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BEST WESTERN Saint Sophia Hotel

3.0 of 5
Alemdar Cad. No:4 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
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BEST WESTERN Saint Sophia Hotel
Ranked #345 of 757 hotels in Istanbul
3.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
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karachi
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
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i decided to book this hotel after reading numerous reviews on trip advisor but i was very nervous as i was traveling with my father and i didnt want him to walk too much unnecessarily. Therefore my major concern was location. i wanted a hotel which was near the metro/ train station and had shops nearby. Best western Saint Sophia... More

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Aslan Ozcakir, Online Marketing Consultant at BEST WESTERN Saint Sophia Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2012

First of all, we would like to thank you for the positive comments about our hotel. We trully believe that the feedback from our guests is essential to continuosly improve ourselves. Therefore, we really thank you for the time you have spent on sharing your experience with us and are happy to know that The Saint Sophia Hotel and its... More

Dublin, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

Arrived in Attaturk airport where there was supposed to be a pick up driver for us but none appeared. After some time I phoned the hotel and they promised to pay on arrival. However our airport taxi driver couln't find the hotel for an hour at least. When we arrived we were the told the hotel was overbooked and at... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2011
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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

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011
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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

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

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

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Port Angeles, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

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

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Nova Scotia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

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

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Phoenix, Arizona
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

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

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Tiverton, United Kingdom
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2011
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people found this review helpful

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

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Tiburon, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

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

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  • Best Western Istanbul
  • Istanbul Best Western
Address: Alemdar Cad. No:4 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
Price range (per night):* 94 AUD - 153 AUD

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