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Almina Hotel - Special Class

Travelers find a peaceful sanctuary in Istanbul's historic district where spa treatments offer genuine relaxation after exploring the city's treasures

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Almina Hotel - Special Class in central Istanbul, near the Blue Mosque, offers a quiet retreat from sightseeing. Guests can relax in the Turkish bath, visit the steam room, book a massage, or enjoy a free continental breakfast with stunning city views on the rooftop terrace.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Separate bedroom
Heating
Bidet
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
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Bidet
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Almina Hotel - Special Class is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. Grand Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Küçükayasofya Cad. Akbiyikdegirmeni Sok, No:27, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque featuring heritage architecture, a mosque and religious aspects
    Blue Mosque
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Scenic fountain at the Sultanahmet Square and the Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia
    Hagia Sophia
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Basilica Cistern, Istanbul, Turkey
    Basilica Cistern
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Bazaar
    Grand Bazaar
    13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tamara Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Sultan Kösesi Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Şerbethane
    4 min walk
  • Sur Balık
    11 min walk
  • Semaver Nargile Cafe
    10 min walk

About this property

Almina Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Blue Mosque
Located close to Basilica Cistern and Hagia Sophia, Almina Hotel - Special Class provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. 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 dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and concierge services
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
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 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

  • Change of towels on request
  • 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

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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 at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Almina Hotel - Special Class pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 Cemberlitas Station is 11 minutes.

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Reviews

Almina Hotel - Special Class Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 284 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fatima

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Complaint about reservation cancellation

Right after I arrive in Istanbul I got a WhatsApp message from the hotel asking what time I was supposed to be at the hotel to which I responded explaining that I was at the airport and was about to take a taxi and head to the hotel. In about half an hour later, and while I was in the taxi on my way there, I got a new WhatsApp message to inform me that my reservation was cancelled and that they had no rooms available. This is unacceptable and has caused me a terrible inconvenience. I demand to be compensated for it. I have and can provide evidence of the above. I look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOTTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
personale gentilissimo e disponibile 24 ore
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Luisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Condizioni delle strade nei dintorni dossestate
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

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

6/10 Okay

Birdy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Zentral gelegen- alles zu Fuß erreichbar. Nettes, hilfsbereites Personal. In unserem Zimmer gab es kaum Ablagemöglichkeiten. Keine Garderobenhaken für Mäntel und Jacken. Im Badezimmer überhaupt keine Ablagen - Kulturbeutel auf dem Fußboden. Frühstück Geschmacksache. Viele Sachen eher für den Brunch geeignet. Aber man wird satt. Stellt man keine großen Ansprüche so kann ich das Hotel weiterempfehlen. Ansonsten haben wir die Türken als sehr freundliche Menschen kennengelernt. Istanbul immer wieder
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ali

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No es un establecimiento de 4 estrellas, no brindan adecuado confort , hay que reclamar hasta que pongan sabanas y amenities de baño, El agua de gentileza te la dan 1 sola vez y los demas dias hay que pagarla, insolito para 4 estrellas. Me dieron mala informacion previa y me indicaron que al llegar a Sultanahmet desde el aeropuerto podria tomar taxi en la plaza y con sorpresa, al arribar a Sultanahmet tuvimos que caminar con 4 maletas y 2 mochilas 850 metros por calles adoquinadas y en subida porque no me indicaron que no entran los taxis a la plaza donde arriba el micro del aeropuerto.increible!! Arman la cama con 1 sola sabana, la de abajo y una manta para cubrirse, no es un hotel de 4 estrellas sino de 2, el desayuno no es bufet internacional, es un desayuno turco, se les rompio la maquina de cafe y ese dia no hubo cafe. Un desastre. Orbitz debe auditar este hotel antes de recomendarlo. El sitio esta al lado de las vias del tren y es ruidoso. Bien ubicado, pero hay muchos hoteles en la zona y mejores .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A minha estadia foi boa, porém não gostei da maneira que eles cobram a estadia. Cheguei no hotel epedi para ver o quarto e disse que iria ao banheiro e depois iria na recepção efetuar o pagamento e em menos de cinco minutos depois estavam batendo na porta dizendo que a recepção estava aguardando o pagamento. Tenho o custume de viajar para diferentes países e jamais, nem mesmo na Turquia vi tal atitude. eles já tinham minha cópia de passaporte e minhas bagagens, me senti tratada como se fosse uma ladra e que ia fugir do hotel sem pagar. Diversos hotéis inclusive pagamos a conta no check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

SEBASTIAO SAVIO

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sentimento de fustração.

Reservei este Hotel pela avaliação do Site Hotéis.com. Pelo Site a avaliação é 8.0 - Muito Bom. Pela minha avaliação, não deveria ser maior que 6.0.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Abd El Hafid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mon séjour fut agréable et j'ai pu découvrir les environs d'istanbul. Je n'ai pas apprécié les prix des excursions surévalués par l'hotel (service de courtage payant par le client à l'hôtel.)
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

10/10 Excellent

NIKOLAOS

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

best value for money !!

excellent place,way more than expected !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Mustapha

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

Ideal situation and great staff

Overall our stay at Almina hotel was great due to the great staff!. They were arranging and very helpful when we needed information about Istanbul places, shopping, sightseeing and visiting. The rooms were OK, probably need a refresh but this is apparently on its way... The breakfast was very good and with several local cuisine specialties. I warmly recommend this hotel for your stay in Istanbul. It is a very convenient place not far from the famous of Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topcapi Palace, Archeological museum, Basilica Cistern and many other things to visit. You can also walk to the grand bazaar and Egyptian bazaar or take the tramway which is about 2.60 TL. Don't hesitate...
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Desastre

Servicio esta mal. Atencion esta mal. Desayuna esta mal. Spa esta mal. No se vayan. Como le dieron 4 extrella no entiendo.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Rafael

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

Hotel bom. Café pessimo!

Todos os funcionários foram extremamente prestativos. Acho que isso foi o melhor da estada. O hotel tem uma boa conservação e é confortável, apesar de não ser um 4 estrelas como no Brasil. Reservei um quarto para 2 e fiquei no prédio anexo. Isso foi algo que não gostei muito, mas o quarto era espaçoso e a internet funcionava bem. A localização é boa, mas é preciso andar pouco menos de 10 minutos para chegar ao centrinho do bairro. O café da manhã é horroroso, só com o café turco que eu detestei. Nas 2 últimas noites nem subi para comer. Acho que deveriam considerar o cardápio.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Gerald, Stahnsdorf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Super Lage, 5 min Fußweg zur blauen Moschee

super Service, Hotel und Einrichtung - etwas in die Jahre gekommen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018