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Elasophia Hotel

Alemdar Cd. No: 9A Sultanahmet - Istanbul, Fatih, 34150 Istanbul, Turkey – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 579 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.6
Good
579 reviews

Mustofa is very kind. Very helpfull. And very handsome🤣. So, we are happy here for 3 days. Near from hagia sofia, near for everything.

Wildan Indonesia

Location is close to all the main attractions in sultanahmet Staff are helpful and friendly

Shabana United Kingdom

Hotel is on great pozitions. Everything is accessible on foot or by public transport.

Robert Slovenia

As usual, everything was great and they gave me a bigger room.

Latifa France

The hotel is in Sultanahmet and you go by foot to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Old Cisterna of the city. The breakfast was delicious and the room was clean and big enough. I see other complain about the size of the room, they don't take into consideration that this part of the city is very old and is based on the old streets and buildings. The hotel is close to the tram line and you can go to Galata or other places you want to see. Also for the one who come with car, there are two parking around (OTO Park) i suggest : Zeynep Sultan Camii Sk. Otoparkı.

Mihai Romania

Good service & experience for such a small place. They will guide & advice you to ensure you get the best bang for your money. Its walking distance to majority of the tourist places in the area so you won't need a metro. If you get a room facing the main road be prepared for the tram noise but the view of the mosque (Aya Sofya) made worth it. The breakfast is amazing. They have a great travel desk & local sweets shop (ottoman style) on the ground floor. A big thank you to Musafer abi and the team. Will visit this hotel again for sure!

Amer North Macedonia

All major sites in Istanbul were in walking distance. the breakfast was good. the staff exceptional. very helpful

Sherry New Zealand

The location was very good, it was close to everything. The staff are very helpful and the breakfast is more than enough.

Khristina United Kingdom

Location excellent, close to tram, sites, restaurants, grand bazzar, spice bazzar! Money value for that location ok, but dont expect Hilton 5*!! Breakfest simple, and ok! free water, tea any time of the day! staff at the reception excellent!! all guys very nice, helpfull, you can ask them all and they will do their best to help you!!

Nikola Croatia

location is great staff were very polite and helpful

Murtuza Australia
7.6
Good
579 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Mustofa is very kind. Very helpfull. And very handsome🤣. So, we are happy here for 3 days. Near from hagia sofia, near for everything.”
    Wildan Wildan Indonesia Indonesia
  • “Location is close to all the main attractions in sultanahmet Staff are helpful and friendly”
    Shabana Shabana United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Hotel is on great pozitions. Everything is accessible on foot or by public transport.”
    Robert Robert Slovenia Slovenia
  • “As usual, everything was great and they gave me a bigger room.”
    Latifa Latifa France France
  • “The hotel is in Sultanahmet and you go by foot to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Old Cisterna of the city. The breakfast was delicious and the room was clean and big enough.”
    Mihai Mihai Romania Romania
  • “Good service & experience for such a small place. They will guide & advice you to ensure you get the best bang for your money.”
    Amer Amer North Macedonia North Macedonia
  • “All major sites in Istanbul were in walking distance. the breakfast was good. the staff exceptional. very helpful”
    Sherry Sherry New Zealand New Zealand
  • “The location was very good, it was close to everything. The staff are very helpful and the breakfast is more than enough.”
    Khristina Khristina United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location excellent, close to tram, sites, restaurants, grand bazzar, spice bazzar! Money value for that location ok, but dont expect Hilton 5*!! Breakfest simple, and ok!”
    Nikola Nikola Croatia Croatia
  • “location is great staff were very polite and helpful”
    Murtuza Murtuza Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities7.3
  • Cleanliness7.7
  • Comfort7.6
  • Value for money7.9
  • Location9.4

Stay in the heart of Istanbul

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The Elasophia Hotel is an elegant hotel in Sultanahmet, Istanbul’s old city centre. The hotel offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and is ideally located for exploring the city.

The hotel’s 15 guest rooms are simply furnished in a traditional Turkish style. Each room is air conditioned and features an en suite bathroom. A minibar and satellite TV are also available.

A traditional Turkish breakfast buffet is served daily. You can find many restaurants in the area that serve local cuisine.

Elasophia Hotel is within easy walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.

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

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Elasophia Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 21 Jan 2010.

