Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 9 min walk
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 21 min walk
Gulhane Station - 5 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 5 min walk
Sirkeci Station - 9 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Foodie-Ist Restaurant-Brasserie - 3 min walk
The Must Turkish Restaurant - 1 min walk
Green Corner - 1 min walk
Basilica Restaurant - 2 min walk
Sultan Mehmet - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Saint Sophia
Hotel Saint Sophia offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include free bike rentals, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is 5 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
English, Spanish, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
26 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
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
Guests have access to the Sauna, Turkish Bath, Steam Room and Fitness activities at no charge at a nearby partner property, located in walking distance away from a sister hotel.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Free bike hire
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2000
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Reception hall
Beaux Arts architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 65 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
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 22378
Also known as
Boutique Saint Sophia
Boutique Saint Sophia Hotel
Boutique Saint Sophia Hotel Istanbul
Boutique Saint Sophia Istanbul
Boutique Saint Sophia
Hotel Saint Sophia Hotel
Hotel Saint Sophia Istanbul
Hotel Saint Sophia Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Saint Sophia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Saint Sophia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Saint Sophia?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Saint Sophia?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Saint Sophia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 65 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Saint Sophia?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Saint Sophia and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Hotel Saint Sophia also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Saint Sophia?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Saint Sophia like?
Hotel Saint Sophia is in Sultanahmet, a short 5-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 4 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia. The local area is considered walkable, as well as being good for sightseeing.
Hotel Saint Sophia Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
26 Dec 2024
Good Location, but Hotel Could Improve
The hotel is well located. The breakfast is excellent and the staff and friendly and helpful. However, the recommended restaurants are not very good, there was no or limited hot water and the local taxis booked by the hotel are not always reliable. I had one especially bad experience with a taxi driver who did not know where he was going and ended up charging more than double what he had quoted. I travel a lot internationally (every few weeks) and stay in many hotels all over the world. For a boutique hotel, the St. Sophia is good, but still needs considerable work to be great. If location is what you desire, then a great choice. Otherwise, there may be better value propositions elsewhere.
Rahul Varun
Rahul Varun, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Nov 2024
Fantastic location. Great referral to a guide!
The location in the old city made it a great choice. With a 5-minute walk to the Hagia Sophia, we were thrilled with its convenience. The room was spacious and comfortable for two friends to share. What added to the experience was the tour guide the hotel arranged for us to do a private tour. Not only did he know his stuff, turns out he trained many of the guides running group tours. I doubt we would have found such an exceptional guide on our own.
Peggy
Peggy, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2024
John Stephen
John Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Nov 2024
Excellent Location, Cramped Accomodations
The hotel's location is superb, the staff is terrific and the breakfast is excellent. However the rooms are very small and the showers are awkward and very slippery. We were unable to unpack our suitcases due to lack of space. If you are staying for 2 or 3 days, you will be fine. A shout out to the staff for arranging tours and assisting with logistics, as the hotel is in a no-drive zone. Have your taxi call the hotel and they will have someone meet you at the drop off to take you and your bags to the hotel.
James
James, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
Constance
Constance, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Could not have been better!
We couldn't not fault this hotel and the staff.
They are so friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond, more than at any other hotel I've stayed at.
They literally cannot do enough for you.
Breakfast was tasty and plentyful. Expectations were exceeded.
The room was large with a nice large bathroom. The bed was extremely comfortable. Had the best hotel sleep ever.
The perfect place to get immersed in the historic culture of Istanbul.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2024
Hana
Hana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Right in the city center, easy access to all popular sites . Exceptional service and care by front desk, kitchen staff and bus boys .
Pulichimamveetil
Pulichimamveetil, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
Very attentive and efficient staff. All spoke English well. Room was spacious, comfortable and clean.
Staff actually walked us to a wonderful restaurant!
If I return to Istanbul I will definitely stay there again.
Robert
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
Friendly staff
melvin
melvin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Sep 2024
Yuji
Yuji, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Sep 2024
Great location. Very friendly staff.
Christine
Christine, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Sep 2024
Lovely hotel close to Ayia Sophia
The hotel was wonderful. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The hotel staff was very helpful. The breakfast and food service was especially enjoyable.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Very close to the sightseeing attractions, nice staff. Just not accessible by car (need to walk up for around 1 block) and we can hear the pray from the mosques in the hotel room
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sep 2024
Recommend
Zhuang
Zhuang, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Marina
Marina, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Aug 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Excellent clean and ti friendly people the best thanks
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Aug 2024
Ronald Dexter
Ronald Dexter, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Wonderful location. The staff were very attentive and couldn’t do enough to help. Breakfast was spot on
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Aug 2024
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Excellent small, friendly hotel. The staff are helpful and accommodating. The location could not be better.
I stayed there 3 times already and will return.
Malgorzata
Malgorzata, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Great location, very helpful and attentive staff.
Mohammed
Mohammed, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Randall
Randall, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Amazing location - amazing staff
Location, you are a stone’s throw from the Hagia Soohia.Hotel staff were amazingly friendly. Greeted me with refreshing drink when I arrived to helping with bags to my room and the like. During my stay they were flexible with missing breakfast. Concierge desk were quite helpful with places to eat to local tourist spots. The room was clean. Staff always greeted with a smile.