Elasophia Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1121 reviews)
Alemdar Cd. No: 9A Sultanahmet - Istanbul , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Noise from outside
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.21
The rooms were clean, but there were some concerns about noise disturbing the experience.
Service
8.58
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.92
The hotel's location was highlighted as fantastic, close to major attractions.
Room Quality
8.07
Rooms were comfortable and well-kept, but some mentions of small size.
Amenities
8.4
Standard amenities with pleasant offerings like a good breakfast.
Value for Money
8.26
Good value for the price, particularly with location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.51
The breakfast offered a great variety of delicious options.
Overall Experience
8.28
Overall positive experiences with slight issues addressed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 06:16

Property Description

Charming Turkish Elegance in the Heart of Sultanahmet

Traditional Turkish Style Rooms: Experience the allure of Turkish design in our 15 guest rooms, each offering modern amenities like air conditioning, en suite bathrooms, minibar, and satellite TV.

Delicious Turkish Breakfast: Start your day with a delightful Turkish breakfast buffet, setting the tone for a day of exploration in Istanbul.

Prime Location for Sightseeing: Explore Istanbul's iconic landmarks with ease as Elasophia Hotel is a short stroll away from the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.

Book your stay at Elasophia Hotel now for an unforgettable experience in the enchanting city of Istanbul.

Important information:

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.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: IST

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for € 15 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

8.4
Based on 1121 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.21
Service: 8.58
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.28
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Amir • extended_group • de
9
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Pier Damiano • couple • it
4
Excellent location, but better not to mention the rest.
Pros:

The location is the best asset of the hotel: the best historical attraction of Istanbul are very near, at a walking distance.
Staff was kind and willing to help

Cons:

Room with old furniture, bathroom with patches of mildew; no space for cloths, only a wardrobe without drawers.
Breakfast just passable, with limited choice. Opening hours for breakfast from 8:30 to 10:30. If you need to leave the hotel before 8:30, no chance even for a coffee.
Payment only cash
Taxi can’t stop in front of the hotel. It should not be a problem, if known in advance.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, very welcoming staff, great breakfast included and so close to all major attractions.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • solo_traveller • us
9
This was a great local Turkish flavor stay.
Pros:

Breakfast had good and plenty of variety. The staff were all very polite, kind, and ready to help with anything. The bed was quite comfortable. The hotel is a very short walk to main tourist sites.

Cons:

There wasn't anything wrong with the room but it could use some updating with paint or attention to details. The tram runs up and down in front of the hotel and daily calls to prayer are very load. However if you are worn out from the days activities you will most likely sleep well.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Emanuela • extended_group • ro
10
Minunat
Pros:

Situată central, aproape de bazar și de multe puncte turistice

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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ahajerry • solo_traveller • kr
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Margarita • couple • tr
10
Все просто супер !
Pros:

Отель полностью устроил по место расположению. В двух минутах ходьбы Ая София и Голубая мечеть. Пять минут до остановки трамваев .
Прекрасный персонал. Отличные завтраки . Там же можно и пообедать и поужинать . В общем прекрасный отель . Вернемся однозначно .

Cons:

Единственно -это неудобные полушки. Но это по мне. Мужу было все удобно )

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Hennie • solo_traveller • za
1
Not what you see online
Pros:

Nothing.
Left the hotel after we have seen the room.

Cons:

Unkept reception area.
No Credit card accepted.
Dirty carpets on staircase.
Room not clean, bad smell, shower in terrible condition.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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ATHANASIOS • solo_traveller • gr
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Markus • solo_traveller • li
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Markus • solo_traveller • li
8
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Leyton • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Location was outstanding and staff and service super

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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gabriel • extended_group • fr
9
tres bien situe
Pros:

proximite mosquee palais topkapi l esplalande des mosquees

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Shakir • family_with_children • za
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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boukerrou • solo_traveller • dz
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Achilles • solo_traveller • gr
10
Good choice, convenient location, helpful and pleasant staff
Pros:

It's a very nice hotel at the perfect location. It is next to agia Sophia and topkapi and it has very close 2 tram stations (approximately 5 mins. walking). The staff is very kind and willing to help at every request we had. It's also very clean, with nice view and although it's located at a busy place, it's not noisy. Also I have to mention, that we arrived earlier than the check in and the staff did everything they could to have a room ready in order to help us.
Finally, the breakfast buffet had many options, but keep in mind that is not the classic "european style" breakfast, it's based on the local cuisine and the Turkish dietary culture.
In general, it's a very good choice at a worthy price!
Congrats to the management and huge thank you to the receptionist and cleaning staff!!😁😁

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Yukiko • extended_group • jp
8
場所とお値段を考えたら満足
Pros:

場所がよい。
3人だったので、ベッド3台でよかった。

Cons:

現金払いのみだった。
ユーロ払いと言われたが、トルコリラ払いもOKだった。
3階の部屋だったがエレベーターはない。大きな荷物は運んでくれた。

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Mihail • solo_traveller • ru
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Akhundzade • family_with_children • az
9
Her şey iyiydi. Muzaffer beye teşekkür ederim. Çok ilgilendiıer bizimle
Pros:

Odalar temiz ve güzeldi.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Dariya • family_with_children • bg
8
Good value , great location
Pros:

Great location, very convenient to walk anywhere and tram station is nearby. Excellent breakfast at hotel's cozy restaurant overlooking the busy street next to Hagia Sophia. Good variety of local food and excellent Turkish tea! Staff is attentive and polite.
It is good for a short stay in Istanbul, where you mostly wonder around the city. Comfortable beds, clean bathroom. A bit outdated, but overall good value for its location. 5min walk to Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, & Basilica Cistern.

Cons:

We were a bit surprised that the payment was accepted only in cash. The receptionist was right to say that it was described in the hotel policy page on Booking, but it is not something we paid attention to. It would have been nice to be reminded of this after the booking, as we could have prepared cash and not pay big fees for withdrawal from local ATMs. But to be fair, it was listed in the hotel policy- something we overlooked.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee