Minel Hotel
Location: Alemdar Mah. Guzel Sanatlar Sok. No:11 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, tr
Star Rating: 9 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Aquamarine Decor
The Minel, located near Sultanahmet Square, boasts aquamarine-tinted rooms and public spaces, creating a serene atmosphere for guests. Each room features a satellite LCD TV, minibar, and designer reading lamps, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Turquoise-themed Bathrooms
Guests can relax in well-designed bathrooms with turquoise sinks and showers, adding a touch of luxury to their experience.
Convenient Amenities
Enjoy a traditional Turkish breakfast buffet in the vibrant dining room, relax in the outdoor patio, or take advantage of the 24-hour reception's laundry service and airport shuttle. Additionally, explore nearby attractions like Hagia Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Museum just a short walk away.
Experience comfort and convenience at The Minel - book your stay now for a memorable Istanbul getaway.
Important Information
Please inform Minel Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Room service
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing service
- Currency exchange
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Shared kitchen
- Public transport tickets
- Coffee Shop on site
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Mobile app for room service
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Internet access
- Japanese garden
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Family Triple Room, Garden View
1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
129-sq-foot soundproofed room with park and garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
236-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
592-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
193-sq-foot room with city views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Single Room, Garden View
1 Double Bed
129-sq-foot soundproofed room with park and garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping, no cribs (infant beds) available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Room service (24 hours)
- Free WiFi
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Superior Triple Room
Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned triple room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
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Standard Double Room
This room is nicely decorated in turquoise and brown, contrasting the all-white walls. It also has a minibar and designer reading lamps.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
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Standard Family Room
This room is nicely decorated in turquoise and brown, contrasting the all-white walls. It also has a minibar and designer reading lamps.
Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
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Standard Triple Room
Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned triple room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
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Suite
This suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The suite's kitchen, which features a refrigerator, is available for cooking and storing food. The air-conditioned suite provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
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Budget Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
Guest Reviews
- Iulia (5/5): Passable - Really liked the location. Most of the attractions are in a walking distance, making it easy to access without taking public transportation. From positive things can also mention Faruk who is a nice host and who was always there to help. Now, I would like to mention that first off, the hotel really needs the renovation. What you see on the main pictures, that’s how the hotel used to look like probably 10 years ago or so. Now, everything got old. The bed linens are ripped, the beds are old, the lamps are half working and keeping itself on its places. The rooms are super small and are lacking some closets for clothes. The cleaning was also so so. You could see someone was inside and threw trash but that was all. The cleaning lady was taking dirty towels and never brought fresh back. The toilet paper was never provided except for the time when we checked in. Our tv did not work, we complained about it and no one ever checked it. The breakfast is very poor. I don’t know how other guests could say it was great and good. Well, it was far from good. The only thing what I could see was nice to eat was omelette which we used to get every morning: 1 omelette for 3 persons. And I’m really sorry to bring it all in but if I would’ve seen such comments when I was choosing the accommodation I would definitely not choose this one. I think most of the guests feel bad leaving bad comments because they don’t want to offend a host - Faruk. I just wish my comment will prevent people from making a mistake when booking this accommodation and hoping for something great.
- Ahmed (9/5): Great experience - Everything was Excellent, especially the friendly owner ( Farouk ). The location is perfect, Breakfast was decent and guidance by people there was very useful Everything was Very good , but the Room was very small , with no bottle of water in Room during our stay, while the water was only provided in reception. Also the exhaust fan in bathroom wasn't working In general, the whole experience was satisfying and I would recommend it
- Leonardo (4/5): Los mejor la ubicación, muy justito - Bien ubicado y nada más. Escaleras para las habitaciones, súper estrechas, si llevas peso, lo tienes mal. Sin servicios, ni máquina para comprar un agua. Las mezquitas muy cerca no dejan dormir a las 6am y muuuy viejo y en condiciones muy justitas. Pero barato por su ubicación.
- Iqbal (9/5): Superb -
- Nenad (7/5): Good -
- Mohsen (10/5): Amazing Hotel with wonderful breakfast - They serve a wonderful breakfast with a wide variety of items, including sweets and traditional foods, in a cozy and lovely dining room. The hotel is situated in an amazing location within a historic area. The reception staff was very helpful, allowing us to store our luggage at the hotel for several hours after check-out so we could continue exploring the city. There are a few small drawbacks to this hotel. The main issue is the stains, which can be difficult for families with young children or even dangerous. It would also be helpful to pay closer attention to the stains on the pillows and bedsheets, as they make the linens uncomfortable to use. Lastly, the smell in the bathroom is somewhat unpleasant.
