Ala Sofia Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Blue Mosque

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Exterior detail
Interior entrance
Breakfast served, Turkish cuisine, alfresco dining
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Binbirdirek Mah Suterazisi Sok No: 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

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 near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Ala Sofia Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a body scrub, or a body treatment. The on-site Turkish cuisine restaurant, Terrace restaurant, features al fresco dining and breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Ala Sofia Hotel feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 80-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 1 mi (TRY 90 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • 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 common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Terrace restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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 requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 80-inch LCD TV
  • Cable 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ala Sofia Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ala Sofia Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Ala Sofia Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Ala Sofia Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 1750 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ala Sofia Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, and Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cemberlitas Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

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

Sid

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, nice accommodation. Adequate to our needs. Thanks all staff specially reception staff. Keep up the good work 👏
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SOUHAIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is so friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Umar

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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