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Saint Sophia Hotel

Alemdar Cad. 2 Sultanahmet Istanbul, 34112 Turkey

Beaux Arts hotel in Istanbul's Sultanahmet neighborhood near Basilica Cistern

In historical district
Located in the heart of Istanbul, this hotel is walking distance from Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Also nearby are Topkapi Palace and Hippodrome. Show more
Hotel restaurant
In addition to a restaurant, Best Western Saint Sophia Hotel features a business center. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and a coffee shop/café.
Balconies
Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature balconies, air conditioning, and minibars. Hide

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2.8out of 5

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75%

of guests recommend

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1 double2 singleBalcony. Television with satellite channels. Complimentary Internet access. Free local calls. Minibar. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and complimentary toiletries. Clock radio and iron/ironing board. Air conditioning.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Self parking fee: TRY 25 per night
    • Late check-out fee: TRY 100
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Promotions

Free City Tour

Book a minimum five-night stay in a qualifying rate category and receive a free half-day city tour with an English-speaking certified tour guide.

Guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours before arrival, using the contact information provided on the booking-confirmation form. Offer applies to normal rates only and cannot be used with non-refundable early booking rates. Offer may be combined with other promotions. No date restrictions.

Free 1-Way Airport Transfer

Book a stay in a hotel-only rate category now - March 11, 2012 for travel November 16, 2011 - March 15, 2012 (excluding December 24, 2011 - January 3, 2012), and receive a free 1-way airport pick-up from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).

Guests must contact the hotel with flight details at least 48 hours before arrival, using the contact information provided on the e-mail confirmation received after booking. Offer applies to hotel-only rates; not applicable to package (air + hotel) bookings. . Blackout dates: December 24, 2011 - January 3, 2012. Other restrictions may apply.

Property Amenities

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. A business center is on site at this 3-star property. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available to guests. This Beaux Arts hotel also offers room service during limited hours, currency exchange, and an elevator (lift). Onsite parking is complimentary.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Total number of rooms - 23
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Business center
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevator/lift
  • Airport transportation
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Parking (free)
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Year Built - 2000
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
Saint Sophia Hotel, Istanbul,  Turkey, Property Amenities Featured Image

Rooms

Best Western Saint Sophia Hotel offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include makeup/shaving mirrors, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Rooms are equipped with wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include direct-dial phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and wake-up calls can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2011.

Saint Sophia Hotel, Istanbul,  Turkey, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Satellite television service
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Free local calls
  • Clock radio
  • Window opens

Dining

Best Western Saint Sophia Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast only. Room service during limited hours is available.

Saint Sophia Hotel, Istanbul,  Turkey, Dining Dining

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Boat launch nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Saint Sophia Hotel

2.8
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.0
Hotel condition:
2.6
Room cleanliness:
3.0
Room comfort:
2.2
Location:
5.0
Neighborhood:
4.0
75%

of guests recommend

out of 4 reviews

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A Traveler from saudi arabia
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 1 2011

“st best western hotel istanbul”

it is so nice hotel in a centeral place of historical places

Area recommendations
all historical istanbul sultanahmet
Must see
all historical aya sofia masjed and other places
A Traveler from USA
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 7 2011

“Absolute Best Location”

This is a nice simple hotel with super staff in a super location.

A Traveler from Prague, Czech Republic
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Sep 2 2010

“Really Poor !”

I have been client of this hotel for the past 7 years. I allways choose this hotel for its excellent location, even through the fact the rooms are very small. Lately I have visited Istambul again and this time was my last visit in this hotel. The service went very poor and bad, maintainance of the hotel is practically non-existing. First of all half of the rooms have problems with bathrooms and second half with electricity and leaking air condition. This time I have been moved from one room to another, where also had to be solved out another problem with electricity. The stuff is very unfriendly, escpecially in the reception. This hotel was really nice few years ago, clean and friendly, but the management does not care anymore. I do not recommend it to anyone, especially for the price they are asking for those louzy rooms !

Area recommendations
All around Sultanahmet area are many beautiful and new hotels.
Dilip D from Qatar
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Oct 1 2009

“Extremely disappointing!”

One of the worst managed Best Western properties...starts with the tiny elevator which cannot even hold a pram with 2 ppl and gets worse.. we booked a double room and got a twin room, the bathroom was dirty and the ceiling was leaking, shower did not work, dirty red water when it worked, lousy breakfast options and very unfriendly front desk. The only saving grace was a good location, but unfortunate fact remains they messed up our holiday experience

A Traveler
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 15 2009

“Convenient Location”

It was clean and the staff were friendly. The only thing I didn't like was the sloped ceiling since the room was on the top floor. I wasn't able to stand up straight in the shower because I am tall and the ceiling sloped down. It probably wouldn't be an issue if you aren't on the top floor. The location is very, very close to the main sights in the Old City. From that perspective, it is extremely convenient.

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Saint Sophia Hotel

Alemdar Cad. 2 Sultanahmet Istanbul, 34112 Turkey

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Basilica Cistern - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Hagia Sophia - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
  • Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
  • Gulhane Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • German Fountain - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Cagaloglu Hamami - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
  • Istanbul Archaelogy Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
  • Blue Mosque - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
  • Turkish and Islamic Art Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Topkapi Palace - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Serpentine Column - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Mosaic Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Hippodrome - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Cemberlitas Bath - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
  • Column of Constantine - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi

Location Highlights

  • In historical district
  • In city center
  • Train station nearby
  • Shopping district nearby
  • Metro station nearby

The preferred airport for Best Western Saint Sophia Hotel is Istanbul (IST-Ataturk Intl.) - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Istanbul, Turkey (IST-Ataturk Intl.)

Area:

Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey: The Sultanahmet district is the centre of Old Istanbul, home to many of the city’s most famous attractions. The district is named after Sultan Ahmed I, who ordered the construction of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. Other attractions include the Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia), Topkapi Palace, Byzantine Hippodrome, and Basilica Cistern.

Saint Sophia Hotel

Alemdar Cad. 2 Sultanahmet Istanbul, 34112 Turkey