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Boutique Saint Sophia

Alemdar Cad.no:2 Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34122 Istanbul, Turkey – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 809 reviews)

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9.0
Wonderful
811 reviews

Stylish and cozy hotel, perfectly located in a historical area, 3 min walk to Hagia Sophia, 8 min to Blue Mosque. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, truly appreciate their kindness and readiness to help. Breakfast was great. I would definitely stay here again.

Meishitai United States of America

very good location near aya sophia and basilica cistern. Staff are very nice and polite with welcoming smile on their face all the time. Breakfast is delicious. If i go back to Fatih i will definitely stay here again.

Dania Saudi Arabia

very centrally located to all popular places to see.

Christian United States of America

The location is ideal, 5 min walk from a lot of sights, restaurants, metro station The breakfast is good and much better compared to the ones served in other restaurants The staff is friendly and very helpful

Soukaina Morocco

Everything was perfect, location, rooms are clean and nicely decorated, bed is comfortable and staff are very friendly and helpful. 10/10

Belal United Arab Emirates

the location is great, as well as the staff are very welcoming.

Moad Saudi Arabia

-Great location near Hagia Sophia and near a Tram stop. -Friendly staff. -Clean room -Strong shower pressure

Muntadar Saudi Arabia

good location and very helpful staff specially the front desk

Mushtaq United States of America

Best place to stay in Istanbul, Extremely caring and understanding staff.

Muhammad Saudi Arabia

Hotel staff are very nice and helpful. When we left the hotel, the gentleman on duty sent us to the taxi which is not allowed to park nearby. The breakfast is the best compare to other hotel provides. Location is excellent.

Daoping United States of America
9.0
Wonderful
811 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Stylish and cozy hotel, perfectly located in a historical area, 3 min walk to Hagia Sophia, 8 min to Blue Mosque.”
    Meishitai Meishitai United States of America United States of America
  • “very good location near aya sophia and basilica cistern. Staff are very nice and polite with welcoming smile on their face all the time. Breakfast is delicious.”
    Dania Dania Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “very centrally located to all popular places to see.”
    Christian Christian United States of America United States of America
  • “The location is ideal, 5 min walk from a lot of sights, restaurants, metro station The breakfast is good and much better compared to the ones served in other restaurants The staff is friendly and very...”
    Soukaina Soukaina Morocco Morocco
  • “Everything was perfect, location, rooms are clean and nicely decorated, bed is comfortable and staff are very friendly and helpful. 10/10”
    Belal Belal United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “the location is great, as well as the staff are very welcoming.”
    Moad Moad Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “-Great location near Hagia Sophia and near a Tram stop. -Friendly staff. -Clean room -Strong shower pressure”
    Muntadar Muntadar Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “good location and very helpful staff specially the front desk”
    Mushtaq Mushtaq United States of America United States of America
  • “Best place to stay in Istanbul, Extremely caring and understanding staff.”
    Muhammad Muhammad Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
  • “Hotel staff are very nice and helpful. When we left the hotel, the gentleman on duty sent us to the taxi which is not allowed to park nearby. The breakfast is the best compare to other hotel provides....”
    Daoping Daoping United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.6
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness 9.2
  • Comfort 9.1
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi8.8
High score for Istanbul

Stay in the heart of Istanbul – Excellent location – show map

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Set in a 19th-century building and totally renovated in 2013, Boutique Saint Sophia has views over Hagia Sophia courtyard and offers luxurious rooms decorated with marble and teak wood. Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern are just a few steps from the hotel.

The rooms of Boutique Saint Sophia include air conditioning and an iPod docking station. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free mini-bar and free WiFi. Featuring Bianco Carrara tiled walls and floors, the marble bathrooms come with Bulgari bathroom amenities and bathrobes.

Sophia Pita, the café of the hotel, offers wide selection of Turkish and international wines and liquors. In the morning, the restaurant serves an à la carte breakfast.

