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Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class

3.5 star property
Art Deco Istanbul hotel in Sultanahmet with a nearby private beach
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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Partial Sea View (with balcony) | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Alemdar Mah. Prof. Kazim Gurkan Cad., No.14, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Basilica Cistern
    3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Square
    5 min walk
  • Gülhane Park
    5 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    54 min drive

Room options

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View

  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed, City View

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Partial Sea View (with balcony)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Partial Sea View (with balcony)

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Partial Sea View (with balcony)

  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

Heart of Istanbul.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 12 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arden City Hotel Teloscopic Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Otantik Kebab Huqqa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panoramic Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nur Muhammad Malezya Lokantası - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sultanahmet Fish House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near Basilica Cistern
A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class was completed in January 2023.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 164 ft (EUR 10 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 25

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 30
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 3 stairs to reach property
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per person (roundtrip)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (164 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 25

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Masterpass
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Masterpass.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodations in Türkiye. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Special Class.

Property is also known as

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Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 155 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very nice and friendly and helpful all the time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

rukshana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

SHAMAILA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very basic hotel with clean bedrooms & bathrooms. We booked a family suite which consisted of 2 bedrooms next door to eachother, with a sliding door to separate the 2 rooms from the rest of the hotel rooms, which was convenient as we could leave the doors open while still in the hotel to move around the rooms easily. The only negative I had was the bathroom walls were made of obscured glass and the door didnt have a look, so there was no privacy in the WC/Shower. The breakfast was continental breakfast, so wasnt fancy but they had a nice variety of fresh foods. We all madesure to eat a full breakfast and were satisfied with what we had. Absolutely amazing area, as walking distance to all the main attractions, tram, train station, bus station. Loved it. Istanbul is my favourite city in the world and with this hotel I fell in love with it even more. Definitely will return soon
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room on the top floor with a view on Hagia Sophia was very comfortable. Breakfast was great too. But what made our stay in Istanbul truly memorable and hassle-free was our host Dmitry. Dmitry helped us a lot with advice on places to visit, ways to get around the city, and a bunch of little things that are confusing to foreign visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my family we stayed for 1 night that here the staff were very friendly and helpful, They let us check in early, breakfast was good. The location was very convenient for restaurants, main tourist sites and train stations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rianne

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Aboelmagd, Kingston

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The facility is too old. The common area including the breakfast area, the reception, the walkways, the elevator are all not ventilated or air conditioned. The rooms are too tight and very small. It is only one access key to the room that has three people making very inconvenient to go outside and return independently. The people are nice but working within very limited resources making it difficult to help their guests professionally and in an acceptable way. I regret staying at this hotel. The only positive thing about a it’s location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette, Montreal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved our experience in this property. All the staff members and specially the manager Mr. Dimitri were very helpful and friendly. They all have a smile on their faces. The location is amazing close to many historical attractions, trains, shopping and the Bosphore. We recommend this hotel and we will come back to it.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emileisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is in city center close to haga sophia and others tourist attractions, very quiet and walkable. Breakfast included i will stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good job Albatross
Dmitri, the manager & his staff are amazing hospitality providers. They go beyond the standard hotel service into providing lots of reliable travel & commuting info. I told Dmitri his middle name should be Google.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

shaieb

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Good restaurants in the area. Close to all the sites of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My hotel inIstanbul!
Walking distance to Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazar and many attractions. Airport transfer, safety!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Aisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is at a walkable distance to many locations The staff are really helpful and friendly. Only thing is the rooms are small and the bathroom could be more spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s value for money but don’t expect much. Room was sparse, bare bones, some stains in the toilet. Little sound proofing. But the location is great, right in the heart of beautiful places to visit and breakfast is available. About 1.5-2h from Istanbul Airport by public transport, or 50€ for the hotel’s airport transfer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location for a "walking" vacation was excellent! All staff seemed friendly, but Dimetry at the front desk was there to offer suggestions and help with any little questions. All around a great experience here.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My wife and I had a wonderful week at the Albatros Hagia Sophia. Our room with balcony was spacious, clean, and well-appointed, including refrigerator. The buffet breakfast was varied, and the restaurant service was excellent. The hotel’s staff were terrific—friendly, helpful, and always responsive. The location in Sultanahmet could not have been better—only a few minutes walk from the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Gulhane Park, the Bosphorous, annd other attractions. There are numerous and varied restaurants, cafes, markets, and shops in the neighborhood. All in all, it was the perfect place to anchor ourselves in incredible Istanbul.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent locatiion, wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iza

The staff were exceptional, helpful and professional. Location is central
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the sights is perfect. Staff are delightful, friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nooreen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best turkey hotel yet! The hospitality was next level, they were so accommodating we had an extra person and they readjusted and gave us a bigger room! Booked us the hamam and helped with airport pickup and drop off
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hadi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a clean and tidy hotel in perfect location with respect full team the communication and behaviour was great I’ll appreciate it for everything
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023