Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class

Art Deco hotel with a nearby private beach and free breakfast
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Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served
Exterior
Front of property
Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Alemdar Mah. Prof. Kazim Gurkan Cad., No.14, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Bazaar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Partial Sea View (with balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View

  • 484 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Street View Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Street View Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Terrace Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Street View Family Connection Room

  • Sleeps 5

Large Family Connection Room(Ground Floor)

  • Sleeps 6

Large Family Connecting Room

  • Sleeps 6

Double Room With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Sultanahmet, Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Hagia Sophia. This 35-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, a private beach, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Adamar Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Değirmencioğlu Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buhara Ocakbaşı & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hazal Börek Salonu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sultanahmet Fish House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class

Art Deco hotel with a nearby private beach and free breakfast
Renovated in 2023, Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class offers free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a library. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a vending machine, and a reception hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and free local calls are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
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 available (EUR 15 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 25

Restaurants on site

  • kahve dükkanı
  • lobi bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (30 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2012
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
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 24 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

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: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (164 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 25

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Masterpass
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • 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 2022-34-1730

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Mobile payment options include: Masterpass.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

TRYP Hagia Sophia Special Class
TRYP Hagia Sophia Special Class Istanbul
TRYP Hotel Hagia Sophia Special Class
TRYP Hotel Hagia Sophia Special Class Istanbul
Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel Istanbul
Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel
Albatros Hagia Sophia Istanbul
Albatros Hagia Sophia
Albatros Hagia Sophia
Albatros Hagia Sophia Istanbul
Albatros Hagia Sophia Special Class
Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Hotel
Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Istanbul
Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?

Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?

This hotel is situated in Sultanahmet within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and Sultanahmet Square. You'll also find Blue Mosque and Eminönü Square less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class have a casino?

No, Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and proposal/romance packages.

Does Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class serves free buffet breakfast at lobi bar each morning.

Does Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class.

Does Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?

The closest major airport to Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 28.1 mi away (67 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 25.9 mi away (54-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony or a lanai where guests can enjoy sea or city views.

Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 182 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Iqbal

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

Best Service Hotel

It was a good place to stay. The staff, Demirie, Irada and all others were wonderful, friendly, helped us and guided us in many aspects. They did everything they could. While i have read few reviews from past guests, I feel most those reviews that complained seemed not valid as the guests should understand that the owners, the staff try to do best to accomodate different types of people. It is difficult to meet everyone's needs but I saw everything good.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was conveniently situated for visiting attractions and public transport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Aya

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Our stay overall wasnt bad, but check in was very bad experience. We
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. I thoroughly enjoyed staying at this hotel. Thank You for your patience and kindness.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Simran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Likes: Beautiful large room, large balcony with wicker table and chairs set, very clean, couldn't have asked for a betted location, great shopping (even with the Grand Bazaar closed for Eid) Dislikes: Bathroom very small and cramped, dated and in need of some TLC, wasn't really a lobby as such, due to its location felt more like walking into a shop
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel close to all the major attractions in the old city. The staff went out of their way to accommodate anything we needed. Recommend this as a good place to stay in Istanbul
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Remedios

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently had the pleasure of staying at this hotel, and I can confidently say it was one of the best hospitality experiences we’ve ever had. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail of our stay was comfortable and stress-free. The service throughout the hotel was top-notch — friendly, attentive, and always with a smile. Every request was met promptly, and we genuinely felt valued as a guest. A special shoutout goes to Murat, our driver, who was absolutely fantastic. He was punctual, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. Murat made our transportation seamless and added a personal touch that made a big difference. His warm personality and helpfulness truly stood out. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a stay that combines comfort, excellent service, and a personal touch. I’ll definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen, arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Istanbul is compact near the main sites. Even walking to the ferries is only 1 mile. The hotel is easy to find. It's clean and while not brand new, very well run. The staff is superb. Breakfast is great. Lots of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything is OK. Position of the hotel is exellent. So many restaurants and shops in a walk distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehmet

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

Great Hotel, professional ans superb hospitality

From my check-in to check-out everything was great. I’ve arrived very early at the hotel, Mr Kamuran was at the reception (hotel manager) he welcomed me with a great smile, his very friendly and professional. Mr Kamuran has offered me to upgraded my room for free of charge 🙏. Breakfast at hotel is a traditional Turkish breakfast, you can’t go wrong with Turkish breakfast anyway. My room was quite big with balcony, really nice and clean. During my stay every single hotel staff was asking me if there was anything more they could do. Hotel is at a very central location, it’s walking distance to all amenities, Hagia Sophia mosque, blue mosque and topkapi place is 5 mins walking distance, public transport (tram) is 5 mins walking distance, grand bazaar is walking distance too. Most of hotel staff speaks English, some speak Russian and Arabic as well, it’s easy to communicate. I like to thank all hotel staff for their great hospitality and professional service. Speacial thanx to Mr Kamuran
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location's is good, centralised to the attractions, public transport and dining places.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

EPEGINA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are very friendy and accommodating .
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and breakfast. Excellent treatment by Rajhat. Dominic has to trust a bit in customers words and be more customer oriented; a bit rude in his approach to customers. Rajhat so kind and helpful with every request we made.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 507.. it has a balcony where you can look to Hagia Sophia. Very quiet, comfortable bed. Breakfast room very cosy, good choice of food, excellent staff. 10 minutes walk to the main attractions. Dimitri is a great manager, helpful with local information and tours without being pushy! Also Richard, the night manager, was very welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quirky little place the rooms were nice and clean. Staffs were nice and smiley and approachable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rolando, Miami

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property online information is not accurate at all. Very small rooms, bathroom very uncomfortable, breakfast is not good at all, have to check out after first night and look for other places in the area. Never had any refund, neither being contacted by property management. Paid for 5 nights and used just one…Don’t recommend any person to pick it up this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Particularly enjoyed the view from my balcony of the Ayasofia, the greenery of the Topkapi and the ships on Bosporus. Good breakfast to start the day. Staff friendly and helpful. Simple, no frills operation in the heart of the old city.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very nice and friendly and helpful all the time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

rukshana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

SHAMAILA

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very basic hotel with clean bedrooms & bathrooms. We booked a family suite which consisted of 2 bedrooms next door to eachother, with a sliding door to separate the 2 rooms from the rest of the hotel rooms, which was convenient as we could leave the doors open while still in the hotel to move around the rooms easily. The only negative I had was the bathroom walls were made of obscured glass and the door didnt have a look, so there was no privacy in the WC/Shower. The breakfast was continental breakfast, so wasnt fancy but they had a nice variety of fresh foods. We all madesure to eat a full breakfast and were satisfied with what we had. Absolutely amazing area, as walking distance to all the main attractions, tram, train station, bus station. Loved it. Istanbul is my favourite city in the world and with this hotel I fell in love with it even more. Definitely will return soon
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room on the top floor with a view on Hagia Sophia was very comfortable. Breakfast was great too. But what made our stay in Istanbul truly memorable and hassle-free was our host Dmitry. Dmitry helped us a lot with advice on places to visit, ways to get around the city, and a bunch of little things that are confusing to foreign visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nesha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my family we stayed for 1 night that here the staff were very friendly and helpful, They let us check in early, breakfast was good. The location was very convenient for restaurants, main tourist sites and train stations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024