Hotel Saint Sophia, Istanbul ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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

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“The hotel's location is a dream come true, just a stone's throw from the stunning Hagia Sophia and other iconic attractions.”view full review

Hotel Saint Sophia offers a boutique experience with modern amenities, rated 9.2/10 on Booking.com. This 4-star Istanbul hotel features luxury linens and L'vert Bvlgari toiletries. Guests can enjoy the nearby historical sites including Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern.

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel Saint Sophia features 26 accommodations, including 12 Superior, 10 Deluxe, and 4 Grand Deluxe Rooms. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a Tchibo coffee machine, free minibar, and Bianco Carrara marbled bathrooms with luxury toiletries. The design includes massive wood parquet flooring and work desks.

Dining & Lounge Options

Breakfast is served at the Sophia Pita restaurant, offering a variety of cheeses, homemade jams, and eggs or pancakes with champagne cocktails. For relaxation, guests can enjoy complimentary high tea at the Sophia Pita Lounge, with views of the Basilica Cistern.

Leisure & Services

The hotel provides complimentary bike rentals, ideal for exploring historical sites like Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque, located within a 3-minute walk. Guests can also utilize concierge services for local guidance. Public transport options include buses and subways within a short distance.

Location & Attractions

Hotel Saint Sophia is situated in the old city center, near cultural activities, including events at Akbank Sanat on Istiklal Avenue. This venue hosts exhibitions, performances, and other events throughout the year. The hotel is 28 miles from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room Terrace

2 persons

35 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Single Room

2 persons

14 m²

1 Single bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Superior Double Room

2 persons

18 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Twin Room

2 persons

21 m²

2 Single beds

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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The Turkish breakfast was a good start to my day, offering a variety of fresh and traditional dishes.” view full review

Excellent Room!

“The room was beautifully decorated with lovely furnishings, making it a perfect retreat after a day of exploring.” view full review

Accessible Comfort

“The spacious layout and thoughtful details made the hotel easy to navigate, ensuring a comfortable stay for everyone.” view full review

Relaxing Retreat

“The complimentary afternoon tea with delicious cakes was an unexpected treat, perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free 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

Wi-Fi in rooms
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

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

920 m

Museum

Topkapi Palace

910 m

Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque

1.9 km

Landmark

Topkapi Palace harem

810 m

Bridge

Galata Bridge

1.6 km

Mosque

Little Hagia Sophia

1.0 km

Landmark

Mosaic Museum

650 m

Mosque

Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque

870 m

Mosque

Rustem Pasha Mosque

1.7 km

Gallery

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

2.4 km

Square

Beyazit Tower

1.4 km

Square

Beyazit Square

1.6 km

Nearby

Museum

Hagia Sophia Museum

250 m

Alemdar Mahallesi

Basilica Cistern

160 m

Square

Sultanahmet District

540 m

Museum

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

500 m

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih

Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami

160 m

Historic Areas of Istanbul

290 m

Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet

TGC Press Media Museum

480 m

Monument

Serpent Column

530 m

Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu

Gulhane Park

30 m

Binbirdirek

Walled Obelisk

520 m

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu

Cagaloglu Hamami

450 m

Museum

Hagia Irene

490 m

Divan Yolu Caddesi

Column of Constantine

560 m

Museum

Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

530 m

Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5

Caferaga Madrasa

60 m

Museum

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts

450 m

Kabasakal Cad. No:2 Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi

Tomb of Sultan Ahmet

250 m

Merkez Beyazit

Mausoleum of Mahmud II

530 m

Restaurants

Theodora Restaurant

30 m

Alemdar Cad. No:2 Sultanahmet

Alemdar Restaurant

60 m

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

The And Hotel

230 m

Yerebatan Cad. No:18 Sultanahmet

House of Medusa

220 m

Yerebatan Caddesi No:9 Sultanahmet

Zeynep Sultan

70 m

Alemdar caddesi 9 Sultanahmet

Gulhane Sark Sofrasi

280 m

AlayKosku Cad. No: 22

Kilari

210 m

Alemdar Mah. Yerebatan Cad . No:10 Sultanahmet

Getting around

City Centre

Istanbul8 min · 600 m

Airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)66 min · 43.5 km

Istanbul Airport (IST)70 min · 46.3 km

Train

Sultanahmet Tram Station4 min · 300 m

Underground

Vezneciler21 min · 1.7 km

Halic23 min · 1.9 km

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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

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

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Hotel Saint Sophia, Istanbul

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