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Almina Hotel - Special Class

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Blue Mosque

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Reception
Family Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Küçükayasofya Cad. Akbiyikdegirmeni Sok, No:27, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Grand Bazaar
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Annex Building | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Annex Building

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Central Istanbul getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. Also, Basilica Cistern is within half a mile (1 km) and Grand Bazaar is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Galata Tower - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 7 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (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

4-star hotel near Blue Mosque
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A steam room, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Almina Hotel - Special Class. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Almina Hotel - Special Class offers 25 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 21-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Languages

Arabic, Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Almina Hotel - Special Class

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 12454

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 6 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Almina Hotel - Special Class to the airport?

Almina Hotel - Special Class is 27.7 mi (64-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almina Hotel - Special Class on Jun 11, 2025 start from $112.15, excluding 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.

Does Almina Hotel - Special Class have an airport shuttle?

Almina Hotel - Special Class offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 55 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Almina Hotel - Special Class to the beach?

This hotel is 12 mi (28-min drive) from Florya Beach and 17.2 mi (46-min drive) from Yorukali Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Almina Hotel - Special Class offer free breakfast?

Almina Hotel - Special Class offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Almina Hotel - Special Class?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Almina Hotel - Special Class have a pool?

Almina Hotel - Special Class does not have a pool.

Does Almina Hotel - Special Class have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Almina Hotel - Special Class to downtown Istanbul?

Almina Hotel - Special Class is 1 mi away from Istanbul.

Almina Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 282 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Cheap stay near old Istanbul center

Great location for it's price, with good buffet breakfast. Fridge in room was non functioning and shower had poor pressure with the temperature fluctuating often during use. Overall the stuff were friendly and stay was pleasant.