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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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Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Exterior
Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, books
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is AED 283
AED 317 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ground Floor

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lanai, Partial Sea View (with balcony) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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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

  • Sultanahmet Station - 4 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 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

Hotel rejuvenated in 2023 and located near Basilica Cistern
Located close to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. The on-site restaurant, Restoran, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and an outdoor entertainment area.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), bicycle tour information, and a reception hall
  • ATM/banking services, a porter/bellhop, and coworking spaces
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and free infant beds
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Restoran
  • Lobi bar
  • Kahve dükkanı

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

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

More

  • Books
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

TRYP Hagia Sophia Special Class
TRYP Hagia Sophia Special Class Istanbul
TRYP Hotel Hagia Sophia Special Class
TRYP Hotel Hagia Sophia Special Class Istanbul
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

Is Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per person applies.

Where is Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Sultanahmet Station and Gulhane Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 153 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and breakfast. Excellent treatment by Rajhat. Dominic has to trust a bit in customers words and be more customer oriented; a bit rude in his approach to customers. Rajhat so kind and helpful with every request we made.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quirky little place the rooms were nice and clean. Staffs were nice and smiley and approachable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rolando, Miami

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property online information is not accurate at all. Very small rooms, bathroom very uncomfortable, breakfast is not good at all, have to check out after first night and look for other places in the area. Never had any refund, neither being contacted by property management. Paid for 5 nights and used just one…Don’t recommend any person to pick it up this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Particularly enjoyed the view from my balcony of the Ayasofia, the greenery of the Topkapi and the ships on Bosporus. Good breakfast to start the day. Staff friendly and helpful. Simple, no frills operation in the heart of the old city.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

George

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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