- Hakan (4/5): Çok kötü - Suyun ısınması çok uzun sürüyordu, tv çalışmıyordu, WiFi a bağlanamadık ve en önemlisi oda hiç temiz değildi. Odaya giriş olacağı için yapılan hiçbir hazırlık yoktu (su, havlu vs) , oda günlerdir kimse uğramamış gibiydi. Kısacası bir otelde aradığınız her şey eksikti. Çok kötü bir deneyimdi asla tavsiye etmem.
- Oldjana (7/5): Good -
- Ali (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jenny (8/5): Very good - Location is excellent. Lots of stairs if that is a problem The decor was tired and signs of damp
- Victor-emmanuel (8/5): Very good - Perfect location and staff very friendly 4th floor without elevator
- Kashif (7/5): Good -
- Lavinia (7/5): Good -
- TJ (10/5): Loved it - the owner of this place is awesome. super sweet guy that's happy to share reccs for things to do. the location is awesome as well, super central, easy to get anywhere from here and very quiet at night. perfect for a short stay, or if you spend most of your time exploring and not in the room
- Alison (10/5): Exceptional -
- Dody (7/5): Good -
- Shylaja (8/5): It was nice and convenient place to stay for all attractions and food.Faruk is very kind and helpful - Owner Farook was very cooperative and friendly. A good stained glass artist also. Learned a bit of that also. Good place to stay. Very near to most of the important places.
- Sanuch (5/5): Great location, nice owner - We were impressed by the owner, Faruk. He helped us from airport transfer till carry luggage up to the room. We are so appreciated by his hospitality. Location is great, walkable to tram and tourist attractions Hotel entrance cannot be reached by car so we have to walk in with luggage and Faruk helped us carry down the stair. The room and towel were pretty ages and some facility was not work well. They stated that breakfast ended by 11.00 but there were no food replenish to buffet line at 10.30, they provided us sausage instead. BTW, local sweets during breakfast were great.
- Maria (1/5): How amazed that this hotel can operate still in 2024, with no sign of health and safety rules and cleanliness! - Only the location was decent and close to some places we wanted to visit anyway. We were 2 families , each one with their own room. The hotel and especially the rooms were very old fashioned, everything was broken and was falling apart. The most important thing is that everything was dirty on both rooms (hairs in the bathroom and on the sheets, dead flies in the corners of the windows, dust and module in the corners and walls, very dirty underneath the beds, even cans in the fridge and staff left from previous occupants) also breakfast ( flies and dirty cups). We both had no toilet paper from the second day or shower gel and there was no replenishment. On one room the toilet was broken and flushing poo water was coming out of the joint flooding the floor. They called the plumper to fix it and this room stayed with wide open door throughout the day - even with our stuff in there (so no safety at all). Upon our return the toilet was not well fixed and it was everywhere dirty fingerprints from the plumper… It was also a matter of health and safety in this hotel, as broken tiles, mirrors, wooden frames could injure you. Breakfast was almost nothing, hardly had anything to try and ofcourse no replenishment again (no coffee, at least!) No lift to the floors and steps were extremely steep to climb, especially with kids!
- Teerasak (4/5): Disappointing -
- Teerasak (5/5): Passable -
- Farida (7/5): Ideal location for all tourist attraction - Good location
- Lavdrim (6/5): Pleasant -
- Tomi (8/5): Very good -
- Robert (3/5): Bad experience - Mainly the advantage of this hotel is its prime location, being close to Sultanahmet Square Close to the Tram station. Easy to reach all destinations through tram and taxi The owner was friendly and willing to help The main disadvantage of this hotel is the bad service, lack of Cleanliness & bed discomfort The hair was filling the Bathroom corners. The pillows & towels look so dirty and yellow They miss to clean the room in my first day of stay, even though i made sure to inform the owner about it The owner was asked to reset the Wifi as to keep it on Finally, the breakfast was too poor. The second day i couldn't have fried eggs since the lady serving there was absent (as the owner said)
- Tetiana (10/5): Exceptional - Great stay in the heart on the city. Friendly host
- Terry (9/5): Wonderful very helpful and informative -
- Ahmed (8/5): Very good -
- Anita (8/5): It is a good place for a long weekend in Istambul. I would reccommend it. - Farouk, the owner is a really great and helpful guy. He is really pleasant, helped with the luggages, called taxi, explained everything about the city. The location is perfect. Good value for money. We liked the cats, also the breakfast. Beds were comfortable. The hotel needs a bit refurbisment, but Farouks personality compensated it;)
- Jen (8/5): Perfect location and great host! - Perfect location. Great host Mr Faruk
- Sharmake (4/5): - Yes
- Latifa (8/5): A good stay - I like the location and it’s my second time in this hotel Many thanks to Mr Farouk The Rooms must be more clean
- Ilda (3/5): Poor -
- Hassan (9/5): Amazing location, best staff - Best place to stay in istanbul, very nice location very nice staff, farouk is very helpful and friendly, I won't spend my vacation anywhere else in this area. No water in rooms,
- U4617JRhassans (10/5): One of the best places in fatih area, nice team - This place is very beautiful place, its location is the best among all my visits to istanbul, very close to T1 station, 2 mins walk to Hağa sofia mosque, 10 mins walk from the grand bazar. Faruk is a nice guy, and very helpful, keeps smiling, he is very friendly and professional. All in all I advise everyone to come to this place. One negative point is that no water inside the rooms, but you can use the water cooler in the reception. I can give a 5 star review❤️
- Iryna (10/5): Excellent location. Walking distance to the main tourist places. There are many cafes and restaurant - Owner was very attentive and friendly. He met us at the door during the pick-up and helped us carry our luggage to the second floor. He quickly answered all questions in the messenger.
