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Minel Hotel

Hotel with restaurant, near Hagia Sophia

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Located in the heart of Istanbul, Minel Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a picturesque garden and cozy coffee shop/cafe. Connect to WiFi, unwind on the terrace or indulge in dry cleaning/laundry services; enjoy tour/ticket assistance for an effortless exploration of nearby Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $401
$449 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

Room options

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Family Triple Room, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Electric kettle
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Alemdar Mah No:11 Guzel Sanatlar Sok, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 53 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 68 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 4 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 22 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 2 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 6 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 7 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Sur Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Le Safran - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espressolab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪EFEZÂDE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Constantine Hotel - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Minel Hotel

When you stay at Minel Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Public transportation is just a short walk: Gulhane Station is steps away and Sultanahmet Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 AM
    • Express check-in available
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 3 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 25 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Minel Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Minel Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Minel Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Minel Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Minel Hotel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Minel Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 25 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Minel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 8 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Minel Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Minel Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Minel Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Minel Hotel like?

Minel Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 6 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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Reviews

Minel Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Weather

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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
TJ, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff was good. Property was in need of maintenance such as locks of the door, leaking AC, and balcony that flooded during the rains.
Shawn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.

4/10 Fair

Yes
Sharmake, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Lisa, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Los mejor la ubicación, muy justito

Bien ubicado y nada más. Escaleras para las habitaciones, súper estrechas, si llevas peso, lo tienes mal. Sin servicios, ni máquina para comprar un agua. Las mezquitas muy cerca no dejan dormir a las 6am y muuuy viejo y en condiciones muy justitas. Pero barato por su ubicación.
Leonardo, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Çok kötü

Suyun ısınması çok uzun sürüyordu, tv çalışmıyordu, WiFi a bağlanamadık ve en önemlisi oda hiç temiz değildi. Odaya giriş olacağı için yapılan hiçbir hazırlık yoktu (su, havlu vs) , oda günlerdir kimse uğramamış gibiydi. Kısacası bir otelde aradığınız her şey eksikti. Çok kötü bir deneyimdi asla tavsiye etmem.
Hakan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Туалет был немного грязный, слышно как сливают воду, тонкие стены, поэтому слышно соседей
AIYM, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Çalışanların nezaketi hariç kötü bir deneyimdi

Karşılama ve çalışanların nezaketi hariç tutarak kötü bir konaklama deneyimi yaşadığımı belirtmek isterim. İdare edilebilecek eşiği biraz aşmıştı.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Très bien situé à recommandé

Hôtel très bien situé avec restaurants à proximité vu sur sainte Sophie Les citernes saint Sophie tous à proximité Accueil chaleureux et agréable Petit déjeuner très bons Rapport qualité prix idéale
Sylvain, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
5-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Ishii, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Chambre très spacieuse et personnel accueillant et agréable
Meriem, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I like the hotel the staff are friendly and helpful and cleanliness is perfect also the room was comfortable and excellent condition l enjoyed my stay there.
Qusay, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mirwais, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

EXCELLENT hotel, propre et idéalement bien situé. L'accueil est super avec une personne ultra serviable et très gentil. Merci à Farouk
Abdel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Michael, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Хороший отель с отличным расположением

Отличное расположение. Тихое место. Номера маленькие, но для одного человека хорошо. Если отремонтировать мебель, обновить краску на стенах, заменить полотенца и посиельное белье на более новое, то оценка отеля могла бы быть отлично и можно было бы поднять стоимость за проживание.
Olga, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, friendly staff...room was very spacious, entire top floor and clean
4-night trip

6/10 Good

Affordable room in reasonably convenient location. However, design of the room could be improved, for example the toilet made the door of bathroom difficult to close, etc. Overall, good facilities, e.g. washroom in lobby & space allowing us to store our luggage after checkout.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended!

very nice hotel, close to everything. Nice breakfast and friendly staff!
Cesar Augusto, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly welcome with a cuppa and a chat. Great location.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Allowed me into my room early on arrival. There were small snacks available when I arrived and wi-fi, so I could get some urgent emails sent. At night it was quiet and I slept great. Bathroom was clean and modern. Modern, good lighting.
1-night trip