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Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Basilica Cistern

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Partial Sea View (with balcony) | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Breakfast served
Reviews
8.0

Very good

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Alemdar Mah. Prof. Kazim Gurkan Cad., No.14, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Popular LocationHagia Sophia6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Mosque12 min walk
  • Popular LocationTopkapi Palace15 min walk
  • AirportIstanbul (IST)55 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, City View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, City View

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Partial Sea View (with balcony)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Partial Sea View (with balcony)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Partial Sea View (with balcony)

  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

Heart of Istanbul.Within a 10-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll find Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 12 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Arden City Hotel Teloscopic Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Otantik Kebab Huqqa - 1 min walk
  • Panoramic Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Nur Muhammad Malezya Lokantası - 1 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Fish House - 1 min walk

About this property

Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Basilica Cistern
A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class was completed in January 2023.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 164 ft (EUR 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 30
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per person (roundtrip)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (164 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Masterpass
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Masterpass.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodations in Türkiye. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Special Class.

Property is also known as

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Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 120 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the sights is perfect. Staff are delightful, friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nooreen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best turkey hotel yet! The hospitality was next level, they were so accommodating we had an extra person and they readjusted and gave us a bigger room! Booked us the hamam and helped with airport pickup and drop off
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hadi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a clean and tidy hotel in perfect location with respect full team the communication and behaviour was great I’ll appreciate it for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Muhammed Rafique

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location which was very convenient however bathroom was a little on the smaller side.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property located in the very heart of Istanbul. Beautiful views, accommodating service and tasty breakfast! Be sure to stay in the rooms with balcony in order to marvel at the magnificent St. Sophia
Stayed 22 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jumilah, Oceanside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Atul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place.
Nice location and facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with great breakfast.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kourosh

Location location location Stuff are amazing can’t say thanks enough!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Muyassar

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting nothing looks like the pictures they have have. False advertisement. Rooms very bad Dirty bedding.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023