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About the Hotel

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No:12 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34110

Rooms & Amenities

The Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel offers 63 newly renovated rooms with a mix of modern and traditional design. Each room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, air conditioning, and a private safe. Bathrooms feature natural laurel and olive oil soaps, Bursa towels, robes, and slippers. Some rooms have a seating area and views of the city, garden, or sea. Family rooms come with soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, and garden views.

Dining Options

The hotel serves a premium breakfast buffet with a variety of options. Lunch and dinner are available at the on-site à la carte restaurant. Room service operates 24 hours. Nearby dining options include Yesil Ev, Sefa Restaurant, and House of Medusa, offering Turkish and international cuisine.

Leisure & Wellness

Guests can relax on the roof terrace or enjoy drinks at the bar lounge. The hotel offers spa services, including body wraps and deep-tissue massages. A fitness center is available for workouts. Boat tours on the Bosphorus provide a way to explore Istanbul from the water.

Location & Transport

The hotel is in Sultanahmet, 500 meters from Topkapi Palace and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. Nearby attractions include the Grand Bazaar, Hagia Irene, and the Basilica Cistern. Sirkeci Tram Station is 0.5 km away, providing connections to other parts of the city. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 45 km from the hotel, with an airport shuttle service available.

Guest Services

The 24-hour reception assists with concierge services, laundry, and dry cleaning. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Business amenities include free local calls. The hotel also offers complimentary newspapers and an elevator for easy access to all floors.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Standard Double Room
2 persons
16 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Triple Room
2 persons
22 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room Balcony
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Family Connecting Room
2 persons
40 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Shower
Heating
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Istanbul400 m
Airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International (SAW) 43.3 km
Istanbul (IST) 46.4 km
Train
Sultanahmet Tram Station300 m
Underground
Vezneciler 1.4 km
Halic 1.6 km

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Playpen
  • Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No:12 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34110
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Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No:12 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, 34110
Nearby
Museum
Hagia Sophia Museum
440 m
Mosque
Blue Mosque
440 m
Alemdar Mahallesi
Basilica Cistern
440 m
Square
Sultanahmet District
440 m
Museum
Topkapi Palace
440 m
Cankurtaran Mh.
Topkapi Palace harem
440 m
Museum
Istanbul Archaeology Museums
440 m
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Ayasofya Meydani No:2 Fatih
Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami
440 m
Historic Areas of Istanbul
440 m
Binbirdirek Mah. Divanyolu Cad. No:84 Sultanahmet
TGC Press Media Museum
560 m
Monument
Serpent Column
440 m
Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. No: 24 Eminonu
Cagaloglu Hamami
440 m
Binbirdirek
Walled Obelisk
550 m
Museum
Hagia Irene
440 m
Alemdar Mah. Alemdar Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Gulhane Park
440 m
Divan Yolu Caddesi
Column of Constantine
560 m
Museum
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
440 m
Caferiye Sk. Sogukkuyu Cikmazi No:5
Caferaga Madrasa
290 m
Museum
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
450 m
Merkez Beyazit
Mausoleum of Mahmud II
350 m
Restaurants
Sultanahmet Koftecisi
400 m
Buyukdere Cad. Astoria Alisveris Merkezi No:127 K:3 Sisli Esentepe
Nist Cafe
100 m
Alemdar Mahallesi
Lokal Eat & Drink
40 m
Alemdar Mah.
Sutis Special
60 m
Nuruosmaniye Cad. No:28 Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Dostlar Bufe
0 m
Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cad. Uretman Han No:27 D:1 Eminonu/Cagaloglu
Sofana Yoresel Ev Yemekleri
80 m
Cagaloglu Alemdar Mah. Prof. Kazim Ismail Gurkan Cd. No: 28 At Sultanahmet
Maya's Corner
120 m
Alemdar Mh.
Kosk Kebap
180 m
Alaykosku Cad. No:21 Alemdar Mah.
McDonald's
230 m
Hobyar Mah. Ankara Cad. No:209 Sirkeci
Kofteci Ramiz
230 m
Bab-i Ali Cad. Himaye-i Ekfal Sok. No:17 Fatih Merkez
Simit Sarayi
230 m
Hobyar Mahallesi
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