Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant, near Basilica Cistern

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Exterior detail
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
VIP Access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is RM332
RM372 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 January 2025

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About the area

Map
Alemdar Mah. Prof. Kazim Gurkan Cad., No.14, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blue Mosque - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul (IST) - 56 min drive
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 61 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 11 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 19 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 4 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 7 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Restoran, which serves breakfast and dinner. This Art Deco hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and walkability. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is 4 minutes and Gulhane Station is 4 minutes.

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 35 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 12:30 PM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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 (7 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Off-site parking within 164 ft (EUR 10 per day)
  • Street parking available

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge (reservations required)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Bed rails
  • Stair gate
  • Outlet covers

What to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Private beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Co-working spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2012
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Bike parking
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • 3 steps to reach property
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • High chair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Local maps

Special features

Dining

Restoran – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Lobi bar – This bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Kahve dükkanı – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 30 per person (return)
  • Hosted evening meal costs EUR 25

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
  • Hot tub

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 10 per day (164 ft away)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting on-site.
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.

Also known as

Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel Istanbul
Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel
Albatros Hagia Sophia Istanbul
Albatros Hagia Sophia
Albatros Hagia Sophia
Albatros Hagia Sophia Istanbul
Albatros Hagia Sophia Special Class
Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Hotel
Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Istanbul
Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 30 per person return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 12:30 PM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking.
Are there restaurants at or near Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Restoran.
What's the area around Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class like?
Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class is in Sultanahmet, a short 4-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 6 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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

6/10 Good

rukshana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
SHAMAILA, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Svetlana, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nesha, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Rianne, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Aboelmagd, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bernadette, 11-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Emileisy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lawrence, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lawrence, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

excellent
shaieb, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good restaurants in the area. Close to all the sites of interest.
George, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Harold, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My hotel inIstanbul!
Walking distance to Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazar and many attractions. Airport transfer, safety!
Maria, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
Aisha, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Andrea, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Gary, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good
Randy, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent locatiion, wonderful staff.
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were exceptional, helpful and professional. Location is central
Iza, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Proximity to the sights is perfect. Staff are delightful, friendly and welcoming.
Helen, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Nooreen, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Hadi, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Central location which was very convenient however bathroom was a little on the smaller side.
Muhammed Rafique, 4-night family trip
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