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Shining Star Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Basilica Cistern

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Bar (on property)
Minibar, in-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Building design
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Business Twin Room

Business Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Exclusive Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Sengül Hamami Sk. 3, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min walk
  • Grand Bazaar - 9 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 12 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Foodie-Ist Restaurant-Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Must Turkish Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arden City Hotel Teloscopic Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Otantik Kebab Huqqa - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shining Star Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Shining Star Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
  • Concierge services, a reception hall and a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Shining Star Hotel include perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Hairdryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

English, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Property Registration Number 22582

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

SHINING STAR HOTEL Hotel
SHINING STAR HOTEL Istanbul
SHINING STAR HOTEL Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Shining Star Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shining Star Hotel?

As of 7 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shining Star Hotel on 9 Feb 2025 start from AU$112.42, 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 Shining Star Hotel?

Shining Star Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shining Star Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Shining Star Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Shining Star Hotel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Basilica Cistern and Sultanahmet Square. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sultanahmet Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Shining Star Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nadeem, Bradford

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Average property but you get what you pay for. Overnight stay is ok but for longer not great. Small rooms even though we had a family room. Beds not great. Hotel made it out as they was doing us a favour.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thanachot

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shining Star Hotel offers a fantastic experience with its prime location and excellent service. Situated in the heart of Sultanahmet, it’s just a short walk from iconic attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. The rooms are cozy, clean, and well-equipped, providing a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring the city. The staff is welcoming and attentive, always ready to assist with any needs or offer recommendations for nearby restaurants and activities. The hotel’s breakfast, served with a variety of options, is a great way to start your day. With its perfect location, friendly atmosphere, and great value for money, Shining Star Hotel is an ideal choice for anyone visiting Istanbul. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location
Perfect location, walking distance to everything, close to public transportation. Clean comfortable rooms, good breakfast, super friendly staff. Bery safe surroundings. Very nice property. We will book again if we visit Istanbul.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Staff were amazing and it has a nice personal feel making it more relaxing. Excellent location and perfect for me as I was out exploring most of the time and loved the quiet after a busy day.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and friendly service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

waheed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very pleasant and friendly service. Great location with main attractions mins away
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous experience darling...
Ideal location right in the centre. lovely helpful staff - keep up the excellent work.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shabana Naaz

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sold a lie, photo and description of the hotel did not match the actual hotel. Key points to be noted 1. No Ac, 2. No laundry service 3. No iron provided. 4. Staines on sheet, probably not changed 5. Very dusty, if have dust allergy or asthma Avoid, 6. Rude staff x2 7. Qulc to ask for a tip. Spoit my holiday. I had to change my hotel. Issues: Due change hotel Had to pay double for my airport transfers as it was pre booked and holidays extra didnt allow change Cost me £50 and lost out my £73 and pre paid. Paid uber taxi got over charged to move hotel 200 lira. Had to walk 2dk which is about 1 mile (I think) This all happened due to a lie expedia and the shining hotel sold. Horrific experience. To top it up had my lil one 3 suitcase and 2 hand luggage. Horrible,Horrific, Avoid
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Not only was the staff incredibly friendly and helpful, but the hotel itself was extremely clean and offered a great breakfast. The location was also perfect for sightseeing being close to many attractions. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Asfordby Hill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is ideally situated close to Istanbul's main historical sites.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just came off a cruise ship and we’re looking for a quiet hotel near tourist attractions. This is the place. They have double pane windows and the place was extremely quiet. It’s a small hotel, but it’s completely been redone with beautiful modern finishes. The hotel faces a side street and is away from the big street noise. We only intended to stay one night, then look for a different hotel, part of our preplanning. After our first night, we quickly realized that we wanted to stay here for the next two days until we flew back home. The staff was very accommodating. Although the hotel was booked, they somehow managed to get us into another room, which was super quiet as well. Every room in this place appears to be modern, quiet and peaceful. We stayed here for a total of three nights. They had a very nice Turkish breakfast daily. Lastly, I can’t say how friendly and accommodating the hotel staff were. They were able to give us directions, recommendations, and really made us fill part of their hotel family during our stay. They arranged for a taxi to the airport for us also.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nawar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and very clean hotel very close to all the tourist attractions in Sultanahmet yet in a very quiet side road. Rooms are a good size and very clean. Very good breakfast selection. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly especially Gunaydin, Serhat, Emre, Yusuf and Ercan. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Asaf

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

10/10 Excellent

Atif

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
It was excellent. Loved the location of the hotel. Loved the view from the room. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff. All the attractions, restaurants and shops are within walking distance. Check out the view from our room. I would strongly recommend this hotel and will stay there again with my family..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aboelmagd, Kingston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very close to most attractions and few steps away from the tram line which takes you to all other touristic locations. The staff are very helpful and very nice. The room looks newly renovated. The breakfast was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

samuel

Travelled with partner
Excellent location, excellent service, excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elanit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff are very helpful, very close to the Bazaars and other attractions. Breakfast was good. Really liked it! I recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location within walking distance from major site viewing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aadam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience at the shining star hotel with my friends. We had a comfortable stay. The staff were extremely nice and welcoming. The hotel is placed in a great location, with a view of the Hagia Sophia. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to experience the old city of Istanbul.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahebub

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
shining star was in an excellent location. All the main attractions was in walking distance. lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Staff were available 24/7 and were so helpful and friendly. asked them to sort us out taxis as we were being overcharged as tourists. we stayed for a week and really enjoyed our stay. breakfast was good to start you off for the day. rooms were clean and spacious. quiet area which was brilliant after a full day of sightseeing. cant fault anything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023