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AHC Ayasofya Hotel

Luxury hotel with full-service spa, connected to a shopping centre, near Theodosius Cistern

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AHC Ayasofya Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and Roof Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Cemberlitas Station is 2 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 3 minutes.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe

For families (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is R2 106
R2 338 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Why we love this property

Work meets relaxation
Tackle business in the city center's meeting rooms and workstations. After hours, indulge in spa treatments and unwind at the hotel bars.
Culinary ocean views
Taste international flavours at 2 restaurants with scenic ocean-view dining. This hotel offers 2 bars and a satisfying buffet breakfast.
Spa and sauna retreat
The full-service spa offers daily treatments from aromatherapy to Thai massages. A sauna, Turkish bath, and garden complete this wellness sanctuary.

Room options

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A hotel room with a large mirror, a sink, a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a bridge.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a large mirror, a small table with a vase, and a door leading to another room.

Double or Twin room + 1 Additional Bed

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a glass-enclosed shower area, and a view of the bathroom.

Superior Double Room with Jacuzzi and Balcony

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room With Jacuzzi And Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Map
Piyerloti Cad. No: 1, Sultanahmet - Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Turkish and Islamic Art Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 13 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 14 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 3 min walk
  • Beyazit Station - 9 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪T-Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loti Bistro & Roof Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪İstanbul Kitap Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AHC Ayasofya Hotel

  • AHC Ayasofya Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures, and Roof Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Cemberlitas Station is 2 minutes and Sultanahmet Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

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

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1958
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Area rugs in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 82-inch LED TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Uses some LED lighting

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Roof Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Terrace Pub Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Loti Cafe & Bar - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately TRY 1050 for adults and TRY 950 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 3200 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for TRY 1300.0 per night
  • Airport shuttle service for children costs TRY 3200 (one-way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards 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 and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
Property Registration Number 10809

Also known as

Hotel Pierre Loti
Loti Hotel
Pierre Loti Hotel
Pierre Loti Hotel Special Class
Pierre Loti Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Pierre Loti Special Class
Pierre Loti Special Class Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does AHC Ayasofya Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, AHC Ayasofya Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at AHC Ayasofya Hotel ?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at AHC Ayasofya Hotel ?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by AHC Ayasofya Hotel ?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 3200 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at AHC Ayasofya Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at AHC Ayasofya Hotel and nearby?

AHC Ayasofya Hotel has 2 bars and a spa, as well as a Turkish bath and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near AHC Ayasofya Hotel ?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around AHC Ayasofya Hotel like?

AHC Ayasofya Hotel is in Sultanahmet, a short 2-minute walk from Cemberlitas Station and 5 minutes' walk from Grand Bazaar. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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