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Saint Sophia Hotel Istanbul

3.0 of 5
Alemdar Cad. No:4 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
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Saint Sophia Hotel Istanbul
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Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

perfect location next to haia sophia. steetcar runs in the straat, most of the main attractions within walking distance. staff is very cooperative. the hotel is middle of the road, everything works, but i wouldn't take anything with me.

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Tehran, Iran
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

It was my first trip to Istanbul and i had really no Idea of where i was going.This Hotel was suggested by my cousin who knew the area quit well.The htel rooms are overall very cosy and clean ,so that you would feel yourself at home.The Staffs were friendly and could speak enough english.Mornings we were served with simple but... More

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Tehran
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

Sultanahmet, where the Saint-Sophia is located is known as the wish-fulfillment area ! Apart from its nice neighbourhood, the building of the Hotel is attractively beautiful. The golden iconic places ( Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, The Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern ) is just 5 / 10 minutes walk from the Hotel. The tramway station either. there... More

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Kuala lampur
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58 reviews 58 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

I booked a room in Best Western hotel for myslef and wife for a week long trip online. A friend has advised me to choose Sulatanahmet area for staying as it offers maximum reach to the central places of Istanbul. Nice connectivity to every part of istanbul. I was picked by hotel car from the airport. This hotel is housed... More

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Karachi, Pakistan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

The Location is superb and can not be better, Aya Sofia is almost adjoining to Hotel while Sultan Ahmet mosque is 3 - 4 minutes walk, Topkopi Museum is hardly 5 - 6 minutes walk via a beautiful alley goes from left side of Hotel. Rooms are medium size and clean, we could see Sultan Ahmet mosque and Aya Sofia... More

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Stratford, New Jersey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

Great location - great staff - very helpful. Clean! If you ask a question - BTW true for all of Istanbul - if you ask a question - listen VERY CAREFULLY to the answer - because it's EXACTLY what they mean when they give you an answer! Perfect location with Haga Sophia just outside the window - felt like Konstantin!... More

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Lake Stevens, Washington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

Stayed at this hotel in April 2012 and was pleasantly surprised. Perfect location with the most hospitable people you could meet. They made us feel like we were coming home every day. Went on a guided tour of the city that went above and beyond our expectations. Would highly recommend this hotel......we're already planning another trip back there...

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Warsaw, Poland
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129 reviews 129 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2012

When reading opinions I was a little scared by some of them and not certain whether booking it was a good choice. No regret! The location is absolutely perfect, just a few steps to Hagia Sophia on one side and Cistern on the other. What may be a problem is the room from the street - the trams are quite... More

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Dhaka City, Bangladesh
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

located right behind Hagia Sophia and only minutes walk from the central historical attractions of Istanbul (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Museum, Basilica Cistern and more) this is a great hotel to stay. Being a very old building (at least 100+ years old), the facility is a bit worn out; however the hotel authority is very keen on covering the... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

This hotel has three pluses: location, location and location. It is an older hotel which is in need of renovations and standardization. It is neat and clean but access to the hotel is not so easy. My wife suffered a freak leg injury while on this trip making access and standardization of things like a wheelchair ramp and steps so... More

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Additional Information about Saint Sophia Hotel Istanbul

Also Known As:
Best Western Istanbul
Istanbul Best Western
Address: Alemdar Cad. No:4 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
Region: Turkey > Istanbul
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #358 of 815 hotels in Istanbul
Price range (per night): ₹ 9,275 - 68,489
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Set in the heart of Old Istanbul, this hotel is right in front of Hagia Sophia. It has a bar and offers air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.Saint Sophia Hotel Sultanahmet is less than 200 metres away from Topkapi Palace, Gulhane National Park and the Archaeological Museum. The Blue Mosque and the Roman Hippodrome are only a 5-minute walk away.All rooms at Saint Sophia Hotel are equipped with minibar, tea/coffee maker, telephone, and ironing facilities. Each features a private bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer. Some rooms offer scenic views of the historic centre and the nearby park. ... more   less 
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