Rooms are a bit stuffy, but overall fine. Good location right by the tourist sights. The staff are friendly, but one staff member was a bit 'too friendly' and inappropriately kissed us on the cheeks when putting our suitcases in the room, and touched me every time he walked past, making me feel rather uncomfortable. More

Having stayed in Istanbul in 5* hotels I was quite shocked to find myself in what some travel sites have gradwed 2*. On pulling up I thought at first that the taxi driver was stopping for directions, not realising the hotel was next to us. It is situated on a main street and an alleyway. Inside I was not reassured... More

People working at the Saint Sophia are very kind. However the Green Corner open air restaurant, just below the hotel windows, is very noisy: it closes about 11 or 12pm, but people keep cleaning it for the entire night. The sheets were clean but very old, with holes in them and the cleaning service not that good. Besides, to join... More

Location and service are the features here. Free airport pickup and answers to all your questions are a big help. One warning--this hotel is located on a fairly steep slope and may not be suitable for the less than able traveler. A great eatery called Ziya Kebab House is just down the hill. Another good place is the outdoor restaurant... More

The hotel is walking distance to attractions in the ancient city. Beautiful continental breakfast. Excellent food, consistently. But what is exceptional about this hotel is the staff. Very friendly, very helpful all the time. They go above and beyond. The hotel itself is good value, but it is truly the staff who make this exceptional. More

We stayed at the Best Western Saint Sophia for a total of 4 nights, 2 nights on our way to Israel and 2 nights on our way back (May 20-22, and June 2-4, 2011) and had an excellent experience both times. The location of the hotel can't be beat. It is within walking distance of the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque,... More

Hotel is virtually adjacent to Hagia Sofia which is fab. The Hotel is falling apart. The staff arent very friendly and once they realised I was only there for one night stopped trying to flog me over priced excursions. The room was in the loft, low roof (I am 6ft3). Floor fell away and wallpaper was hanging of walls. The... More

St. Sophia hotel has a great location, across the street from Aya Sophia, within easy walkiing distance of Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, and many delightful small restaurants. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the breakfasts in a lovely patio are great. Although the rooms are not fancy, they are very clean and everything works. It was so... More

Location!!!!- The best thing about this hotel- The Aya Sophiya on your Left, The blue mosque right in front of you and the basilica cistern on your Right...... I was a single Indian woman travelling to Turkey and stayed in this hotel for 5 nights and 6 days. The staff is extremely courteous, friendly and helpfull. The cleaning of the... More