Saint Sophia Hotel Sultanahmet Istanbul

You can't beat the location. Perfect for touring the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Cisterns, and everything else in the old city. Just make sure you don't get the first room on the ground floor. It's a little noisy with the hotel bar and sidewalk just a few inches outside the window. Nice staff.

This hotel was in an excellent location for visiting all the main sites including the Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market. Trams ran past the door with stops either just up the hill or a short walk down the hill. Room was a good size - older style but comfortable. Only issue, the airconditioning was ineffective so in the height of summer room may be unpleasant. Windows do open so lots of fresh air though. Breakfast was good. I would definitely stay here again.

The location is exceptional. So near to 4 of the most interesting places to be visited, that is, the Blue Mosque. St. Sophia museum, Topcapi and the underground cathedral cistern. These can be visited on foot from the hotel. Many restuarants (Turkish cuisine ) in the area. The tram line station is only about 150 metres away. The hotel staff are all very polite and very helpful even if one or two of them cannot speak english. The hotel needs to be seen to, as there are some items that need to be renewed. The room we had was quite spacious, although the bathroom needs refurbishing. We wish to thank all the staff for the help and cordiality given to us, especially Murat, Fatih. Metin, Sarkan. We think the only drawback was the praying from the mosque on the loud speaker, mainly the first prayers that start at 4.45 am. On the whole it was a very enjoyable holiday.

Good location at tourists 'hot' site. Transport is easy, tram station - Sultanahmet/Gulhane is within a walking distance. Nice breakfast and friendly staffs too! Money changer and restaurants are all nearby.

Perfect location - next to Haggia Sofia. The 4 ground floor rooms are not shielded from noise from Reception, so it can be noisy late at night (returning guests, Reception calls, etc) and early morning (guests going to breakfast). Staff are very friendly and courteous.

I have to commend the hotel staff for their superb job at taking very good care of my friend and I while visiting Turkey. They truly care about the well-being of their guests and went to great lengths to ensure our well-being.

it was the smallest room we ever stayed in. had difficult time to take a shower because of the size and shape of the small tub. room # 308. we previously stayed at best western hotels while travelling no more. for the price paid it was not woth the money i felt we were taken to the cleaners.

Very centrally located in a one of the most important and interesting areas of Istanbul. The management was most helpful and the service was very good.

Located 100 meters from the entrance of Haghia Sophia. Blue Mosque just across the square. Small restaurants In the streets close by, just make your pick.

The hotel is walking distance to several major tourist sites, restaurants, and shopping. The staff is very helpful. There is a breakfast buffet including an omlette station. It is located on the tram way so you can get to other places also. Under the hotel is a travel agency where you can book daily tours.