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AHC Ayasofya Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Theodosius Cistern, connected to a shopping center

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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Piyerloti Cad. No: 1, Sultanahmet - Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin room + 1 Additional Bed

Double or Twin room + 1 Additional Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room with Jacuzzi and Balcony

Superior Double Room with Jacuzzi and Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 4

Double Or Twin Room + 1 Additional Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Istanbul

Seaside stay .You'll be steps from Theodosius Cistern and within a 10-minute walk of Grand Bazaar with a stay at this Sultanahmet hotel. Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Derviş Cafe 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loti Bistro & Roof Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Türk Ocağı Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sultanahmet Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AHC Ayasofya Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Theodosius Cistern, connected to a shopping center
AHC Ayasofya Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury AHC Ayasofya Hotel . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1958
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
AHC Ayasofya Hotel offers 36 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. 82-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 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
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TRY 1,050 for adults and TRY 950 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library

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
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 82-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at AHC Ayasofya Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 1300.0 per night.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 1050 for adults and TRY 950 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1930 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 1930 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 1300.0 per night

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. 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, 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 and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Property Registration Number 10809

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Pierre Loti
Loti Hotel
Pierre Loti Hotel
Pierre Loti Hotel Special Class
Pierre Loti Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Pierre Loti Special Class
Pierre Loti Special Class Istanbul

AHC Ayasofya Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ferhana illyas

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Parviz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We like this hotel very much, and have stayed there, however this trip was a bit different.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Once again had a wonderful stay at Pierre Loti/Aya Sofia hotel. The hotel is situated right in the heart of Sultanahmet. Amazing panorama from Roof restaurant. Bistro restaurant also very good food and well placed. Reception staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. We didnt get his name but the guy on during rhe day was brilliant. I have been here .many times and will hopefully return soon
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirem

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno hemos estado varias veces
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Parviz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We use this hotel when we travel to Istanbul, it’s nice hotel, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zahid

AC and internet did not work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iman

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No internet in the room (horrible coverage); had to go down to the lobby to get anything done Every night, around 1AM or 2AM, the AC went out; it came back ON around 8:30AM or so; could not sleep at all, for most of the night, which ruined our holiday Horrible hotel amenities, rude managers, etc Thank God this is over; worst trip ever with the family
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise, waterville

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, friendly helpful staff. Great breakfasts buffet. Beautiful rooms with comfortable beds. The location is perfect, central and easily walkable to many sites in Sultan Ahmet. I've stayed here many times.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Imran

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the hotel staff and the breakfast at Pierre Loti. The location was excellent as it was centrally located with every main attraction within walking distance. The shower and toilet and wash basin where set in separate arrangement which we did not prefer but thats our preference.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Pavlina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent—central and convenient. Staff were friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was quite good. However, I’m giving this hotel only two stars due to how we felt during our stay. My girlfriend and I were given a room that felt like a spare or downgraded option—very small, with a tiny window and no view, nothing like the photos of what we booked and paid for. We later noticed on the fire evacuation plan that our room was significantly smaller than the others on the floor, likely due to its location next to the staircase leading to the rooftop terrace. This reinforced our impression that we were given an inferior room that should have been priced and disclosed differently. The card reader in the room was faulty, making it difficult to turn on the electricity. Although staff attempted to fix it, the problem persisted throughout our stay. The worst part was the airport transfer. The concierge arranged a taxi and confirmed in front of the driver a fixed price of 1,400 TL. However, upon arrival at the airport, the driver became aggressive, demanding more money for supposed toll fees. I gave him 1,600 TL just to avoid further confrontation. This was very upsetting and unprofessional. When a hotel staff arranges transport, they need to ensure that the drivers are reliable and won’t harass or try to extort their guests. Unfortunately, this experience, along with the room situation, overshadowed the positives that this hotel has.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient for us. Close proximity to the ferry, train, sightseeing places and shopping(Bazzars).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accesible
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room is small. Shower and bathroom have “plastic walls”, doors don’t lock. There is no ventilation In the bathroom. Room has smell when window is closed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADRIAN, Braila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service, attentive and helpful staff
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franscony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Youcef, Centennial

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Improving breakfast variety
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in amazing location. Staff were so helpful and kind, we loved Yousuf, the housekeeping and reception staff, they were always happy to help. Room was a bit snug for 3 people but very manageable. My only qualm was the pillow was a bit high and hard but I should’ve asked reception to change it. Breakfast was lovely and I would definitely recommend it to others. Spa was a bit pricey compared to other places and the roof top views were amazing, although they don’t serve shisha upstairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel location was amazing, staff were extremely helpful and always smiling
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saqib

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and above average service . Rates are amazing and staff is amazing .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mishu

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't select this hotel just looking at the pictures. Most of the pictures are fake. Rooms are tiny , toilet and shower is literally next to your bed. This is the first time, I have seen a toilet setup like this. Also toilet and shower doors doesn't close properly. Pillows are like hard rock. I would never stay on this hotel again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Zaahid

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent stay in friendly hoyel

Excellent stay in the heart of Istanbul. The hotel staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana, Brooklyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mir

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

Lovely hotel

Great hotel, very central.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Riaz

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good experience, however the bar at their rood restaurant had a lot of noise at night aswell as the tram noise was a disturbance . But rooms were clean and well kept
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025