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‹‹ The location couldn't have been better, the service excellent, and the room very comfortable. The elevator was not working when I checked out, so had to...››
06 Jun 2007 read hotel reviewsAbout Hotel Saint Sophia, Best Western
exterior - entrance
The Best Western Saint Sophia hotel was built as a mansion in the ancient city center of Istanbul, right next to the Hagia Sophia museum.
This hotel was a former Ottoman mansion, which was built for Ahmed Pasha in 1845. It was renovated, and opened in 1999 as a small but elegant boutique hotel.
Hotel Saint Sophia provides you with Best Western quality along with Turkish hospitality and offers warm and quite family atmosphere, professional service and modern facilities.
On-site amenities include a bar, a restaurant and a Wi-Fi Internet Point.
Location of Hotel Saint Sophia, Istanbul
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City Area:Serraglio
Position of the zone in the city
General map
DISTANCES
From Hagia Sophia: 5 metres/16.4 feet.
From the Blue Mosque & Hippodrome square: 30 metres/98.4 miles.
From Underground Cistern: 10 metres/32.8 feet.
From Gulhane National Park: 40 metres/131.2 miles.
From the Archeology Museum: 30 metres/98.4 miles.
From Topkapi Palace: 80 metres/262.4 miles.
From the Grand Bazaar: 200 metres/0.1 miles.
Rooms at Saint Sophia (Best Western)
twin bed room
The welcoming rooms at the Best Western Saint Sophia hotel are tastefully furnished and are fitted with every modern convenience to satisfy even the most demanding guest.
All accommodations come with private bathroom, shower and hairdryer, and feature complementary Wi-Fi Internet access, individually controlled air-conditioning, mini bar, radio, direct dial telephone and satellite TV.
Non-smoking rooms, as well as rooms with view, are available as well.
The bedroom's balconies overlook the historical Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, or the national park, where guests will be able to enjoy this marvellous views while drinking a coffee or tea.
- Additional beds
- Colour TV
- Cot available upon request
- Direct dial phone
- Free coffee and tea making facilities
- Hairdryer available on request
- Hairdryer in room
- High speed Internet connection
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Iron and ironing boards in room
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking rooms available upon request
- Radio
- Room terrace
- Rooms with view available upon request
- Safe
- Satellite TV
- Telephone
- Telephone in bathroom
- Wireless Internet connection
- Writing desk
Breakfast at Best Western Saint Sophia
breakfast room
The buffet breakfast is served in the breakfast room from 7.30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hotel Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Credit card accepted
- Entire property is air conditioned
- Garden
- Groups welcome
- Historic building
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- Recently renovated
- Room service - 24 hour
- Room service - limited menu
- Wireless Internet connection in the entire property
- City maps
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Front desk - safety deposit box
- Luggage room
- Multilingual staff
- Tourist information
- Free parking
- Rent a car in the hotel
- Shuttle service from and/or to the airport
- Internet/Email services
- Reading room
- Satellite TV
- TV Room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Hotel Reviews Saint Sophia (Best Western)
1.8
Not Specified
Bulgaria, Feb 2009
Verry bad hotel! Never more!
7.4
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United Kingdom, Aug 2008
The location is fantastic, so the disadvantage of a slight background noise of street traffic is acceptable. It's a nice 'human' building, and the breakfast is adequate. Overall pretty good value for money - and you can't beat the location. Hotel will willingly and efficiently arrange Airport transfer at reasonable cost.
9.7
Family with older children
Germany, May 2008
Best location to visit Istanbul! Right next to everything! We loved it and will certainly return. Walking distance to main sights, tramway right up the street. We especially liked the privileged location at the pointed intersection of two streets opening into the square of Hagia Sophia, a "green corner" with a delicious and friendly little restaurant at the front door.
6.4
Mature couple
Finland, May 2008
The rooms were not so special. The situation is good.It is near Top Kapi , Blue Mosque and Haga Sofia. The tram went also near tho hotel. For those who come first time to Istanbul the situation is good. There is much traffic and noise.
7.2
Young couple
France, Mar 2008
HORRIBLE BREAKFAST very poor in terms of quality and selections. It did not fit the hotel level
9.4
Single traveller
Panama, Mar 2008
Location, location, location. It is the BEST PLACED hotel in the area, no doubt. No great views, but close to EVERYTHING. Pretty quiet, clean enough, and very, very amigable people who actually speak English. It is not a four-star hotel by american standards, but compared to all other hotels close by, this is THE BEST. I HIGHLY recommend it to all travelers. Dont expect too much from breakfast, but apples, bread, and teas and cofee are there, and for the price it is EXCELLEN.
9.3
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United Kingdom, Feb 2008
I had a great experience. I had checked out of a Hilton hotel and into this and i can say that the location and overall experience was better at the Best Western Sofia. Its a great location if you want to see the touristy section of Istanbul.
7.9
Gay Couple
USA, Feb 2008
I have stayed in the Hotel three times and always receive professional and kind service. The rooms are very small, but the location makes all the difference in the world, it is perfectly central to everything. The breakfast is not very interesting, just simple. I stayed in Istanbul for three days on my last visit
7.9
Mature couple
France, Nov 2007
This hotel was well positioned and well run. We stayed a week and they picked us up free of charge from the airport. Staff were mostly friendly and always available. Particular mention for the room staff, who were excellent. The room was (relatively) quiet, confortable and spacious. Bathroom was a little small but quite correct. View out onto Sainte Sophie church. I would recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Istanbul. Only downpoint was breakfast was a bit limited, with little choice. Otherwise, spot on.
9.6
Single traveller
Kyrgyzstan, May 2007
The location couldn't have been better, the service excellent, and the room very comfortable. The elevator was not working when I checked out, so had to lug my suitcases down 3 flights of stairs, but I'm sure it was repaired immediately. The staff were very accomodating. Will definitely stay there again! The room with the jacuzzi tub and small balcony were definitely worth the extra money. The view at night from the balcony was fabulous and it was very relaxing to sit out there with a drink.
Transport Services Hotel Saint Sophia
- Free parking
- Rent a car in the hotel
- Shuttle service from and/or to the airport
The hotel has a free outdoor parking area.
A transfer service to/from the airport is available - advance booking and flight details are required.
The Hotel
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exterior - entrance
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exterior - night
court yard
hotel lobby
Rooms at Best Western Saint Sophia
twin bed room
twin bed room
twin bed room
twin bed room
bathroom
Hotel Facilities
breakfast room
The buffet breakfast is served in the breakfast room from 7.30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Hotel Policies
METHODS OF PAYMENT
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CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at anytime after 12.30 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than noon.
INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Airport transfers are not included in the price; rates available on request.
Parking is included in the price.
Use of the Wi-Fi Internet Point is free of charge.
Room service costs $7.00.
Breakfast is included in the price.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In case of no show or late cancellation one night will be
charged on your credit card
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
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