Emin Sinan Hamami St. No. 2 Cemberlitas, Emin Sinan, Fatih, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34470
What's nearby
Sultanahmet Square - 6 min walk
Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk
Blue Mosque - 10 min walk
Hagia Sophia - 12 min walk
Topkapi Palace - 4 min drive
Getting around
Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 58 min drive
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 14 min walk
Vezneciler Subway Station - 16 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 16 min walk
Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
Beyazit Station - 6 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Seyru Sefa Cafe - 2 min walk
Hanzade Terrace Restaurant - 1 min walk
Peyk Away Coffee - 2 min walk
Ortaklar Restaurant - 2 min walk
Emir Sultan Kebap & Pizza - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Santa Sophia
Hotel Santa Sophia puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Public transportation is just a short walk: Cemberlitas Station is 2 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
English, Farsi, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Restrictions apply*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite self parking (TRY 20 per day)
Offsite parking nearby (TRY 20 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1998
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Mosquito nets
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately TRY 25 for adults and TRY 25 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 90 per vehicle (one way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for TRY 70.0 per night
Parking
Self parking costs TRY 20 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs TRY 20 per day
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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 8062
Also known as
Hotel Santa Sophia
Hotel Santa Sophia Istanbul
Santa Sophia Hotel
Santa Sophia Istanbul
Hotel Santa Sophia Hotel
Hotel Santa Sophia Istanbul
Hotel Santa Sophia Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Santa Sophia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Santa 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Santa Sophia?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Santa Sophia?
Yes. Self parking costs TRY 20 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Santa Sophia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 90 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Santa Sophia?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 12:30 PM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Santa Sophia and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Hotel Santa Sophia also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Santa Sophia?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Hotel Santa Sophia have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Hotel Santa Sophia like?
Hotel Santa Sophia is a short 2-minute walk from Cemberlitas Station and 7 minutes' walk from Grand Bazaar.
Hotel Santa Sophia Reviews
Reviews
5.0
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5.2/10
Cleanliness
5.4/10
Staff & service
5.0/10
Amenities
5.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Aug 30, 2024
It was a business trip, and it worked out well due to the convenience.
Bela
Bela, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 4, 2024
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 27, 2024
Great location poor hotel good staff
Great location but generally below par condition of bathroom and bedroom, though staff helpful and attentive
Imran
Imran, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Jan 28, 2023
Loghin
Loghin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 4, 2021
A very bad hotel, noisy day and night, unpleasant.
Mohamad
Mohamad, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 20, 2020
value for money...location very good..staff helpful
M
M, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jul 25, 2020
Not good!!
This hotel is not good very dirty and i booked an smoking room but they said it's forbidden and the 1 staff is quite stupid no towel in the room then i ask he gave 1 only but she knows we are 2 in the room! Its not recommendable hotel i stayed allot different hotels different countries but this is the worse ever!!!
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1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
Jan 17, 2020
I found the staff very helpful and the room was very good
But what I found was the INTERNET very slow good
INTERNET is a must these days , I hope if the staff reads
This review that the will do something about the INTERNET
really that would great to boost it UP , YES THE HOTEL
IS VERY CENTRAL TO THE OLD TOWN AND THE FAMOUS
GRAND BUZAAR , A MUST SEE IT ,,,
Verified traveler
7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2019
Wonderful location, clean well-constructed building, and extremely friendly employees. Would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.
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6-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Nov 24, 2019
Awful hotel. Avoid.
Check in was fine but the room was dirty and damp.
Terrible experience, suggest you avoid.
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2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 23, 2019
Alexandru
Alexandru, 3-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
Nov 14, 2019
Cery disappointed about the services. We have booked one room fro hotel with 5 stars
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8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 25, 2019
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5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 17, 2019
Ok hotel
The hotel was okay we enjoyed our very short trip to Istanbul.
Ferdus
Ferdus, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 4, 2019
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2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 4, 2019
Lylia
Lylia, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2019
I enjoyed it as the hotel was Clean , tidy with friendly staff and manager
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
May 7, 2019
Staff not very helpful.... hotel small. Smelly. Unclean... most rooms are like ghost (scary)
Verified traveler
4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 19, 2019
Very very bad hotel no Manor in staff at all
Farook
Farook, 11-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 26, 2019
Non Cooperative staff, unhygienic. No complementary water
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 31, 2019
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4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 25, 2019
RICHARD
RICHARD, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 23, 2019
not worth your money to stay here
first i booked room with double bed. a month in advance gave us a room with 3 single beds wouold not change it. very little if any hot water heat wouldnt work half the time. black mold in the bath tub shower walls. poor service not friendly cancelled my return stay at this hotel can not return to these conditions. sorry great area about the only good thing to say.
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4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 23, 2019
Israel
Israel, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 12, 2019
Uncomfortable
I'm still there, I didn't get the room that I paid for . They denied me my original room and gave me beside the Engine room,which couldn't allow me and my wife to sleep or have peace . They denied us free bottles water,cafe/tea machine and no changing of our bedsheets etc.