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Hotel Saint Sophia

3.5-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sultanahmet Square

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Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Interior entrance
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Alemdar Cad. 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34112
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room (Grand)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Courtyard Room With Terrace

Courtyard Room With Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View

Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Istanbul

Heart of Istanbul.A stay at this Sultanahmet hotel places you steps from Hagia Sophia and a 5-minute walk from Sultanahmet Square. Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Basilica Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kah-Ve Rengi Roastery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Green Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪THE MUST TURKISH RESTAURANT - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Saint Sophia

3.5-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sultanahmet Square
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Saint Sophia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Beaux Arts Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2000
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hotel Saint Sophia offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Saint Sophia

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

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

  • 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

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
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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 22378

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Hotel Saint Sophia to the airport?

Hotel Saint Sophia is 28.7 mi (67-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Saint Sophia?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Saint Sophia on Jun 19, 2026 start from CA $171, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Saint Sophia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Saint Sophia offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 65 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Saint Sophia to the beach?

This hotel is 13.1 mi (37-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Hotel Saint Sophia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Saint Sophia, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 25 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Saint Sophia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Saint Sophia have a pool?

Hotel Saint Sophia does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Saint Sophia have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Saint Sophia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Saint Sophia to downtown Istanbul?

Hotel Saint Sophia is 0.8 mi away from Istanbul.

Hotel Saint Sophia Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 951 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 951 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 951 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 951 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 951 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location service breakfast and very clean room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Albano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire stay was exceptional. All the staff were so helpful and friendly it was a pleasure to be staying there
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and cozy hotel, the staff are friendly and always welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was the best decision I made my entire trip to stay there. Beautiful the staff is amazing and it is super convenient to everything within walking distance. Highly recommend clean and exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is cozy and very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to explore the old city and other parts of the city. Very helpful staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, the room, the staff very polite, great people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel and location. We loved staying there. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Fabulous location and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SANDHYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and 1 minute from major attractions, can’t beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tzujan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Gilbert

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good location, but hotel is kind of old and needs serious renovation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, also helpful with directions, recommendations and history.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, very well located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel environment Extensive delicious breakfast Super friendly staff. 100% to ENES who went above and beyond his duties to assist even with any issues relating to tours & taxis Bravo ENES / Great job
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around excellent service - the team really went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. And an incredible location to boot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mengxing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small and sweet place. Very convenient and the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff was very friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and bed was super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sabiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, rooms and staff are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable convenient. and most importantly Excellent & experienced staff taking extra care to ensure customer satisfaction.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

farah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful and the location was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022