- Marie (9/5): Superb -
- Zahid (10/5): Clean, good breakfast, near to metro, tourist places - Mr faruk is best , supportive, good guide for tour and breakfast is delicious
- Julia (7/5): Good - Nice location, comfortable bed
- Thasneem (6/5): Pleasant -
- Amrinder (10/5): Exceptional - Very cooperative Mr. Farooq. Clean and perfect location. Perfect location
- Mohit (7/5): Good - I like its location near most of the attractions, i.e topkapi palace, hagia sofia and blue mosque. Also, the tram was just beside the hotel. Good strategic location The room that i have got was too small as we were 3 people. Also, the wifi was not that good. Could have done better
- Souhail (9/5): Superb -
- Sarkytov (8/5): Very good -
- Kaiyrbek (8/5): Every sightseeing was 5-10 minutes away from us. We saw everything. Staff is very pleasant. - It’s literally in the center of historic city. Aiya Sofia, Top Kapi are just at the other side of road. Staff is amazing. Small, cute hotel. It’s too small for family. No elevator.
- Nancy (6/5): Pleasant - Location was great and Farouk very kind and helpful. I wish coffee or tea was available earlier than 8:30.
- Raigul (9/5): Superb -
- Taufiq (10/5): Exceptional - Mr Farouk really nice person.. love their breakfast 🥰
- Nazar (5/5): Passable - Location is amazing, quite near to many attractions. Rooms are well maintained. Loved the breakfast as well. Rooms are very congested, toilets as well.
- Muxtarova (10/5): Exceptional - İstanbulun mərkəzində mini butik otel. Səhər yeməkləri sadə ancaq dadlı idi. Faruk bəyə və Nigar xanıma qonaqpərvərliyinə görə xüsusi təşəkkürlər. Bina biraz köhnədi ancaq təmiz idi.
- Marianna (10/5): Exceptional - It was over expetactations. As a solo traveller I felt at home. Everybody was friendly and Farouk is a very good host. He makes you feel at home. The location Is Amazing, very close to all the central attractions and very close to public transportation and around the corner there Is an Amazing park where it's nice to rest and enjoy the nature. The room and the bathroom essential and Super comfy. Highly recommended the Minel Hotel
- Lisa (2/5): False advertising “free shuttle” - NOT - Hotels dot com portrayed this as a hotel that included an airport shuttle at no charge. This is completely false advertising! Indeed the hotel wanted 40€ each way to pick up and drop off customers. That cost MORE than the room itself. Horrible customer service in trying to get my questions answered ahead of leaving Canada. Example: Where to meet the shuttle, how to schedule the shuttle ahead of time if needed, and what methods of payment the shuttle would accept etc. I ended up booking a much nicer hotel nearer to the airport and only a $10 taxi fare to get there, Golden River by Continent.
- Alexandru (8/5): Very good -
- Suhaila (8/5): Very good - Very near to the main attractions: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Museum, and also near to town, tram station. Just s walking distance. The host, Faruk is warm, helpful and accommodating. Love the breakfast, simple but delicious. Room is confortable.
