If you want to experience truly experience Turkey in a special way, stay here. This is a wonderful and quaint place very close to the Mosques, Cistern and many other popular sites. more

Perfectly located in the heart of Sultanahmet (the tourist center of Istanbul), a stone's-throw from The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and a number of other historical sights. The staff were very professional, but also very warm and welcoming. I know how cliched this sounds but they genuinely did make us feel like part of the family. They seemed to conduct... more

We stayed two nights and found the hotel to be very clean and comfortable. The staff was very helpful and informative. The location is very convenient to the major tourist sites. more

We had a 3 night stay in this lovely old hotel & couldn't have enjoyed it more. Gaye & her team showed us hospitality that was second to none & the hotel is perfectly situated for visiting the great sites of Istanbul. With the tram stop just a short walk from the hotel we were able to cram so much... more

I stayed at the Ayasofya for roughly a week in October. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The breakfast was traditional Turkish but also provides Aussie alternatives such as vegemite on toast and cereals. The location is within easy walking distance from the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and other main attractions. Children are treated very well and the rooms... more

I have just spent one month in Turkey with my family and we spent about 3 weeks in the Ayasofya hotel. Rarely have we been to a hotel with such character! All the staff are incredibly friendly and were even able to help us plan an itinerary throughout Turkey. The hotel is also located within a few minutes walk from... more

the Ayasofya is a comfortable and wonderfully located small hotel in the sultanahmet section of istanbul. it was a pleasant 10 minute walk to most of the historic sites and in the immediate area of the hotel were some really outstanding "neighborhood" mosques that were not inundated with tour groups and yet showed remarkable architectural features and decorations. most outstanding... more

If you are looking for personal service, a great location in the Sultanahmet (old area) area, and excellent value for your money, try to stay at the Ayasofya Hotel. Gaye & Erdal not only made our time in Old Istanbul special, but they helped us put together a wonderful and reasonably priced itinerary for trips to Cappadocia and Ephesus, as... more

We chose this hotel after reading the glowing reviews on Tripadvisor, and because of the great location. I must say that I was slightly disappointed when I arrived as the room was quite small (the photos on the website are a little misleading), the bathroom smaller, and a couple of basic things needed putting right - eg there was nothing... more