Aya Sofya Konaklari, Istanbul

Bed and Breakfast

Tucked away on the narrow street that runs between Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace, this hotel boasts an enviable location.

The Ayasofya Hotel offers authentic accommodation spread across 9 terraced Ottoman houses, sympathetically converted and tastefully decorated with furnishings carefully chosen in keeping with the history of the building. The Ayasofya Hotel’s charming “secret garden” is the perfect place to unwind after a hard days sightseeing and a real bonus as it’s unusual for an Istanbul hotel to boast outside space. This is a real gem of a hotel, full of character.

Ayasofya Hotel Rooms: 64 rooms, 2 family suites, 5 suites.

All of the rooms have: Telephone, hairdryer, central heating/air conditioning, minibar, shower.

Ayasofya Hotel Facilities: Indoor and outdoor restaurants, café, snack bar, library, garden, TV room, Wireless Internet access in cafe.

Transfer & Distances: 40 minute transfer from Istanbul Airport.

Location: Next to Topkapi Palace, just behind Hagia Sophia.