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AHC Ayasofya Hotel

Central Istanbul hotel connected to a shopping center, steps from Theodosius Cistern

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In the heart of Old City, Pierre Loti Hotel Old City-Special Class offers an upscale retreat with a free daily manager's reception and a garden. Treat yourself to international cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants, unwind with aromatherapy or Thai massages at Loti Spa, and connect with in-room WiFi. With helpful staff and multilingual support, this hotel near Sultanahmet Square has left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥18,089
￥20,327 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin room + 1 Additional Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room with Jacuzzi and Balcony | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Double Room with Jacuzzi and Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 3

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Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

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  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 2,144 reviews
The price is ￥16,057
￥17,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cemberlitas Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Derviş Cafe 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Türk Ocağı Kültür ve Sanat Merkezi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loti Bistro & Roof Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sultanahmet Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AHC Ayasofya Hotel

Hotel near Grand Bazaar
Located close to Theodosius Cistern and Sultanahmet Square, AHC Ayasofya Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a garden, and a library. Indulge in a detox wrap, a body scrub, and a Swedish massage at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 82-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and daily housekeeping

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Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
  • Spa
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  • Free WiFi
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9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 2,144 reviews
The price is ￥16,057
￥17,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TRY 1,050 for adults and TRY 950 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Loti Cafe & Bar
  • Roof Restaurant
  • Terrace Pub Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1958
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon

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 at the property

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 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 1300.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 1050 for adults and TRY 950 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 1930 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: TRY 1930 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 1300.0 per night

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Property Registration Number 10809

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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

Is AHC Ayasofya Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at AHC Ayasofya Hotel ?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AHC Ayasofya Hotel on Nov 16, 2025 start from ￥18,089, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

AHC Ayasofya Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at AHC Ayasofya Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at AHC Ayasofya Hotel ?

Check-out is at noon.

Does AHC Ayasofya Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 1930 per vehicle applies.

Where is AHC Ayasofya Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Theodosius Cistern, Grand Bazaar, and Sultanahmet Square. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are also within 10 minutes. Cemberlitas Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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AHC Ayasofya Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel location was amazing, staff were extremely helpful and always smiling
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very convenient for us. Close proximity to the ferry, train, sightseeing places and shopping(Bazzars).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saqib

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and above average service . Rates are amazing and staff is amazing .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Iman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No internet in the room (horrible coverage); had to go down to the lobby to get anything done Every night, around 1AM or 2AM, the AC went out; it came back ON around 8:30AM or so; could not sleep at all, for most of the night, which ruined our holiday Horrible hotel amenities, rude managers, etc Thank God this is over; worst trip ever with the family
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, next to all the main attractions, hotel staff were lovely and bedroom was made every night
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Hotel is conveniently located in the old town and within walking distance to public transport to go further afield. The reception staff were very informative and assisted with your bookings. The hotel has a lovely rooftop bar and restaurant which was a plus. The elevator needs some upgrades and is slow. It often would go in the opposite direction.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convinience location, close to all the tourist areas like the blue mosque, bazar, tram, etc. Good service, nice room and good restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small boutique hotel, walking distance from Hagia Sophia. Staff is very friendly and very helpful! We had an awesome time there!

10/10 Excellent

Rabiyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were brilliant
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdil-Kadir

carefree stay top notch staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rakib

