only stayed here for 4 nights, as we didn't have time, even so everything was really good. The a la carte breakfast had lots of choices. Its location was central, 100 feet from Gulhane Park.
Martin
2022-04-04
9/10
The hotel was contemporary and reasonably priced, and the staff were attentive, loved the ideal location just off restaurants, markets, and groceries and Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque and other historical sites. The a la carte breakfast that I ordered was savoury with fresh orange juice, eggs/omelettes. The service was great, I had 5 perfect nights here.
Phillip
2021-12-11
7/10
attractive and charming hotel, the services were excellent, marvelous location near of the principal atractions in the city. the a la carte breakfast i ordered was perfect. also, i appreciated how strategic the location was. the easy check-in too.
Don
2021-11-22
7/10
Informative stuff, luxurious room, everything was perfect.
John
2021-10-05
5/10
The hotel was brand-new, but I stayed for 3 nights only. Rooms with bathrobes, all the amenities and slippers. The service in the property was exceptional too.
Wi-Fi was quite slow tbh and there was small bed in my room.
Joe
2021-09-22
8/10
We loved the hotel, it was cool and clean. The view from our convenient room was priceless. Sincere staff that assisted us during our delightful stay. Complementary wines, beers, tea and coffee in the downstairs bar, small parking place.
William
2021-06-19
8/10
The place was clean, pleasant rooms. Breakfast was gorgeous - plenty of food and complimentary drinks. Hotel's airport shuttle was a nice bonus too.
Jamie
2021-06-12
8/10
Everything was simply exceptional. Perfect hotel, elegant room and unrivaled location. Our room had a very comfy bed and an absolutely gorgeous view. Quick check-in, late check-out:)))
Bobby
2020-12-19
8/10
Everything was fine! The breakfast was satisfactory, thoroughly enjoyed public parking. Great location in the heart of town. The staff were efficient people.
Tom
2020-11-10
9/10
Can recommend it and we would return there. Staff and food were fantastic, and the hotel itself was great! Nice to have a balcony.
Harry
2020-02-28
9/10
We visited Alemdar Restaurant, set only 900 ft away. Topkapi palace is in the immediate vicinity of the hotel...
