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Hotel Santa Sophia

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Sultanahmet Square

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Exterior
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (TRY 25 per person)
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
LED TV

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Emin Sinan Hamami St. No. 2 Cemberlitas, Emin Sinan, Fatih, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34470
  • Grand Bazaar
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sultanahmet Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Triple Room

  • 20 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Economy Single Room, No Windows

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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City view from property

Standard Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Economy Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Quadruple Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 431 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Sultanahmet, Hotel Santa Sophia is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar. This 40-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 14 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seyru Sefa Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hanzade Terrace Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peyk Away Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ortaklar Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Emir Sultan Kebap & Pizza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Sophia

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Sultanahmet Square
Hotel Santa Sophia features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. If you drive, self parking is TRY 20 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for TRY 90 per vehicle one way. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and LED TVs with satellite channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and slippers. Minibars, safes, and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Farsi, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

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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 (TRY 20 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (TRY 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TRY 25 for adults and TRY 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 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

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Dogs only
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 70.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 25 for adults and TRY 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 90 per vehicle (one way)
  • Self parking fee: TRY 20 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 70.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 1 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 12:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 8062

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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Sophia
Hotel Santa Sophia Istanbul
Santa Sophia Hotel
Santa Sophia Istanbul
Hotel Santa Sophia Hotel
Hotel Santa Sophia Istanbul
Hotel Santa Sophia Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Hotel Santa Sophia offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Hotel Santa Sophia?

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

Is parking available on site at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Yes, parking is offered for TRY 20 per day.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia have a casino?

No, Hotel Santa Sophia doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Santa Sophia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a soaking tub, around-the-clock room service, and a minibar.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia have a hot tub?

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

Does Hotel Santa Sophia have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Santa Sophia serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at Hotel Santa Sophia.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Santa Sophia?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Santa Sophia?

The closest major airport to Hotel Santa Sophia is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 27.5 mi away (63 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 28.4 mi away (53-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Santa Sophia?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Santa Sophia.

Hotel Santa Sophia Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 180 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

BESSEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christian Oliver

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

RAUL GERARDO

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a business trip, and it worked out well due to the convenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Imran

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location poor hotel good staff

Great location but generally below par condition of bathroom and bedroom, though staff helpful and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Loghin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mohamad

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very bad hotel, noisy day and night, unpleasant.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
value for money...location very good..staff helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good!!

This hotel is not good very dirty and i booked an smoking room but they said it's forbidden and the 1 staff is quite stupid no towel in the room then i ask he gave 1 only but she knows we are 2 in the room! Its not recommendable hotel i stayed allot different hotels different countries but this is the worse ever!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found the staff very helpful and the room was very good But what I found was the INTERNET very slow good INTERNET is a must these days , I hope if the staff reads This review that the will do something about the INTERNET really that would great to boost it UP , YES THE HOTEL IS VERY CENTRAL TO THE OLD TOWN AND THE FAMOUS GRAND BUZAAR , A MUST SEE IT ,,,
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, clean well-constructed building, and extremely friendly employees. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful hotel. Avoid. Check in was fine but the room was dirty and damp. Terrible experience, suggest you avoid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Alexandru

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cery disappointed about the services. We have booked one room fro hotel with 5 stars
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Ferdus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ok hotel

The hotel was okay we enjoyed our very short trip to Istanbul.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Lylia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed it as the hotel was Clean , tidy with friendly staff and manager
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff not very helpful.... hotel small. Smelly. Unclean... most rooms are like ghost (scary)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Farook

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very very bad hotel no Manor in staff at all
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Non Cooperative staff, unhygienic. No complementary water
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019