Villa Sofia

Hotel with restaurant, near Hagia Sophia

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Villa Sofia, near the ancient wonders of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, offers a serene retreat with a rooftop terrace. Savor local flavors at the on-site restaurant or unwind with spa services like massage treatments. The attentive front desk staff is always available to help plan your stay.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Standard Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Standard Double Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Triple Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
Family Quadruple Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Family Quadruple Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Family Quadruple Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Family Quadruple Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Elite Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers
Elite Double Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Elite Double Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Elite Double Room | Minibar, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Elite Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Akbiyik Cad. Adliye Sok. No 3, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 5 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 15 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 19 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 11 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 12 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Meşale Restaurant & Cafè - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Sabahattin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elif Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Villa Sofia

When you stay at Villa Sofia, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes and Cemberlitas Station is 11 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 164 ft (EUR 15 per day)

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15 per day (164 ft away)

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 13465

Also known as

Alaturka Hotel
Alaturka Hotel Istanbul
Alaturka Istanbul
Hotel Alaturka
Alaturka Elegance Hotel Istanbul
Alaturka Elegance Hotel
Alaturka Elegance Istanbul
Alaturka Elegance
Villa Sofia Hotel
Alaturka Elegance
Villa Sofia Istanbul
Villa Sofia Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Sofia offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Villa Sofia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Villa Sofia?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Villa Sofia?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Sofia?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

Are there restaurants at or near Villa Sofia?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Villa Sofia like?

Villa Sofia is a short 7-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 5 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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Villa Sofia Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Alaturka is a lovely hotel in a really great location. The staff was very kind and attentive, and the room was quite spacious and comfortable, especially for the price. It was a great trip, thank you
Stephanie, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sehr gute Lage, nettes Personal. Frühstück war ok. Große Zimmer
Jomana, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Right location wrong hotel

Ideally situated in Sultanahmet. Our superior double room wasn’t superior. The drapes over the bed shown in photos were non existent as was the rug shown. We walked barefoot over lifting laminate floor with rough edges. The best part of our stay was the bathroom which had been refurbished and couldn’t be faulted. The rest of the hotel was tired and dated and in need for refurbishment.The advertised restaurant was closed except for breakfast. The breakfast was mediocre and limited. The coffee machine wasn’t working after the first day. The staff response was ‘problem’ accompanied by a shrug of her shoulders as she walked away. One of the staff sat smoking inside the restaurant by a partially open door. She was disinterested and actually went to sleep with her head on the table one morning. Her colleague did likewise the next day. We certainly didn’t feel particularly welcome. The reception staff were marginally better but nothing much. Disappointing to say the least
Carolyn, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Right location, wrong hotel!

Great location With all the sights of Sultanahmet close by. Easy access to the Tram for going further afield. The bathroom was excellent and couldn't be faulted. Our superior double whilst clean wasn't anything special and was poorly furnished with a shabby coffee table and a mismatching TV console. The pictured drapes on the bed we're non existent as was the rug. Breakfast was very limited. The coffee machine wasn't working after the first morning. When I asked about it the woman working there shrugged and said 'problem'. End of. The hotel description said there was a restaurant. İt didn't say it wasn't serving anything more than breakfast. The staff on reception were helpful. The catering staff much less so. One spent her time playing with her mobile phone on speaker or sitting inside by the partly open terrace door smoking. One morning she was asleep with her head on the table. As we left this morning her colleague was asleep.
Carolyn, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy bien ubicado con restaurantes y vías de comunicación muy cercanas, el hotel muy amables y siempre dispuestos a ayudar, la habitación muy amplia, las camas muy confortables, valdría la pena que arreglaran los closets pues a uno le faltaba una puerta y otro tenía las puertas detenidas con cinta adehesiva, también faltaban focos en lámparas y el piso de la regadera podrian limpiarlo para quitarle lo manchado. El desayuno el huevo siempre estuvo frío pero en general muy recomendable si vuelvo a ir a Estambul lo contrataría nuevamente.
7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

great breakfast and very kind staff!
Michelle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and large room.

