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Hotel Saint Sophia

Travelers step into Istanbul's past while enjoying modern comforts at this centrally located hotel where breakfast fuels days of exploration

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Hotel Saint Sophia in Istanbul's historic center is steps from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The on-site restaurant serves delicious meals, and the garden offers a peaceful retreat. Free WiFi, dry cleaning, and praised staff add convenience.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ฿4,353
฿4,832 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul

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Room options

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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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Courtyard Room With Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View

Grand Deluxe Room with Hagia Sophia View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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 Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Hotel Saint Sophia is near a metro station. Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Check out an event or a game at Tupras Stadium, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Map
Alemdar Cad. 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34112

What's nearby

  • A tree-lined park pathway with benches and a sign indicating the Istanbul Museum of The History of Science and Technology in Islam.
    Gülhane Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • An interior with a reflective floor, large columns, and a central illuminated structure.
    Basilica Cistern
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A large mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Espressolab
    1 min walk
  • Green Corner
    1 min walk
  • Basilica Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • Kah-Ve Rengi Roastery
    1 min walk
  • THE MUST TURKISH RESTAURANT
    1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Saint Sophia

  • Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
  • A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Hotel Saint Sophia provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
    • Tour/ticket information, a reception hall and free newspapers
    • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hotel Saint Sophia feature comforts, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers
    • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and childcare services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 22378

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Saint Sophia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Saint Sophia?

As of 5 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Saint Sophia on 22 Jul 2026 start from ฿4,353, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Saint Sophia?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Saint Sophia?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Saint Sophia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Saint Sophia located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is steps away from Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque are also within 5 minutes. Sultanahmet Station and Gulhane Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Saint Sophia Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 721 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 957 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is excellent.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is the best. Hotel is remodeled and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was really lovely, amazing location, staff were very helpful with my Mother. Loved the breakfasts
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rabiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly atmosphere. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice and cozy hotel, the staff are friendly and always welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was the best decision I made my entire trip to stay there. Beautiful the staff is amazing and it is super convenient to everything within walking distance. Highly recommend clean and exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to explore the old city and other parts of the city. Very helpful staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIO

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent, the room, the staff very polite, great people
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Fabulous location and friendly staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANDHYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and 1 minute from major attractions, can’t beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tzujan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, also helpful with directions, recommendations and history.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect, very well located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around excellent service - the team really went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. And an incredible location to boot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel environment Extensive delicious breakfast Super friendly staff. 100% to ENES who went above and beyond his duties to assist even with any issues relating to tours & taxis Bravo ENES / Great job
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mengxing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small and sweet place. Very convenient and the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

farah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location with the best staff!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable convenient. and most importantly Excellent & experienced staff taking extra care to ensure customer satisfaction.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, walkable but also right next to the tram line. Yummy breakfast and the staff were so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful and attentive staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and service are 1st rate. You will not find a better location or a nice group of people. If you are going to Istanbul, this is just steps away from every major site that Istanbul has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025