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Minel Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Interior entrance
Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Balcony
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Alemdar Mah No:11 Guzel Sanatlar Sok, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sultanahmet Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 193 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Triple Room, Garden View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

  • 236 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Triple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room, Garden View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Terrace/patio

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 592 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Sultanahmet stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Sultanahmet hotel, you'll find Sultanahmet Square and Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 4 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Kandil Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gülhane Sur Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Le Safran - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Must Turkish Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Minel Hotel

Hotel near Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Minel Hotel.

This Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Minel Hotel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 3 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Minel Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one way)

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 accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Eurocard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Minel
Minel Hotel Hotel
Minel Hotel
Minel Hotel Istanbul
Minel Istanbul
Minel Hotel Istanbul
Minel Hotel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Minel Hotel to the airport?

Minel Hotel is 28.3 mi (68-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 Minel Hotel?

As of Jul 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minel Hotel on Jul 20, 2025 start from $396.69, 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 Minel Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Minel Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 25 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Minel Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12.6 mi (31-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Minel Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Minel Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 3 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Minel Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Minel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 AM.

Is there free parking at Minel Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Minel Hotel have a pool?

Minel Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Minel Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Minel Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Minel Hotel to downtown Istanbul?

Minel Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Istanbul.

Minel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 202 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TJ

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharmake

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was good. Property was in need of maintenance such as locks of the door, leaking AC, and balcony that flooded during the rains.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Imee

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the second time we are staying here, very friendly atmosphere, assistant before arrival via Whatsapp, reach breakfast. Location in most popular area in the city, but quite, not much traffic. We got our room early than check in time and have posibility to leave our luggage till our transfer. Thanks to Faruk, he was very professional and helpful. See you next visit in Istanbul.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
الفندق فقط للتوفير المال وزيارة المناطق السياحية وايضا قريب جداً لمحطة الترام الفندق لايحتوي على مصعد متعب جداً الصعود التكييف سيء اخبرتهم باصلاحه لخروج هواء غير بارد لكن مصرين بانه صالح لكن بالنسبة لسعره فهو ممتاز
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Ishii

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed. when i looked at the web page, i thought it was a clean and beautiful hotel. but after i checked in, i found the facilities and the conditions were not good. the door of bath room couldn't be closed. and there is a bad smell (like from drain) in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Mohamed

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mirwais

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

Excellent experience

Very pleasant stay at Minel Hotel. The owner family is brilliant with guests from greeting to room service and everything else. The room was neat and tidy and absolutely worth every penny I paid. The location is in heart of old Istanbul with all the historic sites a walking distance away. The local shops and restaurants serve very nice food and provide everyday essentials which is quite convenient. I will definitely use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An Enjoyable Accommodation

The Minel is a cozy aged accommodation situated on a side alley quite close to all the cultural sites that make this area such a tourist destination ... while lacking in some amenities, the hotel is very comfortable and the owner is very accommodating in making your stay a pleasant one. My experience is based on my stay in the top floor apartment, which was amazingly roomy with a king bed, couch sitting area, kitchen and shower bath ... the most attractive feature is a large outdoor terrace with great views of the city and surrounded by dense forest growth ... you can see Hagia Sofia Mosque, which is only a short walk from the hotel ... all in all I enjoyed my stay and if your on a budget I would highly recommend the top floor apartment, which can accommodate 3 persons
View from the terrace
A large outside terrace
Fridge for your use
A really spacious room with a king bed and couch sitting area
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff...room was very spacious, entire top floor and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Easy to visit city center

Pros: Close to city center, close to tram station, good breakfast, Notes: There is no elevator in the hotel, bed sheet had small stain, hotel is located in a small alley, you cannot get closed to the hotel by car or taxi.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamshaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a little gem. All that is needed for a city trip. Rooms basic but beautifully clean, tidy with all the amenities you require. Rooms have everything specified and the staff are very kind, helpful and willing to give you handy hints on getting about. We arrived very late but this was absolutely no problem. The buffet style breakfast was just what we required,’ continental’ in style with local Turkish produce. The location couldn’t be better for the main tourist sights of the Golden Horn literally ten minutes stroll or five minutes brisk walk away, just follow the tram line. Travellers should be aware that there is no lift but staff are more than willing to take your luggage up for you, but not a staircase for the infirm. Perhaps a little difficult to find, tucked away in a beautifully quiet back street, but a good landmark is the Gülhane Sark Sofrasi in Alay Köşkü Caddesi.(Great food and hospitality for the evening) I would have no hesitation in using The Minel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome with a cuppa and a chat. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
room is small, door board is thin, noises are hard to avoid especially when there's children screaming at night. location is great, good breakfast. staff are nice and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good breakfast excellent Location Clean every day Friendly people specialy Mr. Musa and Miss Layla I love this hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly staff in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Early check in. Great location. Walking distance to sulthanamet area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fatemeh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly accommodating staff. Great location. Just down the street from Hagia Sophia and blue mosque
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean & tidy; very friendly; good hot & cold breakfast: superb location on T1 tram service & 100m from Topkapi Palace. Good value restaurants nearby. I'm going again asap.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its proximity to the haiga sophia and other things in istanbul...it was perfect for a person on a budget who wanted to see thd things istanbul is known for
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019