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Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Luggage storage
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

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Room type
Sleeps
 
3 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
or
1 single bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.3
Low score for Istanbul
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Wildan
    IndonesiaIndonesia
    “Mustofa is very kind. Very helpfull. And very handsome🤣. So, we are happy here for 3 days. Near from hagia sofia, near for everything.”
  • Shabana
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location is close to all the main attractions in sultanahmet Staff are helpful and friendly”
  • Robert
    SloveniaSlovenia
    “Hotel is on great pozitions. Everything is accessible on foot or by public transport.”
  • Latifa
    FranceFrance
    “As usual, everything was great and they gave me a bigger room.”
  • Mihai
    RomaniaRomania
    “The hotel is in Sultanahmet and you go by foot to Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Old Cisterna of the city. The breakfast was delicious and the room was clean and big enough. I see other complain about the size of the room, they don't take into...”
  • Amer
    North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia
    “Good service & experience for such a small place. They will guide & advice you to ensure you get the best bang for your money. Its walking distance to majority of the tourist places in the area so you won't need a metro. If you get a room facing...”
  • Sherry
    New ZealandNew Zealand
    “All major sites in Istanbul were in walking distance. the breakfast was good. the staff exceptional. very helpful”
  • Khristina
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The location was very good, it was close to everything. The staff are very helpful and the breakfast is more than enough.”
  • Nikola
    CroatiaCroatia
    “Location excellent, close to tram, sites, restaurants, grand bazzar, spice bazzar! Money value for that location ok, but dont expect Hilton 5*!! Breakfest simple, and ok! free water, tea any time of the day! staff at the reception excellent!! all...”
  • Murtuza
    AustraliaAustralia
    “location is great staff were very polite and helpful”
Property questions and answers
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  • do u have free parking ?? if not what is the price with parking for 6 nights
    Dear lovely guest We can show you a car slot or a otopark nearby. Kindest Regards
    Answered on 21 May 2021
  • Is there common kitchen available? Can I make tea or coffee anytime I want?
    Dear lovely guest It will be our pleasure to serve you a cup of coffee and a glass of tea anytime. Also you will have a kettle in your room. ( free t..
    Answered on 21 May 2021
  • you mention only female so how a man book your place for stay there...?
    Dear Lovely Guest We accept single male We accept single female We accept all the couples, families, friends, colleagues.. We never ask about it. We t..
    Answered on 28 July 2021
  • Do you have age restriction ? I'm 45 yes old. Thank you
    Dear lovely guest We don't have any age restriction Kindest Regards
    Answered on 21 May 2021
  • Hi, I am planning to come to Istanbul on 17th October till 21 October 2022 I am coming with my wife and 15 year old daughter. Will it be psooible to h..
    Hello, dear guest yes we can give you a room with a double bed + single bed. about the transfer we have transfer from the air port to our hotel direc..
    Answered on 20 August 2022
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Managed by Elasophia Hotel

Company review score: 8.9Based on 572 reviews from 1 property
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Company information

We always get excited to response your all questons like you are one of our family. We share our private numbers with you, you can call us anytime at the city whenever you want or need. You are our family so we take care about you

Property information

Our priority in our boutique hotel is to make our lovely guests feel in their own houses We do it, with our professional smiley staff, varienty breakfast, perfect location, clean rooms, and the services which make you surprise

Neighbourhood information

Hagia Sophia Mosque 1 minute walking distance Basilica Cistern walked 1 minute walking distance Blue Mosque 2 minutes walking distance Topkapi Palace 2 minutes walking distance Gulhane Park 3 minutes walking distance Grand Bazaar walked 10 minutes walking distance Spice Bazaar 10 minutes walking distance Bosphorus tour boats 12 minutes walking distance Karakoy walked 20 minutes walking Taksim walked for 45 minutes. The tram passes in front of us and the stop is only 150 meters. Marmaray Metro is just near us and 500 meters away. Eminonu Bus stop is 1 km away Ships and boats are located 1 km away. Taxi and our own services are available.

Languages spoken

English,Korean,Russian,Turkish
Property surroundings *
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Facilities of Elasophia Hotel
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Luggage storage
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules

Elasophia Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 23:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

11:30 - 12:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 5 per stay
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Bankcard Elasophia Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform Elasophia Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about Elasophia Hotel

  • Elasophia Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Games room
    • Walking tours
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Elasophia Hotel is 500 yards from the centre of Istanbul.

  • Guests staying at Elasophia Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Check-in at Elasophia Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Elasophia Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Elasophia Hotel include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Single
    • Family