We have stayed at this hotel twice in the past and intend to return this year.It is well situated,close to the major sites.It is comfortable,clean and the staff are friendly,courteous and extremely helpful H & S Edinburgh,Scotland

I have stayed at this hotel for many years now, and always feel like I'm returning "home." It's quiet, comfortable, easy walking distance from all the main sites and the tram, and the staff is so friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet has a nice variety also, and I love the cigar bourek especially. I plan to stay here on... More

Just off the main road, five minutes from the tourist throng, this is a place for the experienced cost-conscious traveller who can cope with a bit of ethnic reality. The side streets of Istanbul are not everyone's delight, but give a glimpse to the not-so-recent past and the realities of life for the population. A good hotel keeps itself up... More

Overall it was alright for our needs. We only stayed one night so the quirks weren't an issue. The view we had faced a run down apartment building with trash in the lot. I would highly recommend asking for a view of the street and a non smoking room. There is also another quirk about the air conditioning and lights.... More

We stayed in this hotel for 3 nights. Over all was a decent experience. The location is so prime, that all else is forgiveable. The tram station is just 5 mins away. The main tourist centre Sultanahmet is just walking distance. Very near to the Grand Bazaar. Very very well connected for travel. Lots of small and big eateries around... More

Very good staff,clean rooms and very near to metro station and old bazaar.

I will mention first the hotel location, 5min walking from any direction! Clean and ventilated rooms, old towels, smal bath, comfortable beeds. Services are good, staff friendly for a small tip, helped us to park right in front of the hotel (a miracle in Istanbul). Breakfast, simple but fresh! We were a large group so rest of details not important,... More

we were also lured by its decent reviews on tripadvisor. however our actual experience was only a tad better than horrible. Hot room with no ventilation; when u try to open the window the handle breaks and the noise from the road down below is so horrible that you cannot sleep; could not even arrange for a table fan; no... More

The Santa Sophia is the worst hotel I've stayed in. My room is so small I have to walk sideways to get between the bed and the table. The wireless keeps going off. The waste water from rooms above me goes right through a pipe in the wall of my room and it is very noisy. The walls are so... More