Set in a 19th-century building and totally renovated in 2013, Hotel Saint Sophia has views over Hagia Sophia courtyard and offers luxurious rooms decorated with marble and teak wood.
Youssef
France
The locations is excellent, but the service is exceptional, the staff is customer service oriented , we had very warm welcoming and high level hospitality from the staff , impressive experience and we appreciated a lot
The breakfast is super , tasty and fresh juices and products
Hotel Empress Zoe is located in Istanbul, 400 metres from Hagia Sophia, and has a garden. The property is situated less than 1 km from Blue Mosque and 1.9 km from Column of Constantine.
Ideally situated in Istanbul, Henna Hotel Istanbul features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace.
Olga
Russia
The hotel has an excellent location: 5 min walk to all mail attractions of the Old Town, 15 min to Grand Bazar, 20 min to main piers to get to the leisure boats. If you are planning to use a tram it is 8 min walk. I booked a transfer to pick up at the airport for 60 euro and on the way back they ordered me a taxi for 33 euro. The hotel itself is very clean, modern and comfortable. The Elevator is a great addition . The upper terrace gives an outstanding view to thе Sea of Marmora, you can sit there at any time and enjoy. The staff of the hotel is a separate pleasure to communicate: extremely polite, friendly, assisting and ready to explain everything). Ali ( the General manager) talks personally to all the guests trying to accommodate all their requests, he is beyond any compliments. The hotel is highly recommended.
Located in Sultanahmet district, Dosso Dossi Hotels Old City is within a walking distance from historical sites such as Hagia Sophia Museum, Basilica Cistern and the Blue Mosque.
Maria_B93
United Kingdom
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Excellent location, cannot recommend it enough!
Staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful, especially the young man cleaner who always asked what we would like done. And always left fresh water and fruit in the room for us!
Well designed comfortable and spacious rooms, furnished to accommodate luggage and clothes.
The TV has a video of the hotel amenities and you can play it in the background if you don't like the silence and don't want to watch any TV programs. I found it nice.
The room has slippers, a tea set, a very thorough cosmetic set (even a nail polish that we needed!). Very thought through.
Şebnem Hotel is set in the Fatih district in İstanbul, 300 metres from Hagia Sophia and 400 metres from Blue Mosque. You can enjoy a cup of coffee while overlooking to panoramic view of Bosphorus.
Kristine
Philippines
Perfect location for first time traveller in Istanbul. Everything is accessible from the hotel to the mosques and port for your bosphorus tour. I love the home vibe and the hospitality of the staff, very welcoming and accommodating. Would definitely book Sebnem Hotel again on our next Turkey trip.
Well located in Istanbul, Tria Hotel Istanbul-Special Category provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions.
Altaitsetseg
Mongolia
This small boutique hotel located 5-6 minutes walking distance to the main historical attractions.
The staffs are super friendly, hospitable and warm
The breakfast is at the Terrace restaurant, has many variations. The room itself has interesting decorations. Highly recommend to other guests
Well situated in the centre of Istanbul, Kate Hotel Special Class & SPA offers air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
Location.
Mr. Veysel and all stuff were very friendly
Well located in the centre of Istanbul, HaciBayramHotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers a terrace.
Everything including the lovely and helpful staff.
Ideally situated in Istanbul, Luxx Garden Hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
It was great to have breakfast included. Thank you.
Boasting a garden, Mula Hotel is set in the centre of Istanbul, 800 metres from Blue Mosque. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
Breakfast was good but expensive, staff were excellent.
Located in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Blue Mosque, Aprilis Deluxe Hotel provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar.
Located in Istanbul, 700 metres from Hagia Sophia, Sultan Hamit Hotel features accommodation with a garden and private parking. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service.
Window at roof that İ can open and enjoy wind breeze.
Conveniently located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Boss Hotel Sultanahmet is set 700 metres from Column of Constantine, 1 km from Suleymaniye Mosque and 650 metres from Hagia Sophia.
Clean. Great location. Great breakfast. Friendly staff.
Conveniently set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Primero Hotel is located less than 1 km from Blue Mosque, a 11-minute walk from Basilica Cistern and 300 metres from Column of Constantine.
