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Almina Hotel - Special Class

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Blue Mosque
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Reception
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec

Room options

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Family Room, Sea View

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Heating
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Annex Building

Junior Suite, Annex Building

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bidet
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Heating
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Property entrance

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1803)
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2025
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
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About the area

Map
Küçükayasofya Cad. Akbiyikdegirmeni Sok, No:27, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk
  • Basilica Cistern - 10 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 15 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 7 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dervish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Şerbethane - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Pub Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sur Balık - Sarayburnu - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Almina Hotel - Special Class

Upscale hotel near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Almina Hotel - Special Class provides free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, and indulge in a massage. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Massage treatment rooms, a banquet hall and a computer station
Room features
All guest rooms at Almina Hotel - Special Class feature perks, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 21-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

Arabic, Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 55 (one-way), (from 7 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
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
Cashless transactions are available
Property Registration Number 12454

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodation in Türkiye. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Special Class.

Property is also known as

Almina Hotel Special Class
Almina Hotel Special Class Istanbul
Almina Special Class
Almina Special Class Istanbul
Almina Special Class Istanbul
Almina Hotel - Special Class Hotel
Almina Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
Almina Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Almina Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almina Hotel - Special Class on 27 Dec 2024 start from AU$136.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Almina Hotel - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Almina Hotel - Special Class located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is 10 minutes by foot and Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 281 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 281 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was located close to places of interests. Rooftop restaurant breakfast came with breathtaking views. The staff were helpful with excursions. The only rooms available were the basement ones, I'd highly recommend others to opt for 2nd floor upwards ones, ours smelt musty and shook each time the train went by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was dirty, it was pretty cold in the room, we weren t able to turn on the AC. The room was on the street side so it was noisy. We asked for another room and we got one but the other one was also not so clean and it was cold. The staff was accommodating and polite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and quaint and had a beautiful rooftop terrace where free breakfast was served.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Denis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AN AWFUL HOTEL - beneath contempt!
We arrived at the hotel and found it had a large notice declaring it was CLOSED. Neither the hotel nor Hotels.Com informed us. No compensation was offered other than a refund of payment. I rate this hotel as beneath contempt!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter, St. Petersburg Florida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Professional and helpful at every turn. Breakfast was very good and view from enclosed terrace was nice. And location was better than expected. Just 10 minutes from most things to see and lots of good inexpensive restaurants in similar range. Very nice place to come home to after full days exploring the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oto, Istanbul

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stuff and price was great. Infrastructure could be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The staff were nice and helpful. However, the rooms were very small, uncomfortable, noisy (trains and constructions), and they don’t look anything like the photos on the site.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Straight to the point
Amazing Hotel. Its very simple. Bathroom water is hot as hell. The room is extremely comfy. Its only about a 10 minute walk from the hagia sofia, blue mosque, topkapi and the brand bazaar. The heater is will burn you. Its that good. The tv could have more channels but other that its an excellent hotel. Breakfast is eh whatever, but good enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Meryam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location but a bit outdated
Perfect location, nice and friendly staff, rooms need to be cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place
Great service. Wonderful location. Comfortable rooms ! I’ll come again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dominika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location!
Great location, clean room and helpful staff. It was great value for the price. The sauna looked OK but there was no relax area after taking sauna. Sauna needs to be paid extra.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Ke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hotel we will remember
We were impressed by the warm and friendly staffs, from the manager to reception desk clerks, as wall as the room attendants. They were not only willing to help, but also were thoughtful and considerate, detail-oriented. They make us feel at home from the moment we entered the hotel throughout our stay to the time we said Goodbye to the staff member who carried our luggage to our taxi wearing shirt in cold weather. It was a very warm farewell you rarely see in New York City. We would strongly recommend this hotel to our colleagues in New York, and in TESOL Int’l whose members are from 145 countries all over the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Haris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst experience for a hotel. First of all there is no privacy, at about 1am or so someone kept trying to open my room but his card wouldnt work, then the manager came up used his masterkey and opened the door and i had to scream at him to keep him out. They tried to give thr room to someone else too. And next night EXACT same thing happened. I went to complain in the morning and there was another guest complaining same thing. Oh and there is construction going on right next door so starting at 8:45am you would hear loud noises as if someone is drilling in ur room, all the way to 5pm. Talked to the manager about that and he pretty much said he cant do anything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Mihael

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view and good position
Just few minutes walk to the blue mosque. The staffs are very helpful and lovely! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kubeer, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff & close to all attractions
The staff were brilliant at this hotel. Always willing to help. Yunus even went out & got us a refund for some milk we purchased from a local store which was smelling bad. We didn’t even ask him to! Rooms were always clean and tidy and the location is just a short walk away from the Blue mosque and other historical places of interest. Overall this was a great experience for our first time in Turkey. When we visit again in sure we’ll stay at Almina hotel again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Close to main tourist sites.
The hotel was good and very close to the main tourist sites. It is also close to the main shopping district and lots of restaurants close by so easy to grab something to eat. Very friendly locals.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

Dr Fadi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not recommending at all,
terrible hotel and not recommending at all, reserved two rooms there one for my sister and her husband and one for me and my wife that we were on honeymoon, online shows this hotel is 4 star but when i got there no way and should be two stars only, two days before my checkin i called the hotel manager and told him that we are on honeymoon and please don't disappoint us and reserve nice room with view, when i arrived noon time they told me the room not ready yet, so i left my luggage there and went out came back 5pm and the hotel manger saying that the Air conditioner in my room not working and the engineer did not come to fix it, told them in whole istanbul is it only one engineer available? they said maybe he will come tomorrow to fix the ac ( MAYBE) then the manger told me that i can stay in their partner hotel nearby 5 minute walk and every day morning i should come back here for breakfast, guess what the partner hotel its not a hotel, its one star guest house, i paid lots of money to stay my honeymoon in 4 star hotel and they want to move me to stay in 1 star guest house and they charge me in full for 4 star hotel, their hotel was old building not good location as there is building instruction working next to them too noisy for builders machines tiny street and taxi can not pass from there sometime, the hotel manager and the staff were not helpful at all and they said they can not do anything, was very big disappointment on my honeymoon,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017