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Ala Sofia Hotel

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Standard Double Room
Exterior detail
Interior entrance
Breakfast served, Turkish cuisine, al fresco dining
Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor | Bathroom sink

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Binbirdirek Mah Suterazisi Sok No: 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Sultanahmet Square
    1 min walk
  • Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
    2 min walk
  • Blue Mosque
    6 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    33 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, Ground Floor

Economy Double Room, Ground Floor

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

With a stay at Ala Sofia Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Grand Bazaar and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Hagia Sophia.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Türkistan Aşevi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tarihi Cemberlitas Borekcisi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Three Partners Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪My Terrace - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dragon Chant Mansion 龙吟公馆 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Ala Sofia Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Blue Mosque
Ala Sofia Hotel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 80-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at Terrace restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Terrace restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Turkish cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking within 1 mi (TRY 90 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Low-height worktop and sink

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 80-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 90 per day (3281 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Property Registration Number 20.12.2021-2021-34-1464

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ferman Hotel
Ferman Sultan
Ferman Sultan Hotel
Ferman Sultan Hotel Istanbul
Ferman Sultan Istanbul
Hotel Ferman
Ala Sofia Hotel Hotel
Ala Sofia Hotel Istanbul
Ala Sofia Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Ala Sofia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 201 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean amenities, best of all you get to control your own climate control with some hotels don’t give you the controls of.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferenc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 days transit visit
This hotel is a gem, a very high value for money - rooms are small, but still functional, great location, nice and tidy, room even comes with breakfast - simple but wide selection of food, coffee & tea. Friendly owner and sfaff. Perfect for transit or a few days visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Taraq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Patricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the place nice area
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently located hotel
Well located hotel made it easy to walk to Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, and much more. Room was ground floor, subject to street noise. Ensuite bath was clean, but had plumbing isse that was not resolved during my stay (constant leak in toilet). Breakfast was filling and tasty - including items not normally considered breakfast foods (salad?) Room lights needed attention by electrician - flickering occasionally.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nekel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location easy walking distance to the 2 big mosques, Grand Bazaar, the T1 tram line & many others. I’ll definitely consider staying here again if I return to Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shakeela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ala sofia was great, staff were very friendly and rooms were cleaned daily I would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Hashim

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Tariq, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very courteous and helpful. The room and bathroom were clean and very well done. The breakfast was OK with some room for improvement in the choice of items.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suhail

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spectacular Stay
I stayed in Ala Sofia Hotel for three Nights. All the staff was very co operative and Helpful. Especially, the Lady at the counter named BALLAR was very nice, Humble and Helpful person towards us. Our room was in Basement, that was a Nice and spacious room. There was elevator as well to go on different floors.Only one little problem was that it was hard to view outside through the Window. Apart for that, it was wonderful experience to stay with Ala Sofia Hotel. I'll recommend this Hotel to stay if someone visiting Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the service at the hotel, the staff were really helpful and very approachable. The hotel ambience was really nice. The hotel was really near the trams, shops and restaurants. The only issue we had was the room we had reserved was not available when we arrived as there was plumbing issues. Due to that the room we got was small. It was difficult moving around the room with luggage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice n helpfully manager. The works at the hotel very nice too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

bern, mexico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quit and confy
Wonderful staff nice location everything you need to ha. A n ice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Middle everything
Fell very confortable staff fantastic much information made me fell secure I went athens and back to istambul and stay again at ferman
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vickram, Amman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel close to main touristic area.
We stayed 4 nights. Our room was clean and good size. Bathroom was large and very comfortable. Hotel staff were very helpful in all aspects, including local tours and getting some discounts. We liked the breakfast table as it catered to both veg and non-veg guests. Sea view from the restaurant was superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brunilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My awesome Istanbul experience
It was an amazing experience. The staff was awesome and Apo the front desk guy was incredible from t time we enter. He gave us all the infotmation we needed it made reservation for us and also helped us with transportation. Rooms were huge and comfortable and my kids we in love with location, comfort and great service. Oh I cant forget great breakfast on terrace with incredible view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First Time In Istanbul
Great location! We loved our corner room. Great deal! Staff were nice. The rooftop had great views! Breakfast is not something to be excited about though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Good location, clean and well presented room, accommodating staff, great view from breakfast area.

8/10 Good

Marshall, Prague (formally from the USA)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spent four days over Christmas. The hotel was recommended by a friend who lives in Istanbul and it lived up to my expectations.Breakfast was typical with a lot of dried fruit. Bread was very good and they did offer boiled eggs and a few warm items. The staff was most helpful.