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Hotel Saint Sophia

3.5-star Beaux Arts hotel near Sultanahmet Square

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A table set with breakfast items, including eggs, toast, and fruit, overlooking a historic building with domes and arches.
A multi-story building with a balcony, a mosque with a minaret in the background, and a street with shops and pedestrians.
A modern hotel lobby with leather seating, glass tables, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of a cityscape with buildings and a mosque.
A modern bar area with a long counter, cushioned seating, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Grand)

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a wooden floor.

Deluxe Room (Grand)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Deluxe Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a view of a cityscape.

Superior Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

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 wired internet

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A table set with breakfast items, including eggs, toast, and fruit, overlooking a historic building with domes and arches.

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 wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a small table.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a view of a cityscape, a wooden floor, and a curtain.

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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 Topkapi Palace are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Green Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪THE MUST TURKISH RESTAURANT - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪EFEZÂDE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sarnıç Restaurant - ‬2 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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Saint Sophia on Nov 22, 2026 start from CA $134, 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. 733 out of 981 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 981 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 981 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 981 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 981 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location if you want to visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location of the hotel is excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location service breakfast and very clean room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful location, friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was the best. Across the street from basilica Chester n and walking distance to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location is the best. Hotel is remodeled and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location - to all the major attractions. Breakfast was very good. Only minor drawback was that the AC didn’t cool the room as much as we would have liked. It was alright but our location on the top floor closet to the roof may have posed more of a challenge for the central AC system.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was really lovely, amazing location, staff were very helpful with my Mother. Loved the breakfasts
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cosy room, excellent service. Really enjoyed breakfast. Location is clearly great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a hard time getting the taxi to get there, but with some luck and walking made it. Would stay there again, great staff and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Hotel St Sophia is in an excellent location in Sultanahmet. We arrived in IST and took the Haviest to the hotel. A big thank you to Enes for making our check in and check out so seamless. Our room on the 3rd floor had a spectacular view of the Blue Mosque and was extremely quiet. The breakfast selection was lovely and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location. Very kind staff. Beautiful view from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location most places (blue mosque, restaurant’s, bazaar market etc) were just a short walk away, room was cleaned every day with clean bedding and towels which was really nice. Staff were very helpful from booking to giving directions and ideas were to visit, also offered a personal guide to show you around for around €200 cash for the day and Taxi to the airport €75 cash approximately. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast menu was wonderful and there are lots of shops, restaurants, and sites nearby. But most importantly, the staff was extraordinary and went above and beyond in friendliness. I highly recommend it and would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Friendly atmosphere. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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The hotel is cozy and very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is absolutely fabulous. It’s in the heart of everything. I was traveling alone and came back to the area because I loved it so much for my last night, so special!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was excellent, the room, the staff very polite, great people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location, is under the shadow of the Hagia Sophia, and across the road from the Basilica Cistern. The breakfast was excellent and beautifully set out. The staff were extremely helpful and attentive; Omer carried our luggage across to our airport shuttle. Based on our experience we can highly recommend the hotel. The staff and the facilities met our needs in every way
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026