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing, convenient location

The hotel was amazing. It's a modern hotel and has everything you need and the location is extremely convenient as it's literally 5 min walk to Blue Mosque/Hagia Sofia, and about 7 mins or so towards the Grand Bazaar. The hotel comes off the main road where the tram is used so you can just hop on a tram if you want to visit other places such as Taksim square/istiklal in Beyoglu. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent and well designed hotel located within walking distance of the great sites and near a tram line too -- in fact, excellent in every way but one. The restaurants play pop music during dinner, which is for discriminating people a horror..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Located in the center of old city on top of a hill. Everything is closed by within walking distance: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, etc,. It's the more quiet and nice area within the vibrant old town. My room is just off the corner facing a lovely pedestrian avoiding the noise of tram on the main street. My room is small, not enough for two regular check in luggage. Beds, air conditioning, lights are good. However, the shower partition cannot stop water going out and flood the bathroom floor every time after shower. Front desk staff, bellman, house keeping staff are excellent and helpful. I ate at the roof top restaurant which it has a 360 panoramic of the entire Istanbul. The food is good and the manager Metin was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andjela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is extremely nice and helpful and got me the things i needed. Polite and very well mannered. Definitely will be bqck if i ever stay in Istanbul again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you need a place to stay in Istanbul look no further. Location… Location… Location….. but it goes beyond that. I enjoy being pampered… Pierre Loti Hotel delivered. For my next trip to Istanbul I have the perfect spot. Thank you Pierre Loti Hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Narinder

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff however the weirdest room configuration; the toilet is literally divided from the test of the room with a pane of glass and the door doesn't fully close, it's a shower room seal so a bit gross.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Lovely hotel with walls made of cardboard

Very nice hotel with great views from the restaurant on the top floor. Helpful, friendly staff. Only let down by the lack of sound proofing between rooms (I could hear every word of a loud female resident in the neighboring room). Also, can the management fix the doors - you have to slam them to engage the locking system - which makes everyone jump throughout the day and night!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Macvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all stay was good! Not great and not bad! Staff was very helpful, great restaurant and amenities but the mattress was very hard. Can’t sleep at night not because of the noise but due to discomfort in laying on a hard mattress! The place needs updating on the room! Breakfast was jus just ok! The location was perfect if you just want to see the Sultanahmet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Azlina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nicely decorated with sexy shower cubicle

Hotel was convenient to access by tram. Location facing the tram way and close to Camberlitas tram station. Walkable to Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Check in was good. Kudos to Kader who attended to us. She was very friendly and nice. Room was small but bed & pillows were comfortable. Good spread for breakfast. Only problem I had is the shower and toilet cubicle which has a glass wall and not locks at the door. So the door was slightly ajar. You can see the silhouette of the person showering from the glass wall although it is frosted
Front entrance
Room 204
Compact room
Toilet cubicle
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The noise from other rooms after mid night
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanifa

Liked: Amenities
A beautifully maintained hotel with really warm staff who are very attentive and friendly . The location is great with easy access to all tourist destinations . It has an excellent on site restaurant and also hundreds of other restaurants and cafes within within distance . The tram is also a few minutes walk from the hotel, very easy to get to shopping areas . The breakfast has a good choice to start the day with hot ans cold items . The room we had was superior which was an upgrade with a lovely balcony with fantastic views of Istanbul . It was spotless with a luxurious bathroom with separate marble rain shower and a jet spa tub . Lots of toiletries in the room , loofahs, dental kits etc The maintenance team in particular Nibehat were always checking if we needed anything like water , towels . The reception staff were also always pleasant always smiling and welcoming. I have been to Istanbul many times and I would definitely recommend this hotel .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre hotel in the centre of Istanbul

The only thing going for this hotel is the central location (which is on a pedestrian street meaning taxis can’t always drop off outside). In other countries this would be a 3 Star hotel… it is old fashioned; doesn’t offer basic services like 24 hour room service. The roof top restaurant is great, but it is separate from the hotel. I ordered a bottle of wine to take back to my room, but was told I’d have to get two wine glasses from reception. The rooms are small with shower and toilet facilities that are more like a portacabin. Likewise, the so called ‘Spa’ is a separate business and costs in addition to the room price. The therapist was not at work the weekday I was there, meaning the spa was closed. Overall, the hotel is very dated; the service male dominated. This is not a hotel to stay in if you are looking for something a bit special and to experience the magic of Istanbul.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tahmina Aktar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff were sooo friendly, amazing location walking distance to a lot of attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno hemos estado varias veces
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025