I was traveling with my wife, three teenage children and my in laws. We found this hotel on the internet and chose it based on the responsiveness of the manager Tula's replies to our e-mailed questions before our trip. We were picked up at the airport and brought to the hotel. We were treated like family by Tula and her... more

My mother and sister stayed here for a couple of nights in September 2008 as the start to a family holiday in Turkey. I booked it for them a couple of days before arrival due to an unprofessional last-minute cancellation of their booking by their hotel of choice. Here is their review. My mother arrived after a 12-hour overnight flight... more

Our encounter at this hotel was our first experience in Turkey. Unfortunately, it was a very negative one. Immediately upon our arrival (we were two couples who had reserved two double rooms), we were told that “there was a problem.” The rooms we reserved were not available, but we could upgrade to the suites for a “good price.” This price... more

Located perfectly to see the "must see" sights. Our room had a side view of St. Sophia. Quite nice rooms except my side of the bed had no night table where obviously one should go. Another weird thing is that the shampoo and conditioner bottles were refilled from who knows how many people that have used them! Front desk help... more

This is a very nice hotel that I found to be clean, surprisingly spacious and with a wonderfully friendly and helpful staff. The desk staff at least spoke excellent english. The breakfast buffet is slightly limited but includes some delicious cheeses and fruits. The bed was comfortable and clean, with a decent-sized bathtub and good water pressure in the shower.... more

One reviewer has said that all the rooms (not just the suite) are clean and nice, etc. I don't know how this is known, but my experience with two of the rooms at this hotel says otherwise. At first, I was in Rm 304, without A/C or a working light in the bathroom. The fellow at the front desk said... more

I paid $55 a night during two stays in March and April 2006. That included breakfast and seemed a reasonable price for a hotel in a great location right by the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, ATMs, the tram and many restaurants. (I got that rate by simply walking in, not by booking ahead.) My rooms were quite large... more

i would say its not horrible (well the breakfast is horrible and disgusting) and it's not amazing. we actually booked the suite with the jacuzzi and the view overlooking aya sofya and I would say, yes the view is nice. The location is fantastic if you are staying in sultanahmet. my father was put in a junior suite which was... more

I would like to give Best Western St. Sophia hotel my best recommendation. Outstanding location next to the St Sophia Mosque, which means it is within walking distance to ALL major sites of Istanbul. It is my second stay at the St Sophia Hotel The managment of the hotel is outstanding. When learning we were on honeymoon we were met... more