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Ala Sofia Hotel

3.0 star property

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A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a set of steps leading to the door, and potted plants around the entrance.
A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a wooden headboard, and a large mirror above the bed.
A buffet with various food items including cheeses, olives, meats, and eggs.
A hotel hallway with a marble wall art, a wooden door, and a bench with flowers.
A person pouring coffee into a cup from a machine.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Binbirdirek Mah Suterazisi Sok No: 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Ground Floor

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a chandelier, a bedside table with a lamp, and a potted plant.

Economy Double Room, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden floor, a patterned wall, and a chandelier.

Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a telephone.

Standard Single Room

  • City view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a flat-screen TV, and a desk with a telephone.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • City view
  • 158 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Sultanahmet, Ala Sofia Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. This 16-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buhara 93 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪dubb Kebab Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arch Bistro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Garden 1897 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Terrace - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ala Sofia Hotel

Guests of Ala Sofia Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and free newspapers. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for TRY 1750 per vehicle one-way, as well as an area shuttle. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 80-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Tempur-Pedic beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mile (TRY 90 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free extra futon
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 80-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 90 per day (3281 ft away)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.
Property Registration Number 2021-34-1464

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Ferman Hotel
Ferman Sultan
Ferman Sultan Hotel
Ferman Sultan Hotel Istanbul
Ferman Sultan Istanbul
Hotel Ferman
Ala Sofia Hotel Hotel
Ala Sofia Hotel Istanbul
Ala Sofia Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Ala Sofia Hotel?

Ala Sofia Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Ala Sofia Hotel?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ala Sofia Hotel on Aug 5, 2026 start from $138, including 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.

What is there to do near Ala Sofia Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Sultanahmet, just steps from Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque, and within a short walk of Hagia Sophia. You'll also find Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Ala Sofia Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Ala Sofia Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Ala Sofia Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ala Sofia Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Ala Sofia Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include 24-hour room service, Egyptian cotton sheets, and a minibar.

Are there hot tubs at Ala Sofia Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Ala Sofia Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ala Sofia Hotel serves free buffet breakfast at Terrace restaurant each morning.

Will Ala Sofia Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Ala Sofia Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Ala Sofia Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Ala Sofia Hotel?

The closest major airport to Ala Sofia Hotel is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 27.8 mi away (63 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 29.3 mi away (33-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Ala Sofia Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Ala Sofia Hotel that offer a balcony.

Ala Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 211 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naveed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent service and location

Excellent service and comfort level. Near to all major landmarks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cindy

It was in a good area near all the touristy places and historical. The hotel it self was ok needs maintenance but for the price and area it was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the place nice area
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shakeela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ala sofia was great, staff were very friendly and rooms were cleaned daily I would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SOUHAIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is so friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nekel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location easy walking distance to the 2 big mosques, Grand Bazaar, the T1 tram line & many others. I’ll definitely consider staying here again if I return to Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean amenities, best of all you get to control your own climate control with some hotels don’t give you the controls of.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sadaf

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room are small as compared to the images given. Also the room we stayed was having terrible smell from the toilet ducts which took them two days to sort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Høsna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and helpfull staff. Simple and clean breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nice accommodation. Adequate to our needs. Thanks all staff specially reception staff. Keep up the good work 👏
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ferenc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 days transit visit

This hotel is a gem, a very high value for money - rooms are small, but still functional, great location, nice and tidy, room even comes with breakfast - simple but wide selection of food, coffee & tea. Friendly owner and sfaff. Perfect for transit or a few days visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mashkoor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

FATHEN

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from an unpleasant employee, not polite, and the room opposite the kitchen making it very noisy for sleep it was very complicated, the location of the hotel is very well located.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conveniently located hotel

Well located hotel made it easy to walk to Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, and much more. Room was ground floor, subject to street noise. Ensuite bath was clean, but had plumbing isse that was not resolved during my stay (constant leak in toilet). Breakfast was filling and tasty - including items not normally considered breakfast foods (salad?) Room lights needed attention by electrician - flickering occasionally.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Serap

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Konum çok güzel personel ilgili ancak otel çok eski ve kokuyordu havlularda da leke vardı
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super sejour bien situé

Sejour tres agreable L'hotel est simple mais les chambres sont bien equipees, plutot spacieuses et propre. L'emplacement à 5min a pied de la mosquee est un plus. Large choix au petit dejeuner. 2 arrets de Tramway proche. Plusieurs resto autour. Le personnel a été chaleureux et bienveillant. Le spa en partenariat avec l'hotel est super. Il faudrait juste dire aux clients d'arreter le bruit dans la salle commune aprés 22h.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sukru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Güler Yüzlü Karşıladılar.Ancak Temizliğe Biraz Daha Dikkat Edilebilir
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

José María

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Viajamos mi esposo y yo, la atención por parte del personal fue de lo más destacado. La verdad que da gusto ir a hoteles así. El lugar está muy bien ubicado, se puede conocer bastante a pie. Tuvimos unos inconvenientes con los taxis, pero no tienen nada que ver con el hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fouad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hôtel

Séjours très agréable. L'hotel est proche de tout les lieux touristiques a visiter. La chambre et L'hôtel étaient très propres. Petite déjeuner copieux avec thé a volonté toute la journée.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

ALEXEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Компактный отель в историческом центре

Останавливались в отеле на 4 ночи. Отель расположен в 5 минутах ходьбы от площади Султанахмет, при этом в тихом районе.Отель не большой, номер тоже не большой, но есть все необходимое: сейф, мини холодильник, чайник, чайные принадлежности, бутилированная вода, туалетные принадлежности, полотенца, все своевременно пополнялось. Персонал дружелюбный, завтрак континентальный с 8 до 10.30. Рядом много кафе, есть супермаркеты. До остановки трамвая №1 несколько минут пешком. Единственный недостаток - шумоизоляция, номер был на первом этаже, слышимость с улицы как будто окна открыты нараспашку, хорошо, что улочки тихие. В остальном размещение понравилось, приятно провели время.
Завтрак
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Azzedine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bof bof

L hôtel est idéalement situé dans le quartier sultanahmet. Les chambres sont nettoyees tous les jours . Mais ça s'arrête la La Chambre est minuscule. Rien a, voir avec les photos du site Le petit déjeuner est ridicule. Sur le site de réservation il était marque soins spa. Or en fait il propose un Tarif préférentiel pour un hammam attrape touristes. Je n'en garderai pas un souvenir impérissable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel ist sehr zentral. Man ist zu Fuß innerhalb weniger Minuten am Grand Bazar sowie an der Hagia Sofia oder aber an der Straßenbahn Haltestelle. Das Personal ist sehr sehr freundlich. Das Frühstück ist ok. Ich kann dieses Hotel nur weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super charmantes Hotel in 1 A Lage. Kurze Wege zu den allgemeinen Attraktionen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est des plus gentils et des plus serviables. La situation est des plus rêvées. Tout est à proximité, tout est superbe. Je le conseille vivement. Pour moi je reviendrai sans problèmes Inchaallah.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020