Villa Sofia

Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Hagia Sophia

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Terrace/patio
Elite Double Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Elite Double Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Akbiyik Cad. Adliye Sok. No 3, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Family Quadruple Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Elite Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Sultanahmet, Villa Sofia is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. This 12-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dubb Ethnic Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Society - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Fish & Meat Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Villa Sofia

Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Hagia Sophia
At Villa Sofia, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. This smoke-free hotel also has a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers, free toiletries, and slippers. Other standard amenities include minibars, phones, and wardrobes or closets.

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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)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

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 full breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (164 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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 and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • 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 13465

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 and cash.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Villa Sofia?

Villa Sofia provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Villa Sofia?

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

Is there parking available at Villa Sofia?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Is there a spa at Villa Sofia?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Villa Sofia have a casino on the premises?

No, Villa Sofia doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Villa Sofia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Villa Sofia good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Villa Sofia?

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

Does Villa Sofia have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Villa Sofia serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Villa Sofia allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does Villa Sofia have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to Villa Sofia?

The closest major airport to Villa Sofia is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 27.9 mi away (64 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 29.1 mi away (54-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Villa Sofia?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Villa Sofia.