- Alena (9/5): It’ s a great hotel to stay and spend time in Istanbul. Mr. Faruk is very nice and outgoing. Thank you for a good stay - Perfect location
- Лазарина (7/5): Good - Great location The bathroom was not so clean
- Pooja (9/5): Superb - Nice location ,blue mosque is at a walking distance
- Chirry (1/5): Noisy, uncomfortable bed and host set us up with a taxi driver who scammed us. - Location was central. Noisy, bed was so uncomfortable that we woke up with back pain, a/c was broken but thankfully didnt need it much. We thought host was nice but then he disappointed us by arranging an overpriced taxi to airport. He spoke to taxi driver in turkish and we trusted we were in good hands but this was not thr case.
- Anita (7/5): Good - Central location. Friendly Staff. Budget hotel for short stay. Beds should be more comfy. Dont expect much from breakfast.
- Veronika (7/5): Recommend this place for couples. - Great location, frindly and helpful staff. Small room, it could be cleaner.
- Bpai (7/5): Great location and acceptable as a basic place to crash, but not more. - Fantastic location, close to a tram stop and walking distance from major tourist attractions. Friendly staff. Nice big window and a comfortable bed. Reasonably clean, with daily cleaning. Cute kittens out front. WiFi was unreliable, didn't work half the time. It was usually ok during the day but not at night. This was a constant for a few days, not a one-time issue. The room is in need of maintenance, maybe a thorough overhaul. If flaking walls, scruffy fixtures and an occasional hair turn you off, pick another place. In the mornings, smells from downstairs (cooking and cigarette smoke) would pass through my upper-floor room. The room is small, fine for one person, but would be too tight for two.
- Muchlisin (9/5): Best budget hotel to stay in Istanbul. I recommend to stay here again. - The location is close to tourist destinations. Breakfast is nice and the staff is very helpful and kind. -
- Pirjo (8/5): Good stay! - Location is very good. Tram stop, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet are near. Walking distance to ferry boats and spice bazaar. Faruk was very friendly and helpful. Everything was easy to deal with him when our flight was late. Breakfast was basic but ok. We liked the cozy atmosphere of this place. Could easily go back again😊 The stairs are a bit steep as often they are when in Istanbul😅
- Elena (10/5): Excellent stay in great location - Host was really attentive and helpful. Location is perfect and walking distance near many attractions. Room was good as well! We did not have any issues during our vacation
- Mohamed (8/5): Value for money. - Excellent staff, fantastic location, good Turkish breakfast.
- Michaela (8/5): Nice place to stay - Little hotel with amazing location near all of the main places and historical monuments. Tramway, shopping, restaurants - everything is just a few meters from hotel. Location is quiet, the staff is very nice, breakfast was so tasty. Cute cats are all around and they also have a little house in front of hotel. Nice place to stay. It was not luxurious, but the price-quality ratio was fine. We liked it there. The bathroom could be a little cleaner…
- Gutsaevi (5/5): Passable -
- Lasha (10/5): Exceptional - The hotel is located in the best location. Gulhane Park, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace are all around. The breakfast at the hotel was very delicious. the staff was attentive and helpfull, thank you Pamuk for all and the view was absolutely stunning.
- Dusica (10/5): Exceptional -
- Anastasiia (9/5): Superb - Staying at this cozy hotel in Istanbul was a delightful experience. Its convenient location made exploring the city a breeze, and the welcoming staff added a personal touch to our stay. The highlight, though, was undoubtedly the delicious breakfasts served each morning. Highly recommend!
- Vukojević (10/5): Exceptional - The location is excellent. The breakfast is great - there are several types of food. Faruk - the hotel employee is very kind and always ready to help. The room is clean - every morning it is cleaned and towels are changed. WiFi is also OK. I recommend it to everyone Everything was great
- Khaled (8/5): Very good - The location was perfect Staff was friendly Thank you, Mr Farouk; he was helpful and friendly; our check-in didn't take more than 5 minutes. The sweet was a big room with a roomy terrace with a beautiful scene you can see Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Ayah Sofia and Gulhane Park from it. There is no left in the hotel And the stairs were a bit tight
- Andrii (5/5): Passable -
- Kazi (9/5): Superb - Overall management and comparison of manager Mr. Faroque Nothink
- Yunita (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kamran (8/5): Very good - Customer service and perfect location
- AIYM (6/5): - Туалет был немного грязный, слышно как сливают воду, тонкие стены, поэтому слышно соседей
- Mohd (8/5): Very good - The owner was so kind, he helps to bring up the luggage to our room as there are no lobbies! The staff kind a bit of racist, as we’re not a turkish people. When we request to clean up a bit the room, she do not cleaned up properly and put the new towel untidely. Hope can improve!