Warm and welcoming Staff especially Veysel and Reşad
Hotel Empress Zoe is located in Istanbul, 400 metres from Hagia Sophia, and has a garden. The property is situated less than 1 km from Blue Mosque and 1.9 km from Column of Constantine.
The old building frescoes pictures and the location
Şebnem Hotel is set in the Fatih district in İstanbul, 300 metres from Hagia Sophia and 400 metres from Blue Mosque. You can enjoy a cup of coffee while overlooking to panoramic view of Bosphorus.
Cozy hotel in the city center with a beautiful terrace!
Situated in Istanbul, within 1 km of Column of Constantine and 600 metres of Spice Bazaar, Safa Hotel Old City features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.
Everything was nice. Clean room & good management.
Holiday Airport Hotel offers rooms with private balconies in the centre of Istanbul. The accommodation provides free shuttle service and room service for guests.
Conveniently located in Istanbul, Garden House offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 2-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk.
Attractively situated in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Four-G Hotel is situated 800 metres from Hagia Sophia, 700 metres from Basilica Cistern and 400 metres from Column of Constantine.
All the staff members were warm and accommodating.
Ideally situated in Istanbul, Henna Hotel Istanbul features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting room service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace.
Great location, perfect breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
Conveniently located in Istanbul, Tin Suites offers a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant.
Beautiful rooms, fuss-free service, great location
Situated in the centre of Sultanahmet, just a short walk from the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, this special class category hotel offers a cheerful atmosphere and great-value accommodation overlooking...
Great location, very clean, welcoming, helpful staff
Hagia Sophia
In 537 AD, Hagia Sophia began life as a church, before becoming an Ottoman mosque in 1453. The largest cathedral in the world for almost a thousand years, this majestic building is considered one of the finest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture. Today, you can explore its vast structure from the inside with a visit to the museum that’s now housed within the walls.
Planning a trip to see the Hagia Sophia? Check out the latest reviews and scores
Scored 6.0
6.0
The history is stunning and the main room is beautiful as...
The history is stunning and the main room is beautiful as well as the mosaics. However, I was underwhelmed considering they now charge to go in and you cannot go on the main floor (a result of it being turned into a mosque). Also the carpet choice doesn't help with the overall site. I think the other mosques were better.
Also, there are LONG queues to buy a ticket and then queues to go in. I would recommend going to the Hagia Sophia experience museum (across the Obelisk) and buy tickets there.
Maya
Scored 4.0
4.0
Insanely long lines deterred us, although you can take great...
Insanely long lines deterred us, although you can take great shot elsewhere. Whether you are a man or woman, you need to cover up. Ladies with shawl, long sleeves, and down to ankles. Men with pants and at least a t-shirt (no tank tops). Otherwise, no entry.
Richard
Canada
Scored 8.0
8.0
Once the seat of Christianity under Constantine the Great...
Once the seat of Christianity under Constantine the Great where Istanbul's original name came from (Constantinople) Still a very spiritual place where Christianity and Islam combine Worth a visit but go early many, many want to go. Take your time and view the murials on the upper floor
The Traveller
South Africa
Scored 6.0
6.0
Westerners are not allowed on the ground floor like the blue...
Westerners are not allowed on the ground floor like the blue mosque. The mosque should be a place of multi religions as let's face it, it was a church first. All should be allowed everywhere as long as prayers are respected.
Bafroggy
United Kingdom
Scored 8.0
8.0
Hagia Sophia itself is impressive, I certainly wouldn't...
Hagia Sophia itself is impressive, I certainly wouldn't recommend the so-called "museum," which is ridiculously overpriced and basically just a long, ridiculous video in a bunch of different rooms, played at the volume of a rock concert. Go watch a documentary. You'll learn a lot more.
Michelle
United States
Scored 10
10
They turned this museum into a mosque under Erdogan.
They turned this museum into a mosque under Erdogan. It has been a museum for almost 100 years, but now it is a mosque and you are not allowed to go and explore the place inside, but are confined to a small space at the ground floor of the building. Very, very sad!!
A Morsel
Serbia
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I had an amazing stay at Angel’s Home Hotel in Istanbul. The staff were incredibly friendly and made me feel completely at home. The rooms were spotless, cosy, and beautifully decorated.
