A'la Sofia Hotel İstanbul

Hotels
8.3 (658 reviews)
Binbirdirek Mah. Su Terazisi Sok. No:8 Sultanahmet , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Helpful service
Affordable for budget travelers
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Old room furnishings
Misleading parking information

Categories

Cleanliness
6.88
The rooms had dirty sheets and were described as shabby and run down.
Service
8.85
The reception team is really helpful and friendly despite the hotel's issues.
Location
9.39
Location is perfect; it's very close to major tourist attractions.
Room Quality
7.34
Rooms described as old and in need of repair, with some missing amenities.
Amenities
8.37
Basic amenities but noted a lack of certain services like cold water.
Value for Money
8.83
Considered good value for budget travelers despite the downsides.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Breakfast was good, but there were complaints about the lack of cold water.
Overall Experience
8.35
Overall experience is mixed due to cleanliness issues but benefits from location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 11:21

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms
Indulge in the spacious and luxurious rooms at A'la Sofia Hotel İstanbul, located in the heart of the Old City. Enjoy the comfort of air-conditioning and unwind in front of the satellite flat-screen TV. In-room breakfast adds a touch of convenience to your stay.

Exquisite Dining
Savor a culinary journey with rich varieties of European cuisine and traditional Turkish delights at the hotel's restaurant. Let your taste buds experience the vibrant flavors of Istanbul without leaving the comfort of your accommodation.

Prime Location
Explore the iconic landmarks just a stone's throw away from the property. With the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern in close proximity, immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Istanbul during your stay at A'la Sofia Hotel İstanbul.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience in the heart of the Old City? Book your stay at A'la Sofia Hotel İstanbul now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 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.
    People 6 years old and over stay for € 5 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

8.3
Based on 658 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.88
Service: 8.85
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 7.34
Amenities: 8.37
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.35
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barbieri • couple • it
8
2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Manuel • couple • es
6
Aceptable para no más de dos días
Pros:

La ubicación y la atención del personal fue muy buena en todo momento.

Cons:

El hotel está demasiado dejado para nuestro gusto. Las habitaciones son antiguas, las mantas que proporcionan tienen 40 años, los tubos del aire acondicionado por fuera. En general, en hotel necesita un arreglo para seguir siendo competitivo en la zona.

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
Алексей Фофонов • couple • ru
8
Pros:

Месторасположение

Cons:

Легкая усталость номеров

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • de
1
don't stay here unless you want really cheap, and don't mind "roughing it"
Pros:

the reception guy tried his best. that's it.

Cons:

the list is endless.

We turned up having last minute tried to find a place to stay in Istanbul, due to some changes in plans and needed somewhere in the centre with parking. On arrival we were told there was no parking (even though it is advertised on booking with parking). Then the first room (an "upgrade" as described by the reception), had dirty sheets still on the beds from the previous occupiers and we had difficulty with the entry key system. The second room we were then shown, was tiny. To be fair the young man on reception did try to help and sort out problems, but by this stage, finding a car parking space, seeing the first room, seeing the locks on the doors, the general state of the hotel, and being very tired from driving - we left. We then went and booked somewhere else to stay for the night.

This hotel is probably great if you want somewhere really cheap to stay and don't mind it being run down. If cheap and cheerful is your way, then that's great and this might do the job (you might still be disappointed but hey - each to their own). False advertising on booking.com put us completely off this hotel. no parking, no clean sheets, shabby and run down - not what was advertised at all.

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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ANDREY • couple • ru
8
2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • kg
10
2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Aline • extended_group • au
6
Location is good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The shower sometimes was cold and was falling down, also the tv wasn’t working.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Mitrovic • couple • ch
10
2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Pornwachara • family_with_children • th
10
Pros:

Reception team is really helpful and friendly.
Recommendation for staying for a short or long period.
Really close to the iconic places.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Mujtaba • couple • gb
9
10/10 will come again. Lovely hotel managers specially Han (great guy).
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. 5 mins walk to the main tourist attractions. (Blue mosque, haya sofia, topkapi palace). All great restaurants nearby.

Cons:

They dont serve cold water. I don't know why 😅

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Curtamet • extended_group • ro
10
2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Galina • extended_group • bg
10
Отлично
Pros:

Закуската беше добра.Местоположението отлично,на пешеходно разстояние от важни забележителности,много места за хранене наоколо,близо до автобусни спирки.

Cons:

Няма такова нещо.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

The location is perfect quite convenient to walk around all the historic places. Can't complain as it's good value for money.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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ARIEL • couple • es
8
Comodo, limpio y muy buena ubicación
Pros:

La ubicación a pocos metros de Sultanahmet el hotel es confortable y limpio y la atención del personal de recepción muy amable.

Cons:

Quizá le falte algunas reparaciones menores en algunos elementos de la habitación.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Fabiola • family_with_children • mx
8
Perfect location!
Pros:

The best location, only few steps to the Blue Mosque and in the beautiful Fatih district.
Nice breakfast and service.

Cons:

Our room was on the ground floor, so early morning (6:30 am) we could hear the kitchen working for the breakfast, and at night we were hearing the front desk chatting.
I do not recomend a room on the ground floor.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • hu
7
Pros:

Központi helyen, jó volt a reggeli, a recepciósok nagyon kedvesek.

Cons:

A takarítókkal nem voltunk teljes mértékben elégedettek. Mikor megérkeztünk szépen ki volt takarítva, viszont az ott tartózkodásunk alatt többször volt olyan probléma hogy ugyan bejöttek a szobába és kaptunk új törölközőt, de például WC papír nem rakott ki újat, a koszos poharainkat nem cserélte ki (egy hotel szobában nem tudtuk elmosni őket) szóval kérnünk kellett újat a recepción, és a koszos poharak ott álltak 6 napig a szekrényen...

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
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Mamadou Moustapha • solo_traveller • fr
10
Excellent emplacement
Pros:

L’emplacement, la propreté et l’accueil du personnel

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Cosmina • couple • it
7
2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrei Ionut • family_with_children • ro
6
2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alina • couple • ua
5
Very average
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not very clean( especially carpet and curtains), rooms had some weird smell of sewerage, if you open the windows all smell of kitchen from outside will come to room.
The room is not soundproof at all so you can hear all outside noises
Water pressure was ok but one evening during shower water stopped…. That was not good experience. They fixed it quite fast though
Breakfast is very poor and cold

2025-09-09 • via Nuitee