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The Santa Sophia is in the heart of the historic center of Istanbul and many famous sights such as the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are within walking distance. The hotel’s 40 guest rooms are simply, but comfortably furnished. Each room has a private bathroom, as well as satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate and the restaurant is also open for dinner, serving international food as well as many Turkish dishes. The Santa Sophia is in a great location for public transportation around the city, with both tram and bus stops close to the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Istanbul, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

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

Breakfast Info

Halal, Buffet


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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2 full beds
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 775 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the Santa Sophia Hotel's <b>central location</b> near major attractions and tram access. The staff received praise for their friendliness and helpfulness. <b>Breakfast</b> was appreciated for its variety. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> received mixed reviews, while soundproofing was a common concern.
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Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Catherine
    Panama Panama
    The staff was really nice and super collaborative on all my needs and requests. Great location and the amenities are very confortable. They even upgraded my room with no additional costs.
  • Micheline
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location and friendly & helpful staff. The room was a bit small but the bed was very comfortable.
  • Frankie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was fine a Santa Sophia hotel I will be returning soon
  • Dragana
    Serbia Serbia
    Amazing hotel in the middle of everything. Stuff were so nice and helpful
  • W
    Weizhe
    China China
    I had a wonderful stay at Santa Sophia Hotel in Istanbul. The location is fantastic, making it easy to explore the city’s historic sites. The room was comfortable, clean, and had all the amenities I needed for a relaxing stay. What really stood...
  • Gordan
    Serbia Serbia
    Clean small hotel, in an excellent position in the centre of the old city of Istanbul. Thanks to the reception staff especially to Mr. Saeid I could manage a lot of things that were important for my stayin' in Istanbul.
  • Victoria1480
    United States of America United States of America
    I had a great experience staying at Santa Sophia Hotel. The location is perfect for exploring the old city, with many sights nearby. The staff was welcoming and attentive throughout my stay. I especially appreciated the convenient airport transfer...
  • Eric
    United States of America United States of America
    Santa Sophia was a nicely run boutique hotel in Fatih. I found it charming and well cared for. It was sufficiently updated and had a warm, charming ambience. It was a comfortable place to rest. The staff was always available and the breakfasts...
  • Natasha
    United States of America United States of America
    Good location and friendly staff. We stayed here one night before a flight out of Istanbul and it was as expected.
  • Esteban
    United States of America United States of America
    Location and customer service excelent Mohamed the front desk the best

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • RONI'S CORNER RESTAURANT & BAR
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood • Steakhouse • Turkish • Latin American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Santa Sophia Hotel - İstanbul

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 10 per day.

  • Valet parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Baby safety gates
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • 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
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Farsi
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as 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 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 5 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 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.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that half board service includes buffet breakfast and set menu dinner. Water and 1 soft drink is included for set menu dinner.

License number: 8062

FAQs about Santa Sophia Hotel - İstanbul

  • Room options at Santa Sophia Hotel - İstanbul include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Family
    • Quad

  • Check-in at Santa Sophia Hotel - İstanbul is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Santa Sophia Hotel - İstanbul is 1,150 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Santa Sophia Hotel - İstanbul can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Halal
    • Buffet

  • Santa Sophia Hotel - İstanbul offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Bar crawls
    • Bicycle rental
    • Bike tours

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

  • Santa Sophia Hotel - İstanbul has 1 restaurant:

    • RONI'S CORNER RESTAURANT & BAR