The rooftop terrace was a highlight, offering stunning views and a delicious breakfast. The location is perfect—just a short walk to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
Exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere make this hotel a true gem. I’ll definitely be back!
This hotel is all about location, location, location. It's at the heart of the old city, close to Sultanahmet and all the historical sites you'd want to visit, including the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and more. The staff was very helpful and kind. It will definitely be my first choice if I get the chance to visit again.
A nice small hotel that's a good value for money place to stay to have your own private room that's comfortable and a private bathroom with decent facilities. It's right near the main tourist area so a 5-10 min walk from Hagia Sophia, Blue mosque, Topkapi palace and Basilica cisterns (which I thought was very cool), but also slightly out the way so quiet. The staff are very friendly and helpful but mostly just let you get on with it so a good place to stay to have a bit of peace for good value.
The location of the hotel is excellent. Sultan Ahmed neighborhood - Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are few minutes walk away. There is Arasta bazar near hotel- much chepaer that grand bazar. Nice roof top restaurant in hotel and hotel guests have 10% discount. Special thank to Ehmed from hotel restaurant who made my breakfast last day !
I liked the food, the fact that the hotel was located relatively close to most of the attractions (Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, etc.), and the cleanliness.
I recently stayed at Mula Hotel in Istanbul for two nights and had a wonderful experience. The location is absolutely perfect, just a short walk to major landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The staff were exceptional—friendly, attentive, and always ready to assist with anything we needed. The room was comfortable and well-appointed, providing a relaxing retreat after exploring the city. Highly recommend Mula Hotel for its prime location and outstanding service!
I highly recommend staying at this hotel. A special thanks to Manager Abdullah, whose assistance was invaluable; he promptly addressed every question and need we had.
The location is fantastic, just a five-minute walk to the iconic Hagia Sophia, making it incredibly convenient for exploring this historic area.
The room was very clean, and all the essential items were delivered on time.
If you are going to Istanbul, definitely consider staying here.
Teşekkür ederim!
Perfect location in Sultanahmet, very close to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque and well connected with the rest of the city. The hotel and room was very nice and comfortable. Breakfast was great as well. I recommend this hotel to stay in Istanbul.
The hotel is suitable for guests who want to enjoy the view of Istanbul. After the walk, the hotel needs to rest. + The hotel is located close to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The hotel has good transport links and offers everything you need for a clean stay. Refrigerator, air conditioning. Continuous cleaning service is provided. Good Wi-Fi is available even on the back floors.
We had a wonderful time at the hotel. For the travellers who want to visit most of the historical places on foot or by public transport, and don’t have a big budget, the hotel is perfect. It’s hard to overestimate its location! 3 minutes and you see Bosphorus, 5 minutes and you’re in the very centre of Istanbul with Hagia Sophia.
Breakfast is simple, but it’s not a problem. The manager is a very polite and helpful young man always ready to assist.
So, our overall experience was very positive.
Zarina
Russia
What guests said about Hagia Sophia:
Blue Mosque & Hagia Sofia are both jaw droppingly stunning...
Blue Mosque & Hagia Sofia are both jaw droppingly stunning inside. Avoid the huge tour group queues & go straight to the top of the line, else you'll wait for hours. I was in (in both places), in 10 minutes without being pushy.
Anonymous
Lots of people everywhere and fantastic food.
Lots of people everywhere and fantastic food. Having the Turkish bath experience is not to be missed. Called a "Hamam", the recently renovated hamam between the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosk is second to none.
James
United States
Getting a museum card or looking for ticket kiosks (...
Getting a museum card or looking for ticket kiosks (especially in the enterance of Hagia Sofia and Topkapı Palace) will let you pass hundreds of people in line waiting to get a ticket.
Aslı
Netherlands
Just imagine the city lived for four imperials!
Just imagine the city lived for four imperials! Here is a lot of history on every corner. Visit Hagia Sofia to understand how the world was divided to different churches and so on...
Pavel
Serbia
we gave in and got the 2 day hop on hop off big bus - as we...
we gave in and got the 2 day hop on hop off big bus - as we kept getting lost. Everyone seems to go to the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace early but we found after lunch a lot quieter. if I - no when I go again I will definitely get a 3 day pass so no queuing. Must do a Bosphorus cruise
Su
Australia
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