Hotel Saint Sophia, Istanbul - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Alemdar Cad No 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122

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“The hotel's location allowed easy access to Istanbul's iconic attractions.”view full review

Hotel Saint Sophia, a 4-star property neighboring Hagia Sophia in Istanbul's old city center, features 26 rooms with Bvlgari amenities and an interior courtyard for quiet relaxation.

Luxury Room Amenities

The Boutique Saint Sophia offers three room categories - Superior, Deluxe, and Grand Deluxe - equipped with massive wood parquets, Tchibo coffee machines, and luxury linens. Each accommodation includes Bianco Carrara marble bathrooms, L'vert Bvlgari toiletries, and pillow menus.

Signature Breakfast Experience

Sophia Pita restaurant serves breakfast featuring homemade jams, dried fruits, artisanal bakery items, made-to-order eggs, and champagne cocktails.

Guest Services

Hotel Saint Sophia provides complimentary bike rentals for city exploration and a courtyard lounge with free Wi-Fi. The property maintains a laptop station in the lobby.

Historic District Access

Located 3 minutes from Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern, the hotel sits 28 miles from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and 10 minutes from Sirkeci.

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Hotel Saint Sophia offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Terrace

2 persons

380 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Superior Double Room

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Single Room

2 persons

155 sq. feet

1 Single bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Double Room

2 persons

230 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Bountiful Breakfast Spread

“The breakfast at Hotel Saint Sophia was one of the top highlights of my stay. I ordered the traditional Turkish dish 'Shakshuka', which was already an amazing start. On top of that, I was served with eleven small dishes of fruits, yogurt, honey, olives, and an extensive selection of cheeses and freshly baked croissants. It truly was one of the best breakfasts I've ever experienced!” view full review

Luxurious Room Amenities

“During my stay in the Grand Beautiful room, I was truly impressed by the luxurious touches. The room had Bvlgari amenities that made my bathroom feel like a private spa, and the heavenly linen on the bed ensured a peaceful night's sleep. The small balcony provided a magical view of the Hagia Sophia, which enhanced my entire experience.” view full review

Entertainment During Breakfast

“I was pleasantly surprised to enjoy live harp music while having breakfast. It created a serene atmosphere that added a unique touch to my mornings. The combination of great food and live music made my breakfast experience much more nice and enjoyable.” view full review

Comfortable and Spacious Retreat

“The Superior Double Room I stayed in was very spacious and meticulously clean. It featured quality fittings that set it apart from standard hotel rooms. The comfortable bed and lovely decor made it a perfect retreat after a long day of exploring the city.” view full review

Facilities: Great

8.9/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Currency exchange
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Horseback riding
Cycling
Bowling
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Hotel Saint Sophia Location

Alemdar Cad No 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122

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Alemdar Cad No 2, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34122

City landmarks

Mosque

Blue Mosque

3100 ft

Museum

Topkapi Palace

3000 ft

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

1.2 mi

Landmark

Topkapi Palace harem

2700 ft

Bridge

Galata Bridge

1.0 mi

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

3400 ft

Landmark

Mosaic Museum

2200 ft

Mosque

Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque

2900 ft

Mosque

Rustem Pasha Mosque

1.1 mi

Gallery

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

1.5 mi

Square

Beyazit Tower

4500 ft

Square

Beyazit Square

5300 ft

Nearby

Museum

Hagia Sophia Museum

900 ft

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

600 ft

Square

Sultanahmet District

1800 ft

Museum

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

1700 ft

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

600 ft

Historic Areas of Istanbul

1000 ft

Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet

TGC Press Media Museum

1600 ft

Monument

Serpent Column

1800 ft

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Gulhane Park

100 ft

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

1800 ft

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu

Cagaloglu Hamami

1500 ft

Museum

Hagia Irene

1700 ft

Divan Yolu Caddesi

Column of Constantine

1900 ft

Museum

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

1800 ft

Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5

Caferaga Madrasa

200 ft

Museum

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

1500 ft

Kabasakal Cad. No:2 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi

Tomb of Sultan Ahmet

900 ft

Merkez Beyazit

Mausoleum of Mahmud II

1800 ft

Restaurants

Theodora Restaurant

100 ft

Alemdar Cad. No:2 Sultanahmet

Alemdar Restaurant

200 ft

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. No: 5/2 Sultanahmet

The And Hotel

800 ft

Yerebatan Cad. No:18 Sultanahmet

House of Medusa

800 ft

Yerebatan Caddesi No:9 Sultanahmet

Zeynep Sultan

300 ft

Alemdar caddesi 9 Sultanahmet

Gulhane Sark Sofrasi

1000 ft

AlayKosku Cad. No: 22

Kilari

700 ft

Alemdar Mah. Yerebatan Cad . No:10 Sultanahmet

Getting around

City Centre

Istanbul8 min · 2000 ft

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)68 min · 27.8 mi

Istanbul Airport (IST)69 min · 28.4 mi

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station4 min · 1000 ft

Underground

Vezneciler21 min · 1.1 mi

Halic23 min · 1.2 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

At the hotel Saint Sophia guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, German, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic

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Former name

Saint Sophia Hotel Istanbul

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Hotel Saint Sophia from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 776 verified reviews

9.3/10

Perfect

98%

Recommend

Breakfast

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.3/10

Comfort

9.3/10

Facilities

8.9/10

Free Wi-Fi

8.9/10

Location

9.8/10

Paid Wi-Fi

9.7/10

Staff

9.7/10

Value for money

9.1/10

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