HOTEL SAINT SOPHIA, Istanbul – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Hotel Saint Sophia offers 26 rooms in three categories: 12 Superior, 10 Deluxe, and 4 Grand Deluxe. All include air conditioning, Tchibo coffee machines, kettles with tea sets, free minibars, laptop-sized safes, and L'vert Bvlgari toiletries. Rooms feature massive wood parquet floors, luxury linen, and Bianco Carrara marble bathrooms with rainfall showers. Some Deluxe rooms offer views of Hagia Sophia or the street. Superior rooms have queen-size beds with hypoallergenic pillows and a pillow menu. One Superior room on the first floor is designed for disabled guests.
Dining Options
Breakfast is served at Sophia Pita restaurant and includes a selection of cheeses, homemade jams, dried fruits, nuts, bakery items, eggs or pancakes, and champagne cocktails. The Sophia Pita Lounge offers complimentary high tea service with free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy coffee or tea while overlooking Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia or relax in the interior courtyard away from city noise.
Location & Transportation
The hotel is located in Istanbul's Old City center in Sultanahmet, adjacent to Hagia Sophia. Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and Basilica Cistern are within a 3-minute walk. Sirkeci Station is 550 meters away. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 45 km from the property. The area provides easy access to tram, ferry, and metro lines with main public transportation stops nearby.
Services & Amenities
Services include a concierge team for sightseeing guidance and arrangements, complimentary bike rentals for exploring Istanbul, daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing service, and free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property. The lobby provides laptops for guest use. Cribs are available in all room types, while rollaway beds are offered only in Deluxe and Grand Deluxe rooms.
Nearby Cultural Venues
The hotel is close to major cultural institutions. Istanbul Modern hosts modern and contemporary art exhibitions, educational programs, and has a library, cinema, and café. Akbank Sanat on Istiklal Avenue organizes over 700 annual events including exhibitions, dance performances, music recitals, and film screenings. Borusan Contemporary, housed in a historic mansion, displays its art collection in a unique office-museum setting with Bosphorus views, open weekends 10am-7pm.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
I couldn't ask for a better location! Just steps away from Hagia Sophia, the hotel is surrounded by the most famous attractions in the area. The staff was incredibly friendly and always ready to assist with any request. The room was modern, spacious, and had a picturesque balcony overseeing Hagia Sophia. The only downside was the restaurant's limited availability during winter.
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms, though noisy due to proximity to reception, were clean and uniquely designed with a balcony offering a view of the Blue Mosque. They provided a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring. The service was fantastic, with extremely helpful and friendly staff willing to go the extra mile. The location was excellent, just a short walk from major attractions like Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. The dining experience, offering a nice variety of options, was enhanced by attentive staff. However, some services, like dining, were available at an additional cost.
The hotel is perfectly located, just footsteps away from historical places like the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. While the rooms didn't drain well and could be a bit risky for taller guests like me, the offer of free transportation to the airport upon check-out is a nice touch.
The hotel is centrally located in Sultanahmet, making it super convenient for sightseeing around the area. The rooms are spacious and have a balcony, which I loved, especially being 1.95m tall. The service was top-notch, with staff always going the extra mile. However, the dining options were limited, and the restaurant was closed in winter, which was a downside.
The hotel's rooms were of good size; however, they were not soundproof. Having a window we could open on the 2nd floor was fantastic as it offered a view of Agia Sofia that was promised.
