Albatros Hagia Sophia Hotel

We have been in Istanbul at least for 6 times in the last years in more expensive hotels but this hotel was the best because of the extraordinary service, the location close to the highlights of Istanbul, the rooms with the terrace and even more. We have been there in June for three nights in both rooms with terrace (707 and 708). The best view we had from room 708 to the Hagia Sofia, the Bosporus, the European bridge and even Ortakoy. Wow! The space of the rooms is fine and the air conditioning works properly. Yes. The rooms could be renovated in the near future but this is the only not flashing topic at the hotel. Breakfast has variations every morning and after exploring Istanbul to sit in the evening in front of the hotel with cool Drinks was a pleasure. The stuff is extraordinary friendly and helpful but Dimitri, the manager, was the highlight. When we booked the transfer back to the airport we recognized to late, that we have chosen the wrong airport for any reasons, so we really had time pressure to catch our flight at the right airport. Dimitri organized everything pro actively and even called us at the gate again to ask if everything was fine. WOW. We will definitely be again in that hotel next time.

Location was great for restaurants, shops, starting point for tours. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spacious. Good selection for breakfast. Would recommend and would stay again.

The close proximity to the main sites such as Hagia Sophia and blue mosque was very advantageous and links to the tram and underground metro (SiRkeci). Secondly the staff members in the hotel were extremely polite. Especially the general manager Dimitri he was very understanding whenever I kept forgetting my key card and locking myself out ,🤣. The family liked the breakfast it was a good variety of Turkish traditional with a few cereals, cakes and biscuits. You do get room service and cleaning everyday.. safe for valuables in your room with easy access and personal codes. You have a mini fridge with a kettle and toaster. Very good lighting and views of the street below. The beds were superb and very very comfortable I liked the firmness of the mattresses. Also decent room sizes.

Everything was clean, de bed was comfortable. Everyday, our room was cleaned, trash cans were emptied and we were given clean towels. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious. The location was also perfect with only a few minutes walk to the Hagia Sophia.

Great location, comfortable beds, room was clean. Our room - on the ground floor - didn't have much sunlight. But it was quiet. Breakfast was okay. Staff was friendly. No problem to leave the luggage after check-out time. The hotel wins with location, 5 minutes walk to the main attractions.