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Offering free WiFi and sea views, Little sofia hotel is an accommodation situated right in the heart of Istanbul, just less than 1 km from Blue Mosque and a 12-minute walk from Hagia Sophia. The property has garden and city views, and is less than 1 km from Basilica Cistern. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, slippers and a desk. Every unit comes with a private bathroom with a hair dryer, while certain rooms are fitted with a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Column of Constantine, Topkapi Palace and Spice Bazaar. The nearest airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International, 39 km from Little sofia hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
1 sofa bed
2 sofa beds
and
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Istanbul
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lina
    Lithuania Lithuania
    Perfect location to see the main sights. Quiteplace. away from the tourist hustle . Pleasant room and service. Beautifull view from a terrace
  • Malte
    Germany Germany
    The proximity to all the attractions that Istanbul offers. The Manager Ömer who always took great care of the needs of customers and the Hotel overall The Terrace with sight on the sea.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location of the Little Sofia is perfect, it's right next to square where the Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosques are. Apo is a fantastic host, who is always available to help. The room was what you needed it to be and was spacious enough. It's quiet,...
  • Mohalleel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location and all major attraction were in close walking distance such as the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum (with lslamic artifacts), the Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazar, etc.
  • Vekshana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location Very good WiFi Communication with the owner and manager was so easy through WhatsApp. Smooth pick up and drop off to/from airport Right in front of little Sofia Mosque which was beautiful Lovely little cafe/restaurant next...
  • Katarzyna
    Poland Poland
    A very cozy, intimate and clean hotel with a slightly homely atmosphere. Great location (10 minutes from mosques, many restaurants in the area, the hotel is connected to one of them, where hotel guests get a discount on delicious breakfasts). The...
  • Eunice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was in a very quiet area of the city but still walkable to all the major sights. The owner also ran the little restaurant next door where we had our breakfast every morning, and some evening meals. The standard of food was excellent...
  • Barbara
    Italy Italy
    The property is in a very good location, walking distance to all the main tourist spots in Sultanahmet, but also very quiet. The little Sofia Mosque just in front of the hotel is a must see jewel. Very good value for money. Apo, the manager, is a...
  • Marcin
    Poland Poland
    It is good location - close to main attractions in Golden Horn area.
  • Dino
    Belgium Belgium
    Location is excellent, the view on Little Aya Sofia and the water is the nicest part, especially when the sunshine kicks in in the morning. Cozy little street too. The owner and manager are both very nice and helpful and respond very fast on...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • is there a lift?

    Our hotel is boutique and does not have many floors, so there is no elevator, the stairs are wide and the hotel staff will help you carry your bags.
    Answered on 1 September 2024

Property surroundings

Facilities of Little sofia hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules
Little sofia hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:30 to 00:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 34-1159

FAQs about Little sofia hotel

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

  • Little sofia hotel is 650 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Little sofia hotel is from 13:30, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Little sofia hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Little sofia hotel include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double