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Villa Sofia

Akbiyik Cad No:3 Sultanahmet, 34122 Istanbul, TurkeyView Map

Standard Double Room 2 guests Turkey
★ 8.3/108.3 Very good 766 reviews Booking.com
▦ 77 Room options For 2 people
✓ 6868 Facilities Hotel amenities
Hammam
Airport shuttle
Internet services are available.
Restaurant
Family rooms
Air conditioning

About the property

Your stay at Villa Sofia

Villa Sofia is in Sultanahmet offering amazing views of Istanbul's historical monuments and the Sea of Marmaras from its rooftop terrace.

The rooms have wooden floors and authentic Turkish carpets. All rooms include an LCD TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a minibar.

A few minutes' walk from Villa Sofia takes you to places such as Aghia Sofia, the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace.

Rooms and amenities

Villa Sofia has 11 rooms in total, with floor areas ranging from 15 to 50 m². The maximum number of guests varies from 2 to 4 guests, depending on the accommodation. In the largest family room, the sleeping arrangements comprise 2 single beds and 1 double bed.

In all rooms, the private bathroom includes a shower and a hairdryer. For meals, the equipment provided in all rooms includes an electric kettle. Comfort features include heating.

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Rooms

Room options

Compare available room options and choose the one that suits your stay.

Standard Double Room — 20 m²

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 20 m²

Bedroom 1 - 1 king-size bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Workspace
  • View
  • Up to 2 guests
  • Area: 20 m²

Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View — 30 m²

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 30 m²

Bedroom 1 - 1 king-size bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Workspace
  • View
  • Up to 2 guests
  • Area: 30 m²

Standard Twin Room — 20 m²

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 20 m²

Bedroom 1 - 2 single beds

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Workspace
  • Cable channels
  • Up to 2 guests
  • Area: 20 m²

Deluxe Quadruple Room — 40 m²

  • 4 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 40 m²

Bedroom 1 - 2 single beds and 1 king-size bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Workspace
  • View
  • Up to 4 guests
  • Area: 40 m²

Economy Double Room — 15 m²

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 15 m²

Bedroom 1 - 1 double bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Workspace
  • Seating area
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • Shower
  • Up to 2 guests
  • Area: 15 m²
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Triple Room — 30 m²

  • 3 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 30 m²

Bedroom 1 - 1 single bed and 1 double bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Workspace
  • Cable channels
  • Up to 3 guests
  • Area: 30 m²

Family Room — 50 m²

  • 4 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 50 m²

Bedroom 1 - 2 single beds and 1 double bed

Highlights
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Workspace
  • Cable channels
  • Up to 4 guests
  • Area: 50 m²

Stay information

Check-in

From 14:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

Minimum age for check-in

18 years

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Parking

Parking information has not been provided.

Children and extra beds

Children from 5 to 14 years old pay 15.00 EUR per night using extra bed. Children from 0 to 4 years old stay free of charge using cot. The minimum check-in age is 18. We welcome children of all ages.

Internet

Internet services are available. WiFi is available. Free WiFi is available. WiFi is available in all areas.

Languages spoken by staff
Arabic English Spanish Russian Turkish

Local area guide

What is near Villa Sofia?

Find nearby sights, outdoor spaces and transport stops.

A few places nearby

  • The ruins “İshakpaşa Hammam” are situated 40 m away.

  • Gülhane Park is 800 m from the property. Allow about 15 minutes on foot.

  • The railway station “Sirkeci” is located 890 m away.

Nearby sights and useful places

Attractions

  • İshakpaşa Hammam ruins
    40 m
    about 5 min on foot
  • Hagia Sophia point of interest
    280 m
    about 5 min on foot
  • Great Palace Mosaic Museum museum
    370 m
    about 10 min on foot
  • Hagia Irene museum
    410 m
    about 10 min on foot
  • Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum museum
    510 m
    about 10 min on foot
  • Ibrahim Pasha Palace castle
    520 m
    about 10 min on foot
  • Ahırkapı lighthouse lighthouse
    580 m
    about 10 min on foot
  • Museum Of Ancient Orient museum
    580 m
    about 15 min on foot
  • Topkapi Palace museum
    600 m
    about 15 min on foot
  • Theodosius Cistern museum
    740 m
    about 15 min on foot

Nature

  • Gülhane Park park
    800 m
    about 15 min on foot
  • Cundi Parkı park
    980 m
    about 20 min on foot
  • Tophane Parkı park
    2.3 km
    about 45 min on foot
  • Fındıklı Parkı park
    3.0 km
  • Yenikapı City Park park
    3.0 km
  • Taksim Gezi Park park
    3.6 km
  • Dolmabahçe Palace park
    4.0 km
  • Maçka Park park
    4.3 km

Public transport

  • Cankurtaran railway station
    180 m
    about 5 min on foot
  • Sirkeci railway station
    890 m
    about 20 min on foot
  • Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi metro station
    1.9 km
    about 35 min on foot
  • Haliç metro station
    2.2 km
    about 40 min on foot

Lifts and cable cars

  • Maçka-Taşkışla Teleferiği lift
    4.2 km
  • Piyerloti Teleferik lift
    6.2 km

Airports

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport airport
    30.5 km
  • Istanbul Airport airport
    36.1 km

Property amenities

Complete list of services and facilities available at the property.

Pool and wellness
  • Hammam
  • Back massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Massage
  • Neck massage
  • Public Bath

Transport
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Internet
  • Internet services are available. WiFi is available. Free WiFi is available. WiFi is available in all areas. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Food and drink
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne

Miscellaneous
  • Family rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Key access
  • Non-smoking throughout

Reception services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Common areas
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Live music/performance
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Tour or class about local culture

Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box
  • Smoke alarms

Safety features
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kit available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Food & drink safety
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware are sanitised
  • Physical distancing in dining areas

Physical distancing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Cleanliness & disinfecting
  • Cleaning products effective against coronavirus are used
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Property is cleaned by a professional cleaning company
  • Bed linen, towels and laundry are washed in accordance with local authority guidelines

Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Fax/photocopying

Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Review

What guests are saying

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Questions and answers - Villa Sofia
What are the GPS coordinates of Villa Sofia?

The GPS coordinates for Villa Sofia are 41.006178, 28.98102.

How much does it cost to book a room at Villa Sofia?

Room rates at Villa Sofia start from 33 EUR.

Is there free internet at Villa Sofia?

Yes. Villa Sofia offers free internet to guests.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Sofia?

Check-in at Villa Sofia starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

What room types can I book at Villa Sofia?

Room options at Villa Sofia include: Standard Double Room, Triple Room, Family Room, Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View, Standard Twin Room, Deluxe Quadruple Room, Economy Double Room.

How can I contact Villa Sofia?

After you make a reservation at Villa Sofia, host contact details are shared so you can contact the property directly.

How far is Hagia Sophia?

The distance to Hagia Sophia is 280 m. Walking takes around 5 minutes.

Which metro station is nearby?

Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi is 1.9 km away. Plan for about 35 minutes on foot.

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