A'la Sofia Hotel

Noisy

Location

Not very clean( especially carpet and curtains), rooms had some weird smell of sewerage, if you open the windows all smell of kitchen from outside will come to room. The room is not soundproof at all so you can hear all outside noisesWater pressure was ok but one evening during shower water stopped…. That was not good experience. They fixed it quite fast though Breakfast is very poor and cold

Friendly and very helpful staff made my stay very nice. The staff even went above and beyond to help me mail out postcards since all the postage stamp locations were closed. Thankful for all their help.

Nothing stands out.

The location was the best part. It is walking distance from all the main tourist parts of the city.

The room could use some upgrade and little more cleaning.

Good location

Breakfast area was cramped. Refills were slow

Location was ok, near downtown

The room 305 was outdated, with lots of issues. It smells like sewage all the time, the court aims dirty(squished bug on it), the vanity counter broken and with mildew, the water stopped twice while in the shower. The handle of the window was broken and the AC unit was dirty inside, whenever we put it on, something black flew down on the bed. I did not take any pictures of the room, because I intended to not report it, but the last day was horrible for us. One of the receptionist arranged the taxi ride to the airport for us(they have the prices on the reception desk), and proved to be a scam between him and the taxi driver. We were scared for our life, because the taxi driver came 30 later than supposed to arrive, paid the receptionist some money. He did not speak any English so the communication was only with google. Long story short, he wanted more money for the ride to the airport than what I discussed with the receptionist from A la Sophia. Also took us to a gas station on the way, where we waited for him 10 minutes. I want only to bring this situations to your attention because I m sure it happens all the time, and nothing is done.

Friendly stuff

They moved me to another hotel because there was a "problem" with my room. The rates for transfer from and to the airport in the reception are 35 euro but they wanted me to pay 50 euro. Becides that they do not accept card payment for the transfers, and I was not informed in advance.

Great hotel in the center of city wifi is slow but breakfast and staff verg heplfull

Wifi connection is slow

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment I arrived. My room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable, with all the amenities I needed. The location was perfect — close to restaurants, shops, and main attractions. Breakfast was delicious with a variety of options.

This hotel was situated in the old city center on the European side of Istabul. The area was clean, safe and provided idea assessibilty to the iconic Blue mosque. The staff was extremely attentive and helpful. The breakfast was lovely, but get there early because if not most hot dishes were cold. For the price, this hotel is worth it. The rooms were humble, but each had a TV with a pretty good selection of international and national news stations. The facility was clean, however there was a slight sent at times from the plumbing, old world water scent. My room was cleaned each day and new linens were provided. Only soap and shampoo were provided, but I did not ask for anything else, there could have been other things provided. They arranged a 30 euro cab for me to the airport on the day of my departure which was super convenient. All and all, for the price, the location and the demeanor of the staff this is definitely a place to consider.

The breakfast could be kept warmer.

We had a great stay here! Location was fabulous, breakfast was great and the staff were very accommodating!

It was so great and perfect, we had such a good time at this property, they were so kind, welcoming and they helped us with everything we needed. The hotel in near the main attractions, like 10minutes walk. it is also close to the tram line, a fact that helps you explore Istanbul much easier. Breakfast was good as well.☺️We fell in love with this hotel and with Istanbul?Totally recommend!

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Gentle staff, great location, comfortable and clean room.

Some noise coming from adjacent room.

Very friendly staff and ready to help.. felt like you are living at one of your fav relative's house :)Amir at the front desk was very cooperative and made sure we had what we requested. For a 3 star place, breakfast was decent and energetic enough to kick start your day.The location was great as you see the ocean from the street and walking distance from the blue mosque and all other attractions. We had a family room with a king and 2 twin beds that suited our needs. For the price we paid, it was very well valued. Thanks

The breakfast and reception area is a bit congested, The hotel doesn't have a roof top which could have been a nice addition. Other than that no issues.

Clean and cosy with lovely and helpful staff

We had a wonderful stay here! The hotel is small but clean and offers fantastic value for money. Emir, in particular, was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to assist us during our stay. We had an issue with our room, but it was resolved the same day with no hassle.The little touches like free water and coffee in the room were much appreciated, and the buffet breakfast exceeded our expectations—it was much better than we anticipated for the price. The 24-hour reception was a great convenience as well. Highly recommend this hotel for a budget-friendly and pleasant stay!

Nothing. We liked everything.

We Good hotel well cleaned and organised very happy with receptionists ,Dilnoza, Emir, Abdullah.all of them very kind and very professional happy face always they tried to help us all the time when we ask anything . Breakfast in morning is very tasty and only 2 mints walks from SultanAhmat and blue Masque

Reception staff

Wi Fi is week, elevator is very slow

Good location

There was a problem with our room, so they moved us to another hotel (Stone Hotel) 20meters away. Also, there was low pressure of water in the bathroom.

Excellent staff and service. A minute's walk from the hippodrome. Comfortable bed and good bathroom facilities. Daily cleaning with fresh linen and towels. Good breakfast.

The rooms are not soundproof. This is an issue ?.