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Hotel Santa Sophia

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Sultanahmet Square

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Hotel Santa Sophia's elegant entrance features a prominent sign, double doors, and outdoor seating areas.
Enjoy dining al fresco amidst lush greenery and urban views.
Enjoy a classic dining experience in our elegant restaurant, featuring a beautifully appointed space with ornate details and a warm atmosphere.
Classic design with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and elegant headboard.
Experience a classic hotel room with a large mirror, wall-mounted lamps, flat-screen TV, and plush bench.

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

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

Standard Triple Room

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

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

View all photos for Economy Single Room, No Windows

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

View all photos for Economy Room

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

Economy Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

Sultanahmet stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are also within half a mile (1 km).

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

3-star hotel near Sultanahmet Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Santa Sophia offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, and hair dryers. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Farsi, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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.

Property 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: 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 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 each 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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Santa Sophia to the airport?

Hotel Santa Sophia is 27.5 mi (63-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Santa Sophia offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TRY 90 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Hotel Santa Sophia to the beach?

This hotel is 11.8 mi (26-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Santa Sophia, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of TRY 25 for adults and TRY 25 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Santa Sophia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for TRY 20 per day.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia have a pool?

Hotel Santa Sophia does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Santa Sophia to downtown Istanbul?

Hotel Santa Sophia is 0.6 mi away from Istanbul.

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

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

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

not worth your money to stay here

first i booked room with double bed. a month in advance gave us a room with 3 single beds wouold not change it. very little if any hot water heat wouldnt work half the time. black mold in the bath tub shower walls. poor service not friendly cancelled my return stay at this hotel can not return to these conditions. sorry great area about the only good thing to say.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019