Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Small room sizes
Inconsistent air conditioning

Categories

Cleanliness
9.38
Generally clean and well-maintained as noted in multiple reviews.
Service
9.85
Exceptional service highlighted across various reviews.
Location
9.89
Excellent location near major attractions noted by multiple guests.
Room Quality
8.34
Some reviews mentioned rooms being small or issues with air conditioning.
Amenities
8.37
Standard amenities; some minor issues noted, such as fridge not cooling.
Value for Money
8.83
General feedback indicates good value, despite some taxi pricing issues.
Food and Beverage
9.38
Guests enjoyed the food, with breakfast highly rated.
Overall Experience
9.55
Overall positive experiences shared, with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 06:05

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities

Hotel Saint Sophia offers luxurious rooms decorated with marble and teak wood, providing a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, an iPod docking station, flat-screen TV, free minibar, and free WiFi. The marble bathrooms feature Bulgari amenities, ensuring a pampering and comfortable stay.

Sophia Pita Café and Restaurant

Indulge in a wide selection of Turkish and international wines and liquors at Sophia Pita, the hotel's café. Start your day with a delicious à la carte breakfast served at the restaurant, offering a delightful culinary experience to kickstart your mornings.

Prime Location and Attractions

Conveniently located near Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, Hotel Saint Sophia provides stunning views over Hagia Sophia courtyard. With attractions like the Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet tram stop within walking distance, guests can easily explore the historic landmarks of Istanbul. Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Hotel Saint Sophia.

Important information:

Please note that for an extra fee the hotel has an airport shuttle service. Guests are requested to inform the property in advance if they would like to use this service. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 7 years old to 17 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 7 years old and over stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1799 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.38
Service: 9.85
Location: 9.89
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 9.38
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Ailbhe • couple • ie
9
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Steve • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Good location for walking. Close to many of the must see things in Istanbul. A competent staff.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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JAL23 • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

Esta magníficamente situado, la habitación excelente, el desayuno inmejorable, y el personal todo amabilidad.
Nuestra ventana a Santa Sofía la recordaremos mucho tiempo.

Cons:

Todo nos gustó

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Edoardo • family_with_children • it
10
Pros:

Stanza stupenda e personale molto gentile

Cons:

Niente

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Andres • couple • es
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Farooq • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
F
Farooq • couple • gb
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
M
Martina • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
C
Caroline • family_with_children • tz
8
Pros:

Staff were helpful

Cons:

Value for money was not as expected

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • au
7
Staff were exceptionally helpful and respectful.
Pros:

Position and the people that worked there were wonderful

Cons:

Not enough power points near the bed. Doors in the room were sticky and the shower floor was slippery

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Nati • couple • es
10
Excelente
Pros:

Hotel excelente y trato inmejorable, se esfuerzan al máximo por entender el idioma ( mi caso español ) y ayudar en todo.
Resalto el trato excelente de Enes y Omer encantadores y mas que amables

Cons:

por poner algo, que la nevera no enfriaba

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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alessandra • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

L'albergo è carino, il personale gentilissimo e si trova in una posizione ottima, davanti alla cisterna a due minuti a piedi dalla mosche blu.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Budi • couple • id
10
Nice hotel and best location
Pros:

Breakfast was very good and the location is very nice. Hotel staffs are very helpful, especially Omar.

Cons:

All okey.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Klaus • couple • de
10
Wir kommen gerne wieder !
Pros:

Frühstück war super und wird serviert mit frischen O Saft und Kaffeespezialiäten... Lage ist Top . An der Rezeption Enes und Ömer sind Top !

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Olga • couple • au
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
10
Pros:

Excellent location - close walking distance to all attractions mosques, grand bazaar & restaurants.
Staff are very helpful, friendly & welcoming. Excellent hospitality & customer service, staff go above & beyond organising anything you need, airport transfers, coffee/drinks, breakfast included.
My husband & I stayed at this hotel three times while visiting Istanbul & I would highly recommend

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
10
Excellent!!
Pros:

The staff were fantastic, super professional
The service five star!!!
The breakfasts were the best!!!
They arranged everything and we would definitely stay again.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • co
10
Pros:

Muy buen servicio, desayuno muy bueno. El personal es super atento y siempre están dispuestos a ayudar en todo. El desayuno es increíble. Es una muy buena opción para estar en el centro histórico.

Cons:

Al estar tan cerca a la mezquita, se oyen las oraciones 5 veces al día.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jiameng • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee