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Reviews of Santa Sophia Hotel - İstanbul 3 stars

Emin Sinan Mah. Emin Sinan Hamami Sok No:2 Cemberlitas, Fatih, 34470 Istanbul, Turkey

#2495 of 2,495 hotels in Istanbul

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Review score

Based on 1474 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet is old.

    This place is in perfect location. Very close by to most of the attractions. Friendly and helpful staffs. Food was good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    it was a wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Dinner canteen is bit costly

    staff is good and very helpful. Adjusted my family well and provided good breakfast

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    Very nice and well situated. Will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was NOT cleaned daily. I asked at the front desk - they put toilet paper in the bathroom but still did not clean the bin with the toilet paper? We were unaware that our room had NO windows

    Breakfast was ok Staff were excellent - very helpful Staff arranged an enjoyable tour for us Hotel is well placed - easy access to shops etc

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Very good breakfast fantastic staff in a great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very kind and careful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    5 ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slight mix up with our rooms so we (2 couples) had to share a family room the first night then we got moved the next day to our own rooms, the staff were helpful and moved our belongings whilst we were out for thr day. Bathroom needed some attention, reported the toilet seat was broken but sadly not fixed during our trip and just needed a general re grout/ sealing in places.

    Amazing location, has an on-site restaurant but is within a 5/10 min walk of all the hustle and bustle. Everything we needed was in walking distance and was able to get leaflets for certain activities/tours from the hotel. Very friendly staff. Hotel rooms were basic but did have what we needed. We didn't eat main meals in the restaurant but the deserts and drinks were thoroughly enjoyed, especially the cocktails. Was night to see the communal cats too ☺️

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Splendid position, near to the tram station Ceberlitas, the most important Istanbul highlights (AyaSofia. Blue Mosque Basilica Cistern etc), the grand Bazaar, supermarkets, restaurants etc. Very safe neighborhood Very kind stuff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Spent 4 nights there. Everything was great. Can easily recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Given the price there's nothing to complain about

    Amazing location. Turned out that almost everything we wanted to see were in walking distance. My experience with hotel staff was absolutely pleasant. One more blanket, safe box, more slippers- no problem. Great breakfasts. Loved it. The restaurant was really good and prices were pretty reasonable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very helpful staff and convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedroom and ensuite were a bit dated.

    Very helpful reception staff. We were able to leave our luggage at the hotel on our last day as our train didn't leave until late afternoon. Good location for the main sites like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    airport transfer was badly handled.

    Great location, close to major tourist sites, restaurants, shopping.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was to small

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food . At the restaurant is horrible, so if you are hungry go and eat somewhere else, it's nicer and cheaper !

    Staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location, for 20 euro per night it was the best option. Small room but ok for solo traveling

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    7.0
    Amazing location. Could work on the cleanliness
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was too small, the view was blocked by the AC unit and it wasn’t as clean as it should have been

    The location was perfect. Close to the main attractions as well as the tram line

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Cheap and cheerful Great breakfast 😋

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One Reception man. The other was good.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    WIFI

    Breakfast was good. The manager, Saeid Nasiri was very helpful with room service arrangements directions.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our 4th floor twin room had a small bathroom. It was difficult to wash our hair without hitting our elbows on the wall. Would suspect a male would not be comfortable in this bathroom. Small lifts x2.

    Excellent location of the hotel. Very helpful staff - they quickly changed our room from a double to a twin room, moved our heavy luggage and gave helpful suggestions to sites. Daily housekeeping kept our room feeling fresh and clean. Good breakfast coffee .... from a vending machine. I was so surprised.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet bad smill

    Location and price

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was very attentive and went out of their way to help us get back a jacket which we forgot in a taxi. The hotel is great value for money, has a great diverse breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is very strategic to explore attraction sites. Hagia sophia, sultan ahmet, basillica and many more are walking distance.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant accomodation near Sultanahmed atractions
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    The noise of the elevator in upstairs rooms near the engine.

    Good location near Santa Sophia, Blue mosque, Grand Bazaar and near the T1 tram. The room was clean and correct. Staff very pleasant and they changed us to another room when we told them the inconveniences due the noise of the elevator in the first room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location with very friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was excellent and the staff were very friendly and polite. Thank you

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room description might be a little misleading.Room that we booked suppose to have a bathtub but it was just the shower. Other than that all was very good 😊

    Very good Location, easy access to main Attractions, very nice staff :) Comfortable bed was a bonus 😊

    Stayed in April 2024

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