Great location, just steps from the Topkapi Museum, Hagia Sophia, etc. The room for 4 was very large, like an apartment. Everything about it was good. The only things that could have been better - the bathroom fixtures needed tightening and the breakfast was good, but not as good as in other hotels in the area. Friendly and helpful staff.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hôtel

Très bon séjour à l’hôtel Alaturka Elegance ! Le gros point positif de cet hôtel est son personnel. Tous les membres de l’équipe sont très gentils, d’une grande sympathie et très serviables. Ils nous ont réservé nos excursions et taxis, et nous ont trouvé une solution de dernière minute lorsqu’une de nos réservations dans une autre ville de Turquie n’a pas fonctionné. Le lit est très confortable et l’hôtel est très propre de manière générale. Très belle vue sur la basilique Sainte-Sophie depuis la terrasse panoramique, sur laquelle nous prenions notre petit déjeuner. Petite réserve sur ce dernier qui était bon sans toutefois être exceptionnel. Parfaite localisation de l’hôtel entre la Mosquée Bleue et Sainte-Sophie. Palais de Topkapi à 2mn à pied, Grand Bazar et Mosquée Süleymaniye à 15 mn à pied. Je recommande vivement cet hôtel ! Personnel de grande confiance, nous avons oublié un de nos bagages qu’ils nous ont gardé précieusement jusqu’à notre retour à Istanbul quelques jours plus tard. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés !
salomé, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Die nähe zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Zimmer sind Sauber.
3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The location of the property and ease of walking to all sights important is fantastic. Tons of great places to eat and shop nearby. Bathrooms need a little updating and couple of working trash cans would have been nice. The front office staff are all great and very helpful. Breakfast ok. Greater selection of fresh fruits would have been nice.
5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home

Cela fait la deuxième fois que nous séjournons à Alaturka Elegance. La situation géographique de l’hôtel est idéal car il est dans le quartier historique. Le personnel est très sympa et la vue depuis la terrasse est magnifique. Nous reviendrons (encore et encore)!
JANICE, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Pros: 1. Very near Topkapi Palace 2. Nice view from hotel top but not so close to marmara sea 3. Nice reception, always there 24hrs. Breakfast lady also nice Cons: 1. Bed was too soft, aged and partly broken, I tot the bed was gonna collapse 2. Room small and quite aged 3. On our 2nd day there was a problem with hot water and it means the room heater also cannot function. Even our room has bath tub but we cannot enjoy it because the water was freezingly cold 4. Breakfast was just ok, nothing much. The alfresco restaurant was closed probably due to winter. So I did not enjoy it that much
Juliana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hyvä pieni vanha mojoituspaikka keskustassa.

Hyvä valinta, mikäli on lyhytkestoinen matka, muuten pitää valita arvokkaampi hotelli. Aamiainen on aika nihkeä. Hienot näkymät terassilta. Tilaava huone ja kylpäri kahdelle, mutta suihkun viemäri oli vähän epäkunnossa, ei vetänyt hyvin. Hyvät kalaruoat lähellä, mutta lukekaa ravintoloiden arvostellut ennen syömistä. Toinen paikka on hieno, ja toinen voi olla surkea. Wi-Fi oli hyvä.
Olga, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Bad Service

The location of hotel was good but the service of staff was very bad.Payment for breakfast was paid but the staff refused to give us breakfast even up to 07:30 am before our early checkout time which is against our booking terms. Breakfast payment has been taken but breakfast was not provided .
Mian Muhammad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Недооцененный осенний Истамбул

Очень понравился отель! Особенно месторасположение! Порадовали завтраки, удивительно не по турецки разнообразные, отличная домашняя выпечка!) Если оставить немного на чай горничной, то у Вас будут каждый день свежие простыни! Вид из кафе на крыше с утра!!!! Буду рекомендовать отель коллегам и друзьям! Отель находится на улице ресторанов.
roman, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Mensur, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Çagatay, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastisk

Seycan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hassan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

sehun, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Giles, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified

6/10 Good

1-night trip