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Balin Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Grand Bazaar in Istanbul

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Hallway
Interior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Room amenity

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Mimar Kemalettin Mh. Ordu Cad .Dibekli, Cami Sokak No:10 - Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34126
  • Grand Bazaar
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Sultanahmet Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Istanbul City Center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll find Grand Bazaar and Sultanahmet Square. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Beyazit Station - 2 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sembol Balık Restorant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sevgi Bahçesi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nergis Balik Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪İstanbul Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Sosyal Tesisleri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Osmanlı Balıkçısı - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Balin Hotel - Special Class

Hotel near Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

You'll find a business center on site. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Balin Hotel - Special Class . An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balin Hotel - Special Class offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, German, Romanian, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (TRY 600 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 600 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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: TRY 750 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Self parking fee: TRY 600 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 600 per night

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Property Registration Number 22185

Property is also known as

Balin Boutique Class
Balin Boutique Class Istanbul
Balin Hotel Boutique Class
Balin Hotel Boutique Class Istanbul
Hotel Balin
Balin Hotel Special Class
Balin Hotel Boutique Class
Balin Special Class Istanbul
Balin Hotel - Special Class Hotel
Balin Hotel - Special Class Istanbul
Balin Hotel - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

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

Balin Hotel - Special Class is 27.6 mi (64-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Balin Hotel - Special Class have an airport shuttle?

Balin Hotel - Special Class offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of TRY 750 per vehicle, one-way.

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

This hotel is 12 mi (26-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Balin Hotel - Special Class offer free breakfast?

Balin Hotel - Special Class offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Balin Hotel - Special Class ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Balin Hotel - Special Class ?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 5 PM.

Is there free parking at Balin Hotel - Special Class ?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for TRY 600 per night.

Does Balin Hotel - Special Class have a pool?

Balin Hotel - Special Class does not have a pool.

Does Balin Hotel - Special Class have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Balin Hotel - Special Class have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

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

Balin Hotel - Special Class is 0.3 mi away from Istanbul.

Balin Hotel - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 97 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very, very clean. Cleaning and restaurant staff are very friendly and accommodating. Front desk staff do not speak English so difficult to communicate with but friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dipal

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Faisal

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rahim

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location. However, do not trust them with tours, etc from the staff of this hotel. Also first and fourth floors were renovated. Second floor and third floors were in poor condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ayaz

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It gives me pleasure to write few words about Balin Hotel, very good location, historical sites are easily accessible. Everyone in the hotel from the front office to restaurant very hospitable.I highly recommend this hotel for families as well..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

ahmad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Fungai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay wasnt that good as our room had no lights. We had to use the bathroom lights. Informed reception and nothing was done. On the description it says there will be bottles of cold water and an electric kettle in the room for teas and coffee but nothing was there. Dissapointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Impressive service

Probably the most attentive, friendly, helpful staff I have ever seen in a hotel. The staff is extremely helpful and attentive to the guests needs. I love how charming the hotel is, but the best part was for sure the staff! The hotel is also located in a great area so people can explore the city walking or via the city trolley. I absolutely loved Istambul and I believe my experience was great and I know that had a lot to do with the wonderful hotel staff. They gave me ideas many times and told me what was the fastest, cheapest way to get around the city. My room was cleaned daily, and I appreciated my free water, with ice too! I was very impressed with my whole experience! Thank you Balin Hotel crew 😄👏
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Valentina

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Excellent location, but it needs more cleaning.

We stayed for 3 nights. The location of the hotel is excelent, less than 2 minutes from Beyazit metro station. There is a mosque in front of the hotel, so if you need more silence, you can ask for a room in the back(no view). Beakfast was good, but you need to wake up early, 8AM is okay, 9 is too late. The hotel in general is in good condition, but it requires more cleaning and some small fixes . In the bathroom floor of the room that we stayed were small pieces of broken glass. The reception arranged to be cleaned on the following day, but it was dangerous as somebody could get a bad cut or worse. Overall we had good stay. 3.5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom is unclean, the towels are unclean ,The room is uncomfortable and there is an annoying sound coming from the air conditioner engines
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

cheng tai, 酒店就在古鎮旁邊，走路幾分鐘就到，很方便

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Viwe

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not really happy...

Hotel was fine but rooms were not properly clean.the first day was ok but other days you would see staff on the floor for previous days.i even wrote that they must clean the floor. Bathroom They will enjoy the bin and wipe the floor if there's empties of shampoo or what so ever they will leave it there.if you left a cupboard open in the morning you will find it in the evening opened till you come back. Food Breakfast They will give a plate with cold breakfast that you can see it's yesterday's but it was on the fridge.they choose on what you eat sometimes
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beata

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great quick stay

Enjoyed the location and friendly staff

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Amine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Corrina, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don't waste your time.

Honestly there are so many places to stay in Istanbul, please don't feel like you need to pick this one. When we arrived, they couldn't find our reservation. They said they would have to see if there was a room available. We ended up waiting for 2 hours until someone checked out and they were able to get the room ready. I would have left except that the reservation was non-refundable and they has my credit card info. When we FINALLY got a room, it stunk of smoke. I tried to open the window and it fell on me. Other than that, everything was fine, but the above mentioned is enough for me not to recommend this dump. Beautiful city, stay somewhere else!

8/10 Good

Charly, Bogota

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Excellent situation

Hotel staff friendly and always tying to help the guests

8/10 Good

zana, kosovo

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for shopping

The hotel was decent, had a perfect location very close to the shops and as well as to the train and bus station. Wasn't very satisfied with the hotel cleanliness. Needs a renovation perhaps as well

10/10 Excellent

jesus, Seoul , Korea

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

Nice and excellent hotel, close to Grand Bazar, ve

I Found a very friendly and nice personal attention from Staff, always pending to attend any question or to solve some issue about any requierement of the client, me in this.csse.

6/10 Okay

muhammad , Dallas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

Carpet where I stayed needed some deep cleaning. Location was great. Close to all major attractions.

10/10 Excellent

Brian, California

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

A quaint hotel

This hotel was very nice and had a very helpful staff. It is also right across from the bazaar, which is always a good thing. The ONLY complaint, the beds are small and hard...and for two full grown men (father and son) it was a bit uncomfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A VERY nice hotel. Rooms a bit small but everything else 100%. Great variety at breakfast (English & Turkish) and very filling - a good start to the day. Hotel 2mins walk from Grand Bazaar & very convenient to tram (called a funicular there.) Check-out 12pm. Luggage room to store bags if you're not going straight to airport. Smoking lounge looking on to road for smokers.

8/10 Good

Ola, London

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

perfect

Balin Hotel is a nice hotel to stay good location staffs brilliant its from home to home I will always lodge there.

8/10 Good

Kendeas, Cyprus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice hotel

Its a nice cosy hotel near to monuments!all the staff is friendly and the service is very good!we had a great time and we are forward to our next visit!!