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Hotel Santa Sophia

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Grand Bazaar

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

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
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Minibar
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Single Room, No Windows

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Minibar
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

At Hotel Santa Sophia you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Sultanahmet hotel include Sultanahmet Square and Basilica Cistern.

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Derviş Cafe 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Kafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ortaklar Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hanzade Terrace Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Masala Indian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Sophia

Hotel with a restaurant, a short walk to Grand Bazaar
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Santa Sophia. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1998
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Santa Sophia offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, slippers and hairdryers. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (TRY 20 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (TRY 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1998
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out

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

  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately TRY 25 for adults and from 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 8062

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Hotel Santa Sophia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Yep, Hotel Santa Sophia has a self car park for TRY 20 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Santa Sophia?

The closest beach to Hotel Santa Sophia is Florya Beach (15.7 km).

What makes Hotel Santa Sophia a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Santa Sophia.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hotel Santa Sophia?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Santa Sophia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.

Reviews

Hotel Santa Sophia Reviews

5.0

5.2/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 181 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

BESSEL

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

6/10 Okay

Christian Oliver

Business traveller
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 traveller
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

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

4/10 Poor

Imran

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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