Set in a 19th-century building and totally renovated in 2013, Hotel Saint Sophia has views over Hagia Sophia courtyard and offers luxurious rooms decorated with marble and teak wood. Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern are just a few steps from the hotel. The rooms of Hotel Saint Sophia include air conditioning and an iPod docking station. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free minibar and free WiFi. Featuring Bianco Carrara tiled walls and floors, the marble bathrooms come with Bulgari bathroom amenities and bathrobes. Sophia Pita, the café of the hotel, offers wide selection of Turkish and international wines and liquors. In the morning, the restaurant serves an à la carte breakfast. Blue Mosque is just 250 metres from Hotel Saint Sophia, while Sultanahmet tram stop is a 5-minute walk away. Galata Bridge over the Golden Horn is a 15-minute walk from the property. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 46 km while Istanbul Airport is 48 km away. Hotel offers guests Sauna, Turkish Bath, Steam Room and Fitness activities free of charge in walking distance sister hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Istanbul
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  • Hamza
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    - The Staff, all of whom should be given praise here as they made us feel welcomed and were sweet to our infant. Thanks to Mr. Arda, Mr. Burak, and especially Mr. Ramzan for always being playful with our child and Mr. Sadat for his to-the-point...
  • Stig
    Estonia Estonia
    Tasty breakfast with an nice variation, and with special order for omelet, scrambled eggs etc. Friendly and nice staff - when having some challenges with the airport pickup company, Arda & Sedat from the front desk was fast to intervene,...
  • Michael
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very friendly and helpful personal, big and very clean room, great location

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Pita Cafe & Lounge
    • Cuisine
      Local • International

Facilities of Hotel Saint Sophia
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Turkish

House rules

Hotel Saint Sophia takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for an extra fee the hotel offers an airport transfer service. Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance if they wish to make use of this service. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Saint Sophia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Hotel Saint Sophia

  • Hotel Saint Sophia is 450 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Saint Sophia offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Happy hour
    • Bike tours
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Room options at Hotel Saint Sophia include:

    • Double

  • Guests staying at Hotel Saint Sophia can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Hotel Saint Sophia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Saint Sophia has 1 restaurant:

    • Pita Cafe & Lounge

  • Check-in at Hotel Saint Sophia is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.