Lenus Hagia Sophia Hotel, Istanbul

Rated 9.6/10 on Booking.com, Lenus Hagia Sophia Hotel occupies a modern building in Laleli, Istanbul's Russia Town, 800 metres from Vezneciler-Istanbul Universitesi. This 3-star property features air-conditioned family rooms with a work desk, dining area, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, fridge, and minibar; selected units include balconies with sea views. A continental buffet breakfast is served each morning at Lenus Hagia Sophia Hotel, with a coffee machine and kettle available in the dining area 24/7. Guest amenities include free WiFi throughout, a shared lounge/TV area, room service, daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, ironing, and laundry services. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, express check-in/check-out, currency exchange, and private check-in/check-out, along with meeting/banquet facilities and fax/photocopying. Airport shuttle services, both pick-up and drop-off, are available for a surcharge. The hotel is 38 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and within 2 km of the Blue Mosque and 3 km of the Blue Mosque. Nearby attractions include the Basilica Cistern and Column of Constantine, with an ice-skating rink in the surroundings. Lenus Hagia Sophia Hotel also offers soundproof rooms, a lift, designated smoking areas, CCTV in common areas and outside, and 24-hour security.

Exceptionally kind and helpful staff

Stable and fast Wi-Fi

Comfortable beds with good shower water pressure

24/7 access to coffee machine and kettle in dining area

Modern, clean rooms

Rooms are small with minimal space to move

Thin walls and some street noise