- Haji (8/5): The hotel was good and breakfast very good - Was good No
- Sifeco (8/5): Very good - Great location, friendly staff, great value, breakfast good enough. The only mistake during our stay was that in our room one corner, and the bathroom ceiling was covered with mold. However, we told the staff, and after 5 minutes a bigger, compleatly clean room was immediatlely given to us.
- Norzitaabd (9/5): Superb -
- Ruslan (9/5): Superb -
- Mohammed (8/5): Very good -
- Shujaat (10/5): Amazing Location - The hotel and room were clean, location was perfect because Aya Sophia, blue mosque Topkapi Palace even the Grand Bazaar are within walking distance, on top of everything the staff is super nice. Cooperative and trustworthy especially Faruk.
- Eleonora (8/5): Very good - I loved the location and the staff: the hotel is not easy to find, it's in a small and narrow yard, you have to go down the steps. First time I arrived there, the taxi driver left me on the main street saying he couldn't drive closer to the hotel, so I struggled a bit trying to define the hotel's exact location, a man passing by asked whether I needed any help, then he showed me the location of the hotel. The location of the hotel is just perfect - you can just walk to many main tourist places. There are many cafes, restaurants and mini markets nearby. The personnel - Mr Faroukh and the lady who was cleaning the rooms and preparing breakfast were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were cleaned daily, the towels can be changed upon request. Breakfasts were very good + you can fill bottles with water from the water dispenser. I also loved that the room had a refrigerator and kettle with cups and glasses. The reception area is very cozy - I loved the art corner with books, drawings and glass crafts. The hotel is located in a quiet place - we had a comfortable sleep. As a cat person I loved the presence of beautiful cats there. The rooms are very small. The furniture is a bit old, in general the rooms need some renovation work. The drain hole in the shower was clogged and the water got accumulated on the shower floor. Also there's no light inside the shower cabin. There were no bulbs in the wall lamps next to the bed - I informed the owner, he promised to fix the issue but unfortunately this problem was not solved during my stay. Also there's a smell constantly coming from the bathroom - I mostly kept the door closed. The stairs between the floors are a bit challenging - you should be very careful when using them.
- Verified traveler (2/5): Çalışanların nezaketi hariç kötü bir deneyimdi - Karşılama ve çalışanların nezaketi hariç tutarak kötü bir konaklama deneyimi yaşadığımı belirtmek isterim. İdare edilebilecek eşiği biraz aşmıştı.
- Palangetic (7/5): Good -
- Jawad (10/5): Exceptional - Everything
- Rehman (10/5): Exceptional - Everything is perfect Owner is very good and helped me in every moment
- Md (7/5): It was a pleasure having this trip at Istanbul with Minel Hotel. - Faruk was great with his presence with helpful attitude. Location is just what I wanted. Overall I had few excellent days on this hotel & I hope to visit some other time with family 👍 Toiletries instruments could’ve been better
- Sarah (10/5): Good choice, a nice pleasant hotel in an ideal location - Everything was excellent. The hotel location is great, provide easy walking to most attractions. Room was comfortable. The staff were incredibly warm and helpful, expecially Faruk😊 I hope to return there soon.
- Vicol (10/5): Exceptional -
- Carine (7/5): Good - Fantastic location A bit small. The water pressure is not good. And the shower head almost fall off
- Ekaterina (10/5): Exceptional - This is the third time we have stayed at this hotel, and I can rightfully say that the price and quality are the best. This is indeed a very inexpensive hotel, but clean, with snow-white linen, cozy rooms, comfortable shower, varied breakfast and in the very center, but without traffic. Colleagues are attentive and recognize us, which is very nice. Best regards to Faruk. Every year a new cat-family members are added here, which is very cute and Istanbul-like.)
- Robert (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tabasha (8/5): Very good -
- Diannax (7/5): Good - Great location, helpful staff, good value for money, comfortable beds, small but fine breakfast, quiet street, good for short stay The rooms are small and need renovation/repair, smoking people right below the windows.
- Tanya (4/5): Was okay if you're planning to be out the whole day. - Staff are great and very friendly. Lots of cats there so of you're a cat lover that's a bonus and it's a walking distance within everywhere. Breakfast was great. Bathrooms smell, mould everywhere, bugs biting every night, beds uncomfortable, very dirty everywhere. Wifi horrible forget about that.
- Samaneh (10/5): A great place to stay for a short time. - The location was awsoem. Staff were really friendly although they dont speak much English but they were willing to help.
- Rehmatullah (6/5): Pleasant -
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