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Near Blue Mosque

A stay at Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class places you in the heart of Istanbul, within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Grand Bazaar and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Blue Mosque.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and free babysitting. Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).

Enjoy a meal at teras Restoran or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-in, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Basilica Cistern - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Sultanahmet Square - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Hagia Sophia - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Istanbul Archaeology Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Grand Bazaar - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Column of Constantine - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Blue Mosque - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Gulhane Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Topkapi Palace - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Egyptian Bazaar - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Eminönü Square - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Little Hagia Sophia - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Istanbul University - 1 km / 0.6 mi

The nearest airports are:
Istanbul Airport (IST) - 41.7 km / 25.9 mi
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 45.4 km / 28.2 mi

The preferred airport for Albatros Hagia Sophia - Special Class is Istanbul Airport (IST).

Amenities

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Mountain biking nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Babysitting or childcare (free)
Express check-in
Outdoor entertainment area
Coworking spaces
Television in common areas
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Bicycle parking available
Spa treatment room(s)
Bicycle tour information
Free newspapers in lobby
Full-service spa
Tours/ticket assistance
Free buffet breakfast
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Walkway to water
Wheelchair accessible – no
Luggage storage
Free breakfast
Porter/bellhop
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Library
Number of restaurants - 1
Daily
Turkish bath/Hammam
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
Coffee/tea in common areas
Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Laundry facilities
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Terrace
Concierge services

Guest Reviews

Check in and important information

Check In

2:00 PM

Check Out

12:30 PM

Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
No onsite parking is available
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, debit cards, and cash
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Special 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.

Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per person (roundtrip)
Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 0 (roundtrip), (up to 7 years old)
Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Policies

Know Before You Go

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
One child 8 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.