In the heart of Istanbul, Ala Sofia Hotel is a haven with a free breakfast buffet and daily manager's reception. Treat yourself to Turkish cuisine at the on-site restaurant or unwind with spa services like massages and facials. Enjoy al fresco dining, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or relax at the bar.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
Free breakfast
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Laundry service
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Private bathroom
Separate bedroom
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is CA $109
CA $109
CA $123 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Room options
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Showing 4 of 4 rooms
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Standard Double Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton linens
15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Standard Single Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton linens
12 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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Economy Double Room, Ground Floor
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton linens
12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Binbirdirek Mah Suterazisi Sok No: 8, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
What's nearby
Blue Mosque - 6 min walk - 0.5 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
Galata Tower - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Istanbul Airport (IST) - 33 min drive
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive
Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 12 min walk
Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 13 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 15 min walk
Cemberlitas Station - 6 min walk
Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
Beyazit Station - 11 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
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
Ala Sofia Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Terrace restaurant, which serves Turkish cuisine and is open for breakfast. Also, Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Cemberlitas Station is 6 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, English, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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 at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Offsite parking within 1 mi (TRY 90 per day)
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2016
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Elevator
Assistive listening devices available
Low-height counter/sink
Room amenities
Be entertained
80-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Free extra futon
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Terrace restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Turkish cuisine and serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 1750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs TRY 90 per day (3281 ft away)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
Property Registration Number 2021-34-1464
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
Does Ala Sofia Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ala Sofia Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Ala Sofia Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Ala Sofia Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 1750 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ala Sofia Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Ala Sofia Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Ala Sofia Hotel?
Yes, Terrace restaurant offers alfresco dining and Turkish cuisine.
What's the area around Ala Sofia Hotel like?
Ala Sofia Hotel is in Sultanahmet, a short 6-minute walk from Cemberlitas Station and 6 minutes' walk from Blue Mosque.
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Reviews
8.2
Very good
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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 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Very good
Mashkoor
Mashkoor, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Very friendly staff, nice accommodation. Adequate to our needs. Thanks all staff specially reception staff. Keep up the good work 👏
Sid
Sid, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Staff is so friendly
SOUHAIL
SOUHAIL, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
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.
Umar
Umar, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2024
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.
Ferenc
Ferenc, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Nov 8, 2023
Taraq
Taraq, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2023
I like the place nice area
Patricio
Patricio, 11-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2023
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.
Carlos
Carlos, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2023
Kimberly
Kimberly, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 2, 2022
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2022
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.
Nekel
Nekel, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2022
Our stay at Ala sofia was great, staff were very friendly and rooms were cleaned daily
I would definitely go back
Shakeela
Shakeela, 4-night family trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2021
Hashim
Hashim, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2021
Perfect
Verified traveller
9-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2020
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.
Tariq
Tariq, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2020
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.
Suhail
Suhail, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Verified traveller
5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2019
Very nice n helpfully manager. The works at the hotel very nice too.
Verified traveller
5-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2019
Lawrence
Lawrence, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2019
Verified traveller
9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2017
Quit and confy
Wonderful staff nice location everything you need to ha. A n ice stay
bern
bern, 4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2017
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
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2017
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.
Vickram
Vickram, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2017
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.
Brunilda
Brunilda, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2017
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.