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Santa Sophia Hotel

3.0 of 5
Tasdirek Cesme Sok No 20 | Cemberlitas, Istanbul 34470, Turkey
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Santa Sophia Hotel
Ranked #387 of 815 hotels in Istanbul
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Bucharest, Romania
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

The hotel is well positioned, close to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. The rooms are extremely clean, comfortable and cosy. As when I first got my room I did not like it, as it had a view to a small backyard, I asked for a change and I got one with the street view the next morning. I... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

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

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Omro, Wisconsin
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

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

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Doha
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55 reviews 55 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2012

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

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Charleston, South Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

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

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

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

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2012

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

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Bucharest
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

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

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Guildford
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

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

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

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

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Also Known As:
Hotel Santa Sophia
Santa Sophia Istanbul
Address: Tasdirek Cesme Sok No 20 | Cemberlitas, Istanbul 34470, Turkey
Region: Turkey > Istanbul
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access
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Ranked #387 of 815 hotels in Istanbul
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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