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Rooftop terrace
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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exclusive Double Room, Sea View
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

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Küçük Ayasofya Mahallesi Demirci Resit, Sokak No: 28 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite

Suite

  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • City view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Exclusive Triple Room, Sea View

Exclusive Triple Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Exclusive Double Room, Sea View

Exclusive Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Basement Room

Double Basement Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room

Economy Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

With a stay at Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, a 6-minute walk from Blue Mosque and 11 minutes by foot from Hagia Sophia. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Grand Bazaar and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Egyptian Bazaar.

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Hagia Sophia - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Şirvan Sofrası - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Korean Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Terrace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Blue Mosque
Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2025.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include babysitting (surcharge), a fireplace in the lobby, and barbecue grills. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 15 kilometers.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and express check-in. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 15 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 15 kilometres
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle storage
  • Designer stores
  • Farming classes
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 125 (roundtrip)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 15 per day (492 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses wind, solar, and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 6491

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Ayasofya Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very small but the price was right. The location was excellent with a wonderful restaurant right across the street. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and fantastic location close to good restaurants and sightseeing. Loved the rooftop breakfast. Rooms were comfortable the only complaint was that there were no television channels that were in English.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Hazel May

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service is topnotch! Shout out to Mustafa and all staff for very accommodating. The room is clean and break is fresh. We’ll recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely hotel to stay in. Complimentary Teas and Coffees were a nice touch. Always within 15 mins walk of main sites and metro stops to get around the city quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Youness, Morges

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to visit all key monuments. The Staff is very friendly and helpful, the room was clean and well maintained. Note: The room is quite small in case space is a concern
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elhadji Ndane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudiu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the hotel in the last minute for one day to stay in Istanbul and we are glad to do so. Everything about the hotel was amazing. Great, clean rooms, Very close to tourist attractions Great breakfast on top of the hotel where we could see the Bosphorus. But the most important, The hotel staff, Amazing people! I have no words to describe the way they treated us. Thank you very much on behalf of my family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, overall well maintained and good location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghaleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent, Ali was very helpful, thank you very much guys
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Renton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. The breakfast buffet was so bountiful that they ran out of room for the food on the buffet. Our room was clean and there was a nice playground nearby for our little one. We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

aarefa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay ❤️

Amazing stay . People are very helpful Sultan was amazing . Close to everything. Very clean Friendly staff
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guys in reception Murad .Ali and sultan and Angela from the kitchen very nice . Every one else as well is welcoming and generous.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alfredo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in excellent shape, and the staff (Manager) were very attentive and helpful. Although there was no elevator, we got help carrying the luggage to our room. The room was a little bit small but very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly and very helpful stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bozin

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, with superb service. Rooms are clean and spacious. The staff is amazing. Very helpful and caring!! I would recommend this hotel. And will plan my next stay there as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad Waseem

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beyond expectation

The experience was perfect, the staff is amazing. Special thank to Sultan for his attentions, Verdi for his willigness to help, Ali for his kind logistical arrangement and last but not least Afifa and the breakfast staff that were amazing. Mind you that they can prepare for you things like orange jus and omelette beyond what is presented in the buffet which have its value when you dont find you full classical.breakfast.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto, Magnolia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place, service was incredible, staff made us feel welcome and at home all the time… Breakfast was very ample… great location, walking distance to major tourist places and dining… would definitely recommend and come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIRIL, Cumming

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager Alex and entire staff very friendly and welcoming. Location is perfect, breakfast is great. Everything is so clean and the rooms are updated and look better than the pictures. Everyone is so helpful and the price is great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhuha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel for three nights and had a wonderful experience overall. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming and their hospitality truly stood out. They were always helpful and ready to assist with anything we needed. The only downside was that the room felt a bit small for us but everything else made up for it. A cozy place with great service in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garilynn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025