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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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Hotel Santa Sophia's elegant entrance features a prominent sign, double doors, and outdoor seating areas.
Experience a classic hotel room with a large mirror, wall-mounted lamps, flat-screen TV, and plush bench.
Classic design with a large bed, flat-screen TV, and elegant headboard.
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.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Economy Single Room, No Windows

Highlights

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

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City view from property

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Economy Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room

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

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Emin Sinan Hamami St. No. 2 Cemberlitas, Emin Sinan, Fatih, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34470

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

  • ‪T-Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Seyru Sefa Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hanzade Terrace Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peyk Away Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ortaklar Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santa Sophia

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque, Hotel Santa Sophia provides a terrace, a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, 1 meeting room and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Santa Sophia have thoughtful touches, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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 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

Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Property Registration Number 8062

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 Hotel Santa Sophia pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Self-parking is available for TRY 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Sophia?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Santa Sophia?

Checkout is at 12:30 PM.

Does Hotel Santa Sophia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Santa Sophia located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, Sultanahmet Square and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern are also within 10 minutes. Cemberlitas Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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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

4/10 Poor

Imran

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

Bela

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

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ubicación extraordinaria.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

muhammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Odada aşırı bir fan sesi vardi ve dışardan sürekli televizyon sesi geliyor.bir daha kesinlikle tercih etmeyeceğim.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

BESSEL

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

6/10 Okay

Christian Oliver

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

Abderrahim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

adnane

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambres en sous sol , sans fenêtre, frigo non fonctionnel, wc qui se bouchent rapidement et qu’on est obligé de déboucher tout seul
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

business.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Loghin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

TAIS PALU

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Marice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Mohamad

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

10/10 Excellent

Roland

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

Nur zu empfehlen

Super freundlicher Staff.Total sauberes Zimmer. War alles Bestens.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

YUNUS SEVKI

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Kubilay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019