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Villa Sofia

Villa Sofia
Villa Sofia – Istanbul, FL
Villa Sofia – Istanbul, FL
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About Villa Sofia

Villa Sofia İstanbul is located in the heart of Sultanahmet, offers a unique stay just a few minutes' walk from historic landmarks such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Our elegant rooms feature wooden floors, authentic Turkish carpets, air conditioning, satellite LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, and a minibar. Guests can also enjoy extraordinary dining at our rooftop venue, Seafront Lounge Rooftop Restaurant | Sultanahmet, offering stunning views of the Marmara Sea, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque along with a traditional Turkish breakfast, fresh seafood, and rich Turkish cuisine. License Number(s): 13465

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.2 / 5
Great 230 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location right in the old district. Nothing

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The location, the staff and the cleaning.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Close proximity to Hagia Sophia and the view from the terrace

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I liked the location as it is few minutes from the main monuments in Sultanahmet area. the breakfast at the rooftop is fantastic, u can enjoy ur Turkish breakfast while observing the ships on the bosphore. Im so happy for the choice i made. Nothing major to mention.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Our stay at the Villa Sofia was fantastic! Location superb, breakfast buffet wonderful and the hotel staff was more than helpful. A special shout-out to Ms. Ferdavs at the front desk who was very informed, welcoming to guests and knowledgeable about Istanbul. In truth she helped make our week there surpass all expectations. We will return to the Villa Sofia!

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Great place, very good and delicious breakfast and the staff were very hostile and polite. Would definetly recommend.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Location and the roof top panoramic view of the landmark Mosques and the Bosphorus..

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    N a

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    The location is perfect to walk to main tourist sites and the view of the Bosphorus is spectacular especially during sunrise.

  • Engine customer Jan 2026

    Is close to everything ‘ Mr Ali make our adventure easy’ book a day b4 ‘ and approve’ and all we use TL there where no stress to get Euros’ We checked out at 14:00 with no extra fees,

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Rood didn’t have a window

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Fabulous location and the staff were very helpful and friendly!! Loved having breakfast up on the terrace with such great views of the Bosphorus and the Hagia Sofia!! A bit noisy at night with some of the bars going until 1-2am but we were able to change our room and then it was quieter!

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Beautiful hotel, amazing and friendly receptionists who made your stay memorable! They also helped us with booking an evening cruise which we enjoyed, and were helpful with anything and everything. I enjoyed my stay there. The rooftop is beautiful. Breakfast varied and yummy. Perfect location close to everything.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    The hotel roof top restaurant had an exceptional view, the food was very good and not as expensive as the other places around. Since it is located in the center, there was a lot noise from outside.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Wonderful stay as always. 4th time in this hotel, and it's always great. Perfect location, good breakfast, clean room, and very helpful staff. It is very convenient to have a rooftop terrace restaurant in the same building. Next stay definitely same choice.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Nuri and his staff, in particular Ali, were very helpful. They were excellent in the provision of information and to make sure that we had all our needs catered for. The location is superb and the views from the restaurant spectacular.

  • Engine customer May 2025

    Perfect location to see Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Basillica Cistern.. great places to eat

  • Engine customer May 2025

    5 min walk to Hagia Sophia. Very helpful Reception staff, accommodated our request to change room. Overall facilities, breakfast etc are passable considering the prime Old City area. One rude male staff at the rooftop restaurant, very disrespectful and argued with customers.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast Too noisy on some nights. A better variety of bread and protein at breakfast would be nice.

  • Engine customer Apr 2025

    Good location (just 5 min to door of Topkapi and Hagia Sofia), nice view from the window-enclosed breakfast room. Room was a good size. Nice staff at the reception desk. Overall good value. Room decor a little tired (we stayed in 2 hotels at same price point just blocks apart, and this was the lesser quality furnishings of the two). Breakfast was ok - although we were jet lagged and didn’t get up early enough to beat the staff to eating the “prime” food, so possibly better quality for the early bird. A little disappointing that the rooftop restaurant could not be used by hotel patrons’ breakfast, but rather for outside people coming to a separately priced breakfast. I would recommend staying elsewhere and go have a meal at this restaurant one day to get the excellent view. In fact, there are many restaurants in the area with rooftop views.

Frequently asked questions about Villa Sofia

Does Villa Sofia have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Villa Sofia offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Villa Sofia offer parking?
On-site parking is not listed at Villa Sofia. Public parking may be available nearby.
Does Villa Sofia have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Villa Sofia offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Villa Sofia have a fitness center?
Villa Sofia does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Villa Sofia located, and how walkable is the area?
Villa Sofia is located at Akbiyik Cad. Adliye Sok. No 3, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, FL 34122. With a Walk Score of 55, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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