It was a great place to stay. Location is amazing- you are at the heart of Istanbul. Transport connection is great from hotel too- I was travelling a lot with public transport to other parts of Istanbul to visit my friends. Hotel was clean and quiet place to stay at all times. Hotel owner was extraordinary person- helped with everything and made me feel like at home at all times- thank you for this. Breakfast omelette was top-notch! Cat Sofia is a queen of the hotel, very friendly and beautiful cat. Overall, I would say it was a great value for money place. Of course, if you are expecting luxury, maybe you should book 5 star hotel. But for me I had all I needed in this place:)

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This is not 5 star hotel , nor it pretend to be. It is simple clean hotel, with very good location,10-15 minutes walking to everything of interest in old city, but located in side street away from all the tragic noise. Breakfast ale simple but sufficient. Wifi was reliable and fast ( we worked for 1 day from this hotel without problems ). Everything was clean. Great view from terrace. Plus is breafast from 8:00 AM.

Furniture is little bit dated,but that was expected in this price range. There is no elevator so hotel is not suitable for people with movement impairment. There is super cute house cat named "Sophie" that will not let you enjoy the breakfast. If you are animal lover count this as plus ;)

Great value for money, you get what you pay! Hanifi was an amazing host, very helpful. Great views from the terrace and also relaxing. This is a family business with only 11 rooms so don’t expect the services of a Hotel. You have everything needed for a budget stay just 10 minutes walk from Hagia Sophia.

The bathroom was very small. On our last night the hot water was switched off so we could not have a hot shower, but it wasn’t an issue for us. Also there were stains on our bath towels but we got them easily replaced. For breakfast please offer some sweet options too :)

The location was perfect. Close to the Little Sofia, several restaurants, one of the smaller bazaars. There was a good safety feature requiring a key to unlock the outer door. The people were friendly and helpful. The helped arrange a taxi to and from the airport. And there was the added bonus of a friendly cat.

This is not a bad thing, necessarily, but the hotel is an older, small boutique hotel. Some of the fixtures are older. For example, there is no elevator, which may prevent people who need one from staying. They did help carry my bag up when I checked in.

Hanif (or as I called him, Honey) is a great manager. Talked me through all the trips with a map of key points of interest to see and thinks to do. He organised my laundry, let me use his kitchen to cook breakfast for my one year old and took her so many times when I needed time to do other things. He is great with children and I loved all the cats he feeds and of course the princess cat Sofia, who is the only cat allowed inside. He was a great help to me and my daughter, carrying her, helping me to work remotely in his reception and even cooked me lunch and kept my Turkish tea topped up. There is a lovely view from the rooftop and the location is right in the heart of the Blue Mosque area and next to the coastal path. Thank you Honey. X

The toilet had some damp in the corners but is expected in a hot country.

We loved our stay at Sofia Corner Hotel. The family running the hotel are very friendly and helpful. Özgür greeted us when we arrived and helped us orient ourselves. Our room with sea view was very scenic, as was the rooftop terrace overlooking the Sea of Marmara. We were treated to substantial Turkish breakfast each morning with selection of salad and cheeses and a different egg dish each day such as omelette and hard boiled. The work of the hotel is supervised by the beautiful and friendly ginger cat, Queen Sofia. The surrounding area has many typical and friendly restaurants.

We really enjoyed our stay in Sofia corner hotel. Position is great, very easy to reach all the most beautiful places on foot. We had the chance to visit the Blue Mosque both during the day and in the evening because it was at 5 min walking distance. View from the terrace is great, there is a little mosque in front of the window which makes also the view from the rooms very nice (we recommend to go see that as well, it is nice and there is a little kiosk with local people selling handmade things, very nice). Breakfast is typical Turkish breakfast. Wifi and air conditioning working well. The pictures are of the newest rooms I think because our was slightly older than what it looks like from the pictures, but still comfortable and with the very same charachteristics. Bathroom a bit small but it wasn't a problem. Hosts are very nice, always helpful.

This little hotel is so close to the major sites of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, and the Grand Bazaar; and there are plenty of restaurants from mom and pop style to bigger restaurants with alcohol. The hotelier was so amenable and helpful.

It is not the hoteliers fault, but the night I stayed was very loud with a motorcycle revving and the seaguls going crazy.

The place is clean and comfortable. It’s right in the city centre, but tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Istanbul street. The owner and his brother are very humble and nice hosts. As my first stop in Istanbul, they exhibited how nice Turkish people are. I really had a great time here. Also, the start of this hotel is, Sofia, an orange furry cat who loves scratches and hugs. Today hello to her also.

The breakfast was served with a lot of things and changed per day. The staff/owner was very helpful. The location is perfect, because it is close to many sights. The price/quality is good too. I would return here if visiting Istanbul again. The cheapest room is small but everything is there. The larger room is more convenient.

No free bottle of water, but they can give you filtered water. No elevator, so if on the top floor your suitcase should not be too heavy. It would be great if breakfast could be on the roof terrace or some drinks in the evening, but maybe in a different season.