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Almina Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Hagia Sophia in Istanbul

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A rooftop terrace with a dining table set, outdoor seating, and a view of the city and sea.
A bar area with a wooden counter and various bottles, surrounded by chairs and a large window offering a view of buildings and the sea.
A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a large window offering a view of the cityscape.
A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, a white armchair, a coffee table, and a staircase with ornate railings.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and decorative plants.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Küçükayasofya Cad. Akbiyikdegirmeni Sok, No:27, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34400
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultanahmet Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a table set for breakfast, potted plants, and a view of the sea and city skyline.

Family Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a door.

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a tray of food, and a painting on the wall.

Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a television on the wall, and a lamp on the side table.

Family Room, Garden View

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a mirror, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Heart of Istanbul.Within a 15-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern. Also, Blue Mosque 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
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 7 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seatanbul Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tamara Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buhara 93 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Şerbethane - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MeÅŸale Restaurant & Cafè - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Almina Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Almina Hotel - Special Class. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • 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.

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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Sauna
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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.

Property is also known as

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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 Aug 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Almina Hotel - Special Class on Aug 31, 2026 start from $133, 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.

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 does not offer free breakfast.

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 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

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CARLOTTA

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

8/10 Good

Maria Luisa

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oto

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

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gerald

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