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Ayasofya Hotel
Situated just 1.3 km from the historical urban Gulhane Park, the comfortable 4-star Ayasofya Hotel Istanbul overlooks the Marmara Sea. Featuring 21 rooms with views of the sea, the smoke-free hotel is a short way from the 4th-century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum.
Thanks to its unique location, the hotel is in the centre of Istanbul, merely 600 metres from the historic Sultanahmet District. The Ayasofya Istanbul is not far from the Serpent Column, and Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands a mere 1 km away. Also, First Courtyard is situated nearly a 10-minute walk away. Supplement your educational experience by visiting the prominent Turkish Istanbul University, which is just 1.6 km from the accommodation. This Istanbul hotel is within a few blocks of Sirkeci rail station.
The air-conditioned rooms in Ayasofya Hotel have complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with climate control. Also, there is a personal safe, a mini-fridge-bar, tea and coffee making equipment provided. The air-conditioned bedrooms feature comfortable beds with quality bed linens. Featuring comforts such as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the private bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.
Guests can also sigh up for sightseeing tours arranged by the hotel. Business travellers are welcome to use meeting rooms offered on site.
The Ayasofya offers a delightful breakfast. Nearby restaurants, including Teras Restaurant is steps away from the property.
Amenities
Main Features
- Wi-Fi
- 24-hour services
- Express check-in/ -out
- On-site Dining
- Meeting facilities
- Child-friendly
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
Facilities
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Electric kettle
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
- Happy hour
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
- Parquet floor
Policy
Map
Local Attractions
Attractions
- Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Center (4.9 km)
- Istanbul Congress Center (4.9 km)
- Topkapi Palace (1.1 km)
- Istanbul Modern Art Museum (2.4 km)
- Hippodrome (200 m)
- Blue Mosque (250 m)
- Taksim Square (3.6 km)
- Suleymaniye Mosque (1.5 km)
- Archeological Museum (1000 m)
Airports
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (43 km)
Train stations
- Sultanahmet Tram Station (400 m)
Reviews
Steven
2023-11-26
The units were great little on our return which had a beautifully renovated bathroom.
Marjorie
2023-09-19
Fine bed in the double room, plus a vanity table, a dresser, and a phone.
E.
2023-09-10
The location was marvellous and good for me as it was close enough to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cisterns as well as the buzzing Sultanahmet resturant area and tram stop, other major attractions, and the Sultanahmet...
Richard
2023-09-02
The food was great - variety of options. Flawless service, although a few employees where very rude. The location was great and stunning, for example, a byzantine basilica museum was within a close distance from the hotel.
Walter
2023-08-17
The breakfast was tasty, had a huge variety of options and the food was fresh. We got luxurious and extremely spacious double room with a queen bed as an upgrade, nice gesture❤
Mary
2023-07-21
It was comfortably furnished, decent size and with a queen bed. The location was great, at a moderate distance from an Ottoman - era Friday mosque. The meal served at the outdoor restaurant was fab.
Ben
2023-06-23
the units are comfortably furnished, decent size.
Charles
2023-06-08
Great to have an outdoor restaurant with great food. Warm drinks at roof top bar, flawless service. Early check-in.
Chris
2023-06-03
Location in the heart of the city was a plus. Further, it was adjacent to good restaurants, the Hagia Sophia the tramline, and major attractions and the tram stops to the port.
Sam
2023-06-03
Little venue, great location short walk to many major tourist attractions including the Hagia Sofia, even kid's playground around the corner and the most important sites in Istanbul, appreciated our stay. The double room was heated, very well taken care of. We didn't want to leave, totally recommend.
Richard
2023-05-13
I was there for 3 nights and ate at outdoor restaurant for dinner. The warm drinks in rooftop bar were very welcome.
Louis
2023-05-09
The breakfast of our place was savoury with home made turkish pastries, enjoyed it. The location was amazing, just a pleasant stroll away from a functioning mosque.
J.
2023-05-08
Its location within a close distance from Basilica Cistern was marvellous.
Shame the bathroom was a bit small.
Jason
2023-05-06
It's based in the heart of the city. And the area is quiet close to the Blue Mosque, other major attractions and metro a mere 10 to 15 minutes walk from the front door, the big sights: Aya Sophia/Blue Mosque/Hippodrome/Cistern/Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower.
Russell
2020-01-26
Beautiful views of the sea from the room. The hotel is in the old district. Delicious breakfast selection...