Blue Mosque is just 800 feet from Boutique Saint Sophia, while Sultanahmet tram stop is a 5-minute walk away. Galata Bridge over the Golden Horn is a 15-minute walk from the property. Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 29 mi while Istanbul Airport is 30 mi away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Istanbul, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Boutique Saint Sophia has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 14, 2006

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Halal

FREE parking!

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Meishitai
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Stylish and cozy hotel, perfectly located in a historical area, 3 min walk to Hagia Sophia, 8 min to Blue Mosque. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, truly appreciate their kindness and readiness to help. Breakfast was great. I would...”
  • Dania
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    “very good location near aya sophia and basilica cistern. Staff are very nice and polite with welcoming smile on their face all the time. Breakfast is delicious. If i go back to Fatih i will definitely stay here again.”
  • Christian
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “very centrally located to all popular places to see.”
  • Soukaina
    MoroccoMorocco
    “The location is ideal, 5 min walk from a lot of sights, restaurants, metro station The breakfast is good and much better compared to the ones served in other restaurants The staff is friendly and very helpful”
  • Belal
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Everything was perfect, location, rooms are clean and nicely decorated, bed is comfortable and staff are very friendly and helpful. 10/10”
  • Moad
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    “the location is great, as well as the staff are very welcoming.”
  • Muntadar
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    “-Great location near Hagia Sophia and near a Tram stop. -Friendly staff. -Clean room -Strong shower pressure”
  • Mushtaq
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “good location and very helpful staff specially the front desk”
  • Muhammad
    Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
    “Best place to stay in Istanbul, Extremely caring and understanding staff.”
  • Daoping
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Hotel staff are very nice and helpful. When we left the hotel, the gentleman on duty sent us to the taxi which is not allowed to park nearby. The breakfast is the best compare to other hotel provides. Location is excellent.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi I arrive at 8am tomorrow Monday. Do you have early check in? Do you have a balcony or rooftop overlooking the Blue mosque?
    Hi according availability we will try the early Check Inn. We have a Grand Deluxe Room all the grand deluxe have a balcony. you can see blue mosque f..
    Answered on 9 February 2020
  • Do you have room for three?
    Dear Guest , Thank you very myuch for question and choose us. We are all the room have king size bed we do not have any triple room but If you like ..
    Answered on 15 December 2019
  • Hello do you offer early morning airport shuttle pick up? If so, how much? I am arriving at 5am at SAW airport. Thank you
    Yes we have 7/24 transfer service One way (Airport - Hotel or Hotel - Airport) Up to 4 people 35 – EURO • (flight number , airlines name, airport name..
    Answered on 30 September 2020
  • Hello, I want to reserve for 4 nights at your hotel, so please help me with some questions: - how much cost a transfer from airport? We land in the mi..
    Dear Guest, Thank you very much contact with us. Airport transfer 35€ one way. We have a continental breakfast. If you prefer we can clean your room e..
    Answered on 4 October 2020
  • are you serving breakfast now Feb' 2021?
    Dear Sir/Madam, Yes we do have breakfast service everyday. You can make your reservation either with or withour breakfast. Kind Regards
    Answered on 10 February 2021
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Hotel area info *
1 Restaurant On Site

    Pita Cafe & Lounge

    Food: Local, International

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Boutique Saint Sophia
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast) Off-site Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance Off-site Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners Off-site Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy Off-site Additional charge
  • Bar crawls Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries Off-site Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Bowling Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Turkish

House rules

Boutique Saint Sophia takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Boutique Saint Sophia accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that for an extra fee the hotel has an airport shuttle service. Guests are requested to inform the property in advance if they would like to use this service. Contact details can be found in the booking confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Boutique Saint Sophia of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Boutique Saint Sophia

  • Boutique Saint Sophia has 1 restaurant:

    • Pita Cafe & Lounge

  • Check-in at Boutique Saint Sophia is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Boutique Saint Sophia include:

    • Double

  • Boutique Saint Sophia offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Themed dinners
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bar crawls
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bike tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Stand-up comedy
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Happy hour

  • Boutique Saint Sophia is 1,300 feet from the center of Istanbul.

  • The prices at Boutique Saint Sophia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Boutique Saint Sophia can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Halal
    • À la carte