Sokullu Pasa Hotel - Special Class

I can honestly say that from the moment we arrived to the moment we left our stay at the Sokullu Paşa was perfect, thanks in no small part to the friendliness of its staff and their eagerness to be of assistance (very big shout out here to Fırat and Mehmet whose kindness was so much appreciated). Location wise the hotel can't be beaten when it comes to access to all the major tourist attractions and decent restaurants - yes, there are hills and some of the pavements are narrow but my daughter, who was with us, is physically and mentally disabled and managed just fine with our help - but it's the hotel itself with its authentic Turkish charm (and hospitality) that won us over and how lovely it was, after a busy day of sightseeing, to return there to sit in the garden whilst listening to the music next door and just soak up the overall atmosphere. As to breakfast, there was a huge selection, with new additions every morning, and everything, without exception, was delicious. Our room, meanwhile, was massive (room 204), comfortable, and clean, and although some of the furnishings and fittings could do with a bit of attention (for example, bidet control that came off in our hands, a screen around the spa bath and shower that allowed water to escape from underneath) that only seemed to add to its charm (I'd take an authentic Ottoman building with all its history and a few minor imperfections over a modern hotel with no soul whatsoever every time). Honestly, we LOVED our stay at the Sokullu Paşa and would have zero hesitation in staying there again. İt really is a VERY special place.

I stayed at this hotel 33years ago and it still has the ambience. The breakfast was lovely.

I stayed at the Sokullu Pasa Hotel in December, 2024, with family, and we all really enjoyed our stay here. The room was sumptuously decorated, and the private spa bath was a welcome relief after a tiring day out. The location is excellent. Although the hotel itself is located down a side street, it's within walking distance of the Hippodrome, Hagia Sofia, and the Blue Mosque. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.

We loved this location. We took a room on the top floor, with a balcony looking over the nearby mosque and the Bosphorus. It was simply idyllic. The call-to-prayer at 5.15am might annoy some, but I loved it. The room was beautiful, although the bathroom was a little odd - no walk-in shower, and bad smell from drains overnight. But these were minor issues. Bed was super comfy, breakfast was superb, and the staff were wonderful. And it was a perfect location. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

We had a four-night stay (2 adults, 2 kids - aged 7 & 9) in the family room. The location is a major plus for the hotel: just a 7-9 minute walk from the Hagia Sophia and all nearby historical attractions. The staff were very friendly and helpful with all our needs; whenever we needed something (extra towels, shower gel, etc.), the issue was resolved within 5 minutes. Breakfast was tasty with a good variety of slightly different options each day. The room was clean, and the hot water, jacuzzi, etc., were as expected. We really liked the decoration, although some renovation may be necessary in a few years' time. All in all, excellent value for money and a SUPER location.